Sunday, April 3, 2016

Blueprint Bunny Card

Hi friends!  It's a very windy, chilly day here.  Once again, we are experiencing sew-saw temperatures--chilly one day, warm the next.

Today, my card features a Tim Holtz bunny blueprint stamp.  Even though it may be used primarily for Easter, I think it is adaptable to any occasion.


Let me be the first to admit that my coloring skills on this image are not very good.  I used a combination of watercolor pencils and Copic markers.  The background was too dark, so I tried to lighten it with some modeling paste clouds.  Not really happy with it but didn't have time to make another one.  To enhance the image, I used an old, I believe, Tattered Angels chipboard frame which was given a coat of glitter and distress ink to the edges.  For the card base, I layered a piece of Tim Holtz Wallflower paper onto blue Distress Cardstock.  Across the bottom of the card, I used my new TH lace edge border die.  I then wrapped pink TH string around the card and accented it with flowers from Spare Parts and a hemp bow.  Next, the frame was placed on the card with some cheesecloth underneath.  A butterfly was fussy cut from the paper and highlighted with Stickles.  A kraft Chitchat sticker was placed at the top and a few more flowers were added to the bottom.  I love how the lace edge diecut almost looks like a fence here.


I did use this as an Easter card but I think it would work just as well for a Springtime card.  Next time, I'll need to choose my marker colors more carefully!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by.  I appreciate each and every comment.  I love to visit your blogs as well--there is so much inspiration for me out there.  Have a wonderful week ahead.

14 comments:

  1. Love how you've framed the blueprint bunny, great card xxx

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  2. So pretty Patty! I agree, bunnies are wonderful anytime of the year! Love the fancy frame around the sweet bunny and all the little blossoms!

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  3. Fabulous Patty and very pretty! Love how you used the frame and bunnies are lovely at any time of the year I reckon...

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  4. What a nice surprise to receive Patty's bunny card this week! I like the texture of the clouds over your colouring!!! Thank you, dear stamping friend, for this happy mail. Hugs, Sharon

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  5. What a nice surprise to receive Patty's bunny card this week! I like the texture of the clouds over your colouring!!! Thank you, dear stamping friend, for this happy mail. Hugs, Sharon

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  6. Our weather is still quite warm for mid autumn... fabulous card.. love the lace and cute bunny too.. have a great week!

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  7. Wow Patty, this is just gorgeous!! I love your image, and that frame you used to highlight your bunny is so beautiful! Wonderful embellies, the cheesecloth adds such a shabby feel!! Talk about seesaw weather...on Friday I spent the day walking and feeding the squirrels and watched the sun set over the lake...today we have over a foot of snow on the ground!! Freaking Canadian weather! lol. hugs :)

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  8. Oooh, love this, Patty! That little bunny image is a favorite of mine! And loving all the Tim goodies on here! I just got that lace edge die this weekend and can't wait to play with it. Totally does look like a fence on your card... what a great idea! Love your fussy cut butterfly, too. Looks fabulous with the coat of glitter! And LOVE the bit of cheesecloth you added. What amazing texture!

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  9. Love that blueprint bunny. You put a lot of love into making this card and it shows! Our weather here is crazy too. High winds one day, sunny and in the 70's the next!

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  10. Oh Patty, how cute is your blueprint bunny tucked inside your frame. A stunning card with great details. Love it.
    Julie x

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  11. The bunny is too cute, Patty! I agree that the bunny can be used beyond Easter. Very pretty frame and awesome texture and interest! I do like the added modeling paste for the clouds! Very pretty spring card...love it!

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  12. Beautiful spring time card! I think your coloring of the bunny stmap is spot on! Great design altogether! Hugs!

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