Monday 16 May 2011

Happy Little Bunny!

Did you all have a good weekend? We had a FABULOUS time. Me, hubby and our 2 girls, got the train down to London to see Roger Waters, The Wall at the O2.  We were perched so high up we had to have several drinks to calm our nerves!! lol** But, it was AMAZING!

Here's the card I made for my Mum's birthday. 


Don't you just love easel cards - they're so easy to make and I think they always look a bit special. 
I layered a couple of stamps to get this little scene and then used a craft knife to cut out a black frame. I wasn't sure that my mum would like the bold, black and white when I had finished, so I added lots of glitter, blooms and girly stuff to try and soften it.


 The image took me an age to colour with my Copics and I'm still not happy with it (the tree is awful!), but it's the best I could do!


I hate making envelopes for these bulkier cards - I get in a real mess measuring all those triangles and angles  - BUT, no more! I found this fab little tut by Maddy Hill, to make the easiest of boxes.





Challenges -
Stamp Something - Anything Goes and 3 Year Celebration Blog Hop
Moving Along With The Times - 2 B's (2, or more different B's on your project). My B's are Blooms / Bling / Box / Bunny
Bling It On - Photo Inspiration
Cupcake - In The Garden

Supplies
Stamps - Country Companions, For Someone Special.
DP - Prima, Sweet Fairy.                  MUM - Making Memories Velvet Aphabet Stickers
Corner - Sizzix Architectural Accent Die        Blooms/Ribbon/Pearls from stash.
Leaves - XCut Botanical Punch         Birthday Sentiment/ Card candy - Craftwork Cards
Pearl Slider from Crafty Emma's Store
Swirl on Box - Sizzix Swirls #2 Die        
Sentiment on Box - Papermania Mix & Match Scrolls & Sentiments Stamps

20 comments:

Anne said...

Your Mum will love it I'm sure Caroline, it's sooooooooooo pretty.
You did a fabulous job with the scene, it looks great
Anne x

~Tammy~ said...

Let me tell you, your card is amazing, and I am happy to be a new follower! The little bunny scene is just adorable! Greetings from Florida! :=)

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Caroline - this is a fabulous keepsake. I'm sure your Mum will be delighted with it. Your colouring is beautiful - don't be so hard on yourself.

Thank you so much for joining in the fun at MAWTT this week. Sylvia x

Janna Werner said...

Hi Caroline! I adore your easel card.. I am always too clumsy for this :D The colouring is fab and I like the little glitter/shimmer things in the tree! Have a lovely day :D Janna

Vicky said...

Just so beautiful Caroline.. gorgeous image, stunning colouring and fabulous layout...I love it all hun..and so will your mum :o)

have a lovely evening..hugs Vicky xx

Faye said...

Wow, Caroline, this easel card is beautiful and very elegant. I love all easel cards too. That image is amazingly detailed, I'd avoid it like the plague, so am in awe of the brilliant job you've done on it. xxx

G Peplow said...

Hi there, Lovely card for your Mum, it's really sweet, great colouring with a fabulous box and I'm sure she will love it:0) xxx

Anonymous said...

Oh, Caroline, this is so gorgeous; that little bunny scene is adorable! I love the black and lilac and the way you've made the frame. xx

Unknown said...

Hi Caroline! What a stunning and lovely card! So much lovely details! Love your coloring too! Thanks for joining us at The Cupcake Craft Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs & Sunshine!/Sari

Sue said...

Hi hun
wow what a totally gorgeous card, super cute image, fab design, sue,x

Julie said...

FAb card, Caroline - the image is so cute and I love your layout and the matching box.Juliexx

debby4000 said...

Fabulous cute card and such pretty colours.
luv
Debby

Liza said...

A stunning card and box, I really love the image and you have coloured it to perfection. Thanks for joining us this week at CCC.

Liza x

Delphine said...

Gorgeous! Your image is totally adorable and coloured beautifully! Great layout and I love the box too! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx

Brenda Brown said...

Such a striking card Caroline and gorgeous image.
Thanks for joining in our 2B's challenge at MAWTT we are so pleased you have shared this with us.
If you pop over to my own blog you could stand a chance of winning more prizes
http://bumlebeesandbutterflieswithbrenda.blogspot.com
Click the give-away picture in the sidebar.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card caroline ,, I am sure your Mum will love this ,,, very pretty and the tree looks fab !! nothing wrong with it !! :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Wishcraft said...

This is adorable Caroline! Love the little scene you created and the pretty box :o) Lisa x

Kitty said...

Wow this is stunning, so pretty!

Thanks for sharing your creations with us at MAWTT and hope to see you again for the next challenge!

Kitty xx

Shell said...

Beautiful your mum will love it, thanks for joining us at bling it on.
Shell xx

Juls said...

this is so cute!! and utterly gorgeous!! Hugs Juls