Friday, March 28, 2025

Bunny on a Swing

Hello there!  I've got bunnies on my mind with the arrival of spring, and Easter not too far off.  I stamped a few that I haven't used yet, just coloring and making cards for the fun of it.  It won't be a bunny a day, but they'll make an appearance here and there.  I also stamped a whole set of Penny Black flowers from last spring.  I'm staying focused...

First, an Inky Antics bunny that's been waiting since last spring.



Doesn't he look happy?  Stamped on Neenah and colored with Copics.  The card base is covered with an embossed panel smooshed with white ink, and a bit of some BasicGrey designer paper scraps I'm trying to finish off.  I'm so close, just a few small scraps left.  Rather than die cut the bunny panel I rounded the corners with punches -- regular rounded on the top, decorative on the bottom.  I like how that worked out!



Playing along here:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #489 -- Any occasion.  I'm definitely addicted to stamps and more, and happy to be playing along in this challenge for the first time.
The Sisterhood of Crafters -- Shades of Green.  I made sure to use plenty of green because bunnies love green (don't they?)
NBUS Challenge #72 -- Never before used schtuff.  That's my bunny!


  



This was fun!  Thanks for indulging me.  Have a happy spring day!



Stamps:  Inky Antics Bunny #1  Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, SU green (maybe Pear Pizazz?), SU Barely Banana, scraps BasicGrey Origins designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, white pigment ink, SU Summer Sun to sponge yellow edges, SU Bashful Blue for sky  Coloring:  Copics  Other:  Elizabeth Craft Bunch of Flowers 4, 1/4" circle punch, standard corner rounder punch, decorative corner punch, Sizzix Branches w/Leaves embossing folder, SU Subtle embossing folder, Diamond Stickles on flower centers, Scotch brand foam mounting tape


18 comments:

Glenda said...

I love this card my friend. The beautiful embossing just pulls me in and the different layers are perfect as well. Then we come to this sweet image and your coloring is perfect as always! You have so many perfect stamps!

Marcia Hill said...

Awwwwww...your swinging bunny is just ADORABLE Leslie! I love the embossed background smooshed with the white ink too, and of course the dsp also! Sweet, sweet card that will definitely make someone smile this Spring/Easter!! Hugs. :0)

Birgit said...

This swinging bunny is so adorable and I just love the fun little sentiment to go along with him. Your coloring is perfect, and what a brilliant background too!!

Yogi said...

CUTE. Wish I could say it's spring here but we're forecast for snow and freezing rain. sigh!! Have a great day

I Card Everyone said...

Oh, yes, I can just feel his joy, Leslie! In fact, that's just the way I liked to swing - with my toes spread so the wind can fly through! lol
I love every little bit about your darling design!
=]

Cynthia M said...

That may be the cutest little bunny I have ever seen! Your color is perfection as usual. Thanks for making my day!

Lisa Elton said...

Look at his big ol' feet! Gosh is he ever fun and he sure dose look like he's having a grand time! CUTE card, Leslie!

Bonnie said...

This bunny makes me smile and the whole card says SPRING, Leslie! What a great layout with lots of interest but that bunny still takes center stage! We're seeing bunnies in our yard again. The come to the deck begging for Cheerios!

Sue from Oregon said...

I knew this was an IA stamp when I saw that bunny. Love this cutie! 💕Sue K

Darnell said...

What a great bunny on a swing image and you did an amazing job coloring him, Leslie! The whole multi-layer design screams happy spring!! Thanks for linking again to NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

Diane said...

What a cute cute bunny, he made me smile as soon as I saw him and your designs are always so creative, I was wondering what neat die that was and come to find out you made it yourself, very clever, I adore everything about this fun card! Thanks too for joining our challenge at The Sisterhood of Crafters and yes bunnies do love green!!

Pauline said...

Oh Leslie, this is so sweet, perfect Spring card! Love all the details on your card! Wishing you a wonderful day.

Darlene said...

OMGosh ... how cute is this bunny and he's so happy to be swinging in the spring time sun once again! LOL Beautiful coloring and overall design! Always inspired by your creativity my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at the Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Sisterhood of Crafters Owner

HilaryJane said...

Your bunny is great. Such a happy spring card. You just have to smile xx

Christine Alexander said...

OMG your little bunny is adorable, look at him having fun on the swing :)

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What an adorable card! Nothing cuter than a bunny enjoying his day! Love how you mixed the punches and the sweet sentiment! Reminds me of my favorite thing to do was I was young was to swing!

Francesca said...

So pretty! Thanks for playing at Addicted to Stamps and more

Conniecrafter said...

He sure does look like he is having a very good time, like his big feet :) I love the leaf embossing in the background to go with the image and your use of the punches to cut out the image is so pretty. Sweet flowers to top it off!