Friday, March 22, 2013

Totally shopped my stash with some Bunny Hugs and Kisses!

Hi there!

First, I want to say I will be taking a bit of a blogging break. I will have things scheduled and posted, but will be away from my computer and craftroom for awhile. I will be back among the living in a few weeks. 

I never got around to making as many Easter cards as I wanted this year.  The next challenge was getting to the post office just didn't happen. There was just too much going on, but while I was putting some things away I just had to see if I could squeeze time in to make one more card, and I challenged myself to make every last bit of it from my scrap pile including the card base and the embossed pennant. 

I started with a Lilac Card base onto which I added my layers of solid and patterned papers. Next I added three pennant die-cut banners. I had a left over embossed scrap I decided to die-cut a pennant from since the letterpress technique had already been used in Milled Lavender. (knew I could use that someday) 

The sentiment and paper pieced bunny is from the newly released Paper Sweeties lines: Jelly Bean Time and Hippity Hoppity.  He's quite possibly the cutest bunny ever! :-) 

Inspiration was found and made putting together this card a piece of cake at Tuesday Morning Sketches

Scrapbooker's Paradise - Let's Add Some Banners!
Shopping Our Stash - Easter or Spring: I can seriously exclaim I am excited about using some papers I have been flipping over in my scrap box for..like... ever... sadly, I still have lots more of it!
My Sheri Crafts - Easter
Simon Says Stamp - Easter Spring
Crafty Steals - Easter Fun

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Easter! My blog will be posting (fingers crossed) a few times while I am on break, but I look forward to catching up when I return.
Smiles,
~Tammy~


38 comments:

Mary Pat Siehl said...

love the blue color combo here- just way too cute!

Lisa said...

This is gorgeous, Tammy!! I love the beautiful colors and design!! That bunny is so sweet!! Happy Friday :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

jessica said...

What an adorable card Tammy! LOVE the cute bunny and GREAT colors!!
Thanks for sharing and have a GREAT Friday!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is beautiful! LOVING the colors and the bunny!! Enjoy your break.. hope all is ok!

lauren bergold said...

oh my gosh, what an adorable card, someBUNNY will be thrilled to see this in their mailbox! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR (Easter!) STASH with us this week! ♥

Sandy Palmer said...

I love the whole layout of your card! Wonderful papers you chose as well! So lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us at My Sheri Crafts! :)

sandi said...

So sweet! Love the look and the saying! Cute!

Nancy said...

Super sweet card, Tammy! Enjoy your blog break!...Nancy :o)

fairyrocks said...

Thank you for Playing in Paradise with us this week. Fun card works.
Keep smiling and creating.

Sherrie K. said...

Super sweet card Tammy!!! Love the colors and the bunny is so sweet:)
Enjoy your time away-hope your doing something fun!!
Happy Friday!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Emily Keaton said...

What a sweet card, Tammy! I think i played in all of these challenges, too. They are good ones!! Have a good time while away from the blog. I hope you get recharged!!!!

Notes by Nina said...

Wonderful card Tammy, your bunny is adorable and I love the papers you used. Thank you for joining us for Playing in Paradise this week.

Lisa Elton said...

Oh goodness Tammy I hope everything is ok. You know we will be here when you get back, take your time and enjoy your break! This is a delightful Easter card, cute little bunny!!

Jessi Fogan said...

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! You played with 3 of my teams - oh em gee, girl! All scraps, and still followed a sketch? I'm not sure I've ever been able to do that! And how CUTE is that little bunny? I love his ears & belly :) So glad you're getting a break - well deserved, my friend :)

Debbie said...

What a totally adorable card, Tammy ... I adore how you paper pieced the Easter egg and little bunny rabbit! Thanks for always showcasing the Paper Sweeties stamps so beautifully :)

Audrey Pettit said...

This last little Easter card of yours is absolutely adorable, Tammy! Love the pennants and embossing, and the egg and bunny are sooo cute! Way to rock your scrap pile!
Hope your bloggy break is due to happy reasons and that you have a fabulous break!

Linda Pekrul said...

Cute, cute card Tammy. Enjoy your time off and thank you for Playing with us in Paradise.

Tenia Nelson said...

Super cute!!!

Unknown said...

So sweet! I love the striped mat...it's an awesome background for that ADORABLE image!

Maria said...

Awwww....a darling Easter card, Tammy! I just love that little bunny! Beautiful design with gorgeous banners! Enjoy your break...take care, hugs!

Sue Lelli said...

Enjoy your Easter Break! CUTE card! LOVE the colors and the bunny!

Allison Rankin said...

Great mix with the sketch! Nice job on the paper piecing with that fun paper! Thanks for playing at Scrapbooker's Paradise!

Dawn said...

Such a cute card and well done using up some scraps. The bunny is adorable, love the papers and colours. I hope you have fun things planned during your time off :)

Hugs, Dawn

Colleen Dietrich said...

Hope all is okay with you, Tammy. I completely understand the need to take a blogging break. I've been on a semi break for what feels like a long while!
Your bunny card is cute, and Happy Easter, my friend!

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Cute, cute card and amazing that you made it from the scrap pile.
Happy Easter.
Caroline xxx

Tracy said...

I'm not saying a a word about scrap boxes. Mine is a disgrace! :-) You picked some fun patterns to mix together Tammy. The bunny is sweet and the paper piecing works really well. Hugs!

Diane said...

Super cute and pretty!!! It's a good feeling to use up the "old" stash"!!

Debbie said...

This is sooo cute!! I love the paper piecing on the bunny!!
Thanks for joining us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Mrs A. said...

I love your paper pieced bunny. Did you do his carrot too? Great to see a different coiloured used for Easter. Hurry back after your break do. Hugs Mrs A.

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

So super sweet! Love your design!!
Hugs, Karin

Melissa Craig said...

Very sweet Tammy! I love the different patterns, they work so well together. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Missy said...

This is a super card Tammy, I love the long banners you used behind the image!!

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous card,love the colour combo and the sweet image.

Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp challenge.

luv
Debby

Anonymous said...

What an adorable card Tammy!!! I hope all is well and that you have a wonderful break and a happy easter!!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

this is so adorable, love how you used this sketch. Enjoy the blogging break and have fun.

Sarah said...

TYour card is so pretty! I love the papers and colors! Great job of using your stash. Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts!

AppleApricot Wen said...

Hi Tammy, love your cute Easter card, purple is one of my favs! Love the happy image you used. Thank you for leaving me a sweet comment. Enjoy your blog break and happy Easter!
hugs, Wendy

VanessaB said...

so adorable. I love your paper piecing!