A card to share...a card that almost did not exist. There is a pad of paper hanging on my peg board: Graphic 45 A Ladies Diary. It has only been opened to look at and I never wanted to use the pretty paper since it is the only pad of it that I own. Well, there are several challenges this week that just called out for the Ladies Diary paper and then Use It Tuesday said the challenge was "You Can't Touch This". The challenge is to use something that you had not used and liked so much that you avoided using. You all should have seen me when I pulled out the first sheet. I laughed and said "Nah, I will use a different pad" but then I realized that I cannot keep doing this to pretty paper! I have to use it. It felt good to do so!
The goods: The card was made from Kraft paper. Kraft paper was also punched with Martha Stewart's Deco edges and added on the green striped Ladies Diary paper as shown. The bunny stamp was hand made from local crafter extraordinaire, Brianna Corr Scott. (http://brianacorrscott.com/stamp-shop/ ) A bit of ivory twine was added around the bunny's neck. The stamp Happy Day was a Michaels bin purchase. Light green gems were added along the Kraft edging and on the banner. The flower bundle is from an unknown supplier and I wrapped it in yellow ribbon.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope the Happy Day bunny card put you in the spirit to celebrate spring!
This card is entered into the following challenges:
The Ribbon Carousel Challenge, Celebrations: http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/2013/05/rcc81-celebrations.html
Simon Says Stamp, Flower Power: http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/05/simon-saysflower-power.html
Ribbon Reel, Spring is here: http://theribbonreelchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/05/challenge-53-spring-is-here.html
My Sheri Crafts, Flower Power: http://myshericrafts.blogspot.ca/2013/05/my-sheri-crafts-challenge-110-flower_11.html
My Crafty Spot, Ribbon and Twine: http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.ca/2013/05/my-craft-spot-monday-challenge-98.html
Retro Sketches, #64: http://retrosketches.blogspot.ca/2013/05/retrosketches-64.html
One Crazy Stamper, May Flowers: http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.ca/2013/05/may-flowers-challenge.html
Use It Tuesday, You Can't Touch This: http://useittuesday.blogspot.ca/2013/05/challenge-55-you-cant-touch-this.html
Kraft Journal, Celebrations: http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/05/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet.html
Love your card :)
ReplyDeleteI have several pads like this! What a fun challenge You Can't Touch this! This is a delightful make and I am happy you shared your cherished card with those fab papers at The Kraft Journal.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous!! I'm glad you used the paper - it if fabulous!! The entire design is just amazing!! I love it!! Happy Monday :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
A gorgeous card, a lovely design and papers, your image is so sweet and I love your bunch of flowers!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp challenge
hugs
Heather xx
What a great card that almost never made it, so glad you did. Thanks for sharing with us over at My Sheri Crafts.
ReplyDeleteSue
How cute, with so much great texture and layering! Thanks for playing along at Use It Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteTracy
SWEET ! That rabbit stamp is really unique. It's funny how we hoard paper, when there are more new and fabulous ones every day. I'm getting better about using it, but I have had a couple of favorites stashed away for a few years now, and still won't touch them!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! What gorgeous papers! The border punch you've used is just perfect for this card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper
What a cute card! Thanks for playing along with us at Use It Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely LOVING this sweet card! I love the bunny and all the great Kraft touches. Thanks so much for sharing this in our challenge this week. We just LOVE having you play along with us.
ReplyDeleteKaren
The Kraft Journal Design Team
P.S. I hope that you will also stop by and share with us at Word Art Wednesday - all your awesome cards would be lovely to have shared in our challenges there as well. Stop by and join us, please!
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Hugs,
Karen
What a beautiful card! The papers are gorgeous and love the design!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at My Craft Spot!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
Such a cute card! Love the bunny image, and die cut border!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at The Ribbon Reel Challenge!
This is so awesome! Love all the details!Thanks for joining us at My Craft Spot this week!
ReplyDeleteGwen
http://thisandthatbygwen.blogspot.com
Pretty card! Great papers! Thanks for sharing with us at My Sheri Crafts!
ReplyDeleteOhh Ohh I do the same thing. I look at the pretty papers and say...."well i don't have to cut out this place and miss this colors" I have papers stored for.... well a while... This is why i would emboss before using a papper pad. Good For You to have bravery to create stunning card.
ReplyDeleteWell I have to say you did such a wonderful job with the paper!!! I love your adorable card, your take on the sketch is perfect and all those flowers are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and linking this up over at The Kraft Journal for our Celebrations challenges! Don't forget, another challenge starts tomorrow so hope to see you play along :)
Jessica
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