Sometimes a beautiful card doesn’t require fancy papers, gorgeous ribbons or awe-inspiring techniques – sometimes a simple image that’s inked and stamped can be all the card needs…and, of course, a few layers of cardstock behind it. Since Easter Friends debuted in Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2022 Mini Catalog, I’ve been excited to ink up the sweet bunny at the center of the set – perhaps the day before Easter is the perfect time! Here’s my card with the Easter Friends bunny:
Isn’t that bunny so sweet?! I may have stretched the truth a bit when I said the bunny was the center of this set. I mean, the little chick is ADORABLE, and the photo-bombing duck is quite a ham (an intentional Easter reference). Here’s a look at this adorable stamp set:
The card didn’t really need much more that the sweet bunny (in my opinion), but I added a sweet sentiment and a tiny flower to accent the floppy bunny. The sentiment is from the A Wish for Everything stamp set, and the flower is cropped from Basic White cardstock with the Floral Squares Dies, part of the All Squared Away bundle that’s retiring soon.
Because the simple layers on this card help to support the sweet bunny, I want to share the measurements with you so you can recreate them in your projects. Here are the measurements, starting with the base of the card and working up to the flower:
- Blushing Bride – 4-1/4″ x 11″ (scored at 5-1/2″)
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Crumb Cake – 3-7/8″ x 4-3/8″
- Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 4-1/2″
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Crumb Cake – 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
- Basic White – 3-3/8″ x 4-5/8″
- Blushing Bride – 3-3/8″ x 5/16″
- Basic White – cropped with flower from Floral Squares Dies
The center of my flower is a White Classic Matte Dot that I lightly colored with a Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend. After I pressed the dot (with a self-adhesive backing) into the center of the flower, I pressed the flower into a piercing mat (applying pressure on the matte dot). That allowed the petals of the tiny flower to fold out just the way I wanted them to. Here’s a closer look:
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Stamp Sets: Easter Friends Papers: Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Basic White Inks: Crumb Cake, Stampin’ Blends (Crumb Cake) Accessories: Floral Squares Dies, Classic Matte Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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That’s just gorgeous! 🥰 The colours are perfect for Easter!
Thank you so much, Naomi! Even I struggled with how simple the cardfront is, but I also didn’t want to add anything to it. Glad you like it. ♥
I love all the layers. The placement of the sentiment strip grounds the sweet bunny perfectly with the flower. Great card, Brian. Enjoy your DAY!
Thank you so much, Hilda! That little sentiment brought it all together for me. Hope your day is wonderful! ♥
Total sweetness!
♥ Thanks, my friend!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bunny! Great job, Brian! Happy Easter to all.
Thank you so much, Barbara! I think he’s perfectly adorable. Glad you like him, too. Happy Easter! ♥
That bunny card is priceless! You are so gifted. I use your designs all the time and t give you credit.
Thank you so much, Robin, for that sweet message. Makes me happy! ♥
The sweetest bunny! Happy Easter! 🙂
♥ Thank you so much, Windy! He’s so cuddly, isn’t he? Hope your Easter is wonderful!
What a perfect card! Love the bunny!! The colors are just beautiful!! Happy Easter!!
Thank you so much, Deanette! I think Crumb Cake and Blushing Bride are a perfect pair – I’m glad you like how I’ve showcased them here. Hope your Easter is wonderful!
Love this stamp set ! My friend Maria sent me an Easter card with all of the adorable critters on it from the set . Love your BUNNY card ! He is so sweet .
They are all adorable, but I really love this sweet bunny. Thanks so much, Sonny! ♥
Stunning and elegant in it’s simplicity Brian. Fabulous card.
Thank you, Faith! I worried about how much white space there was – but I also didn’t want to change it. 🙂 Thanks for your sweet comment.
Hello Brian: Ohh!! I love this stamp set, these little critters look so real and adorable, my favorite is the ducky.
As always, your layers are absolutely flawless, and they gently guide your eye to the main image, beautiful color combination too.
Thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Easter blessings, Brian. What a sweet card! The bunny is so precious💕