Easter Card, new technique...and VACATION!

Hi there; I'm so glad you stopped by. We're leaving today for vacation; we're all so very excited. I made one last Easter card last night which I'll deliver today. I really stepped out and used a new technique, did a sketch challenge AND used a brand new embossing folder -WHEW, all that in one card. {{{big clap}}}

Let's see if I can remember all the details here...I'm getting old and I'm exhausted preparing to leave for vacation; work seems a bit stressful too when you're trying to get out the door! AH...don't you worry, it'll all be waiting for me when I return!

I used this fabulous tutorial from Paper Pleasing Ideas - it's called Cuttlebug Ink Embossing AND I used a new Cuttlebug embossing folder - this one is called Floral Fantasy, it's really pretty! I used Purely Pomegranate ink, but it's 2nd generation ink, which means I inked the embossing folder and embossed 1 piece of cardstock and then without re-inking, I inserted another piece of cardstock and ran it through my Big Shot. I like the softer color much better than the 1st generation!

The Cuttlebug Ink Embossing are the two panels layered onto Purely Pomegranate paper. These are then layered on SU's Berry Bliss DP, layered onto the base card which is Purely Pomegranate. The bunny is from SU's Miracle of Spring set and stamped on SU Whisper White. I colored the bunny and the grass with my Copic markers, then I used the Spica Clear Glitter Pen all over the bunny. You can't tell, but she's extra sparkly - love that!!

Sorry; I didn't realize I had such a shadow on my bunny, but you can still see the coloring and layering. she's layered onto Purely Pomegranate and again onto SU's Berry Bliss DP.

I tied it all off with the double-stitch Pomegranate ribbon, added the "Thinking of You" in the lower left-hand corner and stamped "Happy Easter" inside the card.

Take care, I'll see you when we return! Hugs, ~M.

Michele