My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Sweet Purple Bunnies for Spring

Waving Hello!
I hope you are doing well.

Today I have some bunny cards to share from an old, old, virginal Inkadinkadoo image, stamped with Monarch VersaFine Clair and colored with Tombow #133 marker. The leaves are very sparkly with glitter. I've used a different glue to adhere the glitter, so hope to hear back from recipients if it did not work well.


A great feat! They are A2 size.

Thanks to my friend Ana for helping 

to choose colors on these cards before our quarantine!

Clear glitter was applied to the greenery.


Shaded Lilac Distress ink highlights the background.






  • Image: Inkadinkadoo Bunny Retreat (this is the stamp)
  • Dies: Assorted Sue Wilson and Spellbinders dies
  • MS border punch
  • assorted embossing folders
  • assorted Brilliance inks, VersaFine Clair, Distress

Challenges I would like to play in please:

  1. Crafty Friends #133 AG 4/25
  2. Crafty Cardmakers #254 Easter 4/19
  3. Shopping our Stash #418 Happy Spring 4/28
  4. Unicorn Challenge #53 Furry Friends 4/30
  5. Use your Stuff #395 Easter 4/18
  6. All Fun Challenges #6 AG Easter 4/25 (Mon aft)
  7. Classic Design Challenge HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY! #4 AG 5/1
  8. Sparkles Challenge #127 Spring is in the Air 5/15
Wishing you love and wellness,






45 comments:

Lori m said...

Too cute and beyond...just adore the purple bunnies and the pretty glitter leaves just make your card pop so beautifully. Hugs, Lori m

Linda Simpson said...

These are just so cute, love the stamp and beautiful designs on each card.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Sue said...

Hi Donna, Lovely Bunny cards.

Hope you are keeping well. Sue

Monica C. said...

What a lovely set of bunny cards, Donna! I love the purple and green combo and your detail with the shading and glitter is gorgeous.
Hugs Monica

KarinsArtScrap said...

what a cute image and beautiful cards Donna

gr karin

cuilliesocks said...

Beautiful cards Donna, lovely bunny image and fabulous colours and designs, keep safe, Kate x

Wendy L said...

Beautiful colours and gorgeous stamp, keep safe Donna, xxx

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous cards Donna love the stamp and sparkly leaves-great designs and colour combination too
Carol x

Donna said...

What beautiful bunny cards, it is fun seeing the different designs with the same image. Take care and keep safe.

Beebeebabs said...

Wow such beautiful cards - you did a great job as always thanks for sharing.

Glenda Atkins said...

I love these delightful card's, each one slightly different but well within your purple and Easter bunny theme. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Cardmakers "Easter" challenge.
hugs
Glenda

Verna Angerhofer said...

Wonderful set of cards and I think the purple bunnies look wonderful too.

Bunny said...

These are so cute. Love all the glittery goodness. The distress ink in the background looks great. [Bunny]

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Donna, such an adorable bunny and great variety of designs - lovely colour choices.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

brenda said...

Lovely craftiness to share as always Donna and in such striking colours, thank you. Say safe and well.

B x

Donna Phelan said...

Oh they are so sparkly! Great bunny and foliage image! I love the die cut foliage peeking behind too! Happy Spring! Be well!

Shona Erlenborn said...

Look at all that sparkly greenery that your little bunny is hiding in! Hope he doesn't get covered in glitter too! These are all adorable Donna. I especially like the one with the sparkly foliage sticking out the side! The green and purple is a great combination!

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna all your cards are gorgeous. I just love that bunny stamp and you have used it so beautifully. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Dawn Phillips said...

You have been busy. I love purple and green together and these are fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Monthly Challenge. Love Dawn x

Anne Buckingham said...

The colors are an unusual choice. You and Anna are off from center, which is what I love about ya'll. Cute card.

Diane Louise J said...

Hello Donna... Thanks for entering your lovely set of cards into our ‘Anything Goes’ Challenge. Good luck in the draw and hope you will come back again soon.
Diane Louise [Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]

Leslie Miller said...

OMGosh, these look fantastic, Donna! I'll take bunnies in any color. I know this is the same stamp I have and have only used once. Now I'm thinking I want to pull it out again, but you know I have so many stamps, including way TOO many virginal. But you do inspire me. Such pretty, pretty cards!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my goodness is that ever an adorable stamp and love the color you used on it, hope your new glue worked out good, it looks great in the pictures anyway. So neat that you did them all just a little different from each other!

Desire Fourie said...

Donna these aresuch a wonderful creations with great attention to detail. Love the colours and embellishments. All the elements work so well together and one cannot go wrong with purple. Keep safe and healthy.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

R's Rue said...

Beautiful.

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such gorgeous little bunnies sweetie, love the glitter. I am a glittery girl, Tony use to get upset when I spread it everywhere & he had a glittery face too. lol!!
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Pia S said...

Same image, same colors, mass produced and yet each card is different. You’ve done this so well! Beautiful sparkle and I so love this combo of purple and green. Well done!

pam said...

Aw beautiful cards Donna, love your cute image and wonderful colours.
Hugs Pam x

Joy Wilson said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the purple and lime color combo! Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.

Joy DT



Joyfully Stamps

Mac Mable said...

Waving right back at you..... What a lovely surprise when I opened your blog post Donna with those fabulous bunny cards. I so love the colour combination, the designs, the bunny image itself and of course the pretty glitter x. A real treat, thank you and stay well x.

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

WOW Donna, you've been very creative and very busy! Beautiful designs indeed

Stay safe!

June x

crafty said...

Wow you've been busy. Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Cardmakers.
Mary

Jan Mahew said...

Donna, You have created a wonderful set of cards! The Time spent shows! Of course I like the touch of glitter makes them Pop! Thank you for sharing with us! Stay safe, Stay in and Stay healthy!
Hugs,
Jan

Basslady said...

this is awesome!

thank you so much for playing along with us at sparkles monthly!

hugs and kisses from germany,
Silvi xoxo

Scrap d'Aurane said...

beautiful card ...thanks for joining us at All fun challenges...wish to see you often in next challenges
Aurane DT All Fun Challenges

Ela said...

Thanks for playing along at Crafty Friends with your lovely card! Hugs Ela DT

Ellen said...

These cards look really great! Thanks for joining us at Unicorn Challenge.

groetjes, Ellen

Sue said...

All of these cards are just beautiful, and I am the lucky recipient of one of them and every time I look up I can see it and enjoy how lovely it is. The colors are amazing and your signature sparkle delicious!! Thanks friend for sending me one of these lovelies.

Hugs
Sue

lauren bergold said...

so pretty and glittery! and so fun! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR (spring!)STASH with us! :)

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Donna! Your cards are all so beautiful! I love the bunny stamp and pretty colour combo! Of course I also love the glitter! I am in awe of how many different cards you made with the same stamp, so many different card designs, nice work!

Beebeebabs said...

Thanks Donna - the check is in the mail for all the kind words lol - stay safe my friend!!!

Granmargaret said...

Lovely cards. Thank you for your encouraging comments on my blog. They are really appreciated.

*Vicki* said...

Well, Miss Donna, I have to say that this card is very near and dear to my heart!! The first thing that catches my eye is the sweet little bunny all adorned with the sparkly green leaves! I love how it sparkles and the purple hues is very special as well! I love the details the border across the bottom and the ink blended die cut background too!! It has a special place for me to always look at!! :) You're the best! HUGS

creationsnz said...

too cute! Loving that lime and purple. CarolG

Sue said...

These are really lovely Donna, what a fabulous colour combination. Take care on your blogging break, and see you on the other side xx