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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Cardmaking with 'The Avenues' {Bo Bunny}

I just can't get enough of scrapping with the beautiful The Avenues collection, and I can't bear to throw my scraps away either.  This card was literally made of a few little scraps I had left over from other projects.  Quick and easy!

Here I just handcut two heart designs and machine stitched them for a homespun look.  Added some burlap and wrapped on some twine.  I topped it off with one of those adorable new wood clock embellishments!
 
Bo Bunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Antique, Dot, Stripe/The Avenues
Jewels: The Avenues
Kraft Wood Clocks

I just love all the shutter, door, window and clock designs in this collection!  Using these little design elements make it quick and easy to create a fun and cheerful card.

I created blooms in just the shade of peachy pink I was looking for by using the coordinating patterned papers to hand-make my blossoms.  I used some kitchen cheesecloth to make my curtains for my card design.
 
Bo Bunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper:  Antique, Song Bird, Shutters, Dot/The Avenues
Packaging from the The Avenues Layered Chipboard (background paper behind window)
Layered Chipboard: The Avenues
Jewels: The Avenues
Misc Me: Journal Contents (fussy cut the bird/branch from one of the cards)
Extras: twine, cheesecloth, die cuts from Cheery Lynn Designs (Window and leaves) and Spellbinders (blooms)
 


14 comments:

  1. Both are just gorgeous, thanks for sharing your techniques.

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  2. Beautiful cards, Gabi, and wonderful ideas on using your scraps to make the hearts and flowers to coordinate so well!

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  3. wow what beautiful cards!

    thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a kind comment. i appreciate it!

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  4. BEAUTIFUL OMW! Love these cards~
    Love the textural feel for sure w/the twine and burlap -
    also the 'curtains'!
    The CL window is so pretty!
    & I like the added touch of punching on the inside/bk of the card!
    I need to remember that:)
    TFS~Karen

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  5. Beautifully done! Love the use of twine. Very pretty!

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  6. OH! I am in love with your window card! Absolutely gorgeous Gabrielle. Love the sewed hearts on the first one too! fabulous collection of paper, I understand not wanting to throw away one bit! Hugs. have anice day!

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  7. Two beautyful cards,the one on top stole my ♥,greetings Miranda

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  8. Oh, these cards turned out so romantic and beautiful! I really love all the pretty details that you added to them.

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  9. Gorgeous cards Gabi!
    That paper is really tempting me! LOL
    Thanks for sharing these great ideas
    and your beautiful creations~!

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  10. Gorgeous!!! I so love your work!

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  11. Oh so beautiful, love your special touches like the burlap and cloth.. I have these papers but am yet to create with them.. Have a lovely day!

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