Hello my friends! Just a few days ago I got my new Bo Bunny collections in the mail and was so excited about them, that I immediately stopped all other projects just to give this adorable 'Boardwalk' collection a play! I just LOVE the nautical/beach elements in this collection, lighthouses, ships, starfish, weathered wood.....I just had to take a moment and do up a couple of cards!
For my first card I used the Boardwalk 6x6 paper pad for my background (I chose the weather wood paper for this), and then cut out the lighthouse image from the 'Sandcastle' paper as my focal point image.
I then took 2 of the Misc Me Boardwalk pocket square designs (the starfish) and mounted one on the card and then cut out the starfish/title from the other. I gave the starfish a little dimension by using an embossing tool on the back and rubbing along the lines of the legs. I also cut out some smaller starfish images from the back of the 'Beach Bliss' paper and did the same with an embossing tool. It takes a minute to do but makes a big difference in the finished look of the card. I finished the design with a bit of burlap, some hemp twine and a piece of trim (netting) I got from my sweet friend Janene, at The Scrapbook Diaries.
For my second card I used the ship postcard design from the Boardwalk 'Beach Bliss' paper as my focal point, and matted it on the dark blue 'Sail Away' paper. I sandwiched a piece of burlap between the two layers.
I made the fun anchor design by using a piece of die cut paper (anchor) from the matching 'Noteworthy' pack (this is a pack full of really fun nautical and beach die cuts). I used Bo Bunny's Chocolate Pearlescents to add a metalic 3D effect. I added a layered chipboard medalion and added some hemp twine and some bits of denim of some old jeans.
Products used in these cards:
Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny Boardwalk/Beach Bliss, Sail Away, Sandcastle
6x6 Paper Pad: Bo Bunny Boardwalk
Noteworthy: Boardwalk
Layered Chipboard: Boardwalk
Pearlescents: Chocolate
Hemp Twine
Burlap
The new Bo Bunny products should be in your local stores now (or on their way)! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and for the lovely comments and feedback, they always make my day! xo
Stunning cards Gabrielle!!! I love anything nautical and your cards warmed my heart and made my day!!! Thank you!!!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Gabrielle!!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Gabi. Loving the whole nautical theme.
ReplyDeleteOh, take me to the beach! Or on a cruise! That's where your beautiful cards are taking me. You're such a fabulous designer, Gabrielle.
ReplyDeleteOh wow these are truly amazing, Gabi! The mix of textures on your cards is just so beautiful and I aso love how you captured the nautic feel so well.
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ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful inspiration you give us. These are beautiful, I can smell the sea here in the U.K.!!
Maureen xx
I don't like going to the beach, but I so love nautical and beach cards...go figure! LOVE both these cards!! Every detail element makes a difference. I was pleasantly surprised at seeing the jean loops...clever! Nice recycling idea. Definitely adds that masculine touch. I definitely must check out this paper collection. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and an awesome new Bo Bunny set - I love anything to do with the sea!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these cards! Love the beachy feel to these papers! The hessian looks great too!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always lovely Gabi., and these are certainly no exception ... perfect to have on hand for the men in our lives!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Gabi!!! Love the papers, if only they were on their way. I went to Michaels the other day and they didn't have anything I needed. When I asked if they had chipboard they looked at me like I was an alien and said What's that? I am so doomed! :(
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations. Love everything you do. When sewing on your paper do you use your sewing machine, do it by hand, what????
ReplyDeleteHi Steph, ...yep, I use a sewing machine, its so much faster than handstitching. I pick up heavy duty upholstery thread to use on my machine, it gives the stitching a little more impact. xo
DeleteBoth of your cards are fantastic - having just moved to the beach, I have a fondness for seaside makes!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
beautiful use of all the elements in the collection, love your use of burlap in your projects
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find a rubber stamp that that make the paint looks created in the video you created? (the one where you had an anchor, a picket fence, bird of top on the piling etc.
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