Time for Tea Canvas with Denise

Hello BoBunny Fans!

It's Denise here today to share a mixed media canvas with you using the cute and gorgeous Early Bird collection.

I loved the idea of making a kitchen canvas, based on one of the things I really love and that is a cup of tea! So the "Time for Tea" canvas came to life.

I did a white washed effect on the background of the canvas and then added crackled stenciling, some texture, more paint and some stamping.

I added some extra wording too, which tied in nicely with the theme of Time for Tea.

I added some die-cut leaves around the cups and teapot, to carry through the styling and also added some pearlescent and jewels to the centres of the cups and teapot.

Lastly, here is a close-up of the crackled stenciling and the stamping around the edge of the canvas.

So "Time for Tea" anyone? I would love to share a cuppa and some creativity with you!
Have a fabulous day!
Denise x

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Time Flies/ Early Bird
Cardstock: Jade Dot
Noteworthy: Early Bird
Jewels: Tuxedo Dot
Chipboard:Layered Chipboard/ Early Bird
Stamps: Simply Flowers
Stencils: Borders, Timeless
Pearlescent: Gold
Crackle Paste
Transparent Gel

Destination Happiness Layout with Denise

Hello BoBunny Fans!

It's Denise here today to share a mixed media layout using the gorgeous World Traveler collection.

I used quite a few stamps on the background to compliment the design. I really was so pleased that I could use the Dandelion stamp on this page as it fit perfectly with this theme.

I used noteworthy pieces and stickers to create this little word cluster. I also added some twine and rope to these little tags.

I handmade the purple little flowers from dies and BoBunny cardstock and then used pearlescent for the flower centres.

On the bottom of the photo I layered some more noteworthy pieces. These little clusters add points of interest across the page.

Lastly, here is a close-up of some of the chippie pieces and some more of the handmade purple flowers and the background stamping.

This layout took me back to a place of serenity, relaxation and such fabulous family times. I love the African Bushveld and this layout made me long for fresh mornings, fly-fishing and warm sherries next to the fire!

Thanks so much for stopping by the BoBunny blog today and we really hope to see you back tomorrow.

Have a fabulous day!
Denise x

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Embark, Journey, Postage, Continents/ World Traveler
Cardstock: Boysenberry Double Dot
Stickers:  Combo Sticker / World Traveler
Noteworthy: World Traveler
Stamps: Be The Light, On This Day, Take Note, Rough It Up
Pearlescent: Buttercup
Dies: Mandala

12 x 12 Layout "Angel" with Video Tutorial featuring Black Tie Affair with Denise

Hello BoBunny Fans!

It's Denise here today, to share a mixed media layout with you, using Black Tie Affair.  This layout was inspired and created in remembrance of our sweet and beloved dog, Blossom.  Gone too soon at 15 months old. I felt that this post would be a lovely tribute and lasting keepsake, showcasing two of my favorite photos of her.

I used the We R Flower Punch Board to get a base collection of petals, then fussy cut the flowers and leaves from the patterned paper, to add to this page.  Both techniques are so pretty and just add beautiful depth, texture and detail to the layers.

Below is a close-up of the punched flowers, as well as the laser cut chipboard pieces.  Next, I added some highlights with a white gel pen, some strategically placed droplets of watered down white gesso and a spritz of gold glimmer.  There is a full set of detailed visual step by steps in the video presented below.

I would love it if you had a look, and hopefully you can see the creative process and be inspired by it.






Thanks for spending a few minutes with us today. Hope to have you drop in again soon!

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x


BoBunny Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Midnight, Formal, Glamour,Lovely / Black Tie Affair
Cardstock: Licorice Dot

Stickable Stencil: Love

Laser Cut Chipboard: Foliage, Cute

Blossoms: Clover Daisy


We R Memory Keepers:

Flower Punch Board

Oversized Card and Tag Duo - Featuring Black Tie Affair and We R Mini ABC Punch with Denise

Hello Everyone!

It's Denise here today, to share a little love and a little Black Tie Affair. I created a card and a large tag with this beautiful, black and white collection. There is something that is just stunning with stark black and white, and just teeny spalshes of color.  For the first card, I picked the lighter shades from BTA.





Then for my next step, I created the card, using the super Mini ABC punch from We R. I then added some detail with fussy cut items and small die-cut blooms from BoBunny cardstock.

Here is the large tag, again, using fussy cut elements.

There are so many pretty elements that can be fussy cut from the patterened papers, that it is hard to know which one's to choose!

I used a BoBunny stencil and black crackle paste for the title.

For the large tag, I also chose one extra colour to give the tag some pop and here I chose a Cerise pink. The little details were added with BoBunny pearlescent and a white gel pen.

I will definitely use this card and tag as a combo and will also use black and white gift paper for the gift.  I just know that it will be elegant and beautiful!


Thanks so much for stopping by the BoBunny blog today and we really hope to see you back tomorrow.


Have a super day!

Denise x


BoBunny Supplies: 

Patterned Paper: Midnight, Lace, Glamour, Formal, Serenade, Rendezvous/ Black Tie Affair

Cardstock: Boysenberry Dot

Noteworthy: Black Tie Affair

Jewels: Tuxedo Double Dot

Pearlescent: Blush

Blossoms: Plum Purple Daisy

Stickable Stencil: Love

Crackle Paste: Black


We R Memory Keepers:

Mini ABC Punch Board


American Crafts Supplies:

Sticky Thumb Adhesive

Sticky Thumb Dimensional Adhesive Foam Dots

Happy Easter Greetings - Handmade Cards featuring Cottontail, Double Dot Damask and BoBunny Essentials Dies with Denise

Hello BoBunny Fans!

It's Denise here today, to share some cheerful Easter greeting cards with you, using some tried and true BoBunny staple items along with the gorgeous Cottontail Collection. This set has elements for Easter and all occasion spring, with a distinct "vintage" flavor.

Here is the first of my two cards that I created for you today.  In addition to Cottontail, I used Double Dot Damask and a couple of my favorite go-to dies.

I used dies and layeres lots of die-cuts on this first card to create the center and focal point. I also used BoBunny cardstock to create the little blue flowers and the fresh leaves. Here's a closer look at that center element piece, with the stamped sentiment.

For the second card, I really went to town with fussy cutting and just used beautiful, patterned papers to create it. The pretty patterns on the papers caught my eye and I just knew that I would have to use them.

I also fussy cut those small, pretty orange flowers and then used some Pearlescents for the middle of the flowers.

This card ended up with various layers, but all from patterned paper and so even though it is detailed, it is really economical, as I did not need any embellishments.


I hope this will really inspire you to make the most of your staple patterned papers too.


Thanks so much for stopping by the BoBunny blog today.

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x



BoBunny Supplies:

Patterned Papers: Springtime, Bunnies, Festive, Gardening/Cottontail

Cardstock: French Vanilla, Brilliant Blue Damask, Power Blue Vintage, Wasabi Vintage

Noteworthy: Cottontail

Jewels: Blue Hues

Stamps: Captured, Eggcellent

Pearlescent: Licorice

Dies: Mandala

"Today is a Celebration" - Handmade Card featuring Double Dot Designs and BoBunny Craft Dies with Denise

Hello Everyone!

Spring has finally arrived and I am feeling inspired by the lovely coliors of the season! Today I am sharing this card, using the favorite Double Dot paper,  many of the gorgeous BoBunny Essentials and some little bits and pieces from my stash for extra touches of style and texture. It hints of a celebration on the title so this can easily be given for any type of occasion you want to celebrate!

For this card, I made use of various BoBunny Double Dot cardstock colors. This Double Dot cardstock is so unlike any other cardstock and is so pretty!  I am sure is often thought to be patterned paper.  I also used the cardstock to hand make the flowers and the various die-cut leaves with BoBunny Craft Dies.  I used a few of my best tried and true mixed media techniques to dress up the edges of the flowers.

I made use of one of the gorgeous kraft pieces and painted it white to fit with the colour palette. I then added some BoBunny pearls, to finish it off.

I always like to keep a few handmade cards at the ready cards to use them as I need them.

Thanks so much for stopping by the BoBunny blog today.  We really hope to see you back tomorrow.
Have a gorgeous day!
Denise x

BoBunny Supplies:
Cardstock: Periwinkle Double Dot
Jewels: Double Dot Blue Hues, Double Dot Tuxedo
Wood Shapes: Iron Works
Die Cuts: Mandala 
6x6 Pad: Bold & Bright Double Dot Designs
Pearlescent: Sugar

Charmed -Mixed Media Decorative Tag with Denise

Hello Everyone,

It's Denise here today with a video tutorial, for a mixed media tag! Just a couple quick photos for a teaser to the project, and then all the good how to details in the video linked below.  There are so many fun techniques and tricks, that I wanted to show you all in the best detail!

This is a special and layered tag for a really special person and can actually be used for any occasion, including Valentine's Day.  I especially loved making this tag for all the layered and mixed media.  I hope you love it too!

The flowers were handmade from BoBunny Double Dot cardstock from layered die-cuts. They are really super easy and so cost effective, and well you can see how lovely they are on the finished tags



I created a short video tutorial and really hope you enjoy it.



BoBunny Supplies:


Patterned Paper: Mirror, Wish, Perfection/ Charmed

Cardstock: Cranberry Dot

Jewels: Double Dot Ruby Red

Stamps: You're Invited, Take Note, Flourishes and Such, Captured

Stickable Stencils: Love

Stencil Paste: Ice Flower Pearl

"Believe" - A 12x12 Layout Featuring Charmed with Denise

Hello Everyone!

This is Denise here today to share a mixed media layout with you titled "Believe". I used the gorgeous Charmed collection for this post. 

I layered up various patterned papers to create the base. a couple of different mixed mediums to create the multicolored and metallic splatters.  Then, I added fussy cut bits and lots of die-cuts to create the background, along with stickers and stamps. You can see a close-up view of this on the photo below.

I created some handmade flowers from BoBunny cardstock and die-cuts, which I used on this page too.  These are so easy to make and can be made in any colour to suit your project.

I did a lot of layering on this page, with a lot of little elements and bits.  This adds depth and texture to the page.

Lastly, I added some pearls and bling to this page. A girl always needs some pearly shine and sparkle!

Thanks so much for stopping by the BoBunny blog today. We hope to see you back again soon.

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x


BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Perfection, Mirror, Curious, Wish, Demure, Petals, Charmed/ Charmed
Cardstock: Cranberry Dot
Stickers:  Combo Sticker/ Charmed
Jewels: Double Dot Mocha, Double Dot Tuxedo
Stamps: Doodles Frames, Rough It Up

Die-Cuts: Darling Doily

Vintage Art Journal "Believe in Yourself" featuring Charmed with Denise

Hello BoBunny Fans!

It's Denise here today, to share an art journal page with you, using the gorgeous Charmed Collection.  The rich but subtle color palette and the dainty page elements really speak to me.

I had started a new smaller art journal and this perfect sentiment with which to start.

I used patterned papers of Charmed, along with stickable stencils, acrylic paints and distress inks and oxides. I also fussy cut the various elements for these pages, to create the design and lend lots of textures through the layers and the style of the Art Journal itself.

I love this sentiment and really wanted to use it as the main theme of this project.  With anything art or life in general, one just has to start somewhere and then believe in yourself to get it done and completed. I also believe in a little "magic" and these fairies talk to that too! ;-)

So have you tried some art journaling? If not...give it a try. Just believe in yourself and start somewhere.

Have a super day and hoping to see you back tomorrow.

Denise x



BoBunny Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Beauty, Perfection, Curious, Petals/ Charmed

Stickable Stencils: Brocade

Designer Notebooks: Juliet Collection

Christmas Card and Tag Duo featuring On This Day with Denise

Hello BoBunny Fans


It's Denise here today, to share a matching Christmas Card and tag with you, using the gorgeous On This Day collection.


Firstly, here's the card.

Here is the tag.

I used similar elements and vintage styling to match this card and tag and I will definitely be using them on a Christmas gift this year.

Christmas is always glittery and so I added some Glamour Metallic paint to the trims, as well as the flowers.

I always used a swirl stamp, on both projects, which added some more vintage glamour.

  
I fussy cut the title for the card and really gave it some dimension, with double sided tape. I layered up the petals too and completed the design, around the greeting.

Handmade cards and tags are always special and I know they are appreciated so much!


Thanks so much for stopping by the BoBunny blog today and we hope to see you back tomorrow to see more of the On This Day and Charmed Collections.


Have a super, festive day!

Denise x


BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: On This Day in December/ On This Day
Cardstock: Cranberry Dot
Jewels: Double Dot Mocha
Stamps: Flourishes & Such
Blossoms: Wildberry Bouquet
Laser Cut Chipboard: Snowflakes

Die-Cuts: Christmas Card

Holiday Card Ideas! featuring Carousel Christmas with Denise

Hello Everyone!

It's Denise here today, to share some Christmas Cards using the fabulous Carousel Christmas collection. I made these two, oversized  festive cards.  On thing I love about this collection is the vintage feel, and the non-traditional color scheme.  Something about those two things, really speaks to me and brings out the creative in me! 

I fussy cut some of the gorgeous elements and then layered them up, for pretty clustering. On the first card I added some twine on the cinnamon cluster, to give it some dimension.



For the second card, I made some little white flowers, with pearl centres. Again, I layered up die-cut pieces and fussy cut elements for the design. I used some Pearlescent on the leaf edges too, to give it a snowy effect.

Thanks so much for popping past the BoBunny blog today and we look forward to seeing you back tomorrow.

Have a fabulous day!
Denise x

BoBunny Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Noel, Peace, Wonder, Joy, Floral / Carousel Christmas
Cardstock: Jade Dot
Pearlescent: Sugar

Die-cuts: Christmas Card, Congratulations, Portrait Frame, Love Square, Ever After