Monday, July 21, 2014

Winter Bunny

I've missed a couple of the Festive Friday Challenges - and I was determined not to miss it again!  This is the beautiful inspiration photo:
So many pretty things to focus on -  first I thought pinecones,  then snowflakes, then white frame and wreath,  I toyed with the idea of branches with silver balls, or a roaring fire..... but then
The little bunny won out! I love the stitched bunny and bow from Lil' Inker Designs - I guess she's not just for Easter anymore!! I cut her out of a brushed gold card stock.  I also used (for the very first time!) my long ago purchased and stored away Impression Plate from the Luxe Letter Press Market Kit from PTI.  
I stamped the NOEL from the Nutcracker Sweet set by Waltzingmouse in Brilliance Gold Ink next to my bunny.  The bunny and bow are both popped up on foam tape. 

On the inside I stamped this verse from an old wood mounted rubber stamp I have:  
In the stillness of snow falling
In the glow of candlelight
In the beauty of frosty windows
May peace be yours tonight.

Perfect for my little bunny, I think.....

Stamps:  Noel from Nutcracker Sweet - Waltzingmouse
Paper:  Vintage Cream, Letter Press 110# Stock - PTI,  brushed gold from stash
Ink:  Brilliance Galaxy Gold
Accessories:  Bunnies and Bows Die set - Lil' Inker Designs, Luxe Letter Press Impression Plate - PTI

16 comments:

Redanne said...

I love your interpretation of the inspiration piece Julia. The embossed background is gorgeous and the little bunny is so cute. I really like the verse too, I may just have to 'borrow' that one! Anne xx

Lynn said...

Yes, absolutely perfect for your sweet little bunny. Gorgeous embossing. Thanks so much for playing with us at Festive Friday!

Ardyth said...

You've captured the pretty elegance of this photo perfectly, Julia! So glad you joined us at Festive Friday!

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE that impression plate and your bunny is so CUTE, Julia! I need to check out that die!

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful card!!!

Kristie Goulet said...

I LOVE this, Julia! So pretty. When I saw this photo I thought of this bunny die too. :)

Pat (mspfd) said...

You nailed the challenge, Julia. Love the embossing.

Linda said...

Very pretty card, Julia

Renee said...

So gorgeously understated...
it's absolute perfection! :)

Geri said...

Oh, how lovely, Julia! I LOVE that little bunnie!!! And the impression plate is not too shabby, either!!! It's a beautiful card! THanks so much for joining us again at Festive Friday!!!

Marie Bingaman said...

Ooooooo, I LOVE da bunny! Hooray that he won out! :)

Marybeth said...

Darling card Julia! I almost use that bunny too! I love the impression plate....gorgeous!

Kay Miller said...

This card is stunning Julia! And great minds think alike :) First thing I noticed was the bunny on the table! Love the embossed background and everything!! Thanks so much for joining us at Festive Friday! :)

Michelle said...

Beautiful card, Julia. I adore the gold bunny!

Rebecca Luminarias said...

Beautiful card--love that adorable bunny especially! Thanks for playing with FF again this week!

Deepti said...

Wow beauty!!! That embossing is so pretty :)