33 days left - paper crafting with Bo Bunny

This post has been tricky!!  My computer isn't playing up, and the photo's have taken soooo long to load, so I apologise if I don't write as much as normal - but the computer is seriously in jeopardy of flying out the window :)

33 days.  Not long now!!!

Okay, so today I found a lovely old Bo Bunny pad.  The beauty of working with a pad of papers, are the corresponding colours.  They work together, which makes life easier to begin with

I cut a mat down to fit my square card, leaving a small white border. I picked my next piece of paper, which I trimmed down so it was the same height of the card

I found the centre point of the paper, by folding it and putting a tiny crease in place.  I then cut the paper from the top corner to the centre, and repeated the cut from the other corner

I creased the card to create a fold, and stuck it to the back of the card.  This is the side which the card opens on.  I remember this design from Hot of the Press, many moons ago - but I really like it, so thought I would have a go

This now folds over to the front of the card.  I rounded the point off.

I then added a piece of paper to the left of the card, making sure I didn't add adhesive to the right of this piece of paper, so I could tuck the flap in place

Next I die cut some flowers and began to shape them.  I folded the petals in half, and then layered the blue onto the yellow

The bottom layer I rolled the petals back, and glued this on the bottom 

I also cut a green layer, and just did a bit of faux stitching around the edge

I then cut one of the flowers down, as the petals are basically little hearts.  I did some faux stitching around the edge of the hearts.  I did the same with some blue hearts as well

Now, playing with positioning again.  I moved things round, brought different papers in - just to see what I liked.  You'll realise if you are a regular reader of my blog, that this is something I do a lot.  It's the best way of seeing what looks good.  And the photo's do help me make up my mind

I then decided to add some sentiments.  I found some old rub ons.  I love these.  I popped them onto the decorative paper, and then cut round them leaving a nice border

I added the Love topper onto the end of the flap.  I glued the left side down flat, and the right side, I used 3D foam to lift it a little

The little hearts were placed on the right side of the card, going down the flap

The flower was eventually placed in the top left hand corner.  I used the paper to create little bow tails, which I also faux stitched

When you open the flap there's a lovely space to pop a sentiment, so I placed another sentiment here - again using the rub ons, and then two of the little hearts

Finished.  A very easy paper and die cut card

For a change I decorated inside the card.  Just using a scrap of the paper, a couple of the hearts, and another rub on

The Craft Countdown continues with only 63 days to go!!

Tonight had to be a quicky, as I've lots of craft work to get on with.  I've got deadlines!!  By Friday I have to have my samples done which will be used for the packaging.  This is nerve wracking, as they have to be good.  And you know that feeling when every card you make looks rubbish - or it's just not right.  Or you splodge ink on it just as you've finished.  Yep, plenty of that has been happening today!!  So, the panic is on, which means my blog post has to be done speedily.  I hope you still like it.

I scanned my room, and saw these little beauties:

A pack of rather lovely die cuts.  A simple card was born!!

I cut my mat and layers, to frame my lady, after choosing my lady and her outfit:

I decided to emboss the dress to add a bit of texture, and then applied a little gilding wax, to add some sheen:

I am using a tall card, and used a stamp to add a few dots which will just about show behind the layers:

Now, can you see on the photo above, another blotch of random ink.  Aaargh, drives me nuts!!  I had to cover it up, which meant I had to add a sentiment.  I choose this, which I matted and cut at a jaunty angle:

I now simply stuck everything together, added a piece of ribbon and gem at the top, and then carefully added dots of Phill Martin Cosmic Shimmer PVA, and then pretty purple Stickles nestled in between: 

I popped this at the top of the boots, and on the hat.  Here's the finished card;

Now, for those of you who have got this far, I have the rest of the pack of die cuts, and a couple more packs with different images in, to give away.  If you would like to be the lucky recipient, then please just leave a comment below, and I'll choose one person :)

Thank you