Adorable

Hello and welcome to yet another challenge over at the Alphabet challenge blog. We're at the beginning of the Alphabet again, and for the letter A, we'd like to see "Adorable" creations. It should be an easy task for you as you can show us literally anything under the condition that it's cute. 

As the challenge starts just in time for  Easter, I decided to create a quick Easter card. 

The image I worked with comes from a pack of patterned papers created by Nina Štajner, however, it is not the paper itself I used. I saved these adorable Easter bunnies from the album cover, as they were way too cute to land in the trash. Once I cut out the main motif, I placed it onto a green background paper. I then used 3D adhesive pads to glue the image onto a white embossed paper with swirls. For the card base, I took some kraft paper as it seemed to fit the earthy tones of my creation.

I like how the pattern gives a bit of life to the scenery without taking too much attention away from the bunnies. Also, it could resemble a bit of April snow as the last couple of days have been very cold. For a bit of bling, I then added a couple of shimmering rhinestones. I opted for a light green shade as I thought it would match the pastel colours of my card. 

The card has already found a new recipient as the bunnies hopped off to a wonderful lady I've met last year. It's a mix of an Easter greeting and a "Thank you" card, which is why I've deliberately left it without a sentiment. Nevertheless, it was well received and will have a special place in her office :) 

challenges:

- 613 avenue create: ATG
- a place to start: ATG

- allsorts challengeblog: ATG with optional twist "spring garden"

- as you like it: pearls or gems (I like to use both of them and often find myself adding pearls and/or gems long after I thought I was done with my projects. I'll opt for gems if I feel like my card needs a bit of bling, as I don't really use glitter or other forms of sparkle. I think gems are a perfect alternative as they don't make a mess, they come in different colours, and also act as a nice 3D element which makes it possible for me to create depth in my creations. I also think that in contrast to "normal" pearls, their shiny appearance will create a more lively card, while the touch-up by using pearls seems to be more static if that makes sense.)

- classicdesignchallenge: ATG DT 

- crafty catz: ATG
- crafty gals corner: make it green

- creative inspirations: ATG
- creative moments: ATG with optional twist "for a special lady"

- critter crazy: ATG animals

- lil patch of crafty friends: ATG handmade

- little red wagon: spring or fall (definitely spring for me - I'm beyond happy with long sunny days, and all the blooms that are blossoming)

- love to craft: ATG 

- morgans artworld: ATG
- my time to craft: Easter/spring flowers

- pearlysparkles: all creatures great and small
- pennys papertake: ATG

- sparklesmonthlychallenges: CAS

- unicorn challengeblog: add an animal
- use your stuff: Easter

- wortartwednesday: ATG
- worldwide crafters and colorists challenge: ATG