Friday, December 02, 2011

Paper Crafts Magazine Presents: Card Creations: Get Inspired Blog Hop

Hello, folks!
Today I'm very happy to be part of a fun Paper Crafts blog hop in celebration of the new special issue, Card Creations: Get Inspired!

Image courtesy of Paper Crafts magazine
A bunch of us were asked to create cards using something from our homes as inspiration. How fun is that? I immediately found inspiration in this...

...vintage bunny cup! :o) This little guy is one of my favourite vintage items -- he sits on our desk and always makes me smile! How could he not? :o) Here's the card that he inspired me to make...

:o)
He's supposed to be jumping for joy -- ah hee hee!
I was inspired by the bunny himself [of course!], his blue clothes, the yellow and the raspberry colours!
The stamps I used are from Starving Artistamps. To give the bunny a little more dimension, I trimmed around the upper body and lower body separately -- I attached the lower body with one layer of dimensional adhesive, and I attached the upper body with two layers of dimensional adhesive. The frame around him was die-cut with a Spellbinders die. The picture doesn't really show it, but the cloud paper [which is from Reminisce] is shimmery -- fun stuff! :o)

I had a blast working on submissions for this issue! I love getting card ideas from objects that are completely unrelated to paper crafting -- inspiration really can be found anywhere!

For more card fun, check out the blogs of the other crafters on the hop:

Chan Vuong ----- you are here!
Kalyn Kepner
Kim Hughes
Carly Robertson
Kristin Tierney
Lorena Canto
Lynn Mangan
Sarah Moerman
Teri Anderson


If you'd like to order a copy of Card Creations: Get Inspired, click here! Comments are open on this post, so you can also leave a comment here for your chance to win a copy! You have until midnight MST on Sunday, December 4th to leave your comment [only one comment per person, please!], and I'll announce the winner on Tuesday! I have Comment Moderation turned on, so your comment will not appear right away. You can increase your chances of winning by commenting on the other blogs on the hop!

Also, be sure to comment on today's post over at the Paper Crafts Connection blog! They're giving away a Martha Stewart Craft Station!

Thanks for stopping by today, and have a craft-happy weekend!!
:o)

120 comments:

GrĂ¡ said...

Beautiful image, love the pink frame :)

Jeanette Marchand said...

Very cute card!

Sarah J. Moerman said...

So CUTE! Love the colours and framing!

Leah the Orange said...

AGH! the bunny! SO cute - i love the vintage mug, and your card echoes that classy but cute feeling so wonderfully! i can see how that would be your inspiration piece. thanks for sharing, Chan!!

Hussena said...

loved your card and the way you were inspired to make it..the bunny is super cute:)TFS.

~amy~ said...

awwww....such a cute inspiration and I love your fun card...happy friday!

Scrapcollectr said...

Love the use of the negative space and, yes, he does seem to be jumping for joy! *smile*

debb said...

Somebunny was very inspired! Cute card!

jo said...

Cute bunny! Thanks for the chance to win.

Tory said...

That is way too cute! Both the cup and the card lol

Just Jackie said...

great idea to cut out center showing background paper that makes the image pop.

callyannc said...

Super cute bunny! Love it! TFS CallyAnn
http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Laurel said...

Adorable!

Lori B said...

Oh my goodness...I don't know what is cuter..your card or that super sweet bunny mug! Thanks for the chance to win!

Kris Chirhart said...

Your card is adorable! I love the frame. What a sweet little bunny cup too!

Carole said...

Love the bunny mug and the super hero bunny. He just pops right out of that circle. Must be his supper strength;)
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Marlena M. said...

I love how you framed the lil' guy..too cute! ;)

Annette said...

wow this is just adorable...What a happy bunny..
Thanks for sharing..

Houses Built of Cards said...

So cute and fun! Love your happy bunny!

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Sandra said...

cute card - thanks for the tips.
Sandra ltb

Paper Smooches said...

your inspiration piece is soooo cute! BUT, your card is even CUTER!!!

Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

That is so cool how you made the upper part of his body stick out more. Very clever! It looks like he jumped as high as the sky. Cute card. TFS.

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Miriam Prantner said...

How fun is this card? Love how you did the bunny in two pieces to add dimension and the fun cloud background. Thanks!

Romina Nahata said...

such an adorable buny....loved it !!

Rochelle said...

Awww! So cute!

Emma said...

Super cute, and I love your inspiration! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Renee M said...

Very sweet card! I also was glad to see all the "animal help" links you have and did some learning and clicking and voting :)

SandyPie said...

Adorable!!

Becky Sorensen said...

Sweet card. Love the way you made his body jump out more!

Jingle said...

Chan, could that mug OR your card BE any cute! Love it!

Kelly Massman said...

too cute! TFS!

Emily Branch said...

This is SUPER prefect!! Your cards are always SO cute

Cyndi S said...

Very cute. Love it.
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Emily Leiphart said...

LOL, such cuteness! You always amaze me, Chan. I'm so happy to know you!!

Tracy J said...

Love the way you interpreted the inspiration piece....great card!!

Cheryl Winget said...

Very cute card. That bunny mug is great! cherylwingetataoldotcom

Diana N. said...

Cute card!

Rachel W K said...

i love what you picked for inspiration! and great tip for cutting the bunny in two different pieces for dimension, he looks great :)

-rachel w k
rwkrafts.blogspot.com

Ann E. said...

Such a cute bunny! Inspires me to look at things around me for more inspiration.

Angie said...

that is adorable!!! Your inspiration piece and your Card!!!! Too cute!!!

terisplace said...

Soooo cute, Chan!

Teri

Melinda said...

Cute cup and card!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

This is SOOOO cute! I love that bunny image! PERFECT inspiration and matching card:) THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

Sandie Herron said...

I love the card! So cute!! Great example of inspiration.

Lorraine said...

Oh your bunny cup is so adorable - as is your card! Love it!

Linda said...

you get two A's- for Absolutely Adorable!

LittleBird said...

love the cheeriness of your card!

Beth Matson said...

Great card!

DonnaSue said...

So cute! It really matches your inspiration piece.

Crafty Lady said...

Adorable card (perfect for Valentine's Day coming up) and cute, whimsical mug inspiration.

Maria Matter said...

totally adorable!!

Lillian Child said...

This is a darling card that would be so great for teens. That little bunny cup just makes me giggle! Too cute!

cjknick said...

Thanks for the chance to win what looks like an awesome publication!

Julia Aston said...

what a sweet mug inspiration Chan - and your card captures it perfectly!

Kay said...

Well, I don't know which is more adorable- the cup or your card! Seriously, that card is super cute (you got a fun piece of inspiration to work with) : )

Amanda said...

Adorable bunny~on the cup & card! Thanx~prhmangel@gmail.com

Emily Keaton said...

Adorable!! I love those colors. :)

sharon g said...

He's adorable!

Becky Dunham said...

What a cute card Chan! I love that cup - how adorable! Looks like you keep it in your craft room - that is what I would do :)

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Marlene (cards4u) said...

What a fun little card! It will be great for some bunny special : )

sharon g said...

Very cute idea.

sharon g said...

Very cute idea.

Isha said...

Love your inspired by card. Great take on the photo. TFS

Linda K said...

Nice work. Thanks for the inspiration.

Agata said...

So cute! Love your bunny!

Carol said...

So adorable, I love it!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Lisa Lara said...

Oh this is so adorable Chan. I love your inspired piece and fun to see how it inspired you. I just LOVE your card.

Liz Terrazas said...

thank you for sharing your adorable bunny card.. It's so fun

Pat K said...

Your bunny is so adorable, thanks for a change to win this great magazine

marylouh said...

the rabbit looks a lot like the kitten mug. Really cute.

Kim said...

Such a CUTE CARD!! TFS! Have a GREAT Day,
Me-Ma Kim

Nerina said...

Oh my word - that is such a great take on your inspiration photo - and soooooo sweet!

ferrellgraph-x said...

Ha funny and cute lil' card! I love the "frame" you created for it!
Kindest regards,
Jennifer

Chunyuan said...

cute card. love the frame.

Sharon D from Canada said...

Fun card! Your little bunny cup is so sweet!

Kary said...

Chan, this is so cute!! Love the clouds background and bunny looks pretty happy ;)

Lindsey said...

Your bunny cup is utterly sweet... and so is your inspired card!

marilyn said...

ADORABLE!!! LOVE your vintage bunny cup--makes me smile too!

Tanya said...

What a cute bunny! Love your card!

joy said...

So precious! I love this card (and that vintage bunny cup!)

pcm said...

cute mug :) I love the punny bunny!

Susan said...

I wasn't the least bit surprised to find an animal on your card Chan! Well done!

Larissa Heskett said...

THANKS for sharing!! What a FUN card!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Chris said...

Adorable! I love the die cut frame - very cool too!

Bonnie said...

Love your matching bunnies!

ivy said...

i love that bunny cup! great inspiration for your cute card!

Lynne in NI said...

ohhhh, what a cutie!

Marie / Legojenta said...

What a cute cup and adorable card! TFS =)

rush said...

what a wonderful interpretation. thank you for sharing.

Renee said...

That's an adorable piece of inspiration I tell ya!! Love your card and the way is upper half is more dimensional! Always the little things that make a huge difference huh?!

Peggy B said...

Such a fun way to start the blog hop - with your hopping bunny. Great card!

Jeni said...

What a cute card! The bunny is so adorable. I love your inspiration piece as well.

k2designsnyc said...

This is SO SUTE and that bunny is adorable!

Dana said...

The expression on that rabbit's face is priceless!!

Trinh said...

Your cup is so cute and the card is even cuter!

Svetlana said...

O my
So simple inspiration and so cute card!
Svetlana xx

PiecesByEmily said...

So cute... love the dimension on his outfits

charli said...

so fun!

Adrianne said...

Super cute bunny! A very sweet sentiment as well. TFS!

FrancineB said...

Cute card! He's such a funny little bunny.

Erin- said...

So cute. I love the bunny mug and the card you created. The bunny does look like he's leaping for joy!

Janet L. said...

What a happy, cute card from a great vintage piece!!

Angela said...

I always dig your cards and I'm also a bunny fan! I need to check out that Spellbinders die. Have a great weekend! Hope I win!

Angela said...

I always dig your cards and I'm also a bunny fan! I need to check out that Spellbinders die. Have a great weekend! Hope I win!

MrsWilbur85296 said...

The bunny stamp used and the colors are amazing-Wonderful card idea! thanks for sharing

Carmen said...

Cute bunny card - I like how you were inspired by the mug.

Sue D said...

Your card makes me smile!
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Kathy Mc said...

Love your cute bunny "floating" in the clouds!

Elizabeth said...

The bunny cup is darling!!! Great use of inspiration! Love the card:)http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

mandalj said...

I love the way you popped up the two halves of the bunny!

Cathy Fong said...

very very cheerful!! love ur card :D

Nikki said...

Your card is just so cute !!!

Katie said...

That card is full of some serious cuteness!

Auntie Em said...

It's so sad that the shimmer and sparkle doesn't always show up in the pics but your little bunny card is cute!
Thanks for sharing! :)

Nina said...

I like the dimension you give to the bunny! So fun!

Katie said...

Love this, made me smile for sure! Love how you did the die cut to show the clouds. Thank you for sharing.

Katie B.

Amanda said...

Hooray! What a happy little guy!

Indy said...

Super cute!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I adore your card - that little bunny is so cute!

Ange said...

Super cute card!