11 May 2023

First birthday

 Hi Everyone, I hope you are all well.

My card is for our Great, Great Niece, who is one today. She is a little darling I have been told, she lives many hours from us, so although I have nearly daily updates of her from my Niece, whose granddaughter she is, we haven't seen her in "real" life. Little Iris has been spoiled by her sister and brother, which has meant she has only just begin to crawl. 

Anyhow, here is the card, that's what you're here for, not my family ramblings!

I had real trouble putting this together with one thing and another, but eventually this is what was made. I used ready coloured images that I have had for years. (I'm going back and using a lot of older images etc of late and quite enjoying using them all again.) I designed the page using the images in Photoshop, adding digi paper to the 1, then took them all into Silhouette, where I added more images and print and cut the card shape and extra images, to layer. There are 3 layers of each bunny and one in reverse, so I could add it to the back of the hiding bunny. I added glaze to the noses and added a fine line black pen to accentuate the eyes. All sounds so simple, but it took me a day and a half to make.

I added more balloons to the bunny in Photoshop for the insert and print and cut it to shape for the card. the sentiment can be read clearly, just doesn't show well here. 
If you look bottom left, you can just see the reverse bunny.


32 comments:

Janette said...

Oh wow Faith this is adorable, a beautiful card, lovely images and the reverse bunny is the cutest. I hope Iris has a wonderful day.xx

Linby said...

Beautifully designed right down to the little bunny peeping over the 1.

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card Faith,really girly,love the cute images and the border shaped round the one love it and the peeping bunny lol-sometimes the simplest cards take the longest???
Carol x

kiwimeskreations said...

A delightful card Faith, and loving all the wee details you have added, the two sided bunny is the cutest!
Blessings
Maxine

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh, this is ADORABLE!! It sprinkles your love for sure :) Fabulous design with that big 1 and the sweet stamps! The peeking bunnies on the edge looks so fun and cute!! Fabulous card for Iris' first birthday!!

Carol L said...

This is such an adorable card with the big number 1 cut out from the side! I love that tiny bunny peeking over the number along with all those other cute bunnies and balloons!

jimlynn said...

This doesn't look simple at all to me and it's one of the cutest cards I've ever seen! So adorable and I love the little front and back of the bunny peeking over the number. PRESCIOUS card Faith and this will be something to cherish.
Lynn

brenda said...

It's adorable for your Great Niece Faith, so pretty and girly as well with the gingham and bunnies.

B x

pinky said...

Oh my word that is absolutely adorable, she will just love it and be fascinated to see the rabbit on both sides!

HilaryJane said...

I think your card is just adorable and I can see why it took a long time. So many different elements. Really worth it though xx

Pat K said...

Oh this is fabulous Faith, beautifully designed with sweet images and lovely girly colours. xx

Nancy said...

Oh, Faith! That is just the most adorable card ever! I love it! Iris is such a lovely name too!
I'm afraid I'm still not feeling very social these days, and it's a struggle to do any crafting. However, your kind comment inspired me to come and say hello! :o)

Aimeslee Winans said...

Faithie, a brilliant shaped card that is maybe as adorable as Iris sounds. Brava! xoxo

Dee's Craft Room said...

Oh, I think I am in love .. with this card, of course. It is simply adorable. I love the lay out and those incredibly cute bunnies.

Dionne x

baileyrosy.com said...

What a pretty card I love those images especially the expression on the face of the little rabbit holding the balloon and the one peeping over the top. You did a fantastic job you are so clever with the silhouette and photoshop.

Marie

Shirley Young said...

Just beautiful Faith, a really lovely design xx

Brenda said...

Wow Faith, I love this card for your Great, Great Niece! It is adorable and clever. I love how you have her age number build into the card, making it a shaped card. The peeking bunny is just adorable and I love that it is peeking from both sides! You have colored these bunnies up so beautifully as well. I just love everything about this card and can see why it took so long to make! It was well worth the time though as it will surely brighten a little girls birthday. Hugs, Brenda

Liz said...

Fabulous card for Iris’ first birthday, one I’m sure that will be treasured. xx

Lisa said...

This is one incredibly cute 1st birthday card. Fabulous images.

LeslieT said...

OMGoodness, what an adorable shaped card! Love, love, love!

wannabcre8tive said...

Wow, this is a fabulous card. Very well done.

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is gorgeous Faith, so lovely cutting the card in the number shape.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Rosemary said...

What a wonderful card, Faith! I just love the way you cut out the 1 so that one little bunny could peek over.

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

What a beautifully personally designed card and so cute too. I love the bunny peeping over the corner, inside and out! That is so lovely that you have regular updates of your Great, Great Niece from your Niece. Time flies and they grow up so quickly, its a great way of keeping track when you are far away. Michelle xx

Sarn said...

Utterly adorable. I love this cutie xxx

Chrissy said...

So adorable Faith, gorgeous sweet card for your Great,Great Niece, beautiful..

Luv CHRISSYxx

creationsnz said...

So very cute, love that gingham number. Clever to add the reverse bunny - nice touch. CarolG

Hetty said...

Very sweet adorable card for a one year old girl.
You always make such a wonderful inside!

baileyrosy.com said...

Doesn't sound simple to me and it would have taken me a week to make. It's absolutely beautiful so many fantastic details and I just love how the little bunny is peeping out over the top really made me smile.

Marie

Chana Malkah said...

Hey, I am catching up on all I missed! This card is just too adorable! The #1 is awesome and I love the imagery! Fabulous project!
Hugz,
Chana

Greta said...

Very sweet!