Bunny Balloon Card with Hand-Drawn Clouds and Heart

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - CHAPTER 2 - Join Toni for Inspiration show 4 using the second stamp in the collection called SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU - Broadcast 17th Jan 23 · 17/01/2023 · watch it from 6:15

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Create this delightful 'With Love' card featuring adorable stamped bunnies reaching up towards a pink patterned heart balloon. The design includes hand-drawn fluffy clouds with sequin details set against a warm yellow-to-orange gradient sky background on a pink card base. This project demonstrates simple stamping and drawing techniques to create a charming scene perfect for Valentine's Day or any loving occasion.

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Step by step

1. 

   Using a black pen, draw fluffy clouds freehand on white cardstock. Create various sizes in a loose, organic style with rounded, bumpy edges.

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2. 

   Draw a heart shape freehand with a black pen on the pink paper. Make the outline fairly thick to help with fussy cutting later.

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3. 

   Using a grey alcohol marker, outline the inside edge of each cloud shape to add dimension and prevent them looking flat.

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4. 

   Add shading to the clouds using circular motions with a grey pencil or marker to create depth and dimension.

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5. 

   Colour the heart balloon using watercolour pens. Start with the lightest pink colour all over, then layer darker pink shades to add dimension.

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6. 

   Blend the watercolour pen colours by adding a touch of water with a brush or water pen to create a watercolour effect. Allow the water to evaporate, then layer additional colours on top to build up depth and dimension.

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7. 

   Using a white gel pen, draw small circles on the pink heart balloon to add decorative detail and dimension.

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8. 

   Stamp the bunny rabbit image from the Eureka 101 stamp set onto white cardstock. Ensure you stamp only the bunny and hand, avoiding the letter or mailbox elements.

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9. 

   Position strips of yellow masking tape horizontally across the top and bottom of your stamped image to create a square aperture, leaving the centre section exposed for your sky background.

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10. 

    Apply yellow pigment ink lightly across the masked area using a brush or sponge applicator. Work gently to create a soft base for the sky background.

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11. 

    Layer orange pigment ink over the yellow areas, blending gently to create a warm sunset effect around the stamped image.

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12. 

    Add touches of red pigment ink sparingly to the yellow inked area to create a tropical sky effect, blending carefully with the existing colours.

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13. 

    Carefully remove the masking tape from around the stamped image to reveal the coloured sky background with yellow and orange tones.

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14. Stamp the 'with love' sentiment in black ink onto white cardstock. Position the stamp above the bunny illustration. ▶ watch 23:00
15. 

    Adhere the white matte layer with the bunny image and sentiment onto a pink card base to complete your card.

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16. 

    Arrange the hand-drawn clouds on your card, placing some flat on the surface and positioning others to overlap the aperture both inside and outside for a dimensional effect.

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Tips from the show

• You don't need dedicated cloud or heart stamps; freehand drawing with a pen works beautifully and adds a personal touch.
• If your fussy cutting isn't perfect, using a thick black outline helps disguise any imperfections.
• Watercolour pens blend well and work just as effectively as alcohol markers for colouring the balloon.

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