Double D Easter Challenge

 

It’s Double D Challenge time, folks, and Darlene has presented us with an Easter theme.  This is the third Easter card I’ve made this year and I hope to get them sent out soon, along with the spring cards.  I used an older Whipper Snapper stamp and colored with Prismacolor Pencils so I could get a nice, pastel look.  Hmmm… this is an unmounted stamp and I’m afraid I cannot tell you the name of it.  The sentiment, though, is from one of my Inky Antics dog sets.  It just fit so perfectly in the tag and seems a nice greeting for an Easter card.

 

 

I used a Basketweave embossing folder on CTMH Sunkiss Yellow paper and sanded a little to soften and bring out the pattern.  Added some Easter ric rac and some very old button brads from my stash.  Pictured below is the inspiration board:

 

 

Think eggs, flowers, cross, bunny, vintage, bird nests – whatever strikes your fancy when you look at the board.  And if that’s not enough of a spark, check out the prize:

 

 

So adorable!  Each challenge so far has awarded the most wonderful little prizes.  I would love to win this one but, alas, I’m not eligible.  You, however, are!  So join us at Double D, won’t you?  Have a happy day!

 

Stamps:  Whipper Snapper Easter basket, Inky Antics dogs sentiment  Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, CTMH Sunkiss Yellow, MFT Homespun Gingham designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Pixie Pink  Coloring Medium:  Prismacolor Pencils and odorless mineral spirits  Accessories:  Ric rac, button brads, tag punch, Darice Basketweave embossing folder, Memory Box Stitched Scalloped Circles

Comments

[Diane Hover]

It is beginning to look a lot like Easter on your blog and I love it!! You have the cutest stamps, the basket colors (well the entire image) are colored so prettily!! And yes, I am with you there my friend, I would love to own (hoard) the give away stamp set..lol!!

[Lynette]

Adorable, and so wonderfully colored! I love it, Leslie!

[Sherri Dean]

This could not have been more perfect . I love the blue and yellow, the button brads, the rickrack, the tag..... Everything that went into making this one of the cutest Easter cards I've ever seen ! And when you include that adorable image you have a wow card !

[Darlene Pavlick]

Sooooooooooo adorable Leslie! Love the sweet, Easter pastels and the image of course is colored and showcased perfectly! Awesome job ... so glad you're on the team! Hugs

[pam]

Love this card Lesley, those colour tones are gorgeous as is that cute image, beautiful layout.
Pam x

[Kathy Krug]

Love the pastel colors on this sweet image. The rickrack and buttons are perfect embellishments.

[Pauline]

Such a pretty Easter card Leslie! Love the soft colours, along with your beautiful colouring. Great finishing details with all those darling little buttons and your colourful ric rac trim.

[Amelia]

Oh my this is so pretty Leslie - the pastel colors and cute image stole my heart the minute I saw it!

[Conniecrafter]

Oh my that image is just absolutely adorable, love your soft pastel coloring of it, so fantastic! The basket weave embossed background is just perfect for this, and love the colored ric rac and the tiny buttons are too cute!! I have that stamp set they are giving away, I never thought of it for Easter but I could use some of that.

[vicki]

Adorable, Leslie! Love all of your details and pastels...the embossed background is perfect. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Taking it easy and trying to visit everyone's blogs one day at a time.

[annie]

This is brilliant, love your gorgeous colours.xx

[shannon white]

So Darned Cute Miss Leslie! Love your Sweet WS Easter Bunny and the sweet blue gingham patterned paper and fun Easter ric race too! Just Darling! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

[Stacy Morgan]

Oh so adorable. Wonderful soft coloring and those tiny buttons are perfect.

[Shirley Qu]

I love this sweet Easter card. I really like the little buttons and ric rac on your card along with the beautifully colored image.