Bunny Attitude!

 

Back the Blues with a Little Bunny Attitude

Sometimes a handmade card needs to say exactly what we’re thinking—and sometimes a little sarcasm is the perfect way to do it! This fun card combines the Back the Blues…

Sometimes a handmade card needs to say exactly what we’re thinking—and sometimes a little sarcasm is the perfect way to do it! This fun card combines the Back the Blues and Funny Bunnies stamp sets with a bold sentiment from You Are stamp set and the Dang, Whoa, Yikes word and shadow die set. 

The star of the card is the grumpy little bunny. With his crossed arms and unimpressed expression, he pairs perfectly with the sentiment, “It’s fine, everything’s fine.” Add in our adorable police officer, and you’ve got a card that’s equal parts cute, cheeky, and encouraging.

Creating the Background

I started by building the card base with layers of coordinating blue and patterned papers from the Savana Neutrals paper pad and the #100 Heavyweight Pebbled Beach cardstock. The combination of cardstocks, soft neutral tones, and striped and polka-dot patterns gives the card plenty of visual interest without taking attention away from the stamped images.

Bring on the Bunnies!

The Funny Bunnies images are perfect when you want a little personality on your card. I stamped the bunny and colored him in soft shades of gray, keeping his coloring simple so his expression could really shine.

And that expression? Absolutely perfect!

His crossed arms and skeptical look make the sentiment even funnier. Sometimes the image and sentiment don’t have to match literally—they just need to work together to tell a story.

A Little Blue Goes a Long Way

The Back the Blues images add another fun element to the design. I colored the police officer in traditional blues and added the coordinating badge for a pop of detail.

I also used the Dang, Whoa, Yikes word and shadow die to create the large “WHOA” element at the top of the card. The bold lettering, striped paper, and bright blue shadow make it impossible to miss.

Don’t Forget the Sentiment

For the main sentiment, I used the You Are stamps to create a playful message that fits the personality of the card.

The handwritten-style portion of the sentiment adds a nice contrast to the bold “WHOA” die-cut. Mixing fonts and lettering styles is one of my favorite ways to make a handmade card feel more dynamic.

Add Some Dimension

To finish everything off, I popped several of the elements up with foam adhesive. The raised bunny, police officer, sentiment, and large “WHOA” give the card plenty of dimension and help each element stand out.

The result is a cheerful, slightly sassy card that’s perfect for someone who could use a laugh—or simply a reminder that everything really is fine!

Supplies Used

• Back the Blues Stamp Set from Pajama Crafter Stamps
• Funny Bunnies Stamp Set from Pajama Crafter Stamps
• You Are Stamp Set from Pajama Crafter Stamps
• Dang, Whoa, Yikes Word & Shadow Dies from Pajama Crafter Stamps
• Savana Neutrals paper pad from Pajama Crafter Stamps
• #100 Heavyweight Pebbled Beach cardstock from Pajama Crafter Stamps
• Olo markers
• 3D Foam adhesive

Whether you’re making a card for a friend, a police officer, or someone who just needs a little encouragement, this design is a fun reminder that a handmade card doesn’t always have to be serious. Sometimes you just need a grumpy bunny, a little blue, and a whole lot of “WHOA!”