Easter Bunny surprises for the Paper Players #338

Hi Everyone.  Happy Sunday.

It's the fabulous Laurie's turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week and she has a very timely challenge for us:

 
Initially I had intended to use the bunny stamp from my recent Simon Says Stamp kit – but decided to go in a slightly different direction.  After all…. what is it that the Easter Bunny  brings?  Yes…. eggs… yummy, pretty, fabulous little eggs.  However, these ones are low calorie 🙂
 
ETA:  grrrr…. my typepad crashed several times whilst trying to create the post.  It was only 10 hours later that I noticed it had dropped the front of my card and I hadn't noticed!  So.. here's the front of the card 🙂
 
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I began with a piece of Bristol smooth watercolor paper and stamped the eggs with versamark and white embossing powder.  I then used my Zig Brush Markers and some water and set about coloring them.  To finish them off I added a little shimmer and shine to them and then die-cut the panel and mounted in onto the base.  All that was left was to add the sentiment and finish up the inside of the card.
 
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I hope you will play along with us this week.  As usual, if you are looking for some inspiration, you have to look no further than our fabulous design team:

On a personal note:

Well, we have been back for a week and I think my mind has still been on island time this week.  I've been late for every single meeting – well… not all of them… but certainly a few of them.  and… I am NEVER late for meetings.  Ever!  I remember I worke for a General Manager who never kept his staff waiting – even little underlings like me.  If he was going to be running even a minute later – he would get his secretary to call and apologize.  He set such an amazing example of respect, that I took his cue and have made it a point to never be late and, on the rare occasions that I am, I make sure the person running the meeting knows about it before the start time of the meeting.    So…. two things are happening… either my mind is still on Island time – or maybe – I just don't care as much anymore :-)  

The one great thing about being in the Caribbean was seeing all the GREEN.   This was the view from our deck at home yesterday

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Brown.  Brown.  and a whole lot more BROWN.  By the time we get to this point in the year I am desperate to see green – we certainly did see that last week!  Oh… and multiple shades of blues and oranges and pinks and yellows…. heck a wonderful profusion of glorious color.

Looking out of our cabin deck the first morning – the seas were incredibly calm and all different shades of blue:

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 And this guy was silently going past us – I think it's a clipper – but am very open to correction from someone who knows sailing vessels :-):

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Looking at the photos make me feel relaxed – and warm :-)   

I'll be back with another card tomorrow – and some more photos.  In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipe:

  • Stamps:  Some Bunny – Simon Says Stamp
  • Inks:  Kuretake Zig Clear Brush Markers
 

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7 Responses

  1. Love the island pictures. The view from your deck not so much, but it will be beautiful soon with lush greens and beautiful flowers and alive with wildlife. I always love your pictures. Your card is very cute and brings a smile. It’s difficult to come back to reality post-vacation, but it will happen for you. Take care.

  2. I just love the egg card!! The colors are great and the sentiment goes so well with your eggs. Sorry about work. I’m retired now and I KNOW how hard it is at the last especially if management is making it hard for you. Finish up strong if you can and you’ll always be able to remember that you’ve done your very best. It doesn’t take the sting out of leaving but it does make you feel better about yourself. Something greater is out there waiting for you to finish and to get ready for it. Wishing you the very best!! Remember the JOY die you sent me – may your days be filled with JOY!!

  3. What a delightful card, Jaydee! Love the colors and whole a lot of teals. Hope to see greens too, spring is in the air, give it a little time 🙂

  4. I love all your beautiful eggs! The watercoloring is gorgeous! The color combo is so pretty!
    Now, on to the beach pictures—-oh, how fabulous! I have not been to a beach in years, but I am going very soon. So happy you were able to get away and enjoy that lovely location! XXX

  5. Love those pretty eggs Jaydee – beautiful! I miss those Caribbean seas, I’ve spent many a happy hour diving those! The fact you’re still on island time means your holiday must have been the break you needed.

  6. Jaydee this is so, so pretty. I love the colors and how you watercolored them. I have these markers too but don’t really know what to do with them, perhaps I should watch a few videos! So glad you had a nice time on your cruise, you really needed some time off.

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7 Responses

  1. Love the island pictures. The view from your deck not so much, but it will be beautiful soon with lush greens and beautiful flowers and alive with wildlife. I always love your pictures. Your card is very cute and brings a smile. It’s difficult to come back to reality post-vacation, but it will happen for you. Take care.

  2. I just love the egg card!! The colors are great and the sentiment goes so well with your eggs. Sorry about work. I’m retired now and I KNOW how hard it is at the last especially if management is making it hard for you. Finish up strong if you can and you’ll always be able to remember that you’ve done your very best. It doesn’t take the sting out of leaving but it does make you feel better about yourself. Something greater is out there waiting for you to finish and to get ready for it. Wishing you the very best!! Remember the JOY die you sent me – may your days be filled with JOY!!

  3. What a delightful card, Jaydee! Love the colors and whole a lot of teals. Hope to see greens too, spring is in the air, give it a little time 🙂

  4. I love all your beautiful eggs! The watercoloring is gorgeous! The color combo is so pretty!
    Now, on to the beach pictures—-oh, how fabulous! I have not been to a beach in years, but I am going very soon. So happy you were able to get away and enjoy that lovely location! XXX

  5. Love those pretty eggs Jaydee – beautiful! I miss those Caribbean seas, I’ve spent many a happy hour diving those! The fact you’re still on island time means your holiday must have been the break you needed.

  6. Jaydee this is so, so pretty. I love the colors and how you watercolored them. I have these markers too but don’t really know what to do with them, perhaps I should watch a few videos! So glad you had a nice time on your cruise, you really needed some time off.