Today I’m sharing a card for Chinese New Year. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and this cute bunny is from the Hello Bluebird Word Buddies Woodland stamp set. I layered cardstock cut with the Nesting Mini Slimline and Nesting Deckle Mini Slimline die sets. On the top layer, I added some embossed detail… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2023
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Chinese New Year 2022
Today I’m sharing a card for Chinese New Year. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger and this sweet tiger is from the Pretty Pink Posh Jungle Friends stamp set. The background is made using the Pretty Pink Posh Trellis stencil with Nuvo Golden Era Glacier Paste. The cardstock is pearlescent red. I'm also excited… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2022
Chinese New Year 2021
Join me on the Hello Bluebird blog today, where I’m sharing a card for Chinese New Year. 2021 is the Year of the Ox, and the Farmyard Little Bits stamp set is perfect!
Chinese New Year 2020
I enjoy making a Chinese New Year card each year for my niece and nephew. There are sets around specifically designed for Chinese New Year, but as I only make one card with this theme each year, I prefer to use stamps I already own and re-purpose them for the occasion. CNY 2020 is Year… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2020
Chinese New Year with Merry Pigs
Every year I make one Chinese New Year Card to send to my niece and nephew. I love the bold colours and prints so I always enjoy making it. This year, I reached for my Hello Bluebird supplies, finding the perfect items for my Year of the Pig card. I began with the frame, die… Continue reading Chinese New Year with Merry Pigs
Year of the Dog
I’m ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year with my card today. 2018 is the Year of the Dog, so I got out the cute dog from the Mama Elephant Lunar Animals set, ready for some colouring. I seem to be reaching for my zig clean colour real brush pens more lately, as I’m enjoying… Continue reading Year of the Dog
Year of the Rooster
I always enjoy making a Chinese New Year card each year. I love using vibrant red with gold, such rich colours look fabulous. This year, I wanted a fun card that my nephew would like. The Luna Elephants stamp set by Mama Elephant is perfect. I started by stamping three roosters with memento tuxedo black… Continue reading Year of the Rooster
Happy Chinese New Year
I was really looking forward to making this card as I wanted to use the bold colours that are associated with Chinese New Year. I wouldn't normally choose black for a card base, but I'm so glad I did as I love the contrast with the red and gold. How I made this card: I… Continue reading Happy Chinese New Year