One of the folks I follow on YT, Amy Love (YT: Amy Love), who claims she is not much of a card maker, asked folks to share how they would make a card without using fancy crafting tools or dies. So I decided to try to create a Primitive style monochromatic card that would still have interesting layers, patterns and textures.
I used the Mama Elephant “Honey Bunny” stamps set (also available HERE in the UK) and used Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, and Gathered Twigs to water color the image with a water brush. I fussy cut that out and inked the edges (so that the white edge of the paper didn’t show). Then to frame it out, I “contained” the image on a white paper doily that I inked with Antique Linen Distress Ink.
To create some interesting layers, I searched through my patterned paper scrap box and used more of the pale chevron patterned paper that I had used last week as “wallpaper” on THIS scene card, a bit of shimmery cream paper for matting, and some strips of overlapping circle patterned papers and a polka dot vellum scrap. To add a little sparkle, I also balled up some DMC gold thread to layer behind the paper doily. As a finishing touch to the card 
front I also used some Teresa Collins wood dots. I love how that extended the natural look and added dimension and interest too.
For the inside of the card, I kept it simple. I used the “some bunny loves you” sentiment from the same Mama Elephant stamp set and stamped it out using Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.  I used more Vintage Photo as well as Tea Dye Distress Ink to edge many of the matting layers on the card and banner too. Those little edging details I think really make the difference in how finished a card looks. I also added a little banner that I cut out from the left over snippet of the overlapping circle patterned paper that I used on the card front.
The following is a start-to-finish card tutorial in which I explain the design process as well as some tips for card making:
This card is being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Try to Contain Yourself Challenge
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything Goes Challenge
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge
Seven Hills Crafts Blog Geometry Challenge
Through the Craft Room Door Anything Goes Challenge
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes Challenge – WINNER
Penny Black and More Anything Goes with a Stamp Challenge
Craft Your Passion Anything Goes Challenge
Creatalicious Anything Goes Challenge
MFT Camp Create Monochromatic Magic Challenge
Ah – these honey bunnies are adorable – perfect monochromatic card. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Craft Your Passion Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
Awww thanks so much Elizabeth! Those bunnies are so sweet, yes, I agree. I wanted to do a soft, simple monochromatic card with them. 🙂
This is so cute. Lovely card.
Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
TTCRD DT
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Thank you so much Melanie! I really enjoyed making this softer more Primative card with these bunnies. 🙂 tfstopping by! big hugs, Kristina
Such a cute card and love the fun details!
Thanks so much for sharing at Penny Black and More!
Thanks so much Ellie! It was a really fun card to make especially with all the mixed media supplies! 🙂
Your video is excellent. The card is cute and fun. We’re happy you dropped by our house at 613 Avenue Create.
Thank you so much Sheila! Thanks also for watching the process video too! TFStopping by! I love hanging out at the 613 Avenue Create house too! 🙂 Big hugs, Kristina
A lovely creation for our theme this month, many thanks for joining in at Penny Black and More challenge.
B x
Thanks so very much Brenda! It was fun to create this card and use this beautiful Penny Black stamp! 🙂
A gorgeous and fun card kristina. I like the inside decoration too.
Thank you for joining us at Penny Black and More this month and good luck in our prize draw.
Shirley
Thank you so very much Shirley! I had so much fun creating this card and finally getting a chance to ink up this beautiful girl and her pup! 🙂 TFStopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
Oh my word this is just adorable. I love everything about it!Glad you dropped it onto the front porch at 613 Avenue Create.
Hugs Sheryl DT member xx
Awww thank you very much Sheryl! I love dropping by the front porch when you all are so welcoming and encouraging! TFStopping by and taking the time to leave such a sweet comment! Big hugs, Kristina
It is so refreshing to see classic card design so beautifully done! Your layers are perfect and the paper choices just fabulous. This is card making at its best. Thanks so much for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create!
Hugz,
Chana, Owner
Oh my goodness, Chana, your comment is so kind. I am speechless. Thank you! THANK YOU! thank you! Big hugs, Kristina
Such a darling card, the stamp is so cute. Love it. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
Awww thanks so much Sandra! It was fun to do an old-school card. 🙂
A lovely card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our ” anything goes with optional at the sea / beach” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…
Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Crafty Friends)
(DT The Sketchy Challenges)
Thanks bunches Melanie! Big hugs, Kristina
Great card – such a cute design.
Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.
Helen x
(DT)
Thanks so much Helen! I had fun designing and crafting this card. 🙂
So sweet! I really like your card.