Clever Cottontail Ideas
- Jules
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
There’s something powerful about a dream that feels just a little bigger than you are.
The sentiment “Think Big. Dream Bigger.” is more than a phrase — it’s permission. Permission to explore new techniques. Permission to layer boldly. Permission to let your creativity feel a little wild and wonderfully harebrained.
This card featuring the adorably new Clever Cottontail stamp celebrates that fearless spirit. Our wide-eyed bunny looks like he’s deep in thought, sketching out plans that might just change the world — or at least brighten someone’s day. And isn’t that what cardmaking is? Tiny pieces of paper coming together to create something meaningful.
Let’s walk through how this layered design came together.
Step-by-Step Details
1. Start with the Star
Stamp the bunny from the Clever Cottontail Stamp Set onto white card stock. Color him with Copics (B97, B95, B93, YG17, YG25, E44, E43, E42, E41, R01, B0000), then carefully fussy cut him out.
Taking the time to cut him out allows you to add dimension later and really make him pop from the background.
2. Build the Bold Background
Stamp the Dance with Denim Background Stamp using VersaFine Clair in Twilight onto light blue card stock.
This creates that rich, textured denim frame that grounds the entire design and adds strong contrast to the lighter notebook elements.
3. Create the Notebook Layer
Stamp the Jot It Down Background Stamp using a light blue ink onto white card stock.
Next, use the La La Land Crafts Notebook Pages Die to cut out the stamped panel. This gives you that realistic spiral notebook edge that reinforces the brainstorming theme.
For a subtle but impactful detail, use a Red Gel Pen to draw the vertical margin line down the page — just like a classic notebook sheet.
4. Add Die Cut Accessories
Using the La La Land Crafts Notebook Pages Dies and Notepad Dies, cut additional accessories to layer onto your design.
Color the die cuts using the same Copics to keep everything cohesive. Repeating your color palette ties the entire card together and keeps the focus on that inspiring sentiment.
5. Assemble with Dimension
Layer the notebook panel over the denim background. Add your accessories for visual movement, and adhere the bunny with foam tape to give him center stage.
The dimension makes him feel like he’s stepped right off the page — ready to chase his next big idea.
Every layer on this card builds toward one message: dream bigger.
From the textured denim background to the carefully colored details, each element supports the sentiment. Big dreams aren’t built in one step — they’re layered, refined, and brought to life piece by piece.
So grab your stamps. Try the technique. Cut the image out. Add the extra layer.
Think big.Dream bigger.
Until next time... Happy Crafting!
Products Used
Unity Products
Dies
La La Land - Notepad Dies
La La Land - Notebook Pages Die
Inks & Coloring Mediums
Copics: B97, B95, B93, YG17, YG25, E44, E43, E42, E41, R01, B0000
Extras
White Card Stock
Light Blue Card Stock
Silver Card Stock
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