Happy Spring!

I have a serious crush on vintage Springtime decorations.  At the turn of the 19th century, there was decoration after decoration and postcard after postcard of a fluffy bunny pulling a cart of flowers or candies. By the 1920's and 30's, illustrations became more graphic in style and less painterly, but the cart concept stayed put.

In homage to these early depictions of the Easter Bunny, I designed my first-in-series Springtime Paper Craft Freebie. Sage, here is 2" tall, and together with his wagon, he measures 6" long.

Have one for free.  We're putting one card in every package that goes out this Spring from www.HeatherBaileyStore.com, while supplies last.  To craft up your own little bunny, all you will need is a pair of scissors, a glue stick, and a tool for scoring fold lines;  I like to use the rounded tip of a crochet hook or an embossing tool.

There's no promo code to enter.  One white bunny will mysteriously hop his way into every package.  Happy Spring, everyone!

If you would like to have more than one bunny -- for table decorations, teacher gifts, kids' Easter baskets, etc., you can add more kits to your cart.  They are available in packs of 3 for only $4.95.

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Oh Yes.  Check out this crafty, new web-show, DIYdish.  To celebrate Kris & Kim's first episode, I've donated 10 sewing-pattern-and-pincushion-kit goody bags as prizes.  And you know what that means -- good odds.  Leave a comment here to enter.  The drawing takes place March 31, 2010.  Go check out their fun, new show.  The first episode is about pincushions.

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Hello, btw!  It's been a nutzy couple of months. Fortunately, several big design projects are moving from Hide-N-Hush status to Show-N-Tell status.  For starters, my new stationery collection started shipping to stores this week, including invitations, note cards, paper plates, napkins, notepads.  Wait till you see.  They are so cool.  Of course, new Hide-N-Hush projects are in the works.  This drives my blabbity-share-everything self crazy.  Thus, the bunny-wagon design -- dreamed up, designed, printed & posted in a matter of days.  Love that.

Comments

[Jona]

Heather,
That is simply darling! It reminds me of the things we used to put together when I was a little girl.

[Sivje]

Oh Heather, this little bunny is so cute! I love these little vintage things too. Happy Spring!

[joh]

Hellomynameisheather................I cant believe what you can do! the bunny is great, but to design finalize and print in a matter of days astounds me!

[Mike]

Wow! what a lovely blog, it reminds me my childhood days when I plays with paper or colors, actually I love all these kind of activities.

[Rachel]

LOVE the bunny! It's so cute! I've been falling in love with vintage artwork too, but in the gardening area. I am putting together a notebook to document all my gardening adventures this year and I'm decorating it with vintage seed packet drawings and such. Can't wait to see what surprises you have in the works... :)

[Pamie G.]

Beautiful! I love seed packets!!!

Heather, your "going yo-yo tutorial" is not working. I used your link for an upcoming class to send to my students for a reference and it was not working! Thanks, Pamie

[Tina in Boston]

Yay, Heather! Can't wait to see all your fun new products!

[Khinna]

I really love that paper crafts are coming back. I'm going to go browse your store now. I want some of these adorable, bunny goodness. Thanks so much!

[JJ]

Hello, Heather!

I'm so glad you're back! I've been checking the blog regularly hoping to find a bit o' news. You must be soooooo busy. I can't even begin to imagine. Keep up the good work! Love your ideas.

JJ

[Heather Bailey]

Pamie G, Email me to tell me what you get when you click the yo-yo tutorial picture. I can't find anything wrong with it. It's working over here. Thanks! --Heather

[Heather Mallady]

I had good intentions of cleaning my house today. But after checking your blog and watching the video, I must be crafty!

[Chase l Oh The Cuteness!]

So cute! I may have to order something so I can get my hands on one... Hmm...

[Sandra Davidson]

Hi Heather, I just love all of your products especially your turtle's and elephant. Your bunnie is so cute I know mt grandson who is three would love it.

[Roberta]

This bunny wagon reminds me of a vintage postcard/photo that "The Graphics Fairy" had this week for a free download...not nearly as colorful as yours though :D

[Heather Bailey]

Ooo, there's a graphics fairy. Awesome, I've never heard of her. I'll go take a look.

[elliemoon]

that is all kinds of cute! i love it!!

[crystal beutler]

Hi Heather! Just want you to know that you've been inspiring me for years. So much so, that I opened a shop on Etsy. (Seriously .... you motivated me that much!) You are welcome to visit any time and pick out a free necklace!! http://www.crystalbeutler.etsy.com

I'm also VERY interested in any sewing classes you might hold this year. I have a 15 year old daughter who wants to become a fashion designer. I need to get her motivated. We live in CA, but I'd love to bring her to AZ for a sewing weekend. She needs to learn how to read a pattern and put in a zipper! Any chance your mom would be up for that???? crystalbeutler@msn.com

[Deb]

Absolutely darling!

[Sharon Rohloff]

That's just too adorable! What fun to fill the cart with jelly beans or chocolates.

[Ashley Schott]

This is soooo adorable and fun!!! Love it:)

[CMN]

So LOVING that bunny! And his cart is pretty darn great too. ;-)

[Lola]

Love that little bunny. You have such great ideas. Yours fabric is wonderful.

[April]

I wish I'd seen this sooner! I don't think they'd make it to Canada in time :(

Adorable!

[Mary Ann]

I love paper crafts, lots of smiles and no tears if it hits the ground once or twice!

[renaissance costume]

Happy spring everyone.. ;) Your work is really nice.. :) I love them!

[Ravenhill]

Oh, the bunnies are the sweetest! How incredibly clever you are to give these treats to your customers with their orders. Happy Easter to you!

[Nicole Ross]

Heather you are a true inspiration! I love your fabrics and your style. I too am a stay at home mom (of almost 3 year old twins) and I marvel at how you have grown and moulded your company into what it is today!

I am gearing up to order your fabric for the first time for my own company HoityToityBaby.com ! I am so excited. Being that my funds are limited (very) I have saved up to buy your amazing fabric! Thanks!

[blogdude]

Nice rabbit theme.

[Isabella]

Love it! Eager to try to make it myself!

[Louie Elizabeth]

That bunny and cart makes me so happy - is BEYOND cute!!

T he egg reminds me of entering school egg decorating competitions! Ha Ha!!

Louise
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[Marissa]

That is so cute, I love it!

[Patty]

Oh my gosh that's way too cute!! Thanks for posting ;)

[Eraag]

Nice Stuff im looking forward for such good tutorials as well in future and increase my skills through your help. Thanks for sharing your great stuff.

[Modern Crush]

So so cute!! Love that bunny!

[Moldova]

I love your design card!
Moldova O'Neill - Russia

[KENNY]

I like the picture, it is so creative!

[ร้านดอกไม้]

Pictures are so nice.

[Amy]

I love the paper craft :) Pretty unique creation ;)

[Carrie]

Paper craft is one of my fav. i love paper craft and your pics are very interesting which helps me. thanx for posting.

[barbie]

LOVE the bunny! It's so cute! I've been falling in love with vintage artwork too, but in the gardening area. I am putting together a notebook to document all my gardening adventures this year and I'm decorating it with vintage seed packet drawings and such. Can't wait to see what surprises you have in the works

[identifying rocks and minerals]

I love this blog!

[3m reflective tape]

Thanks for the post,I really love this blog!Bookmarked!

[camgirls]

i love your blog.

[webcam girl]

I like all of your products, Nice rabbit theme.

[cam to cam]

Yours fabric is very wonderful, cute rabbit, i love it. thank you very much.

[lewis]

Nice pearl at http://www.onepearls.com