The ladybug is a new Treehouse stamp which will be released March 28th. Isn't she cute? I stamped her with black craft ink, and clear embossed, then colored in the black spots. Unfortunately I smeared that and that is why I cut away the right side of the front of the card. I am actually glad I made the mistake. I like it this way, and it left room to add the mini ladybugs up the side. They are in the Treehouse stamps Spring mini set which is on sale now! I stamped the flower portion again with the black craft ink, clear embossing on Summer Sun paper and cut it out and covered the red flower that was with the image. I wanted the wing to be a flap, so I stamped the image again, cutting out just the wings and added a tiny piece of clear acetate as a hinge and adhered it to the already stamped image. I love how that turned out. It is so cute irl. I hope you like it!
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sat, Mar 08, 2008 @ 8:08 AM
Ohhh Karen!! What a darling card!! Yes, I love this card!! Great ladybug -and what bold and perfect colours!! Oh, yeah - love the cutaway - very seredipitous!! Love the touch of yellow!
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34500
Sat, Mar 08, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
that ladybird is so very fun! I just might be tempted to stroll over to Treehouse later in the month...I love her MaryJanes...I think you made a great recovery on the card...a serendipity.
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Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Wed, Mar 12, 2008 @ 4:28 AM
Oh my gosh, this is so, so darling!!! I love that lady bug -- she looks so big, but you said the card was small -- LOL!!! I'm glad, too, that you made your mistake as this is a wonderful design!!! What a great job on your fun flap -- so glad you played -- thank you so much!!!