Little Ladybug Host Set
This ladybug stamp set is just too cute for words! I really like a monochromatic look for this special ladies, so today I went with Poppy Parade, Whisper White, with accents in Basic Black.
Here’s my card:
The Poppy Parade base actually had the Detailed Hearts Die cropped out of it, but who would know? Cropping or punching out of cardstock used for a base not only saves just a small bit on weight, but also saves a bunch of cardstock.
How I Did It
I colored this cute as a button ladybug using both the Poppy Parade and Petal Pink blends combos. The Poppy Parade dark blend provided the color for the retired solo flat white dot. After a few layers of color, I achieved the depth of color I wanted. I cropped the ladybug using the Stitched Shapes die set. Then I simply cut a piece of Poppy Parade to mat the ladybug. I outlined the mat in black to make it stand out.
The Brights 6 x 6 DSP pack consists of some pretty incredible patterns. I thought this pattern mimicked the ladybug’s wings and I am happy I picked it for this card.
Then, I put everything together using glue dots (ribbons) and dimensionals (sentiment and ladybug square). I added the trio of white dots and the Poppy Parade dot. Finally, I stamped a row of adorable ladybugs across the front bottom of the envelope and a piece of the Brights DSP to the envelope flap. Just like that, another card was done.
The sentiment banner includes three elements. I used the Polka Dot Tulle for the bottom layer. The Poppy Parade Textured Weave Ribbon is in the middle, and the sentiment is on top, obviously. I used VersaMark to stamp the sentiment on the Poppy Parade cardstock. I forgot to use my Embossing Buddy on the cardstock, so I had to redo the sentiment. After the second try stamping, I used white embossing powder to finish it off.
Just A Quick Comment About My Scraps
It is my SOP to crop or punch out as much as possible from bases to save on cardstock. I add those pieces to my “scraps”. I have filed each color of cardstock in file folders. The scraps, and up to half sheets of cardstock, are stored by color into 8 x 8 page protectors. I store the protector in the corresponding file folders. I really struggled to find a system that works for me. When I figured this one out, it became much easier to store and use “scraps”. If you would like more information about my paper storage system, please feel free to contact me.
As always,
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Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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