Thursday, April 9, 2015

Ladibug Gal

Here's a fun card using gorgeous papers from Paper Temptress and a super cute image from Sweet Pea stamps artist Sandra Caldwell called Ladibug Gal.  Isn't she adorable?  Here I am using a simple combination of papers to make a quick and cute card.
I started with a thick card base that's a dark red, perfect to go with the colors on this image, it's called Haute Red Brawny 100#.  The decorative layer comes from a 6x6" piece of Hambly Studio Screenprints.  These are sold as 12" sheets or in value packs of 6x6" combos.  The one I used comes from the 12" sheet called Vintage Patchwork.  What's awesome about this sheet is that you get 4 different 6x6" patterns which are the perfect size for cards!  I took the top left quarter (if you have looked at the photo) and cut it out.  Then I used a die cut to trim out the very center of the paper so that the corners would match.  The remainder of the paper  I used to them cut out Memory Box die cut corners.  I printed out my image on Neenah Solar White Classic Crest Paper and colored her in copic markers.

What I think (in hindsight) would make a totally awesome addition to this cute card is a tiny button of a ladybuy to go right on her nose. I can see how she's looking, that would be too cute, in fact, I may add that to this project before sending it to a friend.

I hope this card inspired you today.  Cheers, Holley

11 comments:

  1. I had to go back and look at her eyes again. Such a pretty card with such pretty papers. You've inspired me to use red today! tfs!

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  2. Stunning Holley and yes a little ladybird on her nose would be just perfect . Hugs Jennifer xx

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  3. Such a fabulous image, colour and design Holley.
    Laine
    xx

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  4. Fabulous card Holley, Love the image. Chris xx

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  5. Hi Holley this is a fantastic card the image is brilliant. Hugs Jackie

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  6. This is an elegant card Holley. The corners look wonderful and the red background is so rich. I love this image and think a ladybug on her nose would be awesome xx

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  7. Brilliant background and just love the fun image x

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  8. What a cute image and love the layering in the background xxSAMxx

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