Jun 10 2007

A Fresh Little Card…

Published by Julia Stainton at 9:13 pm under Card Designs

I love Cool Caribbean. I think you probably know that by now! ;) I wanted a fresh look for this card, pairing up my scalloped circle punch, the Little Lady stamp set and some fun new sequins. This was actually to be Saturday’s entry with my {C’est Bon} for Sunday, but seeing as I haven’t been on this blog in 48 very long hours (LOL) we are going to have to play catch up. Come back Monday for the {C’est Bon} entry and another one of my recommended things. :)

A Happy Life

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For this card design, I first punched out my white giga scalloped circle. I laid a clear acrylic block on top of the circle and arranged my sentiment into a semi-circle to fit perfectly around the edge of my scalloped circle. The sentiment was then inked and stamped twice to get a circular effect.

The little ladybug image was stamped with the apricto ink onto a caribbean circle and then matted with apricot cardstock. I used a square layout format and the main Caribbean layer was stamped with the little flower from the Little Lady set and then embossed with clear embossing powder. I then stitched my layers together with my sewing machine to add interest and I love how it holds it all so neatly and firmly together. The darling little flower sequins and itty bitty brad are by Queen and Company.

Supply List:

Cardstock: Cool Caribbean, Whisper White, Always Apricot

Stamps: Little Lady - Papertrey Ink

Ink: Black, Always Apricot - Stampin Up, Versamark - Tsukineko

Other: sequins & brad - Queen & Company, Giga Scallop Punch - Marvy, sewing machine, clear embossing powder

11 Responses to “A Fresh Little Card…”

  1. # Linda (LSN on SCS)on 10 Jun 2007 at 9:20 pm

    This is absolutely adorable Julia! Wow…I’ve missed all my favorite bloggers too! I never realized how much of a part of a routine all of you are for me! :-)

    I love the square layout and all your beautiful stitching! I am so going to miss Caribbean…guess I better stock up before the end of the month.

    Linda

  2. # trudeeon 10 Jun 2007 at 11:15 pm

    It’s a darling card, Julia! Love the colors and the sequins!!

  3. # Micheleon 10 Jun 2007 at 11:22 pm

    Gasp! I was going through withdrawal not being able to visit! I am so inspired by all of your creations!

  4. # Adelinaon 10 Jun 2007 at 11:26 pm

    Adorable! I love the flexibility of using clear stamps.

  5. # jacksonbelleon 10 Jun 2007 at 11:34 pm

    This is soooo sweet J! Love how you stamped the sentiment in a circle too! Super cute! :)

  6. # Sheri Thomason 11 Jun 2007 at 1:39 am

    I wish I could sew that straight, but I love your layout idea and I love your colors!

  7. # Shel9999on 11 Jun 2007 at 6:08 am

    Love all the stitching, Julia, and the colors!

  8. # lacyquilteron 11 Jun 2007 at 7:19 am

    This is darling, Julia. I, too, love caribbean. (I have 4 packs — think that will be enough?)

  9. # tmarie (tami mcbeain)on 11 Jun 2007 at 6:03 pm

    Wow, great card! I too love cool caribbean…I need to order more before the end of the month! Love how you stamped the sentiment in a circle…so creative!

  10. # Heather P.on 11 Jun 2007 at 8:11 pm

    Great card!! I love the touch of apricot… It really pops off the page. :)

  11. # Roberta Noddinon 17 Jun 2007 at 9:19 am

    Hi Belle,

    Your card is so beautiful. Its much challenge than any card store. Believe me. I love your giga
    scallop punch. Its excellent creative.

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