Jun 13 2007

A Ladybug Picnic

Published by Julia Stainton at 6:12 am under Card Designs

I made this card yesterday afternoon. I had to come home from my mom’s to put Joshua down for a nap and took the time to try to relax a little…
What is it about me lately that wants to keep pairing up Cool Caribbean and Real Red?! I’ve never been much of a red person but this fun Little Lady set just keeps inspiring me! For this card, I just had to have a little fun with some other Papertry Ink stamps as well! I purchased Faux Ribbon at the same time as Little Lady but am just breaking it out now. Love it! I just had so much fun making this card. So summery and I managed to use more scallops. :) Hope you enjoy it too!

Ladybug Picnic Card

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This card started with the inspiration to make a frosted “glass parfait dish” ful of strawberries from Papertrey Ink. I just had to use my Little Ladybug and so the picnic theme evolved from there. The “frosted” dish is actually a piece of cardstock vellum punched with a scalloped oval punch and put through the Cuttlebug to emboss it. I used the swirl embossing folder so that you would be able to see the strawberries but still get a fun swirled glass look. The top of the oval was trimmed off . Before adhering it to the design, I stamped a bunch of little strawberries from Papertrey Ink’s Green Thumb set and cut them out. After adhering them to the central square, I stitched the “bowl” to the card.

A picnic always needs a nice red plaid or gingham tablecloth to my next step was to stamp one using Papertrey Ink’s darling Faux Ribbon set. I can’t believe how flexible this set is. It was so quick and easy to make this plaid. I simply lined up three different “ribbon” stamps together on one acrylic block and then inked and stamped. I started out with a 3×3 white square and it was super easy to eyeball where the stamping needed to go.

After adhering all my layers together, all the card needed was a few finishing touches. A fun little “celebrate” sentiment on the bottom of the image and a Little Lady flying in to check out the lucious berries. The ladybug and the trail are highlighted with a black Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze Gel Pen for a glossy dimensional look.

Supply List:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Cool Caribbean, Vellum - Stampin Up

Stamps: Faux Ribbon, Little Lady, Green Thumb - Papertrey Ink

 Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Old Olive - Stampin Up

Other: sewing machine, Cuttlebug & Cuttlebug embossing folder - Provocraft, Black Glaze Gel Pen - Sakura, Scalloped Oval Punch - Marvy

21 Responses to “A Ladybug Picnic”

  1. # Micheleon 13 Jun 2007 at 7:17 am

    All I can say is …..WOW! What a cool idea with your little “glass bowl!” So very clever! Keep those ideas coming!!!!

  2. # jacksonbelleon 13 Jun 2007 at 9:23 am

    This is soooo darling Julia! Love the bowl, this is just so sweet and clever! :)

  3. # trudeeon 13 Jun 2007 at 10:18 am

    Love your frosted glass bowl full of berries, J! adorable!

  4. # Genyon 13 Jun 2007 at 11:47 am

    This is so cute and I love the plaid you made with the Faux Ribbon set. I will have to try that soon!

  5. # Kendra Gileson 13 Jun 2007 at 11:50 am

    clunk! (that’s my jaw hitting the floor!) This is just gorgeous - aren’t you clever!

  6. # Sherrieon 13 Jun 2007 at 12:19 pm

    very fun! These sets go really well together. Love your sewing too! I’ve been dragging out my machine lately too!

  7. # Sharlene Waleon 13 Jun 2007 at 12:24 pm

    That is just the cutest little bowl! Love the card.

  8. # Teresa Chapmanon 13 Jun 2007 at 12:34 pm

    Oh my goodness - what an adorable creation. Unbelievable! Excellent job on this one for sure :)

    Teresa

  9. # Bethon 13 Jun 2007 at 1:33 pm

    That is one of the cutest ideas and I love the color combo! I’m not much of a “red” person but have been using it with Bashful Blue lately and really like it. I’ll have to give the Cool Caribbean a try.

  10. # geraldineon 13 Jun 2007 at 2:15 pm

    very pretty card! :)

  11. # leslierichon 13 Jun 2007 at 2:48 pm

    This is adorable, Julia! Love the bowl of berries and it looks like Little Lady loves them, too! I’m enjoying all the red I’m seeing lately. Very inspiring!

  12. # Shel9999on 13 Jun 2007 at 3:15 pm

    Totally cute, J!! Love the bowl and strawberries!!

  13. # Linda (LSN on SCS)on 13 Jun 2007 at 8:19 pm

    You are too stinkin creative! I love the frosted bowl of berries! Glad you got some time today to relax and create.

    Linda

  14. # Heather P.on 13 Jun 2007 at 10:12 pm

    This is TOO cute! I love the “dish” idea! :)

  15. # Kristine B.on 13 Jun 2007 at 11:02 pm

    That is soo pretty Julia!! I’m so excited to have purchased that little lady set, and still awaiting it :) I just love how you made a glass bowl for the berries!! :)

  16. # Julesianaon 14 Jun 2007 at 6:12 am

    So fresh and fun! It reminds me of my Granny’s kitchen curtains. A cozy 1940’s retro feel! The pocket is brilliant!

  17. # Jesson 14 Jun 2007 at 8:36 am

    This is soooo cute…I really love this card!

  18. # Angelon 14 Jun 2007 at 10:24 am

    Oh, how adorable. Love the frosted dish.

  19. # The Stampin' Soldieron 14 Jun 2007 at 12:38 pm

    Wow! I REALLY like this one!

  20. # Bonnie aka raduseon 14 Jun 2007 at 8:00 pm

    This is just adorable Julia.

  21. # Bethany Paullon 16 Jun 2007 at 7:35 am

    Love the plaid you made with Faux Ribbon. Totally cute card.

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