Little Ladybug - Stamp 'N Hop
Hello and welcome to another hop around the world with Stamp 'N Hop. If you are joining me from Gill Chapman or, starting here with me here in the UK, we have lots of inspiration to share with you this month.
Our challenge this month was to make a project for girls/boys or children.
I decided to use a stamp set called Little Ladybug and the coordinating Ladybugs dies.
I've used this stamp set and the coordinating dies a lot recently, these little bugs are so cute and such fun to colour.
I used a RIBA frame for IKEA for my project.
To create the background
I used a piece of watercolour paper measuring 15 cm x 15cm.
Using an Aqua Painter and clean water I dampened the bottom third of the paper and then smooshed some Old Olive ink across.
After cleaning the brush, I wet the rest of the paper and then smooshed Soft Sky ink the create the sky.
Leave the panel to dry whilst creating all the die cut elements. If necessary, place under something heavy to flatten out.
To create the die cut elements
Stamp two flowers and the ladybirds with Memento ink. Cut out the pieces with the coordinating dies.
Colour the images with Stampin' Blends.
I used scraps of card to cut out a selection of flowers, stems and grass.
To assemble the background
Place the background behind the picture mount and adhere with washi tape.
I used a combination of Tombow and diemensionals to adhere all the other elements in the picture.
I used double and triple layer dimensionals on some of the elements. Some of the die cut pieces have also been tucked behind the mount.
I curled the leaves and shaped the flowers with my poky tool.
I did consider adding a name across the bottom but when I thought about it, I realised my daughter Rosie who is almost 26 would not appreciate it!
Here is the finished picture in its frame. These frames are lovely (I used them a lot) but they are very difficult to photograph!
The Ladybug Stamps can be yours free with a qualifying order but only until 31st March. The Coordinating Ladybugs Dies are also only available to purchase until the end of March so be quick if you need them!
I have just the person in mind for this picture; my friends daughter is expecting her second child any day now. All I need is a name for the little girl so I can die cut the correct letters.
Next up is Vicky Wright in Australia who I'm sure has something lovely to share with us. Thanks for hopping along with us.
Happy crafting!
Susan xx
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Our challenge this month was to make a project for girls/boys or children.
I decided to use a stamp set called Little Ladybug and the coordinating Ladybugs dies.
I've used this stamp set and the coordinating dies a lot recently, these little bugs are so cute and such fun to colour.
I used a RIBA frame for IKEA for my project.
To create the background
I used a piece of watercolour paper measuring 15 cm x 15cm.
Using an Aqua Painter and clean water I dampened the bottom third of the paper and then smooshed some Old Olive ink across.
After cleaning the brush, I wet the rest of the paper and then smooshed Soft Sky ink the create the sky.
Leave the panel to dry whilst creating all the die cut elements. If necessary, place under something heavy to flatten out.
To create the die cut elements
Stamp two flowers and the ladybirds with Memento ink. Cut out the pieces with the coordinating dies.
Colour the images with Stampin' Blends.
I used scraps of card to cut out a selection of flowers, stems and grass.
To assemble the background
Place the background behind the picture mount and adhere with washi tape.
I used a combination of Tombow and diemensionals to adhere all the other elements in the picture.
I used double and triple layer dimensionals on some of the elements. Some of the die cut pieces have also been tucked behind the mount.
I curled the leaves and shaped the flowers with my poky tool.
I did consider adding a name across the bottom but when I thought about it, I realised my daughter Rosie who is almost 26 would not appreciate it!
Here is the finished picture in its frame. These frames are lovely (I used them a lot) but they are very difficult to photograph!
The Ladybug Stamps can be yours free with a qualifying order but only until 31st March. The Coordinating Ladybugs Dies are also only available to purchase until the end of March so be quick if you need them!
I have just the person in mind for this picture; my friends daughter is expecting her second child any day now. All I need is a name for the little girl so I can die cut the correct letters.
Next up is Vicky Wright in Australia who I'm sure has something lovely to share with us. Thanks for hopping along with us.
Happy crafting!
Susan xx
Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you live in the UK, I would love to be yours!
If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.
If you would like copies of either of the current catalogues let me know and I will pop them in the post for you. If you prefer, you can view online versions by clicking the links to the right of this post. The Spring/Summer and Sale-A-Bration catalogues are now available - please message me if you would like copies.
Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me?
If you are local to me and can collect, I’m happy for you to piggyback one of my orders to save on postage.
If you have any questions, or need help with anything I’m always happy to help. You can email me susan_merrey@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07905 403 823 during normal working hours.
Thank you for shopping with me and supporting my business!
Adorable Susan. I love the way you did the watercolor background 😀
ReplyDeleteGreat project Susan, love the colour palette as well x
ReplyDeleteLove the window and the little scene
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute project <3 Cheers Shaz
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it Susan. Thanks for playing along with us this month.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cut. I just love this set and your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove this. So cute! Great layout.
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable :-)
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