If you are anything like me, you're always trying to find a way to incorporate all of that hoarded patterned paper into your stamping projects. Today's card uses this main staple in a fun, inventive way. Courtesy of Bethany Paull and the inspiration she gave me with this project she submitted last month for Guest Star Stamper. Thanks, Bethany!
To create this fun ladybug accent, I first stamped the dots/head/tail image with Noir Black Palette ink onto my patterned paper (all papers from Kewl Collection by Fancy Pants). I also heat set it slightly to make the next step easier & neater.
I then stamped the solid wing image with Versamark on top of the dotted image. I sprinkled on clear embossing powder.
I heat set the powder and then cut out the image. I love how the subtle pattern shows through the clear embossed wings.
I was then able to incorporate my little bug into my finished project! This patterned paper technique would probably work best with smaller scale patterns since you can't see very much of them when all is said and done. You could also play around with layering stamped images to add a patterned background to your wings.
SO CUTE! Can't wait!
Posted by: Stefanie A. | May 12, 2007 at 12:19 AM
I cannot wait to order this set. And we haven't even seen it all yet!
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Posted by: Michelle Howell | May 12, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Awesome! Can't wait for the 15th to arrive!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 12, 2007 at 06:00 AM
Wow, great tip. I look forward to doing that with my Butterfly Kisses set! Oh, and thanks for posting all the teasers so early this month! It's such a great surprise first thing in the morning.
Posted by: Kellie | May 12, 2007 at 06:20 AM
That is super duper cute - can't wait to see the rest of this set!
Posted by: Jennifer Bradley | May 12, 2007 at 08:49 AM
I adore ladybugs and this card is stunning and what a great technique.
Posted by: Daniela | May 12, 2007 at 09:44 AM
I'M DYING! I just can't wait to get this set! I can't wait to see the rest of the stamps in it.
Posted by: Kira | May 12, 2007 at 10:50 AM
How stinkin' cute is that?!!? I'm loving this set already, definitely putting in an order on the 15th!
Posted by: Libby | May 12, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Great Idea, I have SO much extra scraps that I never know what to do with. I LOVE how you show the pictures with the actual stamp, it makes the excitement almost unbearable!
Posted by: Anne Savidge | May 12, 2007 at 12:04 PM
Great tips Nicole! Can't we just order it now?? :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | May 12, 2007 at 01:46 PM
That is such a great idea! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Whitney | May 12, 2007 at 01:57 PM
great card! can't wait to see more!
Posted by: lexi | May 12, 2007 at 04:25 PM
Love this ladybug!! Can't wait for the new release! :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | May 12, 2007 at 06:14 PM
OMG!! cannot WAIT till the 15th!!!!
Posted by: trudee | May 12, 2007 at 07:28 PM
Fantastic card!!
Posted by: stampngokaren | May 12, 2007 at 08:24 PM
Adorable ladybug - perfect technique for this!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | May 12, 2007 at 09:08 PM
I'm waaaay behind in my blog reading, I have already received this set and can't wait to use your awesome technique! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | May 26, 2007 at 01:21 PM