May 19 2007

Little Lady Flowers

Published by trudee at 9:33 am under Card Designs, Tutorials

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Good Morning, and Happy Saturday! :D

I woke up this morning like a little kid at Christmas…my new PaperTrey ink Little Lady stamp set arrived yesterday, along with their new white cardstock and envelopes! Nichole, to you I say **BRAVO** on this stamp set and cardstock!!

Ladies, if you are in the market for a heavier weight, beautifully smooth, white cardstock look no further than PaperTrey ink! I had become very disappointed in the SU! whisper white, due to smearing issues, and it’s light weight (the weight is fine for layering, but not sturdy enough to make a full card). I have found my replacement, now! :)

So, I bet you are looking at this card and saying hmmmmm….how did she make those flowers from the ladybug? Well go grab a cuppa’ and take a look at how I did it! :D

First, I stamped the dots using Pink Passion classic ink:

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Next, I stamped the wings using Only Orange classic ink (I have personally found it easier to line up these images by stamping the dots first).

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Then, I lined up the image in my 1″ circle punch:

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and punched it out!

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Then, I just trimmed off the excess to make the shape of the flower :

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and that’s it!! Isn’t that EASY?! Depending on how far in you place your punch, you can get different shapes of flowers. See how this one is larger and more round?

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So, to finish the card, I stamped the stems using the Faux Ribbon set and Green Galore ink, stamped the sentiment and the little flower stamen in palette noir ink, tied the ribbon across the top, and added the flowers on dimensionals with a touch of Stickles.

I hope this inspires you to look at your stamp sets in a new way today! Go have some fun, and if inspiration hits~~come back here and tell me about it!! I can’t wait to see what you do!!

Have a wonderful weekend~HUGS! :D

Stamps: little lady, faux ribbon (papertrey ink)

Ink: pink passion, only orange, green galore, palette noir

Paper: white (papertrey ink)

Accessories: 1″ circle punch, may arts ribbon, dimensionals, paper snips, stickles

63 Responses to “Little Lady Flowers”

  1. # jacksonbelleon 19 May 2007 at 9:44 am

    OMGOSH T!!! This is soooood darling! VERY creative too! LOVE the bright colors, just perfect! :)

  2. # Melissa Kaufmanon 19 May 2007 at 10:25 am

    What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing it!

  3. # Michelle Martinezon 19 May 2007 at 10:29 am

    I *LOVE* the flowers made with the ladybugs!! I haven’t purchased this set yet, but after seeing what you did with the set, I may just have to order it!

  4. # Tonion 19 May 2007 at 10:48 am

    You are so creative, Trudee!! I love your take on the Little Lady!!

  5. # Sarah Vrolykon 19 May 2007 at 10:53 am

    Genius, Trudee! PURE GENIUS!!!!!!!!

    This card makes me so happy … just love it! :)

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  6. # Donnaon 19 May 2007 at 11:01 am

    oh dear, Trudee! This is simply AMAZING! I love the bright colors & how smart are you for creating tulips with a ladybug!! I SO look forward to getting MY set & MY cardstock!! I ordered on the 15th! Where are they?! TFS!

  7. # Nichole Headyon 19 May 2007 at 11:08 am

    This is SUCH a creative use for this set! I hope you are submitting it to Guest Star Stamper!!! I also love your choice of colors!

  8. # KayellWYon 19 May 2007 at 11:45 am

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tutorial!

  9. # Kellieon 19 May 2007 at 11:53 am

    So creative!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

  10. # beateon 19 May 2007 at 12:00 pm

    Great card Trudee! You are so smart! The card is gorgeous!

  11. # StamperSharonon 19 May 2007 at 12:08 pm

    What a great idea, T — thanks for the visual!

  12. # Geeta / TexasLonghornson 19 May 2007 at 12:18 pm

    How clever!

  13. # Eleanor Jenkinson 19 May 2007 at 12:33 pm

    Great idea! I had been playing with this stamp set in “my head” and couldn’t decide whether I wanted it! Now, I do. Any more ideas? Beautiful colors also. I also want to try the paper!

  14. # stampngokarenon 19 May 2007 at 12:57 pm

    Absolutely fantastic!!

  15. # ClaudiafromGermanyon 19 May 2007 at 1:04 pm

    wow.. trudee… now you really enabled me.
    before i was like… hmmm… ladybugs are cute but how often do i use it???/ now i see the set in a total different way - so many options.

  16. # Sueon 19 May 2007 at 1:10 pm

    That is just too cute and clever! I didn’t order this set, but now I’m thinking I may have to. Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea!!

  17. # Linda (LSN on SCS)on 19 May 2007 at 2:02 pm

    You’re so stinkin clever! Super super cute! Love the bright colors!

    Linda

  18. # Frances aka StampOwlon 19 May 2007 at 2:47 pm

    oh wow I love your ladybug tulips, glad I ordered this set

  19. # Tandra Boyeron 19 May 2007 at 3:48 pm

    SUPERB GENIUS-NESS!!!!!!! Those flowers are awesome!!

  20. # Mimion 19 May 2007 at 4:26 pm

    I bow in your presence! We are unworthy. You have totally blown my socks off with this. WOW! Thank you so much for sharing that.

  21. # Debbie Olsonon 19 May 2007 at 4:39 pm

    WOW, Trudee! You NAILED it! I, too, find it easier to stamp the dots first. This is so creative in composition, subject matter, and color–LOVE it!

  22. # Elaineon 19 May 2007 at 5:04 pm

    Wow!!!! That is one very cool idea! the leftover piece also looks like a winter hat with a pom-pom on it….(picture 4 in the directions)…all you’d need is a cute little face in there! LOL

    Thanks for the great ideas!

  23. # Julie K in Taiwanon 19 May 2007 at 5:16 pm

    Amazingly creative!

  24. # Eileen (EHochstein)on 19 May 2007 at 5:20 pm

    Trudee…..very clever! You are amazing!

  25. # Jenny Kronbergon 19 May 2007 at 6:22 pm

    I bow to your creative genious! what a fabulous idea… and just when I thought this was one set I could pass on, you show me how versatile it is.

  26. # Angion 19 May 2007 at 6:39 pm

    So ca-ute! I love the ladybug to flower idea…very clever! I can’t wait til my Little Lady set gets here so I can play too.

  27. # Marie - mariemcon 19 May 2007 at 6:51 pm

    Oh my gosh!! These are so cute!! I love the colors and you are so creative!!! TFS

  28. # Carolon 19 May 2007 at 7:03 pm

    That is sooo clever, and makes a gorgeous, striking card :-D

  29. # Goldieon 19 May 2007 at 7:15 pm

    Too cute!! Thanks for the tutorial too!

  30. # Shel9999on 19 May 2007 at 7:51 pm

    HOLY MOLY!!!! That is adorable!!! And so darn creative!!! You rock, T! (And the tutorial looks awesome!!)

  31. # Vickion 19 May 2007 at 8:00 pm

    How Cool and Clever are your flowers!!! A bright, Cheery and Fun Card!

    Vicki

  32. # Angelon 20 May 2007 at 6:04 am

    I just got my Paper Trey stamps yesterday too! Can’t wait to play!

  33. # lacyquilteron 20 May 2007 at 6:43 am

    OMW, Trudee. These are fantastic. Thanks for the how-to. You may just convince me that I need this set, too!

  34. # diane mcveyon 20 May 2007 at 7:36 am

    OH MY GOSH!!!! This is just the coolest thing EVER!!! You are GENIUS, I am sitting here with my jaw on the floor!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea, and your card is perfection! WOWZERS!!! And you are so right about the new card stock from Paper Trey…it’s FABULOUS!!! Thanks for this great tutorial, too! :)

  35. # Micheleon 20 May 2007 at 7:47 am

    Where DO you come up with these ideas? I can’t think my way out of a box when it comes to stamping! I will definitely have to “case” this idea! This was brilliant!

  36. # Julianaon 20 May 2007 at 7:57 am

    This is just freakin’ brilliant!!
    WOW!

  37. # jamion 20 May 2007 at 7:58 am

    This is AWESOME Trudee! I’ve been debating whether or not I need that set and now I see it ina whole new way!

  38. # Julia Staintonon 20 May 2007 at 9:20 am

    Oh wowsers Trudee! This absolutely, positutely rocks!!!! So cool, so unique…perfection!

  39. # GinaPon 20 May 2007 at 10:28 am

    wow, is that ever a cute idea!! I love how cute they look as round tulips! Super sweet. Love it.

  40. # Bethon 20 May 2007 at 12:19 pm

    You are too clever! I played with my set last night and now I’m certainly inspired to go play some more! I LOVE this color combination and the clean design!

  41. # Teresaon 20 May 2007 at 1:33 pm

    Oh my! Aren’t these just the cutest??? Trudee, you are pure genius!!!!! ;)

  42. # Kathycon 20 May 2007 at 5:21 pm

    K, I’m heading up to my stamp room to try this out! Thanks so much for the visual; I got the paper too and can’t wait to try it (right now)!!!

  43. # twinkson 20 May 2007 at 5:52 pm

    TFS your creative tricks! Love it!

  44. # Michelleon 20 May 2007 at 6:24 pm

    Brilliant and beautiful! This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

  45. # Rose Annon 20 May 2007 at 8:40 pm

    Awesome card….awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!!

  46. # Gina K.on 20 May 2007 at 8:43 pm

    So cute and so colorful! Very creative!!!
    Hugs,
    Gina K.

  47. # Linda Bullardon 21 May 2007 at 7:05 am

    OMG, Trudee!!! You are just too brilliant and talented! This is the cutest idea, and thanks so much for sharing it. :o) Linda

  48. # LauraPon 21 May 2007 at 11:47 am

    WOW thank you I love this set and can wait to get mine. I should get it today.

  49. # leslierichon 21 May 2007 at 11:17 pm

    This is fabulous, Trudee! Creativity unleashed! A wonderful idea for these ladybugs!

  50. # Jamilaon 22 May 2007 at 9:14 am

    I love the colors on this card and the fact that it is just a simple card. Beautiful!

  51. # Sharlene Waleon 22 May 2007 at 11:33 am

    That is just too creative! I think I am going to have to stay away from Lindsey’s, Julia’s and your blogs! You guys cost me sooo much money! …. Nah, I don’t think I can stay away. *sigh* :)

  52. # Dottie Kon 23 May 2007 at 4:31 am

    Wow! This is so creatvie. TFS

  53. # Valon 23 May 2007 at 8:30 pm

    Genius, yeppers, that’s YOU! I have fought this damp bug ALL day, stamping the wings first, and then running out of room for the head and antennae…………

    WHY Oh WHY did I not come here first?!

    Thanks for your inspiration, Tru!

  54. # NannynTXon 24 May 2007 at 6:47 pm

    Wow!!!! That is tooo cute. You are very talented. I’m just beginning in stamping and love looking at all the talent around SCS.

  55. # juliehrron 25 May 2007 at 8:23 am

    Oh, clever girl, you!!!! SHUT UP!!!!!!!!! I’M IN LOVE WITH THIS!!! And, you, in a SKOW, of course! *wink* Smooches, Jules

  56. # Jen del Muroon 01 Jun 2007 at 6:11 am

    SHUTUP!!!! This is so darling!

  57. # otteron 12 Jun 2007 at 12:48 pm

    I don’t know why I am just now finding your blog!!! I love everything….but this takes the cake!!! TFS!!

  58. # Debbie Olsonon 14 Jun 2007 at 10:07 pm

    WoooHOOO, Trudee!!!!! You WON the PaperTrey contest! Did you see that yet? A HUGE Congrats!

  59. # Follow Your Bliss… » Guest Star Stamper!!on 14 Jun 2007 at 10:54 pm

    […] Ladybug Tulips card (click for tutorial) was chosen for PaperTrey’s Guest Star Stamper!!!! […]

  60. # Barb T. (scs name btexpress)on 15 Jun 2007 at 8:15 am

    Hey Trudee
    Congrats on being the
    guest stamper on papertrey ink. I love your tutorial
    and this set. Love your colors too. :)

  61. # nancy littrellon 15 Jun 2007 at 9:31 am

    So, so creative and cute and………inspiring. TFS
    P.S. your Papertrey white CS looks awesome. TFS

  62. # K Ostvigon 15 Jun 2007 at 3:10 pm

    What a great Idea way to think outside the Stamp ;)

  63. # A Lawrieon 20 Jun 2007 at 7:44 am

    What a great idea! You are truly talented! I love the scrap that is left over as well because to me it looks like a young girl’s hair with a big bow in it. Oooh, my wallet!

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