Thursday, June 16, 2011

Cat with Ladybug - Penny Black Stamps

Of course this is my favorite cat!! Oh come on ya know it would be with that cute little ladybug sittin on his tail!

Supplies used:
Penny Black "In the Garden"
Making Memories patterned paper
Cardstock - Stampin Up, Paper Studio
ProMarkers
Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust
3/8" swiss dot ribbon
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Memento Ink (for stamping images)
button
twine








I didn't use harsh reds for the ladybug, and I am thinking they were dusty pinks. Maybe the same as the flowers. I was going to use a true red color but with the color of the polka dot paper I thought the softer ones looked better than something bright and harsh. On the cheeks of the cat I used dusty rose. That gave him a nice little blush on those fat cheeks.








For the corner of the card I matted my yellow cardstock and patterned paper and then marked 1.25" inside from the bottom right hand corner. I measured 2 and 3/8" up the right hand side and marked and then cut then so it made a diagonal cut off the corner of the mat. This allowed me to just fold the kraft carstock back onto the card so the polka dot triangle could be attached. I hope that made sense.

The pieces of the polka dot were cut at 1.5" x 2.75" and then cut diagonally to get the triangle piece. For the piece on the front I cut top right to bottom left, and then vice versa for the little corner on the inside of the card. I didn't want to use a full sheet of the lovely polka dot on the inside of the card since polka dot is my favorite and that is why I just did a little triangle at the bottom. I used my atg gun to hold the flap back onto the front of the card. I used a tapestry size needle to use the twine and sew the button onto the card.

Well that is the last of this set of cards! I certainly hope I can think of something else to make this week!

14 comments:

  1. Of course with that ladybug...it is the cutest one yet!

    Question: anyone in the states carrying that Safmat Film by Letraset? I looked it up and the only retailer said the product had been discontinued by the mfr. Then I went to the Letraset site...they are overseas. I had the perfect thing to use it on. A layout I never finished bec. I couldn't figure out how to do the journaling...this product would be the perfect "fix" to my problem...any suggestions on how to get some?

    RHonda, waving from AR

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  2. Very cute, you saved the best for last! Have a great weekend (I know, it's only Friday eve...)

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  3. What a cute card! I need that stamp set. I love how you did the corner. Thanks for sharing.

    Barb

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  4. Rhonda they are looking into retailers for the US right now. I was told that right at this time their website where you can purchase it. As soon as I find out where it can be bought I will post so everyone will know. I was only sent a few sheets and I am being very careful with it because I like it and don't' want to run out until I can get some more locally LOL.

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  5. Okie,
    That would be great. Hopefully, they will find some interested retailers! I wish I had had that stuff when I was in graphic design school. THey say it is used for packaging mock-ups, and it would be perfect!

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  6. OooH soo cute love your card you did a fantastic job! so adorable

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  7. What a great Card Okie! Love the coloring yet again and the ladybug on the tail is soooo CUTE! :o)
    Theresa

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  8. oh my gosh, I LOVE THAT STAMP!!! did those cat stamps come in a set? I would love to have that set ( if it is a set ) may I ask where you got it? Hugs, Nellie

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  9. Great card Okie, I've missed stopping by to see what you are up to. U R always up to something :)

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  10. Nellie the stamps of the cats are all in a set. I got them at a store in Moore OK but I know others have found them online. They are Penny Black and the set is called "In the Garden". Hope that helps!

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  11. Cute cute cute. Love the ladybug. Really like the detail with the pokadot corner and the button. I will have to remember this tip .

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  12. This is an adorable card and I love the detail of the corner. I need to put this great idea in my sketchbook for a future card! Thanks for the inspiration.

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