Ladybug greetings
I really like the look of today’s sketch.
I had a hard time deciding if I wanted to go with cute or elegant.
Since I just recently got Flowers for all Season, cute won out.
Big surprise, my card base is a piece of Chocolate chip cardstock. This time it measures 4 1/4″ x 11″ and is folded in half.
For the second layer, I taped a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Mustard Autumn Vine Designer paper on the same size Mustard cardstock. I paper pierced the edges.
The Chocolate Chip strips measure 1 1/4″ x 3 3/4″, the Bella Rose Designer paper strips are 1/8″ smaller. Again, I paper pierced the edges. On the right side of the right strip, I added a Shimmery White strip that was punched with the scallop edge punch.
I stamped the sunflower image from Flowers for all Season in Brown Palette ink on Shimmery White and punched it out with the 1 3/4″ circle punch. The image was colored with Aqua Painter and More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze (shading), Garden Green and Kiwi Kiss. I adhered it on Chocolate Chip cardstock and cut around it to create my second layer. Next I added a ribbon slot and paper pierced around the edges.
The sentiment is from Smarty Pants. I stamped it with Chocolate Chip on the left hand top on the left hand strip. Next I adhered the image layers with dimensionals on the bottom right and tied Riding Hood Red ribbon through the ribbon slot. Last I taped the More Mustard layer to the card base with dimensionals.
Charmaine, I was thinking about you the whole time I worked on this card. Whenever I see a ladybug, I think of her!
Have a great day! Hugs and smiles
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I’m excited about this sketch! I’ve had no time to stamp this week! I told my hubs that he’s on kid detail this weekend and I’m locking myself in the basement. I really love this card! I recently received flowers for all seasons as well. Have a great weekend!
Brandi
Posted by: Brandi | September 26th, 2008 08:39
I just LOVE this, Beate! It is so stinkin’ ADORABLE and I’m flattered that you thought of me while making it!
You know I spotted that ladybug right away! LOL Have a wonderful day, sweet friend!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | September 26th, 2008 08:54
when you we do these does it have to be the same mesurement as yours? i never did any sketchs before just wanted to know the rules………….thanks
Posted by: carmen | September 26th, 2008 09:13
Cute card! Great colors, and I love the addition of the scallop edge on the last panel. I’ll be back later in the weekend with mine. Thanks for a great sketch!
Posted by: Ann | September 26th, 2008 09:24
Adorable card Beate! Love the layout! Great color combination too!
Posted by: Emily | September 26th, 2008 09:30
Very pretty, Beate. love the paper piercing and how you situated the sentiment. Perfect!
Posted by: Angel | September 26th, 2008 09:32
Wow, beate, deine Karte und der Sketch sind absolut klasse! Die Farben sind sehr schön. Die Idee mit dem Band am Image finde ich super! Wünsche dir einen schönen TAg!…;-) Liebe Grüße…
Posted by: Silke | September 26th, 2008 09:39
I LOVE how you did the sentiment up the side!! AWESOME Beate! Thanks for the fun sketch…. have a super weekend!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | September 26th, 2008 09:41
Love the sketch and your cute flowers!! The colors are perfect for the season too!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 26th, 2008 09:53
Gorgeous card Beate!! LOVE the yummy colors and new stamps on this! Can’t wait to play when I get home from work!!!
Posted by: Jodi | September 26th, 2008 10:18
Love your paper choices, B, and how you included ribbon . . . great sketch!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 26th, 2008 10:18
Love the sketch and your card is adorable!
Posted by: jackie (strappystamper) | September 26th, 2008 10:52
Oh this is so sweet and pretty! I love this sketch and that polka dot paper!!
Posted by: Danielle | September 26th, 2008 11:44
Beautiful! Love the image…it’s so pretty! Your card works for today’s LSC too
Posted by: Dawn Easton | September 26th, 2008 11:49
Totally stinkin’ cute, not just cute!!!!! Love this Beate and your sketch ROCKS!!!! I have made it a priority to do this one and post it tomorrow - I have not had the time and I miss doing them!! Love yours and the gals ROCKED it this week! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | September 26th, 2008 12:02
Wow, your right,I can’t believe how close I came to this sketch with my card yesterday! Too funny! Now off to create a new card for this challenge!
~Diane
Posted by: Diane G | September 26th, 2008 12:31
Oooh I really like this sketch! And I love the colors you chose for this, a very different combo! I love this new little stamp set - I haven’t inked mine up yet - maybe I need to copy your idea even more and use the same stamps!!!
Posted by: Libby | September 26th, 2008 13:44
LOVE your work- and you always have such nice examples!
Kindly,
~Eve
Posted by: Eve | September 26th, 2008 13:54
Ohhhhhhh !!! I can hardly wait to play with this sketch this weekend !!! Thanks, my friend !!!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | September 26th, 2008 15:54
Your card is so cute!!! I’ve posted mine too. Thanks for the sketch challenge!
Posted by: Shelly Koskinen | September 26th, 2008 16:22
This is so pretty!! I just love this design, great sketch and wonderful elements. Really a superb creation.
Posted by: Pat (mspfd) | September 26th, 2008 16:40
Love this card! It’s amazing…and I just love this darling set!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | September 26th, 2008 17:14
I like this sketch. and those little sunflowers are so pretty!
Posted by: Michelle | September 26th, 2008 18:50
Loving this sketch and your card is marvelous!Okay, I am totaly inspired to give this one a go over the weekend! Have a good one! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | September 26th, 2008 19:25
Very pretty, Beate. Love how you worked all the colors.
Posted by: peanutbee | September 26th, 2008 20:28
What a great mix and a fun card! Love how you did the greeting vertically on one of the panels!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | September 26th, 2008 21:17
Beate, this is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Love the panels and the big bright ribbon
Posted by: vicki | September 27th, 2008 07:40
You make such a beautiful card with this sketch! I may have to give it a try once!
Posted by: Kim | September 27th, 2008 11:15
How nifty is your card??? Thanks for such a great sketch this weekend….hope I can get my card done on time
And it’s good to know I’m not the only one with a Chocolate Chip CS fetish 
Posted by: Maggie | September 27th, 2008 13:23
Great sketch! Love your sweet card, Beate, the colors are wonderful! Have a wonderful weekend!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | September 28th, 2008 00:10
Soooo cute! LOVE this layout and I love your card! it’s adorable! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | September 28th, 2008 08:26
I love how you put colors together, Beate! Colors I would never imagine combining look so fabulous when you do it. This card is gorgeous!
Posted by: Mary Davidson | September 28th, 2008 18:15
Love your card, Beate. This sketch is awesome.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | September 29th, 2008 01:31
Beautiful card Beate! I love the paper piercing, the colors, and the scallops.
Posted by: kathleenh | September 30th, 2008 08:27
What a fun sketch, Beate! Your card is adorable- I love that image!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | September 30th, 2008 12:40