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Thursday 28 March 2019

Ladybird Stamp by Tracy Evans

Hello Friends

I am sharing a project for AALL & Create this week, one that I made a few weeks ago
for the Hochanda shows.  I love Tracy's Ladybird stamp (AALL & Create #161) and I had also acquired some Mica sheets and so I combined the two.
I had some MDF left over from another project, it was in the shape of a frame, approx 6" x 4",  I couldn't throw it out and so I decorated it to use it to frame the Ladybird.

You can see the 'frame' above.  I also cut some plain Kraft cardstock to fit behind the frame.

I covered the frame with some Builder's scrim and painted over the whole frame with some dark brown paint.  Next, I applied a layer of embossing ink and embossed the whole frame with embossing powder (clear powder).  I stamped and embossed the image onto the Kraft card,  then coloured the Ladybird with alcohol markers.
I coloured a Mica sheet with Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink, on both sides.
I cut the Mica sheet to the same size as the Ladybird body.  I stamped and cut the heart and I also embossed some brads, which would later be added to the Ladybird to cover up the glue after attaching the Mica sheet.
Since I wanted the Mica sheet to be raised, I glued some jump rings over the spots, applied more glue and then attached the Mica sheet over this.
This is a view with the final brads attached to the Mica sheet.
Finally, I added the frame, the heart and a stamped word 'Ladybird' to the finished frame.

If you wish to purchase the Ladybird stamp set (A4 sized) direct from AALL & Create or you can visit HERE, where you will find a list of worldwide stockists.

Thanks so much for your visit, I hope to see you again soon!

Hugs, Anne xxx

16 comments:

  1. Wow!! This is awesome Anne! I love the addition of the mica sheet over the back of the ladybird. That is such a fabulous stamp and you have made it even more so .. it looks amazing!! Love, love, love this!! hugs xx

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  2. Oh Anne, how cute is this. I could imagine this scanned and printed out as an Anne calling card!! So sweet in size and cleverly constructed using those jump rings. I'm not sure if i've heard of mica sheet will have to take a look at that when I get chance. Good use of that scrim too... if ever you run out I have an unlimited supply in the Garage of doom as hubby was a plasterer. They seem to breed :)) You're really showing the beauty of Tracy's Ladybug.. now stop tempting me again!
    Hope you had a good time last weekend? Enjoy this one too. Hugs Tracey xx

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  3. This is fabulous! Anne. Such a great way to use your left over MDF as yor framed ladybird looks super duper.
    Hugs x

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  4. wowzers, I love everything about this beautiful project, love how you used the mica sheet and a great idea to use the jump rings, you are such a clever cookie xxx

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  5. What a clever composition you have created here Anne x I know you love red and the ladybird, heart etc certainly stand out againt the wonderful background. TFS and sending huge hugs to you and David

    Annie xx

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  6. This is so amazing, Anne!! I can't believe the dimension you achieve from a stamp!! It's so spectacular!! I love how you used the mica sheet and the details!! This is stunning, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  7. Gorgeous Anne, I adore the jump rings on the body and the red really pops against the background . Thank you so much Anne for showcasing the ladybird so beautifully ❤️❤️❤️

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  8. Very, VERY clever way to enhance the lady bug, Anne! What a fabulous project from start to finish! Your scrim covered frame is inspiring, and is so clever to repeat the background pattern around the ladybug. Love this! Hugs!

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  9. Brilliant use of the mica...cutting it can be hard to do...just love that! Tracy's bug are just too cute. LOVE this little project!

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  10. Hi Anne. This is all your fault you naughty girl! I have had to buy this stamp and I had continually told myself I didn't need it Lol! Those bugs are amazing. Wishing you a happy crafty week, Angela x2Xx

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  11. A lot of what you described went right over my head, Annie, but I sure do love the end result! It must be quite dimensional in real life and the texture and color are always sensational with your designs! I hope spring has sprung and you and David have a great weekend! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

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  12. Wow, another superb design Anne, I’m just loving your creativity fly with these beautiful stamps.
    Have a wonderful weekend my friend xxx

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  13. Another fab card using TRacey's wonderful stamps, beautifully put together!!

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  14. That is one wonderful ladybird Anne - gorgeous make - off to catch up with what I have missed - I am always chasing my tail these days! Big hugs rachel xx

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  15. Ladybirds are joining seahorses in being indelibly linked with you in my mind, Anne! I love what you've done here, with those vivid red wings glistening against the gameboard - and the brad dots for the spots are so cool.
    Alison x

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  16. Brilliant Anne. I have a load of Mica sheets but just can't decide what to do with it but this is a great idea. Well done. Hugs, Angela xXx

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