Hello Friends
I was so thrilled when Tracy Evans brought out a Ladybird stamps set for AALL & Create (Stamp #161). I was immediately reminded of the rhyme I learned in childhood, there are many versions of the rhyme but my favourite was:
Ladybird, Ladybird fly away home,
Your house is on fire and
Your children are gone
All except one and her name is Anne
And she hid under the baking pan
I know, not the best rhyme but anyway, thank you Tracy for designing such a beautiful stamp!
I made two projects but this one was my favourite.
I stamped onto watercolour cardstock with Ranger Black Archival Ink.
I stamped two more Ladybirds, coloured them in with watercolour pencils, and then split the wings on the larger one and mounted them with silicone glue to make her look like she is about to fly.
Each Ladybird was coated with Glossy Accents to give them a lovely sheen.
Next, I coloured the stamped base with Distress Inks in Mermaid Lagoon and Gathered Twigs, dropping a little water on top to create some watermarks.
I used some Ranger Texture Paste, mixed with some Gathered Twigs Distress Reinker and added some stencilling to the right hand side, using AALL & Create Stencil #51 by Autour de Mwa.
To finish off the top of the tag I added some Vintage Seam Binding coloured with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and some rusty wire.
I thought the bottom needed a little something and so I added a Tim Holtz Bingo marker.
The stamp and stencil I used can be purchased from AALL & Create Boutique here, where you will also find a list of worldwide stockists.
Thanks so much for your visit, I hope to see you again soon.
Hugs, Anne xx
Thanks so much for your visit, I hope to see you again soon.
Hugs, Anne xx
A fabulous tag Anne and I love the depth of colour on the background stamping x The ladybirds look amazing xx TFS and huge hugs xx
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Wow, Anne, those ladybugs are amazing!! I can't believe the dimension you achieved with a stamp!! They're spectacular!! The background color is so stunning!! I love the colors!! I've always heard the rhyme "Ladybug, ladybug fly away home" but I hadn't heard the rest of it :) Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Wow Anne I never knew about that nursery rhyme, thank you . Thank you for showcasing the ladybirds so beautifully. The glossy finish really gives wonderful dimension and I love your background too. Love love ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteHmmm... let me see, why would that have been your favourite version?! I didn't know that particular variation. I love your ladybird tag - such rich depth to the background colours and the shimmer of the wings is perfect. I love that you spread the wings ready for flight!
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love your little ladybird :)
ReplyDeleteLove that the ladybird is taking off and what amazing colours together. This is a beautiful tag my friend, very striking and eye catching. Love it. Have a wonderful weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteI love Tracy's Ladybird makes me feel all young again and brings back memories of summer days in the park sat making daisy chains. The Ladybirds would be everywhere. The glossy accents really makes that lovely little lady stand out and it's all teamed up perfectly with that Bingo marker, great colour match. Another super share Anne and a Fab Tag.
ReplyDeleteHave a smashing weekend Hugs Tracey xx
P.S I used to think that rhyme was so sad..
Good Morning Anne. Oh how I remember my Grampa teaching me that little rhyme. Love your ladybirds and the wonderful tag so full of fantastic colours. Love the tutorial too and appreciate the time it takes in doing this. Enjoy your Weekend. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteAs I said on SM this is, I think, my new fave of all your AALL and Create makes, Anne- it would be on my top 5 list and a 2019 fave for sure :). Everything about it just works so well together - the design, the colurs and those glossy ladybirds are the 'stars of the show'. The love you have for Tracy's stamp designs clearly shines through in your creativity.
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Hi Anne, loving this so much. I have tried to put off buying this stamp and you're not helping Lol! That ladybird is brilliant. Happy creative weekend, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteLadybird? I thought that was a ladybug!
ReplyDeleteWell done Anne!!!
Sandy xx
You do Tracy right! LOVE this FUN FUN FUN tag and oh so bright...I'm smiling ear to ear! PINNED!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing .... those ladybirds look real! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful stamp Anne - and i love what you have done with it - I never heard that ending to the rhyme - no wonder it struck a chord with you! Beautiful work xx
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Annie! I love that you call this incredible little bug a Ladybird and we call it a Ladybug. I mean, why the difference? It makes me smile and so does your beautiful and colorful tag! We had that verse as children, too, but I've never heard those last two lines ~ I'm so glad your namesake survived!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteA fabulous set for sure, but you have given it the real wow factor with this amazing tag Anne!! What you did with the lady bird is so super clever, genius idea to split the wings on the top one and the glossy accents has really made them pop. Even though I am not from the UK I remember that nursery rhyme from my children's childhood, I wonder what metaphore is behind it....
ReplyDeleteAnne, your tag is stunning! The background inking is gorgeous; a great color combination! And those ladybirds (bugs here in US) look so realistic, and as everyone else has pointed out, splitting the wings and coating with GA is so clever! A joy to see this this morning! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOoh Anne! How fabulous this is! Very clever work on those ladybirds! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteWow!! This tag is stunning Anne!! Love the stamping in the background and the colours are fabulous but, of course, my fave part of this piece is the ladybirds!! They look so real, you'd think they are about to fly off the page! Absolutely, brilliantly done!! hugs xx
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