Sunday, January 27, 2013

Blinged Out Valentine Bug

Last weekend my son, DIL, and sweet little granddaughter were here (probably to get their Christmas presents!!!  Yikes) and I got to spend quite a lot of time with them.  Madeline will be turning two next week so she's all legs in motion!   She started getting a little bored playing with the same toys so I went back in the craft room and got a package of dimensional ladybug stickers that I'd never used.   She had ladybugs stuck on her - and all over the house!  FUN stuff!




After seeing the inspiration challenge at The Alley Way Stamps, I knew I'd have to make a ladybug card for her and enter this in their challenge.  I love the yummy colors in that photo - vanilla, red, and pink.    I used a free image and sentiment  from The Alley Way Stamps and an old Retro Sketches sketch.  The DP is actually vanilla but looks closer to white in photo.  Think this will make a cute Valentine for little Madeline.

Thanks for stopping by..........and I'll be back around soon.
Lynn

at

30 comments:

  1. McCrafty's CardsJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Gorgeous card Lynn, I like the lady bug and the gems.
    Kevin xx

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anne TempleJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    How cute! Love this cute little ladybug and I know your granddaughter will too.

    ReplyDelete
  3. TammyJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Such a fun, sweet card! Love the polkadot ribbon you used to go with the cute ladybug! Glad you are pointing your granddaughter in the crafty direction!

    ReplyDelete
  4. NanaConnieJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, what a fun story about Madeline! Adorable card. I love all the bling below the ladybug and the scallops. Terrific card for a granddaughter. :-D

    ReplyDelete
  5. JenéeJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    OK, this is just too cute, and I'd love to see Madeline's face when she opens it. I bet she is going to light up. LUV the colors used, and the little bit of bling is perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Jessi FoganJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Ah, the crazy two's....busy is the nicest word for it :) I have the feeling you'll have a lifelong ladybug lover on your hands!
    Absolutely adorable card for her!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    So glad the family visited! Sounds like she had fun playing with lady bug stickers!

    She will love this card! Love that wavy bg paper!!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. DoreenJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful card Lynn,love the image and fab colours.xxx

    ReplyDelete
  9. MarilynJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    This is so cute! Love the pink... makes it so girly with the red & pink combo. Very cute with the little gems too.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Donna HanleyJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Love this sweet card with the ladybug. Terrific paper also. I'm so glad you got to spend time with your family. They are so much fun at Madeline's age.
    Enjoy your week
    Hugs
    Donna

    ReplyDelete
  11. Linda SimpsonJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Such a sweet card Lynn and loving the ladybug. Aren't granddaughters the most precious of gods gifts, I have 2 now and love them to bits.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

    ReplyDelete
  12. AthinaJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Great design! That bug is adorable and I love how you have layered under her.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Carol LJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Aww, ladybugs are always cute, especially on cards! Sweet little Madeline will love getting this in the mail! I'm glad you got to spend some quality time with her - even if you're still probably pulling ladybug stickers off of every surface :) 2 is an adorable age :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. MiamiKelJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Super sweet! I have my card for this challenge half made ~ and lvoe what you've created, too! Glad you like this new fun spot to hang out at - it's fabby! x0x0

    ReplyDelete
  15. BeckyJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Great job on this challenge Lynn. This card is just adorable.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Nancy in IowaJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Hello lovely friend. I've been among the missing but pop in from time to time.
    Work is crazy busy and I don't know about you but once I am away from my crafty bubble - I feel like I don't have the mojo or muse to pull of making a card!
    This is adorable. What a cute as a bug take on the interest. I don't have even ONE Valentine card made. Yours is so sweet!
    Stickers and two year olds - what a fabulous combination! A little ladybug with ladybug stickers - great image in my head.
    Love that ribbon!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. kiwimeskreationsJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Oh Lynn that is gorgeous!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

    ReplyDelete
  18. TammyJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Awww this is so cute Lynn! I love the colors and your fabulous design!
    Tammy x

    ReplyDelete
  19. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) January 28, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    This is certainly a SWEET card!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Keep It Sweet and SimpleJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Awww bless - your granddaughter will love this cute ladybug card - it's terrific.
    Caroline xxx

    ReplyDelete
  21. BonnieJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    How perfect for Madeline! (What a pretty name.) I lvoe the scallope and polka dot ribbon and of course those rhinestones! This is sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  22. MargaretJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    It is so adorable! I'm sure Madeline will love it.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Shelly SchmidtJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Darling card- and I love the story of your sweet granddaughter covered with ladybug stickers.....!

    ReplyDelete
  24. galeJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    This is very cute! Love that sweet ladybug.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Karen HowardJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Such a cute ladybug and I love your card, fabulous design! Hugs, Karen

    ReplyDelete
  26. MonicaJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I am a big fan of ladybugs so I love this card. The layout is very nice and the CAS style is always a winner with me. I have some ladybug stickers too which Aleeza keeps wanting but I am hoarding them for my cards. Lol.
    Thanks for the reminder, I may use them on my cards now for Valentine's.
    Love,
    M

    ReplyDelete
  27. paigeJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    So sweet! I am thinking of making a ladybug Valentine for my DGD. I'm going to be CASEing this for sure!

    ReplyDelete
  28. MaryHJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Cute card, and the scallops & gems just pretty it up so much. Bet your little gran loved this one. What fun you must have had playing & crafting with her. They can never learn too young. Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  29. *Alison*February 1, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    This card is very sweet.. I am sure she will love this.. I love how you used the inspirational photo.. thanks for joining with us for The Alley Way Stamps BE Inspired Challenge #20, can't wait to see what you make for 21 :) . hugs
    -Ali

    ReplyDelete
  30. MargaretFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Well, as the card says-this is so sweet! I love that your granddaughter's card will remind her of the fun she had with your stickers! Very pretty card!

    ReplyDelete