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I know many of you have been waiting anxiously to get a sneak peek at Papertrey’s May 15th stamp release.  So, without further ado, here is your first glimpse at a few things this set has to offer!

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This ladybug image is my interpretation of the popular insect’s infamous markings.  I divided the image into two quick steps that make it easy to achieve two colors.  The solid wings are stamped first, followed by a special "all-inclusive" stamp that has all the spots, head & tail, perfectly &  permanently placed!  On this particular project, I cut the main body out and raised it on foam dimensionals and then applied a thick layer of Crystal Effects.

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And here’s a little ribbon tip.  I hate trying to get knots to lay flat when wrapping ribbon around a card.  So I have a little shortcut I use all the time.  I adhere a strip of ribbon flat against my card front.  I then use a short scrap of the same ribbon and tie a single knot.  I trim the ends to the desired length and apply a glue dot directly to the back of the knot.

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Then all that is left is to adhere it directly to the strip of ribbon on my card front!  It lays perfectly every time!

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  2. BRAVO!! on the ribbon knot trick!! Mine always skews sideways, so this is great!! I may “pinch-in” a bit where I lay the knot, so it will look tied.
    The Lady bug is adorable!! Go fast 5 days!!!
    Tandra

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  3. Yippee!! Looks adorable so far and love your ribbon tying hint! Will have to give it a try. TFS!!!

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  6. Oh Nichole this card is totally gorgeous! Looooooooove this ladybug :o) I had a question though – do the words and flowers come in this set too or are they part of one of your other sets? Also did you freehand the dotted trail behind the ladybug? I think I am going to love this whole set and hope I can be quick enough to get one before they are sold out!
    Ruth A.

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  7. Oh my . . . lovin’ the ladybug! Such a different interpretation of the typical shape. And I adore the colors you used! Great flowers, too . . . can’t wait to see the rest of the set. And I use that cool ribbon trick all the time, too!

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  9. MUST

    HAVE

    THAT

    SET!!!

    I will be waiting up on the 15th to order my set and maybe a few more ink pads! I LOVE ladybugs (I’ve already ordered your ladybug notecards) … so I can’t wait to start using this set! 🙂

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  11. Cute ladybug! Thanks for the ribbon tie & popdot hint. I always wanted to try this, but was afraid the popdot wouldn’t hold. Good to hear you’ve had such good luck with it.

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  18. Cute, Cute, Cute! I love ladybugs & my granddaughter’s nickname is, “The Bug” because she’s a Love Bug so this set already seems perfect. Can’t wait for more sneak peeks! Ida

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  21. Oh my gosh! Nichole, this set already has me on the edge of my seat for the 15th. And I’ve only seen one card. LOL. It’s wonderful. I’ll be stalking your blog everyday now for more sneak peaks.

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  24. Another “must have” set, I can see it already…you’ve had me hooked since day one, and I don’t see this particular “love affair” with your stamps ending any time soon!

    You are a great inspiration – I’ve been following your work in Papercrafts for a long time! Ãœ

    Keep up the fabulous work!!

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  30. I love the creativeness of all these sets and the many uses. I’ll be online ready to order! Heather

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  33. You got my WOW… Beautiful stamps and card. Love the colors and the ribbon. I can not wait to see the NEW stamp set May 15th and order some of those scalloped punches in June.

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  35. love it! That ladybug is just toooo cute and I know I will be getting this set already. Ü
    I have done that bow/knot trick before and it is very handy!
    Debbie

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