Saturday, January 8, 2011

Who says bugs aren't cute?!

This one sure is.  What fun I had making him too.  I needed a card that could be for any age and and any gender.  Although it might be on the young side it is so cute I think it could be used for anyone--what do you think?


I love the Pacific Point in the background.  This actually started out as the 411 sketch for this week but it got a little out of wack--not even sure I should link up, lol.  Any way do  you want to know how I made it?  Here you go.....

These are the Stampin Up! Punches I used..


And this give you some details about what each piece is used for..


I used thin strips of Basic Black for the antennas.  I just rolled them around the end of a paint brush and then added two small hearts to each end.
 
Stamps Sets Used:  Just Buzzin By, Love Defined and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Pacific Point,  Basic Black, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red,
Ink: Real Red
Other: markers, end of pencil for rosy cheeks that don't really show up too well in the picture. Paint brush end to twirl antenna. Word Window Modern Label Punch

Don't forget about the blog candy!  I am giving away one of my tutorials FREE all you have to do is leave a comment on this post HERE.  (I am sure I will be picking more than one person, shhhh)

Hope your weekend is going nice and slow and that you are have time to enjoy family and friends. And of course time to stamp too!

Mary Jo

32 nice people left a comment:

Shirley said...

This is ADORABLE!! I love it.

Marisa said...

He's too cute!!! Well done :)

Hi, I'm Lee Conrey! said...

Cute-Cute-Cute!!!! Thanks for playing along.

Peg Yruegas said...

That is just too stinkin' cute! I wouldn't call it a' stink bug' though Thanks for sharing it, what fun!
peg

Peg Yruegas said...

That is just too stinkin' cute! I wouldn't call it a' stink bug' though Thanks for sharing it, what fun!
peg

CORSAI57 said...

Oh my goodness this is so cute, adorable who would not love getting this. Thank you for sharing!!

Eleanor Lilley said...

This is just so stinkin' cute!:)I love to try all the punch arts and this will certainly be one!

Aurora Scraps & More said...

I'm not a bug fan - real ones that is, haha, but this little guy is SO adorable!!! Thanks so much for including the instructions. I will definitely have to try this!!

Tammy Q Howell said...

Too cute! I love him. I think anyone would have a giant smile on their face after receiving this card!

Kathy Thompson said...

That is adorable. It reminds of the game cootie I use to play when I was a kid. I will make these for my granddaughter for Valentines Day. thanks so much for sharing all your talent.

Crystal said...

Super cute bug!!!

Ginger said...

This bug is sooooo cute! It would be great on a card for any age person but I think it would be especially for older people who need a smile.

MaryLouWilhite said...

Wow he is so cute. Guess I will have to make him. I love all of your punch arts.

Lisa said...

He is just toooo cute.

I will have to make some for the crazy kids in the family. OOPS must be all of the people I know HAHA.

Thanks for sharing

JKB said...

Your Lovebug is so darn cute! Thanks for sharing.

Kerin said...

I'm so glad you linked up, this is sooo cute! The 411 sketch is for inspiration, what you take from it is up to you :) Thanks for playing along this week!

Patti Chesky said...

So cute! Love your take on the sketch!

Suzie Q said...

Love that BUG!!!! Too cute! You did a wonderful job!

Ann G. said...

Very cute bug - such a cool idea!

GloryGirl45 said...

What a cute card!!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win blog candy.

Unknown said...

This is too stinkin' cute!! Love that bug!!

Sandra said...

So cute! Love it!!

Anonymous said...

Awesome Bug, thanks for the how-to part.

Mary Marsh said...

this is a super cute card-I love the punched bug-it will be perfect for my grandson for his valentines card-thank you for sharing

Carol said...

Absolutely adorable - love bugs are always appreciated, especially in punch art! Thanks for the tutorial...

Joann Griesser said...

Unbelievable! What a gifted artist you are. I luv, luv, luv it

Joann

gbarron56 said...

cute, cute, cute -- love the bug! Thanks so much for playing along with the Stamping 411 Operators this week! keep up the great work! Blessings, Gretchen

boogirl50@msn.com said...

So cute! love your blog

Sally Williams said...

I love your bug he is absolutely gorgeuos

Diane (DeeDee) said...

Love your bug! Will be CASEing for my grandsons! TFS!

MarvA1ix said...

I love your LOVE BUG!! It is so much fun to create things from punches, reminicent of childhood projects. I used to cut all kinds of hearts for my kids to use to assemble Valentines. Your love bug is right up that alley, with a new twist, and I know a 6 year old granddaughter who will love making these with me.

Anonymous said...

How adorable! This is the kind of crafts that I use to do for my class of preschoolers. They always had fun checking their items out!