I decided to use the Sharing Sweet Thoughts Stamp Set in my creation for today.  I usually do not CASE (copy and selectively edit) other creations, but this time I decided to re-create a card by the talented Steffi Helmschrott, a fellow demonstrator from Germany! I love the cute little ladybugs and I think they speak spring!  Enjoy!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. With a Stampin’ Trimmer, cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 11″.  Score and fold at 5 1/2″.
2. Cut a piece of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.  Adhere with Snail Adhesive.
3. Cut a piece of Watercolor Paper to 3 3/4″ x 5″.  Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Using 2nd Generation Stamping (Ink the Stamp then stamp once on scrap paper, then on final project for a lighter ink image) stamp the jar image, in Basic Gray Archival Ink, on Watercolor paper.
5. Crop the image with the coordinating jar framelit (Everyday Jars Framelits Dies Set) using a Big Shot and a Magnetic Platform.
6. Add shading to the jar and background by applying Smoky Slate Ink with an Aqua Painter.
7. Stamp the grass image 3 times using Old Olive Ink.  Blend lightly with an Aqua Painter.
8. Use 2nd Generation stamping on the twig inside the jar.  Add Old Olive and Soft Suede Ink with an Aqua Painter.
9. Stamp two ladybug images (one inside the jar, one to crop out with a Paper Snips) in Basic Black Archival Ink.  Add Real Red Ink with an Aqua Painter.
10. Cut a piece of Linen Thread.  Tie in a bow as shown and adhere with a Mini Glue Dot.
11. Adhere jar and ladybug images with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
12. Use Versamark Ink to stamp the Sentiment on Basic Black Cardstock.  Add White Embossing Powder and set with a Heat Tool.  Snip with a Paper Snips and adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
13. Add Clear Epoxy Raindrops for the Final TOUCH!