Sweet Bugs – Make this Cute Ladybird Card for a Special Friend – Terrific Toadstools – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – UK.
A cheerful handmade card idea using Sweet Bugs
If you’re looking for a bright, cheerful card design that’s guaranteed to make someone smile, today’s project is just the thing. This Sweet Bugs ladybird card is fun, colourful, and perfect for sending a little happy post to a special friend.
The playful ladybird paired with bold red and fresh green tones makes this design feel uplifting and full of personality. It’s a great card for encouragement, a friendly hello, or to let someone know you’re thinking of them.

Featuring new products from the Spring / Summer Catalogue
This card showcases the Sweet Bugs stamp and die set, which is brand new in the Spring / Summer catalogue. The cute ladybird image is full of character and works beautifully as a focal point for handmade cards.
To add extra interest, I’ve paired it with the Terrific Toadstools toadstool, which has a matching punch. The layered elements create depth while keeping the design clean and easy to recreate.
Colouring the ladybird with Stampin’ Blends
The ladybird has been coloured using Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers, giving smooth blending and vibrant colour. This colouring method really brings the image to life and adds a professional finish to the card.
The Granny Apple Green and Real Red cardstock and DSP combination is a classic pairing that feels bold, fresh, and perfect for spring and summer papercrafting projects.

Simple sentiments with a modern touch
For the greetings, I’ve used sentiments from the Greetings for All ephemera pack. These ready-to-use sentiments are ideal when you want something clean and modern without extra stamping, and they work perfectly with the playful style of this card.
The sentiments keep the design versatile, making this card suitable for a range of occasions.
measurements
- Granny Apple Green / Real Red Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
- Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm x 2 pieces
- Real Red / Granny Apple Green designer series paper – 13.85cm X 9.5cm
A fun card design for many occasions
This cute ladybird card design is quick to adapt and would be perfect for birthdays, thank-you cards, encouragement cards, or just because. You can easily change the sentiment or colours to suit the occasion while keeping the same layout.
If you enjoy creating handmade cards that are bright, friendly, and full of charm, this design is definitely worth trying.
Thank You for Stopping By!
I hope you enjoyed this papercrafting project and found it inspiring! Below, you’ll find a supply list linked to my online shop and a video tutorial to guide you step by step. You can also check out my Basic Craft Products, which include the essential tools I use regularly.
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Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!
Ashee xx
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