Saturday, January 24, 2009

Hogs~N~Kisses


It's time for another High Hopes challenge.  This week's challenge is brought to us by the talented, Janette, and the challenge is to use hearts on your card.  Well, I've been on a valentine kick lately, so hearts was easy to do! lol

I decided to use this adorable Pickles pig stamp along with one of my favorite lines from Basic Grey, Blush.  I colored my image using copic markers and then put it back into the long rectangle nestability die and sprayed the sky using my air compressor.  (The photo doesn't show it well, but it is a light blue behind Pickles.)  I added some stitching, and distressing to my patterned papers.  I also sprayed the label with a pink marker while it was in the die.  I added some ribbon, lace, felt hearts, and buttons to finish off my card.  I am on a serious button kick!  I think I might be addicted because I can't stop using them on everything! lol

Join us in the challenge for a chance to win some cute stamps!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Lg. Pickles Balloon Ride, Hogs-n-Kisses (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Cardstock: white, vintage cream, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink), suede brown dark (Prism)
Patterned Paper: Blush (Basic Grey)
Accents: felt hearts (American Crafts), ribbon, lace, buttons
Tools: copic markers, air compressor, edge distressor (CTMH), sewing machine

18 comments:

Kathleen said...

Niki---I love the color scheme for this card--and the way you tied your heart to your ribbon with the button---GREAT TOUCH!

Monica said...

Aww Niki,
This is tooo stinkin cute! I absolutly LOVE this card! HaHa
~Monica~

denise (peanutbee) said...

Adorable image, and I love all your fun embellishing. Those buttons, hearts, and lace are the sweetest!!

Gina Lindsay said...

Such a cute card, love your papers and the buttons.

Mary C said...

Niki,
Love this adorable card and the color combinations.
-Mary C-

Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy on SCS) said...

Oh, Niki, this is just adorable!!!! I love Pickles....gosh I haven't used him in a while....& I love all the papers & distressing. Such a great card!! Have a great weekend!!

Tracey said...

This is fantastic Niki!! An adorable card!

Janette Olen said...

this is just a wonderful card! i love everything about it. I really love that lace too on it. Great job on the challenge

Laura said...

love the layers-great card!
Trying to imagine what size air compressor you work with-itty bitty?! LOL!

Sarah White said...

Love this! The stitching really makes this card (for me anyway) Great job! I would love if you did a tutorial on how to do stamp background paper. pretty please with a cherry on top :) Hugs, Sarah

Kelly S said...

So cute!! Gorgeous papers and love the lace!!

ying said...

Your card is too cute, Niki,I love the image and how you put the lace and the heart.

Monika/buzsy said...

Awesome card! Love the great colors and super cute image. TFS!

Lacey Stephens said...

Wow! Niki, I just love this card! This is a different look for you...distressing. You kick butt with any style you use!! And I absoulutely LOVE the layout!! I may have to borrow it! :-)
~Lacey

Nikki said...

Your card is gorgeous Niki and I just love the colour scheme and beautiful details, The lace and heart looks so pretty, Hugs, Nikki x

Gail Hermann said...

I love the card. I think the balloon with the kiss is adorable. You are so talented in making all your cards!!.

jami {sgtStamper} said...

I just love seeing your High Hopes creations!! This is gorgeous! Love all the little details and your fantastic coloring!!

Angela Sowell said...

This card is soooo cute. I just love the little pig image, and the colors you used...