I have to say that the new Guide Lines II set is one of my new favorites! I love making my own patterned papers and this set makes it so easy. The pieces just fit together so perfectly (but that's no surprise since Nichole's sets are always amazing and so well thought out).
I created my patterned paper by stamping the circle outlines first in aqua mist ink on white cardstock. Then, I stamped the ocean tides images in the circles and the summer sunrise images on each dot outside the circle. I add the dark chocolate element and then stamped the middle size polka dot from polka dot basics in the centers of the images using true black and pure poppy inks. I stamped an entire sheet of white cardstock when I was creating my patterned paper so you will see this stamped paper again soon on another card.
My husband is laid off right now (we are doing fine right now, though) and it has been so nice just hanging out and spending so much time as a family. Today, we got out his old legos that he had as a kid and the kids have had so much fun building with Daddy. Making some fun, happy memories.
Hope you get to take some time today to just enjoy the moment!
Niki
Recipe
Stamps: Guide Lines II, Mega Mixed Messages, Polka Dot Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, aqua mist, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: aqua mist, ocean tides, summer sunrise, dark chocolate, true black, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: dark chocolate satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink), red buttons
Tools: corner rounder, white embroidery floss
43 comments:
This is absolutely beautiful! I tried to order this on the first night and it wouldn't let me. I am so jealous right now LOL!
It's a good life!
Terri E.
This card is so lovely. It made me smile, just looking at it! Thanks for posting it.
Gorgeous!! It truly looks like patterned paper!! Your family is in my prayers - I hope everything works out exactly how you want them!
Gorgeous card Niki!! The colors are beautiful! :)
Love the patterned paper, Niki.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
This is absolutely beautiful Niki!! I hope all is well with your family and hubby's lay off is temporary!!
Hugs, Kelly
Beautiful card Nikki and love the paper, Hope Hubbie finds work soon and will be thinking of your family. Big Hugs, Nikki
Beautiful card Niki - and I hope Mr Niki gets something soon. hugs.
This is beautiful, I love the colors! Enjoy your family time!
What a beautiful card and color combo! I'll be ordering this set when it's back in stock.
Enjoy your time with your hubby!
Beautiful card. The color combo is awesome.
Another FABULOUS Niki creation. I am DYING to get my hands on this set. I was sick to see that it was sold out.
Michelle
Your patterned paper turned out beautifully. I love the colors you chose. I like the simplicity of the layout, it allows the patterned paper to shine.
Wow, that's fantastic! I thought for sure that was patterned paper. I love it.
This card is too cute, Niki! I love it! I can't wait to place my order for it when it gets back in stock. I typically wait a few weeks after each release to make sure I only buy what I think I really like as opposed to shopping impulsively! :)
Wishing the best for your family during these times.
Wow!! You put so much effort in this pattern...and it turned out awesome! I am so sorry to hear about your husband's job. Scott was almost in the same situation except they decided to move us instead of lay us off. We will be moving back to South Florida over the summer.
I will keep you in my prayers.
~Lacey
Wow! Beautiful color scheme! I think you may have just pushed me over the edge to buy this set! :-)
Gorgeous color combo. Just love it!!!
Wow, Niki -- your projects are all fabulous! I adore this patterned paper you made -- I couldn't tell if it was stamped or factory-made! It's gorgeous!
I love the DP you made with this stamp set (it was sold out when I ordered my PTI this month - sob!) the color combo is super - sorry about DH - nice to have family time though!
I can't wait to get this set. I love the background you created, the colors are great. My hubby is in the same situation right, I hope things work out quickly for your family. Until it does, enjoy the extra time together.
This is stunning! I love how you used the Aqua Mist so you can't see the guidelines part of it! I was so disappointed that this set had sold out a few hours after the release! Guess I should've stayed up to order it! :o)
Wonderful dp you made and a great card. Hope this is just a short "vacation" for your DH. Neat that he still has his legos.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your handmade background paper! GORGEOUS!
Niki, this is so amazing! Just a beautiful combination of colors - can't wait to see more! :)
That is just beautiful Niki! The paper is gorgeous, one of my favorite creations of yours ever!!!
Gorgeous pattern paper - love the colors!
I love the patterned paper!! I hope you will show us more of your beautiful background patterns.
LOOOOOVE these colors together, Niki!! Very classy looking!
So sorry to hear about your husbands job! Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers!!
This is absolutely gorgeous!
Oh wow. If I didn't know better, I would think that was patterned paper. It looks perfect! I love this card. It's gorgeous!
Love how you created that background paper - the colors are amazing
Sorry to hear about your husband Niki. These are certainly tough times all around. Enjoy your extra time together and I hope that he finds something soon.
Beautiful card!!!
Gorgeous card Niki!!! Love the color combo!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
This is just beyond stunning! LOVE every bit of this!!
I love this card! The color combination is just beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Once again, I am going to say that you NEED to have your designs turned into patterned paper!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your card is just beautiful. Love the color combo.
niki that card is fabulous! Your patterned paper is amazing as always! Hope your honey is back to work soon but until then, make the most of it and enjoy!
wow Niki, that color combo is awesome!! Putting it in my "color combo" file for future use :-) Thanks for the inspiraiton~~
I love this color combo! I'm seriously using this one~ thanks for all the inspiration, Niki!
Niki, I was so excited to see you win with this card over at Papercrafts!! Your work is beautiful.
Hope your hubby finds work soon. Try to enjoy his time off.
Look at you! I saw this card over at PaperCrafts and I knew immediately it was yours! Loved it the first time I saw and I still love it! Congrats on the win!
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