Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Just Because I Love You


This is the final card that I created for the Papertrey Ink release this month.  I had to create another patterned paper using Guide Lines II.  (Love that set!)  This time I stamped my patterned paper on kraft cardstock.  I started out stamping the grid using fresh snow ink.  I'm a little impatient so I sped the drying along a bit with my heat gun.  Then, I stamped the white image in the center of the circle and dried it again with my heat gun.  I added the dark chocolate and ocean tides images to finish off my patterned paper.  I created a whole sheet of this patterned paper, too, so I'm sure you will see it again sometime.

I distressed the edge of my patterned paper before adding a dark chocolate mat.  Then, I wrapped my crocheted lace, dark chocolate satin ribbon, and ocean tides satin ribbon around the piece. I added a couple hydrangeas and a decorative brad before adhering it to my card base.  Then, I stamped my sentiment and added the little hearts from Heart Prints.  I added my layers and used foam adhesive to attach the sentiment to my card.

I am feeling a little better so I hope to get a chance to stamp something new.  Tomorrow, I'll start sharing my cards made with this year's Papertrey Ink anniversary set.  Such a fun set!  Lots of people have received their set(s) and more are being mailed out each day.  It's fun to start seeing cards popping up in galleries using the set.  Hope you have a happy day!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Guide Lines II, Damask Designs, Heart Prints, Polka Dot Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: kraft, dark chocolate, ocean tides (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: fresh snow, dark chocolate, ocean tides, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: ocean tides satin ribbon, dark chocolate satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink), flower (Prima Marketing), brad (Making Memories), crocheted lace
Tools: long rectangle nestability die (Spellbinders), edge distressor (CTMH)

21 comments:

Tiffany said...

Hi Niki! You do a great job with Guide Lines. I really thought it was patterned paper. This is beautiful and your lace & ribbons are a great touch!
Enjoy your day!

melissa said...

Niki- I must sound like a broken record, but this is so beautiful! I love these colors...you are really rockin' Guidelines 2!

Michelle said...

Niki.. you're relly killing me here! I am dying to get guidelines 2 but it's out again! Hope you feel better.
Michelle

Maribeth said...

Niki: Thank you for all the fun & inspiring samples with the Guidelines 2 set. Your cards are wonderful!!!

Velta said...

Beautiful!!! I love the crochet part...and the brad on the flower :)

Joan B said...

glad you are feeling better. this is gorgeous. I can't wait to be able to order this set!

Kristy said...

What a beautiful card! I love these colors together and the vintage feel of the lace.

karen q said...

That background is gorgeous. You have an eye for creating beautiful color combinations. Glad to hear you are starting to feel better. If we ever have any sunshine, that would help. Can't wait to see your anniversary set cards, I have my set and have made a few cards with it. It is such a fun set. Have a great evening.

Sarah White said...

Niki, wow what a beautiful card! You are one talented lady. :) I am glad you are feeling better. Hugs, Sarah

Kelly S said...

So pretty Niki, love the 2 little hearts:-)

claire brennan said...

can I just say....WOW!

Rachel said...

This is beautiful, hugs rachxx

Debbie Nelson said...

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Ohhhhhh, I love the pop of the white lace and white flower against the kraft. This looks FANTASTIC!

Elizabeth S. said...

I'm afraid I haven't checked your blog in a few days, but today as I peeked at your blog, I am amazed by your choice of colors using the Guidelines II set. They are all absolutely gorgeous. They all have such wonderful pop. I think you may have inspired me to buy that set having seen it through your eyes. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration :)

Elizabeth S. said...

This is a beautiful card!! I have as yet inked up my set. I need to get myself in gear here.

Lacey Stephens said...

OMG!! This is absolutely stunning!! I love everything about it!!!
~Lacey

Melissa D. said...

Absolutely beautiful. I love the colors and the lace on it is beautiful.

Mary said...

This background is just fantastic. The colors coordinate beautifully. Thank you for the details and for sharing this unique creation.

Julie Masse said...

Beautiful card! The paper you made is amazing! Great job with the set!! :)

Karen (stampin3) said...

another gorgeous card Niki!! love the colors!!