I'm back again with another of those cute piggies from High Hopes. (I used the Large Pickles Balloon Ride, but Lacey has the Small Pickles Balloon Ride available in her store.) I created this card last weekend when I had a chance to sit down and play with some images I haven't used in quite a while. Anyway, I used some patterned papers from Basic Grey and colored my image in coordinating colors using copic markers. Lots of stitching and some red buttons finish off my card.
Here are the copic markers I used to color the image.
How have things been in your neck of the woods? We've had our share of stressful things lately. The economy stinks and we are getting hit hard like so many other people. I try not to stress and think about it too much, but I still do. You know how that is. My husband will be laid off soon. He may have another job to go to the middle of February. I keep praying that it will work out as we need it really badly. It will stink that he won't be home all week as the job is not around home, but we will have to deal. Well, I am off to work on some things. Have a great day!
Niki
Recipe
Stamps: Lg. Pickles Balloon Ride, Hogs n Kisses (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Cardstock: white, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Blush, Marrakech (Basic Grey)
Ink: tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: pure poppy buttons (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine
24 comments:
Soo cute Niki! Love the coloring too! You do such a fabulous job!
Mishy
Niki - you guys can come live with us......I will put you to work in the store.. LOL. Don't stress, the Lord will work it out. Love ya.
What an adorable card, Niki!! Hope things work out for you guys. It is hard for everyone and it is so hard not to stress.
Take care
Liz
Adorable card, Niki!
I sincerely hope that your husband's job makes a quick turnaround!!!
Thank you SO much for stopping by my blog! What an honor!!! ;)
I really like your new picture. You are a pretty lady. That card is really cute. I will keep your family in my prayers. Something has to be done to improve the economy!!!
So cute, great colors! Your new photo is gorgeous Niki! I hope that your husband's job situation will improve and that you won't feel so much stress! (((((((HUGS))))))
Card is so cute! Also LOVE your new picture. Hope all goes well for your husband's job...it's a hard time.
This is so cute! I LOVE the color combo. I don't know that I would have put the blue and red papers together...but it ROCKS!! Thanks for linking to me store :-) The "small" stamp was actually an error on my part...I wanted the regular size..oh well! By the way, you have a package on the way to you ;-)
~Lacey
Oh, I forgot to say that I am sorry to hear that your husband may be laid off again. I will pray that someone comes around soon.
I saw Bev already invited you to stay with her...you can come live with us but I already know you would HATE the heat here (I do and I'm used to it)!! LOL Bev has a package on the way to her, too!
Oh, I love your new bio pic!
~Lacey
Super darling image colored to perfection Niki!!! Sending prayers your way!!
Money woes suck! You try not to worry about it but it is so hard not to. I really hope everything works out for you and your family!!
I love your card today. The pig is adorable!!
My thoughts are with you, Niki...& we're right there with you!! Can't wait to get the ole tax refund in a few weeks!! Usually we sock our refund away but this year we need it to pay bills!! Try not to worry too much....it's not good for you...& everything will work out!!
Very cute! Sending hugs...
Omg! I laughed at that piggy! SO stinkin' cute! I'm so sorry to hear about your husbands job. I hope it turns around soon!
You are DA BOMB, girl! I love all your gorgeous details!
Hey, I like your new blog pic too!
Super cute Niki!
Hoping things work out for you guys!
Hugs, Kelly
Cute card - and I really like your new bio picture! Looks like you're doing a great job and working hard. . . I am sending hugs for you, and sending prayers heavenward for your husbands job.
Your card is adorable Niki! So cute!
I hope things work out for your husband and that he is able to find a job quickly. I know how stressful it is. My husband was off from the end of June until the end of November. We are just now starting to catch up on things...kwim? Thinking of you and sending good wishes your way!!
Niki, this is really adorable, and I absolutely love the blue against the red, the patterns remind me of bandanas which works perfectly with that cute little piggie in his overalls!
Love the new You! Thinking about you and sending you good wishes.
Gorgeous card...so adorable! Sorry to hear about your hubby's job, I will keep you both in my thoughts and hope that the February job comes through for him...hang in there - HUGS!
Niki, I love the card, all of your work is so inspiring, thanks for sharing with us! I am so sorry to hear about your husband's job and hope that the new one works out for all of you. Thoughts and prayers are sent your way! Oh and your new picture is so darn cute!
Hi Niki! Such a cute card! I am sorry to hear about your hubby's job. It just sucks with the economy lately. I have been laid off each year but thankfully rehired each year. It is so stressful though. Thinking good thoughts for you guys.
This is so cute! I love the paper combo you used! The buttons in the corner are sweet, perfect touch! Your new profile pic is really nice! I need to do that too, sigh.
Best wishes that your husband will be working at a new job soon. It must be so scary-I know how I feel every month when I have to pay the bills and wonder how we do it and what would happen if one of us wasn't working. Hoping for the best for you!
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