Thursday, January 21, 2010

thanks for all you do


The recent Whiff of Joy release consists of stamps that are perfect for Valentine's Day, but they also work well for many other themes throughout the year.  I used the Charlotte on Carpet image on my card.  Although my colors are the traditional valentine colors, the card works for any occasion that you might need a thank you card.

I colored the image with copic markers.  I created the glittery heart embellishments by stamping some red cardstock using a small heart punch.  Then, I covered each heart with red glitter and once it was dry, I stitched my buttons in place and adhered the hearts using foam adhesive.




Here are the copic marker colors used to color the image.  Is including the copic marker colors I used helpful?  I know in the past I have read on some message boards and occasionally in my comments that some people really like that.  Usually, I have a terrible time remembering to do it, but I set the tea tin on my desk and it seems to help me remember.

Have a great day!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Charlotte on Carpet (Whiff of Joy Stamps), Thankful Hearts (Verve Stamps)
Cardstock: white, dark chocolate, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Simple Valentine (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: white buttons
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, long rectangle nestability die (Spellbinders), heart punch, red glitter

16 comments:

Ingrid said...

What a cute and lovely card. I've received my first Copics yesterday (mostly PTI colors!) and I can't wait to use them for the very first time. I am sure the coloring takes a lot of practice. I find it very helpful that you show the colors that you used.

Lacey said...

Very cute!! I love all of the glittered hearts all in a row!!
Oh...thanks for all YOU do!!
~Lacey
www.stampandcreate.com

Danielle said...

This is so pretty Niki! I love the row of hearts and buttons!!

Karen Rose said...

Hi Niki. Once again a lovely card! I like seeing the Copic colours you use. I am just getting started with Copics and it's good for reference to know what I like (since there are so many of them!). Thanks for sharing!

karen q said...

Love, love those glittered hearts. They are perfect on this card. I don't use glitter much, I tend to wind up with it from one end of the house to the other. Hope you have some fun planned for the weekend. I will spend the entire weekend painting.

Sheena B said...

So pretty - love the detail of the buttons on the sparkly hearts.

Carol R said...

Love those hearts! Thanks for all the inspiration you give!

Gina Lindsay said...

Very cute, I love the glittery hearts. I like seeing the Copic colors!

elaine said...

Yup! Love seeing the Copic colors. Makes for great visuals.

Brooke said...

Love the Charlotte on the Carpet image. I am another reader that is just beginning with copics. Seeing the colors you use definitely helps!

Katherine K said...

Niki- it is mucho helpful to see which Copics you use in a project. I am dipping my toe into the Copic world so it helps a lot. Love your blog.

BethieJ said...

Niki this is DARLING! I love that image.. and those hearts are CUTE CUTE CUTE!!
have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Kelly said...

Love it Niki! Love the hearts!!

Tina said...

Yes, I love seeing the colors of the Copics you use -- it's EXTREMELY helpful. Thanks so much for doing it!

Tracey said...

This is gorgeous Niki! I love it!

Janine said...

What a cute and lovely card. Looks great! Love your coloring.
Janine