Thursday, January 28, 2010

welcome, little one


I just love the new Baby Button Bits set from Papertrey Ink.  I had to pull it out again after the release when the idea for this card came to me.  I used the cute little bee image and the welcome little one sentiment.  I colored the one with a couple different yellow copic markers and sponged the edge of the kraft cardstock with fresh snow ink.  I cut my card base, stitched the white border, and stamped the polka dots across the bottom with fresh snow ink.  I added some glitter to the bee's wings and the stripes to its body using a black copic marker after stitching it to my image panel with embroidery floss.  The inside of the card is lined with some kraft cardstock (sponged fresh snow ink on the edges) and lemon tart cardstock so there is a place to stamp or write the sentiment.  (I used a sentiment from Inside & Out: Baby, but I forgot to take a photo.  Oops!)

Can you believe it is almost time for the Papertrey anniversary festivities to start?!  Lots of exciting things coming up!  I am excited to get to share some of the projects I've been working on!  Thanks for the comments on my new profile photo, too!  You all are so sweet!

Have a great day!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Baby Button Bits, Polka Dot Basics II (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: kraft, true black, lemon tart (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: fresh snow, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: lemon tart stitched ribbon, lemon tart button (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, glitter, sewing machine, corner rounder, scalloped scallop border punch (EK Success)

18 comments:

Geny said...

Love this card Niki! Such a great simple layout! And your new picture is super duper cute:)!

Gerri K said...

Niki, I LOVE this card!!! I keep telling myself I don't need a baby set but some of the images are just so sweet! I love the way you colored the button too... You are so talented!

anne said...

Hi Niki! I have had you on my mind and I was also looking at the book I bought from you. I am enjoying it very much. Just wanted to let you know I am keeping your family in my prayers and that your husband's job situation will be one that will be the best for him and his family. I love the clean lines of this card.

Heather P. said...

Oh wow, this is so striking! And I *love* your new pic, so totally adorable, Niki! :)

Alyssa S said...

This is adorable! Love the new pic too :o)

Lacey said...

Fantastic card! I love the color combo. By the way, congrats on being published again...just got my Paper Crafts mag in the mail today...I quickly browsed through and you had a beautiful pink card with white and lace and a heart. Gorgeous work!!
~lacey

karen q said...

I just noticed the new photo. So cute you are. Love your hair that way. The bee and sentiment is my favorite. I loved the striping on the button. Such a great detail.

Tracey said...

Oh my Niki, this is incredible!! I love it!!

Gabby said...

This card is darling ... I need to make a baby card for a friend and this card soooo inspired me! I adore the bee ... how clever you are ... the blue polka dots are perfect ... the other colors look great ... all the details and the stitching ... I'm so impressed ... as usual! Congrats on your Paper Crafts publication ... I just bought one today and I haven't yet opened it. Happy Day! Gabby :)

Diane Jaquay said...

This is an AWESOME card Niki!! I really love how you added the stripes to the bee!

jan metcalf said...

I wasn't sure if you welcomed comments on your photo, but now that I know you do...you look years younger!! How did you manage this? What is your secret?!
You and your cards are looking good!

Val (Mom2Men) said...

Niki, I just Love this card! What a brilliant idea to add stripes to the button. OK, I guess you are forcing me to order this set. Love the new picture too!

Danielle said...

I love how you striped the button! This is so cute! I love this new BB set!!!

Amy Sheffer said...

ADORABLE!! (Yes, I'm shouting - I love it!!) Love the new photo, too!

Michelle Battistini said...

Niki...
This is just ADORABLE! LOVE IT GIRL! I am anxiously awaiting the papertrey madness to begin!
Mishy

Dawn Easton said...

Oh this is so sweet! I love the new photo of you too!! You are adorable!

Carly said...

Niki this card is so super sweet! Love it!

Silke Ledlow said...

Super cute baby card - Niki!!! I love the colors you've used!!! Can't wait till the new release :)!!! Hugs ~S~