Tuesday, March 16, 2010

vintage daffodils



It's hard to believe the March release has come and gone at Papertrey Ink!  It was such a fun release, though!  I had so much fun playing with the sets this month and have lots of new cards to share.  I thought I would start with one of my favorites.  I just love the new Year of Flowers line that Nichole is designing each month.  At the end of the year, this is going to be such an amazing collection!  This month's flower is daffodils.    You may have seen this card on Nichole's blog yesterday.  I went a little vintage with my card and love how it turned out.  Subdued colors in the flower and lots of sponged ink edges and crocheted lace help create the vintage feel.  I used the tea dye duo inks and dark chocolate ink to really dirty up the image and help it look old and worn.
Have a great day!
Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Daffodils, Year of Flowers: Violets  (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Box Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: tuxedo black (momento), tea dye duos, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: ripe avocado satin ribbon, ripe avocado buttons, white button (Papertrey Ink), crocheted lace
Tools: copic markers, sponge, corner rounder

18 comments:

Elizabeth S. said...

Beautiful, Niki!! I love the vintage look.

Wendy(joelysmom) said...

OMG Niki, this one is stunning! Love the look of the lace. I picked some up at my LSS and have been nervous to use it as it has to be used with the perfect card hey! Plus, then I will run out and then what....LOL!

Penny J. said...

Niki, your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

Gabby said...

Like the way you "dirtied up" the card; my fav--grungy! Lovely card, lovely daffodils. Please keep the "lace ideas" coming ... I have a hard time knowing how to use/place lace and I like what you've been doing with it. :)

Danielle said...

This is colored so beautifully! I love the vintage look with the kraft paper! Gorgeous!

Geny said...

This card is stunning Niki! Love all the details and the coloring is perfect!

Alice W. said...

such a beautiful design! love the vintage look!!

Kristen said...

This is gorgeous! I love the inking and the lace! So pretty! The buttons are such a nice addition. I also LOVE the Kraft... I just think Kraft is the best!

Nikki said...

Your card is so pretty Niki, fantastic colouring and gorgeous details, Hugs, Nikki x

Jackie Pedro said...

Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!!! LOVE the lace!!

Ted said...

Niki, every time I see one of your creations I just smile. I love your style and you're one of the people who has a style to which I would aspire. You're truly an artist. Thanks for being this guy's inspiration. :)

Diane Jaquay said...

This is so gosh darned lovely, makes me want to reach through the screen and bring it to live at my house ;)

Crafty Math Chick said...

LOVE this Niki! Oh I can't wait until this set is available! Thank you SO MUCH for this lovely eye candy Niki!!

Kelly Schelske said...

This is so beautiful Niki!

Allison B said...

Beautiful card! Love the colours! The shading on the flower is so life-like!

berryblue said...

Of all the cards I've seen with this set, yours is my favorite favorite! It is simply beautiful! I love the addition of the crocheted lace. It is the perfect touch with the style of your card.

Alyssa S said...

Super gorgeous! Super shading on the flower - just amazing!! (Sorry, super readers is on in the background!) I love how you distressed it too! I seem to be challenged with the vintage touch system. lol

Sheena B said...

Wow, this is just beautiful.