Monday, July 19, 2010

Year of Flowers: Larkspurs



Quick post before the little one wakes back up.  I created this card for the Papertrey Ink release using the new Year of Flowers: Larkspurs stamp set.  I think it is one of my favorites that I created for the release.  Everything just came together well.  I stamped the lavendar moon card base with the larkspurs using plum pudding ink and then stamped the text from Background Basics: Text Style using dark chocolate ink.  I sponged the edges with the tea dye duo and dark chocolate ink.



Then, I stamped the larkspurs on white cardstock and colored them with copic markers.  I sponged the edges and added a little distressing before stitching it to my plum pudding layer.  I impressed the image with the linen impression plate and then tied a piece of plum pudding satin ribbon around the bottom and stitched a button in the center of the bow.

Okay, off I go.  Hopefully, I'll have some time to pay some bills and start billing before he wakes up.  Have a great day!
Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Larkspurs, Background Basics: Text Style (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, lavendar moon, plum pudding (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, plum pudding, tea dye duo (Papertrey Ink), tuxedo black (momento)
Accents: plum pudding satin ribbon, vintage cream button (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, scissors, sponge, linen impression plate (Papertrey Ink)

29 comments:

Diane Jaquay said...

Oh my, Niki, the coloring on this is just exquisite!! What a beautiful card you've made with these flowers!!!

Ted said...

Niki, I can see why this is among your favorites. It's absolutely gorgeous! :) I'm on such a purple/lavender kick lately... the distressing is topnotch. :) Beautiful!

Holly Saveur said...

Beautiful card really love it!

Kathy Martin said...

Absolutely gorgeous! :)

Bev J. said...

Really beautiful card-love larkspurs! tfs

Betty said...

Oh, my word, Niki! Absolutely STUNNING! The colors and all your fabulous detailing makes this just so gorgeous! Beautiful!

Allison B said...

Beautiful! Love the texture!

Squeaks said...

Beautiful work, Niki. I love it.

Gayatri Murali said...

WOW! my jaws just dropped down! This card of yours is absolutely fabulous. Love the background and the texture on the focus piece. Great colors and coloring. My fav card using this stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration :)

Christina M said...

The background you stamped is absolutely gorgeous! I can see why this is your favorite from this release, it really is beautiful!

Alice W. said...

this is gorgeous, Niki! love the subtle texture on the focal panel!

Carol R said...

Beautiful card. The larkspurs seem to glow on this.

Karen B said...

Wow! I love the card! Enjoy the little one, hope the 'big kids' are doing well!

Lee Cockrum said...

This card is just so gorgeous!! I want to CASE it right away!!

katie cotton said...

Oh now that is awesome! To impress the image after you color it?! I love it and this whole card is stunning! Just stunning!!!!

Kelly said...

This is gorgeous Niki!

Connie Kidd said...

This was my favorite card from the entire release! Love, love, love the embossing you did after the flower was colored, and quite frankly, this card is the single most compelling reason that I MUST buy the Linen embossing plate now. Thanks for sharing!

Michelle Battistini said...

Niki... GORGEOUS card. I am not a fan of the purples but you AGAIN made me want something I thought I didn't like! I hope you and the little one are well. Congrates on the new position! Best WIshes...
Mishy

Monica Kulenovic said...

This is so awesome!! I just love the card. The background you created is so amazing! You have really made me want to get this set now!

Heather said...

This is just beautiful. I love how you aged around the stamped image. :)

diane (cookiestamper) said...

Just gorgeous, Niki! I love the texture over the flowers!

Denise (peanutbee) said...

STUNNING card! Loooovin' all the shades of purple and the sewing!

Dawn B. said...

Wow I love this.. I can see why it is your fav.. It looks terrific.. Great colors..

Danisha said...

I really, really, like this card! So pretty and vintage looking. Plus purple! Who wouldn't love it!!!

Amy said...

I really like how you used the impression plate over your main panel!

Danielle said...

This is so pretty! I love the colors!

Angy Hughes said...

Stunning! You did a great job on this. Beautiful layout and gorgeous coloring.

Geny said...

This is just gorgeous Niki! Love it...sorry to hear about your husbands accident, I hope it all works out! And glad to hear the baby is doing well! Hugs!

Gen said...

i have been busy so this has caught me like a breath of fresh air Wow you are so talented