Sunday, November 21, 2010

Christmas Wishes


It's hard to believe how quickly this year is speeding by.  I don't know if it's because we have a new baby and are busy with family stuff, but I don't know where the year has gone.  Christmas will be here before we know it!  Today, I thought I would share a cute little Christmas card I created using Penny Johnson's Jolly Holly image.  I love this image!  (Of course, I love all Penny's Christmas images so it's not very surprising that I love this one, too.)

I paired my image with some patterned paper from Echo Park and colored my image with copic markers that coordinate with my patterned papers (colors listed below).  Then, I added lots of stitching, some candy apple red wrinkle ribbon, and some buttons and leaves layered to resemble holly.



I also added some white flock to Santa's hat and coat, some white flower soft as snow beneath their feet, and some glossy accents to Rudolph's nose, the holly on Santa's hat, and the holly on the present.  Copic markers used to color my image: E31, E33, E35, E37, E39, W5, W7, W9, YR16, YR18, Y17, BG23, BG34, YG67, G29, C1, C2, R27, R46, R89, E00, E21, E11, R12, B0000, colorless blender.

Have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by!

Niki

Supplies
Stamps: Jolly Holly (Stampavie), sentiment (Catslife Press)
Cardstock: kraft, white (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Everybody Loves Christmas (Echo Park)
Ink: tuxedo black (memento)
Accents: leaves, red buttons, candy apple red wrinkle ribbon (Apple Blossom Paperie)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine

25 comments:

E.T said...

such an adorable card! the image is TOO cute. I have started following your blog, your work is amazing!!

Lia said...

hi niki,
your car is such a sweet christmas card I love the stamp and you colord it beautifully
hugs Lia

Tracey said...

What a super adorable image!! Love your card Niki!! xx

Laurie W. said...

Niki this is so adorable! Your coloring is amazing!

Bev J. said...

So cute and love the buttons for the holly berries!

Gabby said...

Super card! So cute image, great paper selection and love that holly and berries (buttons!) :)

Cindy haffner said...

What a SWEET group!!

Kathy Martin said...

Very cool Niki! Love your button holly berries!

Audrey Pettit said...

My goodness, it doesn't get any cuter than this, Niki! What an adorable image, and how fabulous is your coloring. Love, love the combo of papers with the kraft card base. This is perfect!

Diane Jaquay said...

So adorable Niki! I love the leaves and "berries", and those papers are fab!

Amy Johnson said...

Oh, how adorable! I love how you made a holly embellishment with buttons and leaves!

Marie L said...

I absolutely love it, Nike. So vibrant and so full of fun. The image is oh so sweet. What a beautiful card.

Michelle Battistini said...

Niki,
OMG! You are so amazing with the colors. You really bring that imaeg to life. Just gorgeous! I hope ya'll have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Mishy

Monique said...

Just adorable Niki....Your coloring is just perfect. Such a sweet image :)

Queen Mary said...

I love this card -- the patterned paper with kraft and the fun image! AND you were right about how easy being a Google follower is, I did it!

Leann said...

Love it Niki!
Leann x

Shannon Erskine said...

This is just darling Niki! I just bought this image and I cant wait to color it up! Love your holly!

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Yep, Christmas will be here before we know it...and I REALLY gotta get started on my shopping.
Beautiful card, Niki. I love that image! Just as cute as can be!

karen q said...

Love the card, no one colors like you, just perfect.

chris olsen said...

Oh how darling Niki!! I love that image and your coloring and layout with the buttons and leaves is gorgeous.
hugs,
Chris

pops x said...

This is beautiful honey gorgeous colours, i so want this stamp, your such a bad influence on me lol :) hugs Pops x

Kimberly Gajewski said...

Wow Niki! What a darling Christmas card! You coloring is simply amazing! Great layout too! :D

Alice W. said...

fabulous coloring, Niki! such an adorable card! love it!

Wendy Bond said...

Is your hand cramping...OMG, look at all the colouring on this image. I mean it is fantastic, but my hand hurts thinking about it!

~ Ali ~ said...

This is fab as always Niki, love it. hugs ALi x