Tuesday, January 18, 2011

celebrate the moment


Today is my Mom's birthday so I thought I would share the card I created for her.  I love these adorable images from Lili of the Valley.  I wanted to use three different images on my card so I did some masking while stamping the images (more on that in a second).  I paired my images with some patterned papers from October Afternoon's Fly a Kite line and sponge some antique linen distress ink on all the edges before adding some stitching before finishing everything off with some red buttons.



Like I said, I wanted to use these three images together on her card as they remind me of my children.  I started by stamping the Baby Blanket image (to represent our baby boy, of course).  Then, I masked the baby and stamped the Big Present image (to represent our oldest son).  Last, I masked the boy image as well and stamped the Rosie with Presents image (to represent our daughter).  Don't the images look cute all together like that?  I colored the images with copic markers and sponged the antique linen ink around the edges before stitching my paper.

Here are the marker colors I used to color the image:
skin: E00, E21, E11, R12, E000
baby clothes: B93, B95, B97
baby blanket: E50, E51, E53
boy/girl hair: E33, E35, E29
boy clothes: R24, R29, R89, BG72, BG75, BG78, E33, E35, E29, C2
girl clothes: R21, R22, R24, BG72, BG75, BG78
presents: YG93, YG95, YG97, E50, E51, E53, E55, R29, R21, R22
shadows/ground: W1, W3, W5

Oh, I don't think I mentioned it here, but I recently started using the Copic X-press It cardstock.  Best cardstock for copics ever!  I love the blending I get and some of the colors are just a bit different than when I was using PTI's white cardstock.  I definitely recommend this cardstock if you're coloring with copic markers.




The sentiment I used is from Whimsy Stamps' Birthday Letter Seals stamp set.  I love that sentiment.

Okay, that's it for me today.  Hope you're having a great day and thanks so much for stopping by and for the sweet comments you leave me.  They always make my day!

Niki

42 comments:

Shannon Erskine said...

So sweet Niki!! Im sure your Mom will just love this!!

Rach said...

Omg,,, this is one awesome card Niki. Love how the three images look together xxxx

Katarina M said...

Wow! Amazing! That is an awesome card, you must've spent a lot of time on it, your mother will be over the moon I'm sure!

NancyL2648 said...

Wow...what an awesome card! Love how you incorporated the tree images (for your children)...you Mom will love this special card.
And your coloring isn't too shabby either. *grin*

Patti O said...

Oh my gosh, Niki. Your coloring is simply amazing. And as always, I love your stitching accents.

Lisa Summerhays said...

What a sweet card Niki! Love the sentiment and the papers.

Ange Kelly said...

Wow! I thought the stamped image was so cute, but then you explained what you did with masking, and well it is just fabulous! and I love how it's been coloured! Love it!

Miriam said...

Your coloring is fabulous! Great idea on masking the kids. One of the best cards I've ever seen!

Elaine Moore said...

Absolutely adorable card!! Great job putting the images together and your coloring is perfect. I know your mom will LOVE this!

Marie L said...

Excellent job putting all three images together. It looks fantastic!!! I bet this card will find a very special place with your Mom. She'll love it.

Nancy Thomas said...

Beautifully done!! Your masking of images is fabulous.

Kelly Schelske said...

This is perfect! I initially saw the card on my blackberry and thought, how fun is that image, perfect for your family..then I got home ad read the rest and you masked it!! I'm sure it was a lot of work, but it's so fabulous Niki!!

amy johnson said...

Love the image! JUst too cute! Love the paper you used too!

Dena said...

Niki! I totally LOVE it girlie! It is so fun to mix and match isn't it? You did a great job representing your kiddos! She will just treasure this card!
Hugs, Dena

Claudia Rosa said...

aawwwahhhh.... amazing Nikki
loving it loving it
now i want those seals too :-)
thanks girlfriend hahahah

Jill W said...

This is an amazing card!!! You truly did a wonderful job. I think that this set is one of my favorites.

Christina M said...

WOW, Niki!! Your masking and coloring are amazing! I thought that was just one stamp, it is so perfectly composed. How sweet that you chose images that remind you of your kids!

Debra said...

This is just a fabulous card, and your coloring is fantastic!

Ida said...

Wonderful card that I'm sure your mom loved. Wish her a Happy B-Day for me. It's my mom's birthday today too!

Corinna said...

This is one of the best cards I've seen with these stamps! I do love Lili of the Valley too! :D

Linda L said...

Niki it looks fabulous with the 3 little kiddlies masked and stamped like that ....well done!

Bev said...

Totally amazing card honey - wow your masking and rich colouring is exceptional!!! Love it!!!! x

Kathy Martin said...

You are so darn talented with your Copics! Great card!

Michele Boyer said...

Thank goodness I didn't place my order yet because now I need to add THIS image too! SO sweet! And such *wonderful* coloring!! Love it! :)

pops x said...

Hi sweetie gorgeous card love the colour chocie, and they look like a family how sweet, big hugs love pops x x x

Monique said...

Wow what a cute card.... Amazing job on the coloring!! I wish I could color like that..So adorable!!

Beate said...

Nikki, everytime you post a Lily of the Valley image I think it's cuter then the last. I so need to order me some.
Your coloring looks gorgeous and your card is adorable.
Hugs and smiles

Jodi Collins said...

What a keepsake Niki! Your coloring is AMAZING (I totally agree about the paper...it's my fav for Copics too) and I can't believe all the masking you did! LOVE that sentiment panel too!

Geny said...

So so cute, love how you combined all those images!

Denise Lynn said...

Niki your card is beautiful! Amazing job with all those masked images and your coloring is fabulous! Love the accents and colors. The buttons on the sentiment are a wonderful touch too. :)

deb vandersteeg said...

NIKI,
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! Your mom is going to love it. Great work masking. WOW!!
Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Carol R said...

This is so sweet! I'm sure your mother recognized her 'grandchildren' when she saw this card. So pretty. Your coloring is beautiful!

Chris Olsen said...

I saw this on facebook and had to come here and tell you that it is so adorable!! Love your coloring!! Awesome masking and scene Niki!! Bet your mom loved it!!
hugs,
Chris

Alice W. said...

OMGoodness!! this is fabulous and so clever, Niki!! LOVE LOVE the masking and love that you used those stamps to represent your kids. your mom will treasure this. amazing work as always! love it!

Barbara T said...

Hi Niki... I'm new to your blog and plan on visiting often. I've been looking for a special baby shower favor for my son and daughter in law Nikki's shower.. I thought I'd try your 3D baby carriage favor it caught my eye and LOVE it.. your blog inspires me.. thank you!!
Barbara T

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Gorgeous coloring, pretty papers, and great sewing. Everything is so detailed!

Cindy haffner said...

hhh I just ADORE this!! FABULOUS!!

Audrey Pettit said...

What an adorable card, and what amazing stamping and coloring skills you have, girl! You would never know that those were 3 separate images. Mad skills, Niki!

paula e. said...

what a fabulous birthday card for your mom! your coloring is amazing - and the stamping exceptional. i love to check out your work - you are so talented. thanks for sharing.

Janet B. said...

I LOOOOVVVEEE your coloring! Out of curiousity...how long did it take to color this? And...would you ever post a video of you coloring?

The Crafty Elf said...

Awesome! Nuff said.

Sonja Bailey said...

oh how special this is simply perfect... love design, the papers , the colors and the way you put the stamps together...you are amazing