Sunday, February 20, 2011

thanks for all you do & for just being you



It's been a while since I had time to sit down and stamp.  There are just too many things going on right now and so much I want to get down, but not enough hours in a day.  Today, I thought I would share a card I created for the current Lili of the Valley challenge.  The challenge is to use our favorite colors.  Now, I'm not sure that I really have favorite colors, but I love the fun spring colors in these patterned papers so I went with it.  I used the adorable Rosie Posy image.  I used a sketch from the LOTV challenge a few weeks ago.


I used some patterned papers from October Afternoon's Fly a Kite paper pad.  Then, I stamped my image on Copic X-Press It cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored her with copic markers.  The markers I used are these: R14, R17, R29, Y32, Y35, Y38, E33, E35, E37, E29, E00, E11, E21, R12, YG13, YG17, YG67, G28, BG15, BG18, BG72, BG75, W1, W3, W5.

I used a great sentiment from Catslife Press.  Love that sentiment.  I finished my card off with lots of stitching, some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, some cream lace from my etsy shop, and some pink rhinestones.

Have a great week!

Niki

16 comments:

Chris Olsen said...

This is gorgeous Niki!! I just love how you combine papers that look like they don't go together at all and make your creation stunning!! Wowzer girl!! Awesome coloring and design.
hugs,
Chris

Beate said...

Niki, this is gorgeous! Your color combo and coloring is beautiful. I love your layout and paper choices.
Hugs and smiles

Kelly Schelske said...

She's adorable Niki!!

Gabby said...

Darling card! I love that paper and all of your stitching! I got a sewing machine for my birthday and can't wait to take it out and get sewing on my paper craft projects. What a cute image and sentiment, as well! :)

Kathy Martin said...

So sweEt! Love those flowers!

amy johnson said...

this is just too cute! I love the mix of papers/colors, the lace trim, and that sentiment font.

Dena said...

Niki! What a sweet card! I love the colors also and the brightness is sooooo cheerful! That sentiment is great!!!
Hugs, Dena

Tracey said...

WOW! This is a beautiful card Niki! I love the papers you used! So colourful!

Diane Jaquay said...

Wow Niki, LOVE the bright colors and fun patterns on this card, and the stamped image is adorable!! Great work as always :)

karen q said...

Love the sentiment on this card. Your coloring is perfection. I find it amazing how many colors are used on an image, they really bring life to this little sweetie. Have a good evening.

Kimberly Gajewski said...

Simply beautiful card Niki! I LOVE this image and you've colored her up perfectly! Wonderful mix of papers too! :D

Denise (peanutbee) said...

I love these Lily of the Valley images. I don't own any YET, but I have some on my wish list. LOVE how you colored this one and the papers are beautiful!

Alice W. said...

darling darling card, Niki! love it when you make LOTV cards!! i adore this cutie!!

Nicola said...

Awe this card is absolutely gorgeous Niki, love your fantastic colouring, papers and fabulous image. Sooo cute!
Thank you for joining us at Lili of the Valley.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Carol R said...

This is just the sweetest looking card. And the little image of the girl is so adorable! Beautiful colorings.

CraftyC said...

She's gorgeous Niki and so colourful to. Thanks for taking part in the LOTV Challenge!
Clairex