Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Congratulations


It seems like this school year is already rushing by.  Before we know it, we’ll be congratulating all those kids (and adults) in our lives who are graduating from school.  The adorable Catgrad image from Stampavie's Mo Manning line is the perfect image for graduation cards.  Isn’t this such a cute image?!
 


I paired the image with some patterned papers from October Afternoon’s Report Card line.  I stamped the image on Copic X-Press It cardstock with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored it with copic markers.  I used these copic markers to color my image: W1, W3, W5, W7, E51. E53. E55. R27, R29, B34, B37, B39.  I die cut my image with a rectangle nestability die.  I stitched my patterned papers together and wrapped some twine from my etsy shop around them.  I added a few buttons and then adhered my papers to my card base.  Last, I added my image and sentiment to my card with some foam adhesive. That great sentiment is from Catslife Press.

I also wanted to mention the Stampavie design team call in case anyone missed it.  Stampavie is looking for 4 full time designers to add to the design team.  You can find out all the details on the Stampavie blog here.  There are only about 2 more days left to apply.  Good luck!

Have a great day!

Niki

19 comments:

Ayana Posadas said...

That little cat is so adorable! I love that image and I love your card!

Gabby said...

Super cute card! Love the image and your coloring! :)

saskia said...

Beautiful card, so cute and so elegant!

teri said...

This seriously makes me smile. So darn cute, Niki!

Ruth S said...

Fun card! I love the colours and the shading in your kitty's graduation gown ;)
TFS, hugs, Ruth S

marlene kiley said...

Now that's a great grad card. Super cute!!

Kathy Martin said...

So very cute!

Diane Jaquay said...

I don't think this card could be any more PERFECT than it is, Niki! LOVE every single detail!

Gabriela said...

Perfect card, Niki. Are you going to post it in your Etsy shop? I'd love to buy it from you.

Ted said...

Niki! What an adorable card and I love how you tie everything together (as you always do). BTW, great new avatar photo! :)

Michele Boyer said...

This is so VERY cute, Niki! I love the papers, and your coloring is out of this world!

Lynn Mercurio said...

This is amazing Niki...I'm so "in awe" of your coloring skilz!

Beate said...

What a gorgeous card. Perfect paper choice and amazing coloring.
Hugs and smiles

Jodi Collins said...

This is SO gorgeous Niki! LOVE the papers and layout, and your coloring is AMAZING!!!

amy johnson said...

Wow! Fabulous! Love the fun sentiment, the papers, the image is so cute, and I love how you did the button and string.

Bev J. said...

Cute image and great coloring. Love the button and twine treatment!

Adela said...

So CUTE! Niki, I always love your added stitching! Hope you're well!
Adela

Wendy Bond said...

You changed your blog look...LOVE IT!!! And this card too, OMG, lovin' the grad cards!

pops x said...

This is the cutest card you have ever made, so love the image, gorgeous colours as always big hugs love Pops x x x