Monday, April 18, 2011

happy birthday and many more



My daughter turned five years old last week.  When I was deciding what image to use for her birthday card, I came across this Stampavie Birthday Fairy Lee image from Mo Manning and it was perfect!

I paired the image with some patterned papers from My Mind’s Eye’s Just Dreamy 2 line.  I stamped my image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink.  I die cut the image with a petite oval nestability die.  Then, I colored it with copic markers.  I used these marker colors: W1, W3, E33, E35, E37, BG11, BG13, BG18, Y35, R00, R02, R27, R29, R46, R89, E00, E21, E11, R12, colorless blender.  Then, I put my image back in the die and drew around the inside with a black pen.



I stitched my layers together and wrapped some cream crocheted lace and red satin ribbon around them before adhering them to my card base with glue dots.  Then, I added a red scalloped oval (die cut with a petite scalloped oval nestability die) to my image and adhered my image and sentiment (from Catslife Press) to my card with foam adhesive.  I added some prima roses and some greenery punched with a Martha Stewart branch punch.



I used a Sakura Gelly Roll pen to add a little sparkle to my fairy’s dress and wings and to the stars and sprinkles on the cupcake.

Have a great week!

Niki

15 comments:

Gabby said...

Pretty card, nice design and coloring, lovely layers, too! :)

pops x said...

Hey gorgeous lady, this is fab, love the sweet image and the gorgeous colours, I hope she had a great birthday 5 is a great age, big hugs love Pops x x x

Bev J. said...

Cute, cute card and wonderful coloring and stitching as usual. Really cute girlie image! My oldest daughter had a bd last week but she was 48, can't believe how time is flying by. I am sure your daughter had a wonderful day!

Kelly Schelske said...

This is just adorable Niki!!

Danni said...

This is just way too cute!

Jodi Collins said...

LOVE this to bits Niki!! Fabulous stamps and layout! All of your details make this SO special!!!

karen q said...

So sweet and girlie. I am sure your daughter loved it. Hope she enjoyed her birthday. They grow so fast We have amazing sunshine today, hope you do too.

amy johnson said...

So adorable. Love the color combo with the flowers.

Chris Olsen said...

This is gorgeous!! I just love your coloring and the beautiful design Niki!! I bet your daughter loved. Stunning in every way. Happy Birthday to your dear daughter.
hugs,
Chris

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Wowwwwwww, what an absolutely GORGEOUS card for your daughter. I LOVE all the pink and red, and that image is TOTALLY cute!

Rachel P. said...

Absolutely exquisite, Niki, as always...I just tried sewing on a card today, and as usual, I'm blown away by how perfect your stitches are...and your coloring...incredible! Wow! That's why you're the pro... :)

Carol R said...

What a pretty card. I really like Mo Mannings images. This one is so cute. Lovely coloring!

Christine said...

I am so in love with these Catslife Press seals! I have an order to go in. They should give you a commission. Great card!

Beate said...

Happy birthday to your little girl. As always your card rocks! The coloring, the layout, the paper, the embellishments...everything looks perfect!
Hugs and smiles

Alice W. said...

saw this on the Stampavie blog and was drooling over your amazing coloring on the image. gorgeous card, Niki! LOVE LOVE it!