Thursday, May 19, 2011

Spring has Sprung


Is everyone having a good week?  It's hard to believe that May is already half over!  Hopefully, you're having some nice weather where you are.  We've had a couple nice days here and I'm hoping they stay for a while.  I'm definitely ready for spring.  I shared this card over on the Stampavie blog earlier this month, but haven't had a chance to share it here on my blog until today.  I use the cute Spring has Sprung image from the Laurence Collection for my card.

Isn't that such an adorable image?!  I stamped the image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink.   I colored the image with copic markers and used some patterned papers from Echo Park's Life is Good line.  I used a sentiment from Waltzingmouse's Spring Baskets stamp set and die cut it with one of the banner dies from Spellbinders.  I finished off my card with lots of stitching, some pink buttons, some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, and some leaves punched with the leaf frond punch from Martha Stewart.

Have a wonderful day!

Niki

20 comments:

Heidi Brawley said...

AWE This is SUPER Cute!!!!!!!!!!! love it!!!
~Heidi Brawley

amy johnson said...

Such a pretty card! I love the colors/papers, the flowers and leaves. I'll have to keep an eye out for that punch! I really like it!

Diane Jaquay said...

oh my word, this is just as cute as can be!! I love the colors you've used, and all the stitching, and of course that ADORABLE image!!

Kelly Schelske said...

Love how you've colored this sweet pup Niki, gorgeous card!

lia said...

wonderful card niki, I love your great coloring
hugs Lia

saskia said...

Gorgeous card!!!! This stamp is soooo cute! :)

Gabby said...

What a cute card! Love the stamps, coloring and paper choices. :)

Linda L said...

Oh my goodness that is so totally adorable....a beautifully coloured image Niki.

Ruth S said...

So cute! Love the fresh springy colours ;)
Hugs, Ruth S

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Eeeeeek! Beautiful detail work, sweet image and so beautifully colored! Love your cards, Niki!

Kathy Martin said...

You are amazing Nikki! This Copic work is over the top!

Bev J. said...

Cute card-love those happy birds!!

Alice W. said...

this is a cutie, Niki! love that adorable image and your design. fabulous card! hope you have a wonderful weekend! =)

Bridget said...

A gorgeous spring card, Niki! The dp's are so fresh and pretty, and you always achieve such depth of color with your copics - fabulous!

Carol R said...

Definitely a 10 on the 'cute factor' scale. Beautiful coloring as always.

velta said...

Amazing...I just recieved this stamp in the mail....you have done a fantastic job of making this image more than great Niki! Hope I can do the same...might have to use your image to CASE...if I do...I promise to give your credit...TFS!!

Christiana said...

Such a cute card. Sigh. I love your coloring style. It's just incredible. And it really brings an adorable image like this one to life. :o)

Julia Aston said...

Hi Niki! What great coloring on this sweet little pooch!

Lacey said...

I love this! The pink and aqua really go well together and work wonderful with this image!!
~Lacey
www.stampandcreate.com

Beate said...

Gorgeous card, Niki! Your coloring rocks, so does your layout and paper choices.
Hugs and smiles