Tuesday, August 30, 2011

just a note


Stampavie offers so many adorable images.  I know there was just a release with lots of great Christmas and fall images, but I still have lots of the previously released images that I haven't had a chance to use yet.  For my card today, I decided to pull out the Mouse in a Tea Cup image from Tina Wenke.

I stamped the image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored it with copic markers.  I used these markers: B00, B02, Y35, Y38, YG63, YG67, R20, R22, R24, R46, R89, W3, W5, W7, T3, B000, B000, B00, colorless blender.  I used some patterned papers from October Afternoon's Modern Homemaker paper pad and sponged some antique linen, tea dye, and walnut stain distress inks on the edges of my image, patterned papers, and sentiment.  Then, I stitched my layers and added some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts (2 tone antique blue cherry blossoms, 2 tone pale blue sweetheart blossoms, white gypsophila).   The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps' Everyday Mini Postage stamp set.

Have a great day!

Niki

11 comments:

Gabby said...

Darling image, great coloring! Nice choice of papers and layout as well. :)

Andrea Ewen said...

Love it! That distressing with the inks really gives it that vintage feel! Plus, your image is super sweet and colored to perfection!

peggy said...

I love this it brought a smile to my face you are sooo talented!!

amy johnson said...

this is so adorable. I just love the image, colors, and papers. So sweet.

Evette K. Ciampo said...

Wonderful card. I am such a flower lover and this card sure fits into my idea of a fabulous flower card. That little mouse is so cute. Wow...good job gf.

velta said...

Hi Niki!!! This is just precious! I cannot say it enough...your coloring is superb!! Don't tell me where you live, cause honestly I would hop on a plane and force you to teach me!!!
Thank you for the stunning card you sent me...I have it sitting on my craft table so I can see it when I am working!!! You are such a sweetie!!!

Barb said...

so jealous of your coloring skills...sigh :)

Ida P. Krause said...

Amazing and Adorable.

Chris Olsen said...

Darling Niki!! Gorgeous coloring of that sweet image. Love your choice of papers and your details.
hugs,
Chris

Dena said...

Girl! This is super duper precious! LOVE the paper you used and how you used the very awesome flowers!!! Great work Niki!!!
Hugs, Dena

Karen said...

So beautiful, Niki!!!
Karen x