Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Missing You


I created this card back in June, but never got around to posting it here on my blog.  I stamped the background using Verve's Bountiful Backgrounds stamp set using Crystal Blue ink from Close to My Heart.  The sentiment is from Verve's Always on My Mind stamp set and is stamped with Archival Black ink from Close to My Heart.  The patterned papers are from October Afternoon's Modern Homemaker paper pad.  I sponged the edges with some antique linen, tea dye, and walnut stain distress inks.  I finished the card off with some charcoal baker's twine and black buttons.  I used the sketch from the May Week 5 Viva La Verve sketch challenge.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Niki

19 comments:

Betsy said...

So simple, yet so pretty!
I think I need some sewing lessons ~ stitching does so much to enhance a card!!!

Emma said...

Great card, i'm loving the papers. This is my first visit to your blog and its full of gorgeous creations, I shall be visiting many more times. Em xx

rose christopher said...

Love this card. The colors are fantastic.

Gabby said...

Love that nice bg and the sentiment stamp. Great papers and layers, too. :)

Denise (peanutbee) said...

Everything pops with the black matting and I love all the sewing accents!

Geny said...

Love this Niki, great use of all those patterned papers!

Joan B said...

your work is so precise and so beautiful!

Sara Mac said...

Niki, I love this adorable card. The bg stamping is such a great touch with all those patterns. Love your perfect stitching.

Michelle said...

LOVE THIS!! Love the colors & the stitching & the way the black POPS!

basslady said...

smashing card!
i love the papers!
you did a GREAT job!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Jodi said...

OOOOOH! This is GORGEOUS Niki! LOVE the layout and papers!!!

Carol said...

Everything is so pretty! Your job is perfect!
Kisses,
Carol

Velta said...

Niki ~ This is just perfectly done! Love those papers and your distressing just makes this card fabulous! TFS!!

Pops x said...

This is stunning i totally love this hugs pops x

Priya Venkat said...

This black and bright colour combo on the card is stunning. I love it.

Amy Sheffer said...

So striking, Niki! Love the pop of black and the ink-distressed edges! What a beauty!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Fantastic colors!

Shannan Teubner said...

Ok, first of all...that ink on kraft cardstock is STUNNING!!! I love all the little details...fabulous!!!

Babs said...

Absolutely fabulous! Love every single element on this card. The black backing makes the colours 'pop'. I pinned it.
Thanks for sharing
Babs.