Saturday, April 21, 2012

Little Lady: Whimsy April Release Showcase Day 4

Hi Everyone!  Wow, this month has been so busy!  I have two kiddos playing t-ball this year so we spend 2 hours a night at practice at the school.  Add in Easter, my daughter's birthday, computer problems and moving all my files and photos over to a new computer, and all the normal routine stuff and I don't know if I'm coming or going most days! lol  I finally had the chance yesterday to create a card (the first card I've created this month!).

Whimsy Stamps had their April release on Wednesday so the new images are already available for sale in the Whimsy Stamps store.  You can see all 18 new stamps along with the new dies and templates from the April release on this post on the Whimsy blog.  There are daily mini blog hops from the release day until the 24th where you can see lots of beautiful samples from the design team and special guests.  Be sure to leave comments along the way for a chance to win a free stamp that is hidden on one of the blogs.


For my card today, I decided to use the adorable Good Pony stamp from the amazing Crissy Armstrong.  It's such a cute image!  (Is my photo too large for your computer screen?  I'm trying to decide what size works best for most screens.)  I just noticed the twine got tucked under the image so I fixed that on the card, but I guess the photo will have to do. *wink*

I paired the image with some patterned papers from My Mind's Eye's Miss Caroline Dilly Dally paper pad and used some brads from the same line.  I colored the image with copic markers (listed below).  I used a paper doily I purchased from a seller on ebay.  (Drop me an email if you'd like links to the ebay sellers I purchased doilies from recently.  I had great experiences with each of the sellers.)  The sentiment I used is from Waltzingmouse Stamps' Back in the Saddle stamp set and finished my card off with some wooden buttons and hemp twine.

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 24 April.

Here's a list of the rest of the designers who've created beautiful samples to share with you today:


Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!  Have a great weekend!

Niki

Little Lady card supplies:
Stamps: Good Pony (Whimsy Stamps), Back in the Saddle (Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), white, red
Patterned Paper: Miss Caroline - Dilly Dally (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: brads (Dilly Dally - My Mind's Eye), wooden buttons, hemp twine, paper doily
Copic Markers:
horse body: N1, N3, N5
horse hair: T5, T7, T9, 110
horse eye: BG57
saddle/hat/boots: E33, E35, E37, E59
apple/saddle blanket/lead rope/bandana: R24, R27, R46, E19
leaf/grass: YG61, YG63, YG67, G28
skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R20
jeans: B91, B93, B95, B97
belt: E33, E37
shirt: BG53, BG57, BG11
sky: BG0000

50 comments:

Shari Green said...

Niki, OH WOW! Just BEAUTIFUL! Your colouring is top notch! and I love the sentiment!

Kary said...

Niki, your card looks Fabulous!! Fantastic colouring, & you brought the image to life! Love the card design & layout. Outstanding work!! Love this!!

Jane T said...

Your colouring is gorgeous...great work!
Jane x

rovianne said...

Love the card!

stephanne said...

This is fabulous Niki!! Of course, LOVE the doily, defined, crisp ridges, ooooooh, hehehehe, and the papers and details are great!! Also, your colouring is gorgeous!!! Enjoy your weekend!!
hugs, stephanne

Mandy said...

Gorgeous card Niki love the way you have colored the stamp in I love the fab sentiment it's gorgeous hugs Mandy xx

Aartje said...

Wow, this is amzing, great image, fantastic background. Great result (fantastic colouring)
hugs Aartje

Annika said...

Wow what a great card you've made. The image is colored beautifully. Very nice details too! Hugs Annika

Crafting Vicky said...

Just love the twine! The image is gorgeous. Really great coloring and color choice combination.

mags said...

Beautiful card. The image is coloured beautifully and love the sentiment.
Mags
x

Iris said...

What a fabulous card Nikki! Great coloring!
Hugs,
Iris

jan farnworth said...

very nice card.

basslady said...

this is so gorgeous!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Sweet image and coloured so lovely.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz

Rhonda Miller said...

What a great card. I love the layout and the sweet image.

Carla Suto said...

Gorgeous card, Niki! I love the papers and the sweet image! Fabulous coloring and details!

Lynne in NI said...

Ohhh what a pretty card! LOVE your fabulous image, and so beautifully coloured too!

Carly Jo said...

How adorable is this, you did a great job. (very sorry if my post shows up 8 times)

karen q said...

Hi Niki--The coloring on this card is fabulous. I remember all those hours involved in t-ball. I was so glad that my kids chose soccer instead of baseball. Soccer games are usually over in an hour but baseball goes on and on. I am so glad to hear you have them enrolled in sports, so good for them. Hope your weekend is less hectic.

chanelle said...

Superb just love the image but my word what awesome colouring! Chanelle xx

Deonna B said...

Beautiful card! I love how you colored the stamp and the DP is perfect for this image. Fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration.

Michelle Reaves said...

oh how I wish I could color like you do! Your card is WONDERFUL! I love that sentiment!

Kelly Schelske said...

Niki, this card is fabulous!!

Rebecca W said...

Gorgeous card- love your coloring.

Zehra said...

Beautiful and amzing, I love your coloring and layout

Lindyloo said...

Hi Niki
It's so good to see you back and with a gorgeous card too. I aspire to colour as well as you. One day aye!!
By the way, I started my blog (can't remember if I told you), I'm getting into it and enjoying it alot.
Well it sounds like the family has been busy but having some fun too. Hope the pc is all sorted now.
Best wishes Linda

GinaL said...

Perfect papers for this image, and a fabulous sentiment! Cute card!

Brenda said...

Another gorgeous card from Niki...no surprise here! LOL!! Love the background, colors, layout.....EVERYTHING!!

holly aka kopykat said...

This is so adorable, I love it

Embossing Queen said...

I love this card. The colouring is absolutely perfect. I love the colours you have used on the card. It all works so well together. Thanks for sharing.

olivia said...

This came out just lovely. Perfect sentiment & paper for this.

Emily h said...

Beautiful card Niki!

Becky D said...

This is just gorgeous Niki! I love the papers you used (Huge fan of this particular collection from MME) and that doily and wooden buttons - all together are just perfect. This is one of my favorite images from the new release - we have 3 horses and my girls love to ride so I am definitely going to have to have this one :) And the picture is perfect for my computer screen - I love that size because I can really see it well!

Janette G. said...

FAB-U-LOUS! I love the way you have colored this horse. Your card is just so sweet! I the stitching and the wood buttons are just right for this image and the sentiment is the cherry on top!
Hugs;
Janette

kim said...

What an amazing coloring job on the image. Your card is beautiful, tfs

Shelly said...

This card is simply perfect! I love the paper combo you chose and that little doily is just delish! Your coloring is grand! I want to be you when I grow up!

heidy said...

Fabolous card Niki!!
Hugs Heidy

Marjorie said...

Stunning card hun, so beautifully coloured..Love your sentiment!! and the papers match perfectly..
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Uta said...

What a great card. I love th epapers and the image is so lovely.
Hugs, Uta

Glennis F said...

I love this image and your colouring is just amazing

Pam said...

Love this image. Wow! Your coloring and design is just awesome.

Cebelica said...

Great card! Hugs! xx

KSinMT said...

Love your beautiful card! Kathy

alethea said...

Probably haven't commented in time now cos I couldn't leave a comment this morning!!! Never mind!! Still wanted to tell you how adorable this card is and how amazing your colouring is!! I have a lot to learn!! :) Thanks for the inspiration!! HUgsxx

Jennifer Moore said...

You're coloring is amazing. Beautiful card.

Cathi said...

Really sweet card - love your coloring!

Joanne O'Brien said...

Great card! I love that little pony.

Astrid said...

What a beautiful card. With a ncie stamp. Nice details.
Hugs AStrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

Jodi Collins said...

Niki! This is GORGEOUS! Your coloring is spectacular on this darling image! LOVE this!!

Lisa Lara said...

Your coloring is magical Niki. Love this.