After creating the Merry Little Christmas card the other day with the Chic Shopping image, I decided I had to pull out the Looking Chic image to create a card. I can't resist Penny Johnson's adorable stamps (available through Stampavie)!
I used some October Afternoon patterned papers from the Thrift Shop line and paper pieced her coat and hat after I colored my image with copic markers. It's hard to see in the photo, but I sponged a light cream colored ink around the edge of my image while it was still in the nestability die. I added lots of stitching, a sentiment from Catslife Press, some red satin ribbon, and some roses. I'm playing along with this week's Simon Says challenge which is paper piecing.
Have a great week!
Niki
Supplies
Stamps: Looking Chic (Stampavie), sentiment (Catslife Press)
Cardstock: white, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Thrift Shop (October Afternoon)
Ink: tuxedo black (Memento), peach pastel (colorbox)
Accents: pure poppy satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink), flowers (Prima Marketing)
Tools; copic markers, sewing machine, branch punch (Martha Stewart), rectangle nestability die (Spellbinders), sponge, circle punches
awww.... she is just adorable!!! love her beautiful pieced coat! gorgeous card, Niki! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Alice W. | August 30, 2010 at 04:49 PM
This is such a pretty card. You come up with the most amazing layouts! I am always in awe.
Posted by: karen q | August 30, 2010 at 05:22 PM
totally adorable!
Posted by: Tracy Harp | August 30, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Totally gorgeous!! Love the paper pieced outfit and the flowers to top it off!
Posted by: crystal | August 30, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Another amazing card, Niki! You combine patterns so beautifully, and the colors are just so vibrant. I love the way the pieced coat and hat match the background paper, and the trio of red roses balances out the ribbon and scarf perfectly!
Posted by: Christina M | August 30, 2010 at 05:52 PM
sooo cute! love her paper pieced coat and hat!!
Posted by: Kara | August 30, 2010 at 06:18 PM
I really like this stamp and the card you've made with it is wonderful!
Posted by: Colleen | August 30, 2010 at 06:19 PM
I really like this card!! I might need to look for that paper! I don't usually go for people stamps, but this one is really cute!
Posted by: Lee Cockrum | August 30, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Such a pretty card and the primas add just the right finishing touch! I love the way you are able to pull all the supplies together and make such wonderful cards! You're an inspiration. :)
Posted by: Gabby | August 30, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Oh Niki, This is so adorable. Love the layout and the flowers the paper piecing. Just adorable. Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing you talent with us.
Blessings,
Deb
Posted by: Debra Vandersteeg | August 30, 2010 at 07:17 PM
I don't need this stamp...I don't need this stamp...I don't need this stamp...LOL! But, you sure make it hard for me to resist! LOVE this!
Posted by: Jodi | August 30, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Absolutely beautiful...the october afternoon papers perfectly compliment the image... :)
Love the cute dog :P
Thanks for your encouraging comments on my blog :)
Posted by: Manasa | August 30, 2010 at 09:27 PM
So lovely card... I love it
Posted by: Carole Pillon | August 30, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Your card is so cute! LOVE your coloring and paper piecing, the layout and of course the paper you chose.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | August 31, 2010 at 02:55 AM
Niki...this card is so precious! Love your trio of red roses!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | August 31, 2010 at 04:33 AM
What a sweet, sweet card! I love the colors, the layout, the patterned paper- everything!
Posted by: Kay Demonbren | August 31, 2010 at 05:39 AM
Oh my gosh, this card is so cute! The colors, the paper, the image just all come together to make one of the best cards I've seen reently! Amazing job! :)
Posted by: Natalie Winterstein | August 31, 2010 at 06:11 AM
Niki,
These cards are sooo gorgeous! You coloring skills are top notch girlfriend. I am in awe chica!
Mishy
Posted by: Michelle Battistini | August 31, 2010 at 08:19 AM
Niki this is just DARLING!!! I LOVE everything about it!!!
Have a GREAT day!
Posted by: BethieJ | August 31, 2010 at 08:44 AM
I like the stitching and you did a really nice job on her coat!!
Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!!
-Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | August 31, 2010 at 10:23 AM
What a DELIGHTFUL card Niki, LOVE her snazzy little outfit and cute dog! And I love the colors and the addition of the roses, so so PRETTY!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | August 31, 2010 at 11:28 AM
This is darling! Love the paper piecing and fun flowers :o)
Posted by: Alyssa S | August 31, 2010 at 11:43 AM
This is totally adorable, what a lovely card... FABBY... thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says this week x
Posted by: Jackie | August 31, 2010 at 01:10 PM
So incredibly cute!! Love the paper piecing.
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | August 31, 2010 at 02:13 PM
Oh Niki, you outdid yourself on this one! Nothing short of STUNNING! LOVE the whole thing! The layout, the paper piecing, the coloring, EVERYTHING! Just perfect!
Posted by: Jeanie Witmer | August 31, 2010 at 06:29 PM