Today is my Mom's birthday so I thought I would share the card I created for her. I love these adorable images from Lili of the Valley. I wanted to use three different images on my card so I did some masking while stamping the images (more on that in a second). I paired my images with some patterned papers from October Afternoon's Fly a Kite line and sponge some antique linen distress ink on all the edges before adding some stitching before finishing everything off with some red buttons.
Like I said, I wanted to use these three images together on her card as they remind me of my children. I started by stamping the Baby Blanket image (to represent our baby boy, of course). Then, I masked the baby and stamped the Big Present image (to represent our oldest son). Last, I masked the boy image as well and stamped the Rosie with Presents image (to represent our daughter). Don't the images look cute all together like that? I colored the images with copic markers and sponged the antique linen ink around the edges before stitching my paper.
Here are the marker colors I used to color the image:
skin: E00, E21, E11, R12, E000
baby clothes: B93, B95, B97
baby blanket: E50, E51, E53
boy/girl hair: E33, E35, E29
boy clothes: R24, R29, R89, BG72, BG75, BG78, E33, E35, E29, C2
girl clothes: R21, R22, R24, BG72, BG75, BG78
presents: YG93, YG95, YG97, E50, E51, E53, E55, R29, R21, R22
shadows/ground: W1, W3, W5
Oh, I don't think I mentioned it here, but I recently started using the Copic X-press It cardstock. Best cardstock for copics ever! I love the blending I get and some of the colors are just a bit different than when I was using PTI's white cardstock. I definitely recommend this cardstock if you're coloring with copic markers.
The sentiment I used is from Whimsy Stamps' Birthday Letter Seals stamp set. I love that sentiment.
Okay, that's it for me today. Hope you're having a great day and thanks so much for stopping by and for the sweet comments you leave me. They always make my day!
Niki
So sweet Niki!! Im sure your Mom will just love this!!
Posted by: Shannon Erskine | January 18, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Omg,,, this is one awesome card Niki. Love how the three images look together xxxx
Posted by: Rach | January 18, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Wow! Amazing! That is an awesome card, you must've spent a lot of time on it, your mother will be over the moon I'm sure!
Posted by: Katarina M | January 18, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Wow...what an awesome card! Love how you incorporated the tree images (for your children)...you Mom will love this special card.
And your coloring isn't too shabby either. *grin*
Posted by: NancyL2648 | January 18, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Oh my gosh, Niki. Your coloring is simply amazing. And as always, I love your stitching accents.
Posted by: Patti O | January 18, 2011 at 01:41 PM
What a sweet card Niki! Love the sentiment and the papers.
Posted by: Lisa Summerhays | January 18, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Wow! I thought the stamped image was so cute, but then you explained what you did with masking, and well it is just fabulous! and I love how it's been coloured! Love it!
Posted by: Ange Kelly | January 18, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Your coloring is fabulous! Great idea on masking the kids. One of the best cards I've ever seen!
Posted by: Miriam | January 18, 2011 at 02:27 PM
Absolutely adorable card!! Great job putting the images together and your coloring is perfect. I know your mom will LOVE this!
Posted by: Elaine Moore | January 18, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Excellent job putting all three images together. It looks fantastic!!! I bet this card will find a very special place with your Mom. She'll love it.
Posted by: Marie L | January 18, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Beautifully done!! Your masking of images is fabulous.
Posted by: Nancy Thomas | January 18, 2011 at 03:33 PM
This is perfect! I initially saw the card on my blackberry and thought, how fun is that image, perfect for your family..then I got home ad read the rest and you masked it!! I'm sure it was a lot of work, but it's so fabulous Niki!!
Posted by: Kelly Schelske | January 18, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Love the image! JUst too cute! Love the paper you used too!
Posted by: amy johnson | January 18, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Niki! I totally LOVE it girlie! It is so fun to mix and match isn't it? You did a great job representing your kiddos! She will just treasure this card!
Hugs, Dena
Posted by: Dena | January 18, 2011 at 05:13 PM
aawwwahhhh.... amazing Nikki
loving it loving it
now i want those seals too :-)
thanks girlfriend hahahah
Posted by: Claudia Rosa | January 18, 2011 at 05:40 PM
This is an amazing card!!! You truly did a wonderful job. I think that this set is one of my favorites.
Posted by: Jill W | January 18, 2011 at 06:52 PM
WOW, Niki!! Your masking and coloring are amazing! I thought that was just one stamp, it is so perfectly composed. How sweet that you chose images that remind you of your kids!
Posted by: Christina M | January 18, 2011 at 07:25 PM
This is just a fabulous card, and your coloring is fantastic!
Posted by: Debra | January 18, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Wonderful card that I'm sure your mom loved. Wish her a Happy B-Day for me. It's my mom's birthday today too!
Posted by: Ida | January 18, 2011 at 09:42 PM
This is one of the best cards I've seen with these stamps! I do love Lili of the Valley too! :D
Posted by: Corinna | January 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Niki it looks fabulous with the 3 little kiddlies masked and stamped like that ....well done!
Posted by: Linda L | January 18, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Totally amazing card honey - wow your masking and rich colouring is exceptional!!! Love it!!!! x
Posted by: Bev | January 19, 2011 at 12:18 AM
You are so darn talented with your Copics! Great card!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | January 19, 2011 at 04:44 AM
Thank goodness I didn't place my order yet because now I need to add THIS image too! SO sweet! And such *wonderful* coloring!! Love it! :)
Posted by: Michele Boyer | January 19, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Hi sweetie gorgeous card love the colour chocie, and they look like a family how sweet, big hugs love pops x x x
Posted by: pops x | January 19, 2011 at 08:17 AM