My daughter turned five years old last week. When I was deciding what image to use for her birthday card, I came across this Stampavie Birthday Fairy Lee image from Mo Manning and it was perfect!
I paired the image with some patterned papers from My Mind’s Eye’s Just Dreamy 2 line. I stamped my image on copic x-press it cardstock with tuxedo black memento ink. I die cut the image with a petite oval nestability die. Then, I colored it with copic markers. I used these marker colors: W1, W3, E33, E35, E37, BG11, BG13, BG18, Y35, R00, R02, R27, R29, R46, R89, E00, E21, E11, R12, colorless blender. Then, I put my image back in the die and drew around the inside with a black pen.
I stitched my layers together and wrapped some cream crocheted lace and red satin ribbon around them before adhering them to my card base with glue dots. Then, I added a red scalloped oval (die cut with a petite scalloped oval nestability die) to my image and adhered my image and sentiment (from Catslife Press) to my card with foam adhesive. I added some prima roses and some greenery punched with a Martha Stewart branch punch.
I used a Sakura Gelly Roll pen to add a little sparkle to my fairy’s dress and wings and to the stars and sprinkles on the cupcake.
Have a great week!
Niki
Pretty card, nice design and coloring, lovely layers, too! :)
Posted by: Gabby | April 19, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Hey gorgeous lady, this is fab, love the sweet image and the gorgeous colours, I hope she had a great birthday 5 is a great age, big hugs love Pops x x x
Posted by: pops x | April 19, 2011 at 04:34 AM
Cute, cute card and wonderful coloring and stitching as usual. Really cute girlie image! My oldest daughter had a bd last week but she was 48, can't believe how time is flying by. I am sure your daughter had a wonderful day!
Posted by: Bev J. | April 19, 2011 at 05:54 AM
This is just adorable Niki!!
Posted by: Kelly Schelske | April 19, 2011 at 08:45 AM
This is just way too cute!
Posted by: Danni | April 19, 2011 at 10:59 AM
LOVE this to bits Niki!! Fabulous stamps and layout! All of your details make this SO special!!!
Posted by: Jodi Collins | April 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM
So sweet and girlie. I am sure your daughter loved it. Hope she enjoyed her birthday. They grow so fast We have amazing sunshine today, hope you do too.
Posted by: karen q | April 19, 2011 at 02:50 PM
So adorable. Love the color combo with the flowers.
Posted by: amy johnson | April 19, 2011 at 04:24 PM
This is gorgeous!! I just love your coloring and the beautiful design Niki!! I bet your daughter loved. Stunning in every way. Happy Birthday to your dear daughter.
hugs,
Chris
Posted by: Chris Olsen | April 19, 2011 at 06:20 PM
Wowwwwwww, what an absolutely GORGEOUS card for your daughter. I LOVE all the pink and red, and that image is TOTALLY cute!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | April 19, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Absolutely exquisite, Niki, as always...I just tried sewing on a card today, and as usual, I'm blown away by how perfect your stitches are...and your coloring...incredible! Wow! That's why you're the pro... :)
Posted by: Rachel P. | April 19, 2011 at 11:38 PM
What a pretty card. I really like Mo Mannings images. This one is so cute. Lovely coloring!
Posted by: Carol R | April 20, 2011 at 08:18 PM
I am so in love with these Catslife Press seals! I have an order to go in. They should give you a commission. Great card!
Posted by: Christine | April 21, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Happy birthday to your little girl. As always your card rocks! The coloring, the layout, the paper, the embellishments...everything looks perfect!
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | April 22, 2011 at 07:33 AM
saw this on the Stampavie blog and was drooling over your amazing coloring on the image. gorgeous card, Niki! LOVE LOVE it!
Posted by: Alice W. | April 23, 2011 at 08:25 PM