Wednesday 28 January 2009

A bit late.. he he!

This was supposed to be my card for this weeks A Spoon Full of Sugar where our topic is "Love is in the Air". I wasn't feeling too good on Sunday and Monday.. nothing major.. just full of cold again! so didn't feel up to being creative. Luckily I had decorated the little kitty gift containers last week so I had something to show you! The cute dragon is High Hopes Matchmakin' Maynard and is available to buy along with tons of High Hopes stamps from Silly Monkey Crafts. The gorgeous papers I used recently are Fiskars Cloud9 - Beloved. I would like to thank a special friend for buying my new Martha Stewart heart edge punch.. Thank you so much sweetie! I have used the mini heart cuttings from the punch to create the sparkly heart on the front and also to decorate the inside.

Inside view
- ok I know I am no Rach or Bev but I did try decorating the inside ;-) Plus it was another excuse to use my new punch!

Back view

I've nearly finished my LOVE My Pink Cat Stamps card for the new Challenge hosted by Janna on Paper Craft Planet. You can find out more details about this fun challenge here.

Back soon!

Hugs,


Card details:
Stamps:High Hopes Matchmakin' Maynard, High Hopes "Wild thing" and "Light my Fire" sentiments
Ink: Momento
Papers: SU Cardstock and Fiskars Cloud9 - BeLoved
Technique: Prismacolor Premier Pencils with Sansodor and paper stumps for blending. Image stamped on Concord card. Stickles
Embellishments: Ribbon, pearls
Equipment: Wizard, circle and scalloped circle nestabilities, Martha Stewart Heart border punch

68 comments:

Danni said...

Super cute!! What a fun card and I'm so jealous you have that punch, I can't find it anywhere here! LOL!

Lise Roy said...

WOOOW!!
This card is gorgeous as always...

Love the design and the paper.

Joy said...

he is just too cute! we love dragons...as my daughter is the year of the dragon! you did such a wonderful job on this cute valentine day card =) love that edge punch...gotta go out and look for that one! love everything =)

Linda . J said...

Hi Nikki I have just bfound your blog and may I say it's beautiful and I am now a follower of your's, your work is an insperation.
Thanks for the tips on colouring, I have just started to stamp myself and shall follow your tips on shading tommorow. Thank you.
Linda

Karen said...

Fab card Nikki and I just love that punch - I feel a call to my aunt in California coming on!!

Glad you're feeling a bit better.

Karen x

ribenaruby said...

Cute, fun creation Nikki, I love to use up bits from punches too. Sorry to hear you've been under the weather, hope you're well now! Take care.

Rach said...

this is a beauty Nikki, love your cute pink dragon, and all the distressing on your card, love the inside too..gorgeous hun...Hope that you are feeling a bit better..big hugs Rachxx

Pop's Cards said...

AWWW this is super cute in pink too, love all the little extras and the gingham is perfect, hope you feel better soon hugs pops x x x

Nixe-Moni said...

Woooow what a super cute card, Nikki!! Looks so stunning!!! I love the great colours and the gorgeous papers. Your colouring is brilliant as always.
Hugs
Moni

Jodi said...

I love this card and such a cute dragon for Valentine's Day! Perfect use of the heart punch too! Hugs, Jodi =)

Alex said...

This is a darling card Nikki - I just love that heart border!! The papers are YUMMY! I hope you feel better soon - I too am fighting a cold! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

What a beautiful card!
hugs Jacqueline

Paula's ponderings said...

gorgeous card Nikki!! I love that cute dragon and the punch is to die for!!

Rosette said...

Hope you are better now Nikki :) Missed you here! :) This is just gorgeous, and such a lovely layout and colouring!! Hugs xx

Cindy Haffner said...

Adorable. Love the colors.

Ila said...

What a Gorgeous and Super Cute card Nikki!! ...I love the colos and accents. The inside is lovely too...Hope your feelin' better!!...Hugs, Ila

maddy hill said...

this is gorgeous Zoe ! and i love his little sparkly ears !

I also love that punch too lol ...

maddy

scotspanda said...

awwwww what a gorgeous card!! I love it :o) that punch is fab, wish they sold them here in Scotland!!

lotsalove

Amanda xx

Anonymous said...

ok, bit late.. but oh so cute!! love it and love your heart punch :)
Got mine coming because of one very special lady and I can't wait!!
Hugs, Marlene xx

Heike's Creativeplace said...

This is Stunning Nikki, i love your Card with all the lovely Details. The Image is so cute and funny and the new Punch from Martha Stewart is sooooooo beautiful.....

Hugs
Heike

Tara said...

This is divine Nikki, just so pretty! Lucky you getting that MS punch, there are so many nice ones to buy, I want them all!!xx

Anonymous said...

That is so cute, Nikki! I love the colors, patterned papers, and how you colored Maynard! So cute!

Natalie said...

This is fab Nikki, great image. x

Tracey said...

This is an absolutely adorable card Nikki! I'm loving the pink! xx

Katy said...

Love this card very cute

I have left you something on my blog

xx

Sharon Caudle said...

How cute is that dragon??!!!! I love him!!! And this card is over the top YUMMY!!! The paper is fantastic! Love it Nikki!!!

Tammi said...

This is so pretty! Love how you made the punched hearts into a heart. Get well wishes being sent your way.
Hugs, Tammi

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Yummy card Nikki, I love the cute dragon and the sentiment looks great. Fab job on the inside too!
Judy x

Unknown said...

Stunning card! Love the colors and the image <3<3<3
And the border punch is adorable!!!

hugs,
Jorunn

Annie said...

oh how adorable! I love that cute dragon and the sentiment is perfect. And love the little heart of hearts you made and how you decorated the inside too. hugs, annie x

Marlou McAlees said...

fab card again Nikki, love the detail, and the colour combo too :) x

Kathy said...

Oh Nikki ~ this is the cutest card! I LOVE that paper and that image is so cute!! The saying is fab as well!! All your details are just fabulous!! Hope your feeling better!! :)Kathy

Bev said...

Oooh this is sooo cute Nikki - love it! The punched heart border is so pretty, and I just love the ruffled ribbon. Another stunner sweetie

hugs Bev x

6 wacky women said...

Fabulous card, Nikki.
I love how you colored Maynard and the bp's are so pretty. Just love the punced edge too.

Karen x

Donalda said...

Oh hon this is just adorable, Those new images from HH are just so cute!!!! I love how you have decorated the inside dear Im with you I just am not good like they are with the inside so I just gave up plus cost out the hinney here to mail them with all the layers lol

Anonymous said...

Super sweet card Nikki, your colouring is wonderful. The MS border looks stunning...and on the inside too.
Sending you lots of get well wishes.
hugs
Carole :-)

Heather Schlatter said...

Oooo Ooooo Ooooo I love the pink Dragon!!! So cute I really really need to get some dragons, and I adore that heart punch you have so super cute!!!! Love it!!!

This is a superb card Nikki!!!

Heather

Rina said...

Such an adorable card Nikki. So full of details. What an inspiration you are, thanks for sharing! God Bless~

Carlos "Charlie" Prodigalidad said...

I am Charlie and am a man! But I sure am appreciative of the cards you are making. I am new to blogging and maybe one of these days will also post something about a past hobby of mind of card-making. (I do not do it anymore now.) Great, great works. Come & visit my blogsite too on one of your free time.Thanks.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is so adorable. Too cute!! The inside is perfect!! Hope you are feeling better!

Trina said...

Oh my goodness...this is awesome!! I love the cute stamp, and the pink dp! And that new punch is beautiful!! I am so jealous..you lucky girl!

Maria said...

This is sooo sweet. I love the papers and the colour scheme is marvelous. Hugs, Maria

Maria said...

Thank you for entering my blog candy Nikki. Good luck, Maria

Kelly Schelske said...

Gorgeous Nikki!! Love the heart border punch!!

Hugs, Kelly

Anja's weblog said...

Wow Nikki. Love this card!! Everything on it. The heart border punch and the ribbons are beautiful
And the dragon is so cute.

Hugs
Anja

debby4000 said...

Oh he's delightful and so sweet, fabulous card.

Sharon said...

the punch hearts look gorgeous. And your card made me smile. Great sentiment and image.

Caroline said...

Great card! It's so sweet. Caroline x

Michele Roos said...

Ohhh this is gorgeous. Love the super cute image and the colouring is beautiful. Yummy papers also. Michele x

Debbie said...

This is just so cute Nikki Love the colours you have used and I also Adore that gorgeous Heart Punch, Hugs debbie x

angeljakki said...

i love this, its is so cute and the colours are brilliant and love the way you used your punch x x x

Renata van Miltenburg said...

Hi Nikki,

How are you doing?

Love,love,love your card!! Perfect colourcombination and a real great image!!

Please check my blog, I have a fun challenge for you!

Hugs, Renata

Lilian said...

Nikki, hope you are feeling better. Your card is gorgeous! So many details to look at and your coloring is gorgeous! :) I think your inner and outside pages are just sweet! That punch is cute cute cute!

Anonymous said...

wow nikki this is so lovely card !!!so sweet images and paper !!
hugs tina46xxx

Lim said...

WOW!!!! This card is beautiful Nikki. :))
I looove the coloring and the papers. WOW...Actually I love everything about this card... Gorgeous as usual!!
Hugs,
LIM

Kimberly Gajewski said...

This is darling Nikki! You really can't go wrong with a pink dragon with red hearts, can you? Love the heart punch! Hope you're feeling better! Hugs! :D

Lacey Stephens said...

I just LOVE this card! All those papers are just gorgeous!!! This is one of my favorite cards!!
~Lacey

Andrea, said...

Oh he is gorgeous Nikki and I love the colours and papers you have used

Murielle said...

OH...my dear Nikki your card is wonderful.
I love your marvellous colours and dentelle paper.
...Love it!!
Hugs, Mumur

Maria said...

Your coloring is always so pretty, Nikki! I love that pink dragon. . .perfect for Valentines and I love the sentiment!! Matches the image so well!!

I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well! I hope you feel better soon!!!

Maria

Alex H. said...

so wonderful.. I love the dragons from high hopes and your cards are always an inspiration

Andrea said...

OMG the card is so great!! I love it.
Hugs, Andrea

ella bella said...

that is such a cute image and i love the sentiment. fabulous card
have a great weekend
Tracy x

DawnMarie said...

Hi Nikki, your card is beautiful as always, love the pink dragon, I would never have thought of colouring her pink, papers are gorgeous too. Love that punch is it the Martha Stewart ones? DawnM.x

Heidi said...

Nikki- love the outcome of your card, cute dragon too- those little guys are growing on me! Oh, and your are more than welcome!
Heidi

Karin said...

Hi Sweetie,

I'm sorry for being so late with my comments.
I'm so in love with this card.
Love the beautifull papers and gorgeous border.
And that little dragon is coloured so beautifully.
It's just great!!!!

Hugs,
xoxo karin

Heidi said...

This is just so wonderful and funny Nikki! LOVE IT!!!!! What a great card with great image and sentiments.
It really made me smile

Hugs and love
Heidi

Anonymous said...

Your card is so lovely and so cute !
I love your stamp !!
Big hugs.
Val.