Sunday 20 September 2009

High Hopes Challenge 45!!!

Wow.. I can't believe it's challenge day already... where did the week go? I had a struggle getting my post done this morning as half way through poor Danni was sick!!!

This weeks challenge is hosted by our talented Diva Jeanne. Jeanne is asking you to use your favorite High Hopes image.

The random winner of this weeks challenge will receive the below cute stamp - Jolly old St. Nick. Such a great stamp to get you started with your Chistmas cards!


The fabulous layout used on my card today is from the wonderful challenge site Sketch Saturday. I am so lucky to be sponsoring their challenge this week. Thanks Jo!

I had such a hard time choosing my image for today as I have sooooooo many favourites. I really need to get started with my Christmas cards so choose Snow Sweet Snowlady. High Hopes do an awesome selection of these cute Snow People. My card is really sparkly but this isn't being captured well in the photo's. My Snowlady is stamp in Memento then coloured with Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stumps to blend. I have then given her a light wash over with Sakura Stardust using a damp brush. This gives such a pretty effect. To finish my image I have added stickles to her hat and scarf and cut her out.

The gorgeous papers are from the My Minds Eye Wonderful Winter Glitter stack. This stack is just lush!!! The snowflakes have been cut out with the Martha Stewart Artic Snowflake punch. This is one handy little punch and is sure to get plenty of use over the next few months.

Have a great Sunday and see you Tuesday for the next Spoon Full and also Scrapmagasinet challenge.

Hugs,


23 comments:

Mary J said...

Reallu sweet Nikki - I can imagine all the sparkle!!

Pati said...

Dear Nikki

Congratulations to your card. It's absolutely beautiful. The image is so cute and your colouring is great!

BIG hugs and have a nice Sunday!
Pati

Tracey said...

Love your card Nikki!! Love this image!! xx

CraftyC said...

A great card Nikki, he's cute and those newbies look tempting I have to say!!
Clairex

Monique said...

I love your card Nikki !!

Hugs Monique

Cindy Haffner said...

Love your darling card Nikki!

christelle said...

Your new card is marvellous!!
I love it!!
The image is very cute and your colouring is gorgeous!!
Very great work Nikki!!
Have a great afternoon,
Love to you all,
Big hugs,
Christelle.

Nannieflash said...

Oh your stamps are gorgeous and your card is stunning. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx

Danni said...

Hope little Danni is feeling better!
Wonderful card!

Alex said...

WOW!! That is too stinkin' cute!!!! I love the stamp that you are giving away too, very adorable!!! Sorry to hear Danni is sick Nikki, hope that all is well now!! HUGS!!

*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Marley said...

Stunning card Nikki! Great colours, I love the glitters on the image.. and the snowgirl is sooo cute! xx Marley

DawnMarie said...

Ooh gorgeous Nikki, love this snowlady image, beautifully coloured, great tip with the sakura pens. Hope Danni is feeling better. Hugs Dawn Marie.xx

Nixe-Moni said...

What a gorgeous card Nikki. Love the fab colours and your fantastic colouring.
Hope you are having a great week :)
Big Hugs
Moni

Anonymous said...

Super cute card Nikki, love the snowman. Perfect colouring and accents.
Have a good week.
Hope Danni is feeling better now.
Hugs
Carole x

Michelle said...

Gorgeous card Nikki, I love the use of this sketch.
Hugs Michelle

6 wacky women said...

Fabulous card, Nikki.
Beautiful colouring and details.
Another one of my favorites..lol!
I hope Danni is feeling better.

Karen x

Georgia said...

This is fantastic Nikki! I love how you've put the dew drops at the bottom of the snowman to look like snow, and these papers are lovely! :)
Love, Georgia xx

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Great card, so beautiful and really cute! The image is super.
Hugs Jacqueline

COCO said...

WOOOOOO fabulous card Nikki !!!!
I love this snowman and your images is very fab !!!
thanks for your participation to sketch Saturday !!!
big hugs COCO

debby4000 said...

Oh this is so cute, wonderful snowperson.
luv
Debby

dpkennedy said...

I love this Nikki! So sparkly and sweet! Awesome card!

Ila said...

Your snowgal card is Gorgeous Nikki!!..the coloring, sparkle, papers and layout are all Fabulous!!...Big Hugs, Ila

Jodi said...

Nikki, this is just adorable!! I love the colors and pretty coloring you do!! Such a cute image!
Hope you are doing well!
Hugs
Jodi =)