Wednesday 11 June 2008

High Hopes - Ashley And Jan's Pillow Fun


I would just like to thank my friend Debbie for giving me the idea to make this Sleepover invitation card. Here is the tutorial I followed to make the Criss Cross Design. I have left the back of the card blank for now but this is where you would put the information for the sleepover event. I have used High Hopes Stamp Ashley and Jan's Pillow fun which you can find over at Silly Monkey Crafts. They have a great collection of my favourite stamps there.

This is the first time I have used Stickles and must admit I panicked when I applied it as it looked a gluey mess and I had to get my koi brush to even it out. By this stage I was getting annoyed with myself as thought I had ruined their wings but it did dry really nice and smooth - phew! I am still learning so much everyday.




Card details:
Stamp: High Hopes - Ashley And Jan's Pillow Fun
Medium: Prismacolour, Sansodor & Paper stumps & Stickles
Paper: Bazzill and lots of Cherry Arte Paper from the Kittylou Range.
Embellishments: Bloom and ribbon - Rebecca's Scrapbooking Stash, Brad & Heart Eyelet

I finished the back of the envelope off with my handmade stamp which covered over the join of the ribbon neatly.

37 comments:

Justine said...

WOW Nikki, that is one stunning card!!!!!!! soooo gorgeous!!

Hugs Justine x x

Lim said...

Nikki, This invitation look fantastic. It's gorgeous. This stamp from High Hopes it's perfect. The wings looks amazing.
The person how receive this invitation is going to be so happy. Good luck with your sticklers..I love mine. I can't live without them, hahahah
Hugs,
Lim

kes said...

I am sooooooo Jealous. I love your handmade stamp. I have news I am a DT member yippee!!!!!!.
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Rach said...

Wow!
Just perfect Nikki!
Brilliant..I love the papers you have used and that stamp is just so apt for this occasion..love your glittery wings ....love it all...Fabulous handmade stamp....just so sweet.
Hugs Rach.x

Deb Wood said...

This is absolutely beautiful!!!! Love the criss cross card, paper and coloring! Fabulous everything!

Diane.W. said...

So gorgeous,luv your lil personalised stamp :o)x

Kimberly Gajewski said...

What a wonderful pocket card Nikki! Darling images! I'm glad you discovered Stickles! They are one of my favorite things!!! :D

Hannah said...

wow what a lovely pocket i love the high hope image it is fab.

Alex H. said...

WOW, I can't find the right words, it's just so great!

Anja's weblog said...

Love this pocket card.Wonderful
And the highhopes image is Great:))

Debbie said...

This is gorgeous Nikki I love your choice of papers and the cute image goes so well.

debby4000 said...

Fantastic invitation card, especially love the stamps.

Deb said...

this is fabulous Nikki, I love this idea too, it is so perfect for an invitation! The stamp is so cute and I love the handmade stamp on the back, did you have that made up?

Karen said...

This is beautiful Nikki - I love it and it could be adapted for so many things.

I have emailed you with a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with.

Karen x

Nixe-Moni said...

Woooow Nikki. This is just stunning. Looks so gorgeous with all the wonderful papers and that cute image. Great work!
Hugs, Moni

Conibaer said...

Your invitation is so beautiful! Great job!

ella bella said...

this is gorgeous and such a great idea love the image its perfect x

cats whiskers said...

Wow Nikki you just get better and better. I love this and what a great idea
Hugs Jacqui xx
ps I cannot seem to get on with stickles, I tend to use a glue pen and glitter mist

Gunilla/Nilla said...

This is such great work! I just love the stamp, beautiful colours and the Criss Cross Design is great. Think I`ll have to try that some day.
Have a great day
/Gunilla

Annie said...

that is such a cute fun image, and you coloured it beautifully - love the idea for the sleep over invite!

Anonymous said...

luuuuurvely card Nikki !!!
isa xx

Frances said...

this is so cute Nikki, love the papers. You'll soon be stickling everything - I can't seem to make a card without adding stickles to something LOL, just love the stuff!

Jenn said...

Aww...this sleepover invite is super adorable! I love the criss cross card and the dp is just fab. I also love that big pink flower and brad...too cute!!! TFS!!! :D

Mel said...

Nikki, this is so fabulous, love everything about it :0)

Anonymous said...

Great invitation Nikki, the stamp is so cute. I love stickles, can't make a card without using it!

Carole :-)

Dawny P said...

This is beautiful Nikkie - and sooo cute. And I just adore your little hand made stamp - how cool is that xxxx

Lisa's Blessed A Latte said...

Lovely work...As Always!!! Your work is so inspiring!!!(((Hugs)))

Hanne said...

Nikki, this is gorgeous!! The paper you've used suits the criss cross card very well, and the image is perfect! Great job!

Hugs, Hanne:)

Ila said...

This is Absolutley Amazing!! I love the pocket and your coloring is Fabulous!!

Cecilia said...

This is lovely card. Many beautiful paper and nice stamp. I must try criss cross card too...
hugs, Tiina

Monique said...

It's gorgious Nikki !!!

Hugs Monique

Anonymous said...

wonderful,absolutely a perfect one!!!
a great work Nikki!!!

Heidi said...

WOW!!!!! This is so great Nikki. The paper and the colors are so beautiful and I just love the image. GREAT job!

Hugs from
Heidi

Anonymous said...

Lovely card !! I love your coloring and the stamp ! And very good idea for the pocket ! Very great work !

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

simply fabulous.
love all the details.
you did lots of work for this card

Camilla said...

Hi Nikki!! This card is stunning!! Love it!:) And the image is sooo cute:) Perfect for a sleepover invitation! Hugs C.

Nice said...

Lovely, really lovely!