Tuesday 17 November 2009

You're Snow Sweet! + Candy :-)


Our challenge this week over at A Spoon Full of Sugar is to make a baby card or card for a young child. I made this card for my daughter Danni as she loves this sweet Bunny Bernadette by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. You also get the Snow Sweet sentiment too! Danni has already coloured her Bernadette which is ready to be made into a tag for her teachers Christmas gift. I'll be sure to show you when she's finished.

I have also used the wonderful sketch below from this weeks Stamp Something Challenge.



Bernadette is watercoloured using distress inks. She was stamped in Stazon Jet Black onto Fabriano Watercolour Paper (140lb). I used a small Sakura Koi brush, though I do not fill the tank with water.

Distress ink colours used for my sweet Bunny - Fur: Scattered Straw, Tuft on her head: Frayed Burlap. Nose, Cheeks, hand Muff and Ear Muffs: Worn Lipstick, Inside her ears: Tattered rose with tea dye and then a little Worn Lipstick at the bottom. Scarf: Peeled Paint, slight shadow on the band of her ear muffs: Weathered Wood. I also added some distress stickles in worn lipstick to her ear muffs.

The papers are from the gorgeous Basic Grey paper pad Eskimo Kisses. The colours and designs in this pad are just so pretty! Punches used - SU Snowflake and Martha Stewart Artic Snowflake. The buttons is from the Bouquet collection. Also a little 4mm flat back pearl added to the corner in baby pink and Burgundy Jute Ribbon.


Want to win the stamp Kraftin' Kimmie Bernadette as seen on my card today? Leave your details with Mr. Linky below. I will announce the winner on Sunday. The popular gals Clara, Antoinette and Charlotte are back in stock!

Hugs,



nikkisbernadetteclose



CANDY DRAW NOW CLOSED

36 comments:

thread-bare said...

Fantastic card Nikki. The image is adorable. I can totally see why Danni loves it xx Clare x

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Your card is very lovely and beautiful Nikki, super! I'put the link of the candy on my blog.
Hugs Jacqueline

Anonymous said...

Oh wow!! Nikki, this is just one adorable creation hun!! I so love the pretty colors and sweet image!! Thanks so much for playing with us at Stamp Something this week!! HUGS

Lorraine A said...

Oh this is just gorgeous Nikki :-) I love all the Kraftin Kimmi images ,,, lovely :-)
Luv
Lols x x x

Nicki said...

The image is lovely and your card is stunning, love how you've put it all together. Thanks for the chance to win the lovely stamp! Nicki, xx

Mrs Bs Blog said...

WOW! what a fantastic card, great colour combinations and the bunny is soooo sweet! Can see why Danni loves her. xxx

Penni said...

What a gorgeous card Nikki - This bunny is sooo cute. Great colour combo, and I love the papers.

Hugs
Penni
X

Renata van Miltenburg said...

A sweetie it is! Also adore the colours of this gorgeous papers.

Liefs, Renata

Unknown said...

A beautiful card, love the delicate colouring and those papers are gorgeous!!
hugs Angela x

Chrisd said...

Such a sweet one she is. I love the papercrafting you did with her. Hugs from Michigan

Sparkle and Flourish said...

What a fabulous card! Your colouring rocks!!! I just love the papers....yummy!! Hugs Judy xx

Mina said...

wow your distress ink colouring is stunning Nikki, the bunny is just sssssooooo gorgeous
Mina xxx

Rosa Forino said...

beautifull cards Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful candy.
saluti dall'italia rosa

~Denise Lynn~ said...

This is beautiful Nikki! I love the way you've used this sketch and the papers to go with it! Such a super sweet image too! Thanks so much for dropping by my blog too! hugs :)

Christine said...

Wow, what an amazing card. I love how you colored that Bunny. I would love more information on how you use the distress inks to color. Paper, stamp ink, techniques. If you know of any good links I would be very interested. :) Your work is always so fabulous. Thanks for inspiring me each day!
xoxo, Christine

Niki Estes said...

This is absolutely adorable, Nikki!

Saskia said...

Oooh... sweet, sweet card! The stamp is soooo cute! :)

Saskia :)

Lacey said...

Awesome card! You're really getting the hang of the watercoloring!! You did an awesome job once again! I bet Danni will love this card.
~Lacey

Georgia said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Nikki! Love your embellishments, especially that lovely raffia lace, and the image is sooo sweet! Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Love, Georgia xx

Moni said...

Stunning card Nikki, so cute image! Hugs;moni

Mel said...

Your card is just so cute ~ Mel x

Vinglefrøken said...

Wow, loved your card! Your blog is an inspiration for a starter in cardmaking..! I would love to win the cute stamp! :-)

christelle said...

Danni will love your gorgeous card!!
Bernadette is adorable and I love the papers you used!!
I look forwards to see Danni's teachers Christmas gift.
Have a great evening dear Nikki,
Love to you all,
Big hugs,
Christelle.

Karen said...

What a fabulous card Nikki and I just love this image. Can't wait to see what Danni has done with it.
Karen x

Danni said...

Awww, this is so sweet!

dpkennedy said...

This is so cute! Love the texture on her earmuffs!

Sharon said...

He is a cute bunny. Lovely card as always Nikki,

Hope you and the family are well.x

Maria said...

Such a cute card Nikki! Love your colouring and the DPs are gorgeous. Hugs, Maria

Monique said...

Your card is beautifull Nikki !! I love that image :)).
Thank you for a chance to win :)).

Hugs Monique

Paula said...

Nikki, i was very busy last week so i am a little late.
Your cards are wonderful as always and i love this one with the beautiful stamp and papers.
Hugs Paula.

Jodi said...

Very cute image and a very pretty card Nikki!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Tracey said...

Your card is gorgeous Nikki!! xx

Anja's weblog said...

Hi Nikki,

What a fantastic card and such a sweet image.

Have a nice day,

Hugs
Anja

Shazza said...

this is such a cute card and thanks for the chance to win this image
x

Vicki G said...

I LOVE how you coloured sweet Bernadette!!!!! You are the best!

Hugs

Vicki

Vanja said...

Stunning card, Nikki! Fabulous colouring and papers. Thanks for a chance to win, too. :)
Hugs, Vanja