This week there's a challenge on the High Hopes blog to use lace! Since I wanted to put the cute Martha Stewart lace border punch to use, this challenge came at a perfect time! And, since I was out of town and missed last week's High Hopes challenge to use hearts, I thought I'd combine the two into this week's card.
This cute little CUPIG is one of my FAVORITE High Hopes images! I stamped it in black StazOn and painted it with re-inkers. (Jerry, if you're reading this, I used the brush!! HOLAY MOLAY!)
I chose to use some fun designer paper from K&Company, from their 12x12 specialty paper pad called Smitten. It's a great series of paper if you're looking for something really Valentine-y (is that a word?).
The ribbon is from Stampin' Up, and the LOVE sentiment is from my Whipper Snapper set called Bear Hugs. I added some zigzag sewing, too. Oooh, and speaking of sewing, I've got something to show YOU! But first, I must play. Stay tuned!!
Gorgeous, Anna! I love your simple layout! Everything about this card is perfect!
Posted by: Crissy | February 09, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Such a punny card! It really made me grin. I love all the little details from the button to the stitching.
Posted by: Tiffaney in VA | February 03, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Adorable card Anna, the Piggy image is soo cute and your colouring is beautiful.
Love your new/old sewing machine...don't use mine nearly enough...take me soo long to thread it with my eyesight! LOL
Posted by: Debbie | February 03, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Cute card! Love the sparkle on the hearts and wings!
Posted by: Beth M | February 03, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Adorable card! Love that piggy!
Posted by: Tracey | February 02, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Cute card - love that pig!
Posted by: Erika M | February 02, 2009 at 04:29 PM
omgosh, that piggy stamp is soooo cute! i love it! so cute and funny!
Posted by: Yaneri | February 02, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Love the Cupig. Can't wait to see the sewing.
Posted by: sherry Eckblad | February 02, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Anna, I love your card, your coloring and all the details, specially the lace:-))Hugs, ying
Posted by: ying | February 02, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Just so cute and chubby and huggable! Adorable card!
Posted by: Danielle | February 02, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Anna This little guy is fabulous!!!
Posted by: Janine | February 02, 2009 at 11:55 AM
That Cupig is too cute, and I love your watercoloring and that MS lace punch! Great stitching too.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 02, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Great card, Love the DP.
Hugs
Nic
Posted by: Nicola | February 02, 2009 at 09:29 AM
this is adorable, Anna!! Love this image....I don't think I have it!! Love the papers...and the sewing...it's all just too Anna-cute!!
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy on SCS) | February 02, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Oh my gosh!!!! How cute is that little piggy......just adorable!!!!
Posted by: Vicki | February 02, 2009 at 07:35 AM
OMG, your CUPIG is adorable! And I love all the great elements on the card. SO FUN!
Have a great Monday!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 02, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Another gorgeous card Anna. beautiful paper and ribbon and out of this world coloring..WOW!!!
Hugs,
LIM
Posted by: Lim | February 02, 2009 at 06:56 AM
This is such a fun card! I love the layout and your coloring is awesome!!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | February 02, 2009 at 06:55 AM
I love the card and the angel pig is so darn cute.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | February 02, 2009 at 06:44 AM
Very cute!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | February 02, 2009 at 06:32 AM
love the card. and curious to what you have to show us~!
Posted by: jules p | February 02, 2009 at 06:18 AM
Ohhhh,,,this is way too cute! Love that little pig and the way you colored him,,what an awesome Valentines' day card!!
Posted by: Kellie | February 02, 2009 at 06:10 AM
sweet card - TFS! LOVE the DP too!
Posted by: SueB | February 02, 2009 at 04:04 AM
this is too cute love the pig and your coloring is great
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | February 02, 2009 at 03:52 AM
Fantastic! Love the water color blending the stitching, the ribbon, and that yummy little cotton string.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | February 02, 2009 at 03:12 AM
Adorable.
Posted by: SueB | February 02, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Very cute! Love the paper and the lace punch! Sweet!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 02, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Your MS punch - did you have a hard time stamping cardstock with it? I've heard both sides and am debating on buying some - I really want them. I use SU paper which is quite heavy. Judy
Posted by: Judy Christensen | February 01, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Wowee, I love how you made the lace..and the zig zag stitching is awesome! Love that little piggy's belly button!! LOL!
Posted by: karen L | February 01, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Absolutely adorable card design...and I LOVE the little pig!
Posted by: Dianne | February 01, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Awww!! Now this is just too cute!! Love the tilted image! And the sparkle is the perfect touch!
Posted by: Tosh | February 01, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Super Cute and Fabulous!! I love how you colored this cute piggy...all the fabulous sparkle and the gorgeous lacy border!!...Hugs, Ila
Posted by: Ila | February 01, 2009 at 09:53 PM
oooooo my! this is tooooo CUTE! I am wondering where you and Ila got these pics of me from last Feb 14th, though!?!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | February 01, 2009 at 09:46 PM
This is so super cute!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | February 01, 2009 at 09:04 PM
oh i have to get my sewing machine busy...this is a darling card!
Posted by: Sue Kment | February 01, 2009 at 08:42 PM