Tuesday 15 February 2011

you`re my sunshine on a cloudy day.

good evening all, guess what???? i`m back again,just when you thought it was safe to venture into blogland, hehe.
sorry got my silly head on tonight.
so on to tonights card and i have finally come to the conclusion that i don`t do soft colours, i much prefer my strong bold colours so this card was a bit tricky.waaaay out of my comfort zone.
i am entering this card into the following challenges:
1.sketch and stash = challenge 55 = sketch by jackie ( new is my bias binding and rest from my stash)
2.sketchy colors = challenge 58 = peach,green and gold.
products used are:
basic grey capella papers.
flower with gold stickles and gold pearls from stash.
bias binding.
tilda image.
glossy accents.
sentiment from a fab  blogging buddy :D
promarkers.
promarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink,coral,rose pink.
meadow green,apple,grass.
oatmeal,apricot,ginger,spice.
pastel yellow,mustard,raw sienna.
cinnamon,cocoa,walnut,shale.
and a sideways view.
as always, big thanks to all who visit me and for all your lovely comments.
enjoy the rest of the evening :D
luv coops xxxxxx

31 comments:

Elaine Stark said...

A great card, I love the tones in her dress. I love strong colours too and lots of contrast. Elaine

karen said...

Gorgeous card, love the colour combo and yummy papers, Karenx

Lynsey said...

Loving this card coops! Great colours, I think they look fab! Her dress is awesome! Lyns xx

Fleur said...

Gorgeous card Coops. Love the sweet Tilda & the sentiment is perfect
Hugz Fleur xXx

denny said...

cute card nic loverly image and layout denny xxx

Netty said...

Gorgeous card Coops, the colours are stunning. Hope that tooth will soon be fixed. Annette x

Viv said...

Fab card - love the colours!

Donna Mosley said...

Beautiful card Nic, love how you've coloured her dress. Very pretty papers and fab ribbon/flower embellie.

Donna x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Nic
A gorgeous card love the Tilda image,
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Unknown said...

beautiful card Nic, love how Tilda is coloured, and the sentiment you've used matches perfectly, love the dark green ribbon and how it contrasts with the pastel-y colours

Jenny :)

Maria said...

Hiya, I love your card - the colouring is brilliant. x PS, thank you for leaving such lovely comments on my blog. Mazzie x

xxxtglxxx said...

I absolutely adore this! It really looks like she is popping off the card in the breeze! lol :)

Gorgeous image and a great colour theme. I love the raindrops - what are they?

Good luck, this is beautiful.

hugs

xxalisonxx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Nic.
Sue x

Squirrel x said...

Bold or soft - you are the PM Queen hun and I bow down in awe and wonderment! Such a fab card, the colours are gorgeous but your treatment of little Tilda's dress is STUNNING, simply amazing work sweetie. Hugs, Sxx

debby4000 said...

Fabulous, adorable card Nic.
luv
Debby

Christine L said...

Fab card Nic..... and at least you have a nice bright green on her shoes, gloves and ribbon! LOL!
Hugs
Christine x

Whisper said...

Absolutely superb - i must confess i prefer the softer colours, probably because the bright ones scare me too much when i put them together, Luv Sam x

Lizzy said...

Awww this is gorgeous hun...luv the lush colour combo... great take on Jackie's fab sketch :D

Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Stash ...good luck!

xx Lizzy xx :)

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

Hi Nic this is a gorgeous card - I love this image and your have coloured her dress beautifully. Love the colours you have used.
Sarahxx

Wishcraft said...

So gorgeous Nic! Love how you've coloured Tilda and the colour combo is fab. I'm more comfortable with 'bold & bright' colours too, don't think I do pastels so well. Lisa x

Jackie said...

Fantastic card, wonderful colours :o)
Jackie xx

Lee said...

Hiya hun,thanks for your visit.Love your fur baby too,what's his name he is beautiful.Love your card soooo pretty,gorgeous image.Great colours n embellies.xxx

Mau xx said...

I think you do all colours Coops, This is Gorgeous and I love the deeper green with the more pastel shades. FAB xx

tilly said...

it's beautiful as usual Coopsy, just wish I could colour well, be it bright or pastel lol
Tilly x

~@ngie~ said...

this is awesome... the bow looks beautiful the way you've done it & the colours are perfect... I love eveything about it ;o)

Thanx for joining in with us at Sketch N Stash... good luck ;o) xXx Angie xXx

XxJULESxX said...

so beautiful and i do like this image!!!!

Juls said...

gorgeous!!! Love how you have given her a stripy dress!!! I adore the soft colours and the fab sentiment!! Hugs Juls

Daniele said...

lovely card, and lovely colours, must admit I struggle with bold colours but you have done a great take on this weeks challenge at Sketch n' Stash
hugs

Faye said...

Oooh what a gorgeous, gorgeous card, love your take on our sketch. Thanks for playing at SnS! x

Marianne said...

What a beautiful card you have made for our challenge. Great coloring of the cute Tilda image!
Thank you for joining Sketchy Colors, and lots of luck!
Hugs Marianne:)

Little K Smith said...

Oooh another gorgeous card! Finding it hard to keep up with you! Love this Tilda, fab sentiment, I now have this song in my head! :D Lush colours too!
Kelly.x