Monday 1 August 2011

happy birthday

good evening all.i hope you are all well.its been another hot un today, really sticky.
am not happy with tonights card, its seemed hard to make if you know what i mean but hey i`m gonna share it anyway.
my sister has also gone back tonight so thats why i`m late as well, we were all saying goodbye.
i am entering this card into the following challenges:
1.divas by design challenge - challenge 7 - summer
2.scrapbook sisters - card challenge 45 - happy birthday
3.lili of the valley challenge - challenge 107 - sketch by domi
4.ces challenge - challenge 47 - feeling the blues
5.paper sundaes challenge - challenge 80 - clouds and skies

products used are:
dark blur pearl card
first edition papers - up,up and away
flowers and centres from stash
ms cherish punch
ribbons from stash
personal impressions sentiment
lotv image
stickles - stardust
promarkers.

promarkers used are:
cool grey 1,2.3.4.5
cocktail pink,coral
artic blue,sky,azure,cool aqua
sandstone,caramel,cinnamon,cocoa,umber
punpkin

and a sideways view.
thanks so much for popping by, means alot :D
off to catch up with you all now ;D
ttfn
luv coops xxxx

ooooops bit behind in commenting again, will catch up in the morning now,my bed and book is calling :D

56 comments:

Sarah said...

Stunning card Coops, love the clouds behind the image, the lil bunny really does look like he's floating xxx

Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...

Hi Nic, love those lotv images and nice layout ! colouring just awesome !!!
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxxx

Elaine Stark said...

this is sweet and cute. I love all the sparkle. Elaine

craftycreationsbydebbie said...

This is a beautiful cute card, I the way you've done the clouds. Hugs Debbie x

Amanda said...

Expertly coloured Nic, love the clouds

Debs M said...

love the clouds, gorgeous! x

Vicky said...

It's gorgeous Coops...love the colours and the clouds look stunning sweetie....

hugs Vicky xx

Sheila said...

Love it Nic! Great wee image and your colouring is perfect too! Glad you had a fab time with your sis, Sheila:)X

Pop's Cards said...

Beautiful work sweetie ♥ Pops ♥

Catherine said...

Gorgeous card, looks fab!

Carol said...

Nic this is just so beautiful Hun, dunno why you're not happy with it though. I agree with Sarah, it really looks like the bunny's floating up in the clouds, luv it!! Glad you enjoyed your Sister and good luck with the challenges. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Unknown said...

Hi ya, love the card and the image is so cute - great clouds. I got some brushes the other day to have a go at creating clouds, your card has reminded me that I need to play!
Thanks as well for the birthday wishes, very kind of you. Sarah

Sally said...

Aww, such a super cute image & fluffy clouds. Love the dotty flowers as well. Smashing card. It's been a warm 'un here today too.
Sally x

Netty said...

Sounds as if you and your sister had a great time.
Terrific card as usual Coops. Hugs Annette x

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Nic I think it is gorgeous, the colours, punched border, flowers and image look great.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Anonymous said...

OooO well i likey!
Love that lil bunny and then flowers are yummy!

How do you do clouds? I struggle like heck with clouds?
xx

pinky said...

Oh its just adorable Coops, love the sparkle round the clouds too and those pretty little flowers.

sara said...

so sweet love that image and your clouds are fab thanks so much for joining us at paper sundaes this week
hugs sara x x

Donna Mosley said...

I love it Nic, the clouds are stunning and look so fluffly and very sparkly. Love the very pretty flowers too.

Donna x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Coops.

Love the touch of glitter, so pretty.

Huggies Angel

Mary J said...

So delightful coops! Adore that colour combo and the flowers are just adorable!

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Gorgeous card hun, love the image & those clouds look fab!

Thank you for sharing with us at CES Challenge & Divas this week, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

♥Gemma♥ said...

Such a sweet lil bunny card sweetie & love the clouds too...enjoy your book :D
hugs and xxx

Sandra H said...

Fabulous card again Coops love the clouds and the sparkle also those gorgeous flowers really is stunning:) Sandra H

Creations by Shirl said...

What a cutie card Coops~ It is only so perfect their is no need to fuss. Luv it that bunny image is a darling and those flowers and clouds - gorgeous....luv your coloring always....

Crafty Loops said...

Awww Coops this is such a beautiful card, I love it. The image is so cute. Lee x

Sue B said...

It's gorgeous Coops! Love the sky background and bunny image is coloured beautiful. Love the balloon, flowers and ribbons.
Hugs Sue xx

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

Well you might not like it, but I think it's just darling! The clouds are beautiful and that little critter is just adorable! Love the bits of sparkle! Thanks for joining us this week at paper Sundaes!

Have A Scrap Happy Day said...

Hi Coops, OMG that is such a precious card. I love the "stamens" in the center of the flowers. Amazing how something so little can add so much pizazz to a card. Sweet image too.

Dodici said...

Fabulous card.x

Jackie said...

Fantastic card, love the bunny image :o)
Jackie xx

Debbie said...

Hi Nic...love the cute image and the clouds look great, the sparkly bits around them are stunning, really makes them stand out.
Debbie x

Inkypinkydelights said...

Love that image Nic! Again, your colouring is brilliant! Judy x

Margarets designer cards said...

Hi Nic,

Beautiful card, I love the colours and image.
Margaret

Arline said...

Beautiful card hun! Love the image and fabulous colours!x

Little K Smith said...

I know exactly what you mean Coops, but this is gorgeous, I love this sweet lil' bunny and the background behind him is fabulous too and I love the colours aswell!
Kelly.x

CraftygasheadZo said...

Really sweet card, Coops. Love the blue tones and the image is fab. Zo x

Unknown said...

gorgeous card Nic lovely image and centres in the flowers, great design too.
Chris x

CraftyC said...

This is so sweet Nic and beautifully embellished. I'm sitting in my new back garden with my laptop though can hardly see a thing its so bright lol. Thanks for taking part in this weeks LOTV Challenge, have a good day!
Clairexx

Christine L said...

Ooooh it's lovely Nic - and you are using those pearl embellies to such fabulous effect!
Hugs
Christine x

Wishcraft said...

Fab card Nic :o) Super cute bunny and love these papers. Lisa x

Wendy said...

Gorgeous card Coops,love the cute image and colours,the clouds look fantastic.
Wendy xx

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

This is a really sweet card and I love the silver lining on your clouds - very pretty!
Thanks for joining our 'blue' challenge at CES this week.
Caroline xxx

Nicola said...

Stunning card Coops, love that bunny from LOTV and your colouring of the image and background are perfect. Great design and colour combo too!
Love Nicola xxx

sandy's crafty bits said...

ooo super little card nic ... love the little flying rabbit ... did you make the clouds background with your shaving brush ... I still have not got mine yet lol ... happy crafting love sandy xx

Faye said...

I know what you mean, but I think this card is fab. The clouds look amazing. Really good. xxx

Donna said...

Waaay too cute Nic, love the clouds behind your bunny, beautiful card :) Donna x

karen said...

Beautiful, love the clouds and fab colours,Karenxx

Sue said...

Hi hun
aww totally adorable card, awesome colouring, luv all the sparkle, pretty embelies & design, sue,x

Delphine said...

Suepr cute card, Nic! Lovely image, beautiful colours and colouring and I love the punched border:-)! Hugs Delphine xx

cardmaking bird said...

I don't know why you're not happy with it, Nic, I think it's fabulous!! You're your own worse critic, ya know!!! I LOVE your cloud background, it looks great and those pattern flowers are luverly!! Where did you get them? Hugs, Marie xxx

xxxtglxxx said...

Awww, this is delightful :) Love the cloudy background, it looks brilliant. I need more practise at this kind of stuff! :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Lee said...

Oooh i adore this gorgeous card,love the sparkle.xxx

Julie said...

Awwhhhh - so cute and love the sparkly balloon!! Juliexx

XxJULESxX said...

ooh! soo cute and gorgeous!!

Lisa Jane said...

oh this is so cute - love the sparkly balloon
Thanks for joining us at Divas by design this fortnight
Lisa x