Sunday 14 August 2011

you are my inspiration

good afternoon.my last day of freedom today as its back to work tomorrow so have taken my time with todays card and i`ve really enjoyed making it.i blasted little mans bedroom this morning and we had words again!!! over the mess he keeps making so for now it is all spic and spac.
so on to my card which i am entering into the following challenges:
1.the sugar bowl challenge - challenge 65 - maria therese`s sketch + optional blue.
2.charisma cardz challenge - challenge 32 - distressing
3.the crafty pad challenge - challenge 134 - cute n girly.

products used are:
cream pearl card
gcd papers - ella blue
ms cherish punch
ms butterfly punch
pearl trim
melissa francis pearls
personal impressions sentiment
acrylic shimmer paint - blue
simply sassy stamp - butterfly girl
promarkers

promarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink,coral,baby pink
ivory,buttercup,pastel yellow,mustard
tea green,grey green,denim blue
satin,sandstone,caramel,umber

background
ivory,pastel beige,khaki,blender,white gel pen.

and a sideways view.
thanks so much for popping by, means a lot.
off to have a mooch around blogland now.

luv coops xxxx

73 comments:

lis-m said...

hi Honey,
This is FABULOUS !!!
I really like the effect with the white pen too.. i must get a new one..
hugs xx

Lou Mac said...

This is beautiful Coops!!

That patterned paper is just LUSH and your image has been coloured to perfection!! LOVE the effect of the white gel pen! Sort of looks like an aura around her! Gorgeous! :)

xo

Rosietoes said...

Gorgeous card Coops. That image is fab and I love the edging you have done too.

Edna x

Karen said...

Gorgeous card Nic. Love the image and butterflies. This paper is on my want list beautiful xx

Creations by Shirl said...

Stunning Coops~
Wow I'm really liking that papers you used, and that image is stunning, luv that butterfly on her nose and fluttering all over on the card. Such great colors too!

Sarah said...

Wow Coops, this is amazing! Gorgeous colours and details x

carrie-lee said...

A stunning card hun just love the whole design and the embelishments really bring it to life xxx

angelwhispers said...

Wow just love it and all that glitter is just lush!!!!

Don't be too hard on the little man!! Thats what Mums are for to tidy, tidy, tidy!!!! lol Chanelle xxx

Unknown said...

Simply stunning I havent bought any of the new kit but soarly tempted to buy a couple.
Chris x

Vicky said...

So very pretty Coops...gorgeous image and loving all your wee butterflies too..!

I'm back tomorrow too...snap..!

have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx

Christine said...

Hi Nic awwww love this image fab job of the distressing stunning colouring..those pearls look amazing..love it..hope work isnt toooo bad for you..

smiles Christine xx

Allison said...

lovely card- thanks for playing along with Charisma this week
AllisonX

Shazza said...

wow Coops this is beautiful. Where did you get that shimmer paint x

Fiona said...

oh oh gorgeous...love all the sparkle too!!

Love it!!

fi
x

aqualeiga said...

Stunning colouring, and plenty of girly glitter! A adorable card, thanks so much for joining our challenge at THE CRAFTY PAD this week, and good luck! Hugs, Ali x

Inkypinkydelights said...

Hi Nic, A lovely card! Love those pearls! Melissa Frances - what a treat! Also, yur background is gorgous! Love the addition of the gel pen! Judy x

Jane said...

Oooo this is gorgeous...love her and love those papers!xx
I am back to work tomorrow too after six weeks off :0( Shouldn't be complaining really!lol

Anonymous said...

Such a beatiful card Nic.
Sue x

Martina said...

Oh my God...how cute is this?! Sooo gorgeous Coops!! I LOVE this!! I already have orded the image last week, but your card is simply amazing!!!!
Hugs,
Martina

Chrissy said...

Gorgeous card, love the pearls down the side, very pretty. Lovely image and colouring...the papers are fabulous, and the butterflies...gorgeous.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Anonymous said...

OoOoO CC!!

This is one of my faves of yours!
LUSH papers,yummy sparkle and flutterbies!

Toadally yummy!

Thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week and good luck!

(I've waited ageeeeeeeeeees to say that hehe)

sue said...

gorgous coops,love the colour & as always your fab colouring sue xx

Wiccababe said...

she is coloured beautifull Coops, and I have to say I love the background - never occurred to me to use the white pen for this, clever you
Debz
xx

Sheila said...

Stunning card Nic! Love how you used the white pen! Sheila:)X

Teresa said...

Every time I visit your blog I just know I'm in for something special, this is really beautiful Coops. Thanks for visiting my blog today, hope you have a lovely evening, hugs Teresa xx

Lee said...

Awww boys WILL be boys lol.Your card is sooooo STUNNING.Gorgeous papers n embellies.xxx

Donna Mosley said...

Oh! Nic, this is absolutely stunning hun. Love the gorgeous details and sparkles. You're colouring is incredible as always. Love it!

Donna x

Kim Dellow said...

Beautiful! What a great effect with the dots around her, looks great! Lovely make as always Coops. Kim

Sandra H said...

Wow Coops you have done it again! stunning card gorgeous image and so beautifully coloured love the edging:) Sandra H

karen said...

Stunning creation coops, just gorgeous! Karenxx

Wendy said...

Absolutely stunning Coops,love everything about it.
Wendy xx

Dawn said...

Stunning!Simply Stunning!
Just perfect for our Cute & Girly Challenge at The Crafty Pad this week!
Thanks for playing!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx

sara said...

ooooh im likin this a lot !! gorgeous image fab colouring love that pearl trim
hugs sara x x x

Anonymous said...

Hi Nic, another stunningly pretty card! Fab image,layout, colouring ... everything! xx

Debs M said...

gorgeous, love the bp's and butterflies and the way you coloured her is fabby, love the spotty effect! x

Unknown said...

Hi ya, another gorgeous card! Love the paper it is beautiful, you're not helping my paper addiction you know! Sarah

Faye said...

Soft, pretty, feminine, it's lovely. Your image really pops out against these gorgeous papers. xxx

pinky said...

What a cutie Coops, she is gorgeous. Love all the glitter round the edges. This is one stunning card.

Crafty Loops said...

Really stunning cards Coops. Lee xx

Sally said...

A super creation. I love the blues & all the sparkle. Such a cute image too.
Sally x

nnalorac said...

Stunning and so pretty Coops, love the image, such a cute expression from the butterfly on her nose. Fab papers and colours. Mine have left home but still come back and make untidy bedrooms Coops. Carolxx

Tonje said...

You make the most amasing cards, and Im wondering how do you get the time? They are breathtaking.
Love tonje ;);)

Angie said...

Gorgeous card Coops love the colours and the pearl flowers. The image is cute and i love your colouring.
hugs Angie x

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Nic,love the cool blue.Fab image and butterflys.
Sue xx

Sue B said...

Wow! this is gorgeous! Sweet image and love your colouring and the background with the glitter. And the papers look stunning with those pearls and butterflies! Really beautiful card Coops!
Hope back to work goes ok!
Hugs Sue xxx

Jennifer said...

Beautiful Nic. Love the image, papers...everything! xx Jenny xx

Lesley said...

phew i am so glad that im not the only 1 getting onto the kids about the mess in there room...rofl..this card is gorgeous hunni..and love the layout and colours :o)) xx

Feebsy said...

Very sweet Nic. I really like the blue and brown together and the butterflies are adorable. Great little sentiment too.

I hope work isn't too bad :(.

Feebsy
xx

melsanford said...

Oh this is gorgeous! Love the distressing and all the glitter :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

debby4000 said...

Oh Nic this is gorgeous.
luv
Debby

Louise said...

Beautiful card love the soft colours
Hugs Louise xx

Jackie said...

Absolutely gorgeous, you have a great knack for co-ordinationg colours beautifully :o)
Jakcie xx

Andrea C said...

Your card is absolutely beautiful. You can't get too irrate with the wee guy kids are just messy. I tidy my kids rooms and after just half an hour they have it messed up again but they blame it on our two year old haha cheeky little blighters x

Delphine said...

Your card is so, so beautiful, Coops! I think this is my new favourite Simply Sassy! Your colouring and colours are fantastic, and I love all the pearls, very delicate! Fantastic papers and distressing too! Hugs Delphine xx

Jules said...

Hi Coops

A boy making a mess of his bedroom? How unusual LOL!!!

It gets worse as they get older so be warned.

In the end I used to just throw clean sheets on top of the bed and say let me have your dirty ones .. .. and that was as much as I did!!

Boy did that room take some clearing when he left home!!! LOL!!!

Another gorgeous card Coops with that fabby Ella Blue. Love the image .... great for co-ordinating all the butterflies!!

Your holiday went a bit quick!!!!

Love Jules xx

jenny said...

Stunning card.....I LOVE how you coloured the image and background and all the glittery bits :)

My sons room is always a mess too!!!

Jenny xx

Mary J said...

Ever, ever, ever so sweet coops! Adore all of the little details!

♥Gemma♥ said...

Absolutely fabulous sweetie...love the distressed edges with the added glitz and i so love your colouring sweetie, its amazing :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

tilly said...

beautiful card Coops, you will need to work to buy more stash lol, hopr the bedroom stays tidy.... some hope !!
Tilly

Kerryn said...

beautiful card!! so pretty!!

Netty said...

Terrific card Coops, especially love her crossed eyes.....lol xx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Oh just gorgeous hun! Love the colours & the papers are fab!
Hugs Shell xx

Sue said...

Hi hun
wowzer fantastic card, awesome colouring, luv them papers, gorgeous embelies, sue,x

coldwaters2 said...

Wowwww Nic this looks breathtaking what wonderful distressing, that row of flower pearls, the colours and finally the image this is stunning.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Christine L said...

Oooooh Nic.... each one just gets better!!!!! I LOVE this!! Just one question - do you ever sleep? LOL!
Hugs
Christine x

xxxtglxxx said...

I think this is the funniest, cutest Sassy ever! :)

Gorgeous soft blues, and I love the pearls and flutterbies!

hugs

xxalisonxx

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

This is fabulous Nic,love everything about it......especially love the butterfly on her nose !
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxxxx

XxJULESxX said...

oh wow this is stunning Coops!!!

Julie said...

Oh gorgeous!! Love the design and all the glitz and glamour!!! Juliexx

Andria said...

WOW - totalstunner, love the little details and colouring and how you've highlighted around her, different and so effective :) x

Unknown said...

such a sweet card. Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz for our distressing challenge x

Lisa x

Little K Smith said...

Oh this is beautiful Coops, I love the sweet image and all the the pearls 'n' butterflies too :)
Kelly.x

cardmaking bird said...

OH WOW Nic - I LOVE, love, love this!!! It is fabulous!! Everything about it is perfect! Hugs, Marie xx