Thursday 9 February 2012

always and forever

Good evening all.i hope you are all well.i`ve had quite a lazy day today.we also had little/big mans parents evening tonight and he`s doing well.he just needs a little more concentration in maths.so on to my card tonight using my favourite saturated canary image.i love them all but this one always jumps out to me to colour.
i am entering my card into the following challenges:
1.sketch saturday - week 193
2.cupcake craft challenge - challenge 178 - pink and red
3.creative inspirations challenge - challenge 149 - los of love
4.diva`s by design challenge - challenge 21 - love is in the air
5.simon says stamp - love is in the air
6.whimsy inspirations challenge - challenge 25 - love theme
7.fab n funky challenge - challenge 107 - love is in the air
8.my mums craft shop challenge - it must be love
9,i love promarkers challenge - challenge 103 - love is in the air

products used are:
red card
white pearl card
papers from stash
stickles - stardust
faux stitching
tim holtz distress tool
joy craft heart die
kaisercraft sentiment
saturated canary digi stamp-  valentine
promarkers and flexmarkers

promarkers and flexmarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink,coral,cinnamon
cool grey 2,4,5,black
baby pink,cocktail pink,antique pink,cardinal
berry,crimson,burgandy,shale,black
antique white,.satin,khaki,warm grey 3


and a sideways view.
thanks so much for popping by, means a lot :D
luv coops xxx

90 comments:

Karina said...

Such a sweet card, Nic. This is a beautiful image, love it as well. I only made one card so far with a SC image, but more will follow :o). Love your colouring on it and your choice of colours. And how you made those stripes look so great!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Karina

Jo said...

Aw, Coops, she's gorgeous, no wonder she's your favourite!Fantastic colouring, as always and that faux stitching looks fab!
Jo x

Denise said...

This is gorgeous - I really do love this image (may have to get her!!).
Hugs
Denise xx

DYSU has a LOVE theme this week too and this card is perfect for the challenge :0)

Becky said...

Gorgeous card as always coops, I love the layout.
Becky x

Lou said...

Hi! Wow'' this is really gorgeous Coops,she is very lovely and your colouring/colours are amazing~love the torn paper strips too.hugs Lou.xxx

Janette said...

Evening Nic, hope your ok and keeping warm hun....

This is a gorgeous card, so sweet and the colouring on the image is so fab, love it.xx

Catherine said...

This is fab, love the colours....

The Crafty Blonde said...

Gorgeous card, love the fabulous image and the papers and layout look fab. Beautiful colouring as always.
Lyndsey xx

Fleur said...

An absolute stunner, GORGEOUS!
Hugz Fleur xXx

Deb said...

just gorgeous Coops, love the sweet image, you coloured her perfectly!
Debxx

nnalorac said...

Gorgeous card Coops, fab colouring as always. Carolxx

Unknown said...

Stunning card Coops. This is one of the images I just bought. I will probably use your card to imitate your colouring!

Janine said...

What a lovely card. I love the image. Don't have this one yet...may just have to have some retail therapy :)
Janine xxx

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

Another stunner Coops K x

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

fabulicious Coops coloured beautifully as always...tell the wee man well done :O)

Ali x

Sarah said...

Absolutely gorgeous Coops, I love this image and your colouring has such depth to it, beautiful papers and design too x

Naomi Johnson said...

Such a sweet card and oh to be able to do black hair! you make it look so simple and yet I fail every time!

Mina said...

your little man and me both about maths...I was the same at school...wow to your lush girly beautifully coloured card
Mina xxx

Netty said...

Terrific design Coops and beautifully coloured. A gorgeous card. x

Wendy Fraser said...

Such a gorgeous image and so beautifully coloured. xx

Sandra H said...

Coops your card is stunning and l love the layout too!:) Sandra H

Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool) said...

so perfect coops!

Creations by Shirl said...

Stunning! great colour choices and pretty layout..... love all those sparklies going on....

Kim said...

Fab, fab, fab!! What else can I say?! xxx

Wishcraft said...

Such a lovely card hun! Gorgeous image, fabulous colouring and love the layout too :o) Lisa x

Ella's Design said...

She is such a sweetie and you've coloured her fabulously, Nic! Love the polka dot paper and colour combo, Lisa x

Julie said...

Stunning card, Coops! So love yoru colouring and the torn paper strips are such a great detail! Hugs, Juliexx

Mau xx said...

gorgeous Coops your colouring is fab as always and love the distress.

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Stunningly beautiful card huni, I love the image and the torn paper, stitches and distressed edges all look fantastic
Lindsay xx

Chrissy said...

She look amazing Coop...gorgeous colouing..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Crafty Loops said...

Beautiful card Coops. Lee x

Marilyn said...

Awwww... she's so sweet and it's a gorgeous card. Would you like to come to Canada and spend a few days with me and share some of your talents? When I see your cards, I always think 'now why didn't I think of that?'. If you can't come over, mail me a bit of your mojo, huh?

McCrafty's Cards said...

Stunning Coop's, I love it, fabulous colouring and I like all the sparkly edging.
Kevin xx

Berry said...

This is adorable Nic! We have maths issues in our house I feel like a teacher aswell as a parent lol and I'm not that good at it! Thanks for entering at Divas and CI hugs rebekah xx

Sweetncrafty Gal said...

hey sweetie, gosh feels like forever since i got around to blogs! loving your creations as always, love this one espech! hugs carlyann xx

Debs said...

Oh she's stunning Coops - love the LO and the sparkle too.
Debs xx

Mandy said...

Stunning card yet again...Love the image,I have her just haven't coloured her yet....Gorgeous colouring and I love your design with the torn paper..Well done to your son,big hugs...
Mandy x

BrossArtAddiction said...

Wow Coops!! Really love the way you interpreted Terry's sketch this week! Always an amazing job but this one is super beautiful! Love all the red and sparkle and yes that image is too darling just to use a couple times! My boys have trouble with math too! Always a nightly struggle at homework time. Thanks for joining us this week at Sketch Saturday and Good luck! :D

Hugz & TFS,
xx Tracey/SS-DT xx

sue w. said...

Aww she really is so cute.Love your layout and colours.
Hugs Sue W.

Mary J said...

Just beautiful coops!

Jessica said...

Gorgeous image - love the stitching effect. Jx

Christine L said...

Hi Nic.... yes she's one of my favs too and you've done a gorgeous job with her... fab card!

Well done to your little/big man on his good reports at parents eve too!

Hugs
Christine x
PS Your blog font has changed, and it's better my end now, doesn't take as long to load up!

Liz Miller said...

This is super cute and beautifully coloured in. Love the touches of glitter.
Liz xx

Sue said...

Hi Nic,gorgeous card,love the lay out.
Hugs Sue x

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie this is stunning love your colour choices big happy hugs Pops x x x

Robin said...

Darling card Coops!!!

melsanford said...

Oh this is gorgeous! Just love this image - and the die cut heart is lovely :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Debs M said...

wow she is fabulous, another gorgeous card, love the ripped paper x

Christine said...

Awesome colouring gorgeous layout & papers love it

smiles Christine x

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Just gorgeous hun, love the image she is a cutie & those papers are fab!

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

No snow here yet just loads of black ice, thankfully girls are off today as well as next week!

xxxtglxxx said...

LOL - Im gonna have to get my eyes tested... I read the first sentence as 'Ive also had big mans pants!' :D lol.

Your card is awesome hun - love that mix of pink and red and beautiful layout - it looks terrific! Great colouring and the glittery hearts look brill!

Hope you have a smashing weekend,

hugs

xxalisonxx

Doreen said...

A gorgeous card coops,love the image, at.Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Whimsy Stamps this week.xxx

Faye said...

Oh Coops, this is just beautiful. xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

What a fabulous Valentines card you've made Coops, a real stunner x

Sarn said...

Simply gorgeous and SOOO well coloured (as usual). xxx

Karen said...

Lovely card. Love the colours and love this image and her freckles Great colouring xx

Rosietoes said...

Lovely card Coops. Love her freckles.

Edna x

Susie Little said...

Beautiful take on our sketch Coops. Thank you so much for playing with us at Sketch Saturday. xx

Maria said...

lovely !!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugs,

Maria B.

maxine said...

wow this is stunning Your colouring is fantastic, I really need a tutorial on how you colour hair it's so good.

Flowergirl said...

Stunning card, love the colours and papers x
Wendy x

Kerryn said...

Hey Coops! I love your card! Great colouring as always! xxx

Ally said...

Wonderful, Nic! Love this Sweetie, you coloured her to perfection! Gorgoeus creation! Just read your post above. Isn't it scary when everything is icey?! It happens to the frontstairs to my house all the times, and there is nothing to have a grip. Really dangereous. Glad you are ok!
Hugs, Alessandra

Sharon said...

Gorgeous card Nic your colouring is fab as always.
hugs

Sharon x

Sue said...

Hi hun
as always an adorable card, awesome colouring, fab papers & design, luv all the sparkle, have lovely weekend, sue,x

Pink Dandelion said...

Beautiful card Nic,love this image, coloured fabulously and your faux stitching doesn't look faux at all. Debs xx

Lee said...

WOW.Absolutely Stunning in every way.Love that faux stitching looks soooo real.Gorgeous image.Great layout.Hugs xxx

Delphine said...

Gorgeous, Nic! I love your colours and colouring and I think this image is really one of the most beautiful SCs! Wonderful colours and layout, love the distressing too! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Hugs Delphine xx
PS: I am so so so behind with everybody... Apologies!!!

Marie-Louise said...

Fabulous - I love it. Your colouring is superb.

Unknown said...

And another beautiful card! Love this image, have got her sitting on my mat waiting to be coloured.

Sarah

Little K Smith said...

This is beautiful Coops, the image is adorable and so beautifully coloured. Love the papers and fab layout too :)
Kelly.x

Gem said...

gorgeous card coops, love the red spotty paper! Gemma :) x

Aunty Sue said...

fab card and thanks for joining us at creative this week . Good luck and hope to see you next week. xxx

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my word this is so beautiful Nic, I so love that image and also the colours and design, truly wonderful card.
hugs
Lorraine x

Unknown said...

Awww...this is such a beautiful card!! Thanks for joining my challenge over at the Cupcake Craft Challenge this week! Good luck! Hugs ans sunshine!

XxJULESxX said...

oh! stunning Coops!

Arline said...

Beautiful...love the colours and the heart punch you have used too xx

Andy Llewelyn-Brinsley said...

Wow, how many comments???? Brilliantly coloured and a fabulous card, I would be delighted if this were sent to me! Thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers this week, Good Luck x

Liza said...

A great card and colouring. Thanks for joining us this week at CCC.

Liza x

Rach83 said...

Aww how cute! Great colours and layout. Coops, your colouring is fab, as always.

Rachel x

MagsB said...

I love this! Superb colouring, of course, and I really like the torn papers!

love Mags x

DesignerDiva said...

Beautiful colouring, I love her black hair - I always avoid that one! lol
Thanks for sharing it with the Diva's this week and good luck with the challenge
Laurie x

cardmaking bird said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love the colouring. Hugs, Marie xx

Shell said...

Totally gorjuss Coops, your colouring always amazes me.....I wanna colour like you lol...Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations this week.
Shell xx

NGCARDS said...

A gorgeous creation hun! Thanks for playing over at Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog! xxx

Cazza said...

This is gorgeous Coops, amazing colouring hon!
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Jill said...

wow Coops another absolutely gorgeous card thanks for joining us at MMCS hugs Jill xx

Emma H said...

Just gorgeous! Such a beautiful card, thanks for playing along with Fab N Funky this week!

Melissa Bove said...

Gorgeous card! Your coloring is amazing!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

Hugs...
Melissa

Pam said...

Beautiful Nic, I love the torn strips with the faux stitching & glittered edges & also love her sparkly lips.