Wednesday 8 February 2012

let`s zest it up

Good evening all i hope you are all well.cor its blooming freezing,am togged up and sitting  by the radiator.my day off tomorrow,big smiles ;D
so on to my card for tonight,i thought i would go a bit zesty tonight.
i am entering my card into the following challenges:
1.the sketchy challenge - challenge 16 - sandra`s sketch
2.the crafty pad - challenge 156 - spring colours
3.crafters companion challenge - challenge 21 - anything goes
4.papertake weekly - anything goes
5.scrapbook sisters - card challenge 70 - anything goes

products used are:
white pearl card
tim holtz distress tool
first edition papers - hideaway
circle,scallop circle and oval nesties
woc roses i won from the lovely pops - thanks hun
personal impressions sentiment
ribbon is recycled from a new bed throw
gorjuss girl stamp - forget me not
promarkers and flexmarkers
stickles - stardust
gems from stash

promarkers and flexmarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink,coral.cinnamon
champagne.cappucinno,caramel.umber
leaf green,chartreuse.grass,pine
lemon,sunflower,raw sienna
cool grey 1,3,antique white
ivory.satin.,pastel beige.warm grey 3.

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

92 comments:

Lorraine said...

oh i do like this card alot the papers are so fresh and the flowers looks stunning too as you said zesty love it xx

Julie said...

A lovely card Nic, those colours really zing

The Crafty Blonde said...

Gorgeous card, love the sweet image and fabby papers. The ribbon and flowers look brill and fab layout too.
Lyndsey xx

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous card Coops and love the zesty colours x Susan x

Becky said...

This is gorgeous, Love the image and the stunning colours.
The lay out is fab.
Enjoy ur day off tomorrow :)
Becky x

Sue said...

Hi hun
totally gorgeous card, luv the colours, awesome colouring, gorgeous papers & embelies, sue,x

Lou said...

Hi! really pretty card Coops,the colours/papers are so lovely and love her too.hugs Lou.xxx

Sandra H said...

Lovely card Coops and great colour:) Sandra H

sara said...

so pretty love the colours and those papers are yummy
hugs sara x x x

Jacki Daniels said...

Beautiful card beautiful image beautiful colouring as always another stunner
Jacki xx

Unknown said...

Another lush card! Now I'm out of my stash ban I've treated myself to some saturated canary digis! I'm seriously tempted to get some flex markers too!

Dawn said...

This is just soooo sweet Coops!
Thanks for playing along at The Crafty Pad this week in our Fresh Spring Colours Challenge!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx
Don't forget there is currently a DT call running at The Crafty Pad x

Anonymous said...

Just lovely - loving the colours
Leigh

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours and love that two-tone flower.

Sarah

Irene said...

gorgeous card, love the lemon and lime, xx

Lou Mac said...

L-O-V-E. That is all.

Debs M said...

woohoo looks great! gorgeous bp's love the sparkly one, fabby card x

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous Coops! Such a lovely image, papers, colours and embellishments - everything lol!!
xx

Viv said...

It may be cold outside Coops, but this is a ray of sunshine card! Lovely colours and a terrific card!

Vicky said...

So beautiful Coops...love the image, colours and great sketch too hun :o)

big hugs Vicky xx

sue w. said...

How refreshing these colours are, so bright and sunny, so lovely.
Hugs Sue W.

Unknown said...

Lovely and zesty and those papers are stunning trying not to look def dont need more papers, a beautiful card.
Chris x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful card Nic love the colour's just made a card myself using same colour's and love the image
Hugs Dianne xx :)

McCrafty's Cards said...

Wonderful fresh zesty colours, gorgeous image and flowers.
Kevin xx

Lisa said...

Oh this is stunning Coops! Love this sweet image and gorgeous zesty colours.

Lisa x

Janine said...

What a pretty card :) Love the colour combination it's got a lovely fresh feel to it.
Janine xx

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

A really gorjuss card Nic. Love your gorgeous zesty glittered papers and your flowers.

Sarahxx

Denise said...

This is soooo pretty. Really love that lemon and lime combo and the image is such a sweetie.
Hugs
Denise xx

Mary J said...

A fantastic colour combo. Love IT!!!!!

Carol said...

Awww WOW Nic, this is just too gorgeous Hun! Luving the zingy colour combo. Makes me feel like spring is on the way. Enjoy your day off tomorrow Sweetie. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Wendy said...

So gorgeous Coops, sweet image and love the zesty colours and fab layout.
Wendy xx

angelwhispers said...

Wonderful Coops such glorious papers so perfect with your beautiful coloured image! Chanelle xxx

nnalorac said...

Love these design papers and zingy colours, fab card Coops and such a sweet image.

Wendy Fraser said...

Such a lovely stamp! Two of my friends have just bought her so I think she'll have to come on holiday to mine so I can play with her! Love the spring colours too. xx

Jayne A said...

Beautiful card. love the citrus colours.

Jayne
x

Joey said...

Coops its gorgeous, loving the layout and warm bright colours, I am sat with a blankie round me, think I am getting old before my time lol, enjoy your day off! Joey xx

Netty said...

Loving the lemon and lime colours. Beautiful card again, x

Chrissy said...

Lovely and bright, very pretty image, love the layers and that wide green ribbon.Gorgeous Coops..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Creations by Shirl said...

love all those zesty colours going on.... great layout Coops~

Cor* said...

Wow wow wow wow wow! I think that about covers it! Thanks for inspiring us at the Sketchy Challenges this fortnight!

Janice said...

Beautiful spring card - love the colours, Jx

Mandy said...

Beautiful card,love the fresh colours and your image is adorable...
Mandy x

Margarets designer cards said...

Gorgeous card, I like the way you have done the backing papers, beautiful colours as always
I hope you have a lovely day and it does not snow, keep warm
Margaret

Jules said...

Fabulous Coops .. .. really bright and beautiful.

I am pleased I am not the only one that saves strips of ribbon from anything and everything LOL!

Hope you enjoy your day off .. .. I have a sneaky feeling that you will!!

Love Jules xx

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous card Coops and lovely zesty colours. Kathleen x

Jackie said...

Oh wow, I absolutely love this, green is my favourite colour and this looks so wonderful :)
Jackie xx

Ally said...

so cute, she luvs her Teddy :) Wonderful dp, too.
Brr, it's freezing here too, minus 12 last night and minus 7 the whole day... eeeeek!!
Hugs, Alessandra

Squirrel x said...

I think it has all been said hun! What a gorgeous zingy zesty card, makes me think of all the new leaves that will SOON be bursting open when Spring arrives. Super cute GG, and so beautifully coloured, as always. Hugs Sxx

debby4000 said...

Oh this is so beautiful Nic, such a sweet image.
luv
Debby

Christine L said...

You certainly did zest her up Nic.... she's gorgeous in her lime green!
Stay warm
Hugs
Christine x

Sue said...

Lovely papers Nic, great colours.She is so cute.Have a great day off.
Hugs Sue xx

Ella's Design said...

I need this First Edition paper pad!! Love the zesty colours (I'm really into lime and orange for homewares at the minute) Cute Gorjuss image, coloured fab and pretty details. Lisa x

Naomi Johnson said...

so cute - i love the vibrant zesty colours. x

mylittlecardstudio.blogspot.com said...

Super sweet card! Gorgeous colours,flowers, papers and image. Love it! Hugs, Jill x

Sheila said...

Nic, What a gorgeous card. Great colours and adore your image too. Have a great day off hun and hope you not getting snow - falling very lightly here at the mo so not venturing out at all today :( Sheila:)X

Jude said...

Wow! Love the colours Coops. Such a pretty spring card. Love the recycled ribbon and the way you have distressed the edges of the papers.

Hugs
Judex

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Fab card hun, love the colour combo!

I'm just hoping we don't get the snow that's been forecast....more than last weekend so they say, you probably had more than us but we had 6 inches last Saturday!! Fingers crossed it doesn't arrive until Friday night then Nige is home!!

Stay safe & warm hugs shell xx

Marion said...

Hi Nic,
Ohh, I just love those zingy colours. Fab papers and adorable image.
hugs
Marion

Sally said...

Wow! what a stunner Nic & a great colour combo. Super colouring as usual & lots of lovely layers. Hey, you wanna try crafting in fingerless gloves! lol. Not so cold here today though.
Sally x

Flowergirl said...

Beautiful papers, love those colours they look fab & Gorjuss girlie too x
Wendy x

CraftyC said...

Beautiful card Nic, love all the distressing and pretty papers
Clairexx

Feebsy said...

Beautiful card Nic. I love the zesty colours you've used, so fresh.

Feebsy
xx

Linda said...

Just seen this over on Dc, its so juicy!! Lovely card Coops xx

Andria said...

Another gorgeous card, love the colours, so fresh and summery :). I'm going to start collecting flex markers any ideas or tips on what colours to try first would be gratefully received :)x.

Unknown said...

loving your spring colours!

Sheena
xxx

Diane Louise J said...

Ooh I love your colour pallet they really go together well, really fresh looking. Love the image too. Diane xx

pinky said...

Its very zesty Coops, love the fresh feel and all that sparkle.

karen said...

Beautiful card coops, hugs, Karenx

Sue B said...

Wow! this is gorgeous Coops! I love the Zesty colours. Beautiful papers and layering. What a cute image and you've coloured her to perfection!
Hope you have a good evening!
Big Hugs!
Sue xx

Sarah said...

Gorgeous card Coops, love the zesty colours and the layout x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow,this is zesty. Love the way you have used the image.

downrightcrafty said...

love the distressed edges and super zingy and the half and half flower is gorgeous
Hugs Kate xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Love the zingy citrus colours you have chosen Coops and the image is so cute xx

Catherine said...

Adore the colours on this....

Unknown said...

Mmm...agree; it's way too cold in the UK at the moment... Lovely fresh spring colors and the coloring is awesome as always. Thanks for playing with the Sketchy Girls.

Hugz,
Sandy

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

love your card its gorgeous very zesty Copps K x

Julie said...

Fab card!! Great colouring and fab colours and papers!! Juliexx

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Really beautiful, I love the gorjuss girl image and your colouring is fantastic, really love the greens and yellows together too
Lindsay xx

Sweetncrafty Gal said...

ohhhh coops these colours are gorjuss!! thank you so much for listing your colours i really sturggle with greens! hey what's the best combo to use for a forever friends bear? xxx

Jessica said...

Lovely sunny card - can almost feel the warmth!!! Jx

melsanford said...

Oh this is beautiful! gorgeous zingy colours and i love the papers :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

xxxtglxxx said...

So fizzy and zesty it made my mouth water :) Gorgeous fresh colours and really pretty image, layout and papers. This is stunning!

hugs

xxalisonxx

Tina said...

Fab colour combo, such a pretty card. Tinaxx

Little K Smith said...

Ooh this is so lovely, I love the fresh colours and I just love this paper pad too and a gorgeous Gorjuss Girl!
Kelly.x

Gem said...

ooh I love the zingy colours on this one, lovely and fresh looking! Gemma :) x

coldwaters2 said...

Totally ACE card Nic, I do like your choice of colour all nice and citrus looking, makes me mouth water, lol, the papers, flowers and that image look simply magical.
hugs
Lorraine x

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

Oh this has just wowed me! I love the green and yellow and I am just in love with the edge distress you have done! The flowers are delicious along with your image and coloring! Thank you so much for sharing and playing along in the Spring Colors challenge at The Crafty Pad this week. We also have a DT call on the moment if you are interested in applying :)

Turtle In The Sand said...

Lemon/Lime what a gorgeous creation Nic. This is beautiful. Love the image too.

Jill said...

absolutely gorgeous coops love the colour combo thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

Rach83 said...

Wow, those colours are just super. They really pop off the page. Cute image and your layout is so great too.

Rachel x

Cazza said...

Oooo very zesty Coops, stunning!
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Pam said...

A beautifully fresh card Nic. Love the image & how it was coloured & her little gem buttons are too cute.