Friday 28 May 2010

pamper yourself.xx

good afternoon all, i hope you are all well. its a really gorgeous sunny day here again so have managed to wash and dry all the laundry today.todays card i have really enjoyed making and i am entering this one into 3 challenges.
1)crafts and me challenges=challenge 5= distressed.
2)creative card crew=challenge 51 = colours pink and green.
3)passion for promarkers=challenge 53=anything goes (my 2nd entry)

products used are pink and green coredinations card.papermania rose garden papers.piece of white card which i have doodled on to create the background and coloured lightly with chalks.tim holtz distress tool used on all papers and card and rock candy distress paint.applied to the edges.the doodled background has been covered all over with the rock candy.prima flowers,pink and green raffia, pins.wild rose studio sentiment.hand drawn swirls with white gel pen and i added adhesive pearls.whiff of joy city girl coloured with promarkers.

promarker colours used are
SKIN=ivory,blush,dusky pink,coral.
HAIR=cinnamon,cocoa,chestnut,walnut,shale.
DRESS & BOOTS=meadow green,apple,leaf green,forest green.
BAGS=blossom,rose pink,cool grey 2,pink carnation,fushia pink.

close up of the flowers, pins and raffia.

and a sideways view.think this is the one that shows the colours better.
thanks so much for popping by and i hope you like my card.
enjoy the rest of your day, i am now watching junior masterchef, cor those kids can really cook.might have a craft session again later.work tomorrow then 2 days off, yippee.
ttfn
luv coops.xxxx

31 comments:

Carol said...

One word Nic, STUNNING!!! I'm in luv with this card I think it's absolutely gorgeous! The pink and green are so devine, lo and pearls, distressing, actually everything is too beautiful as always. Lotsa luv xxxx

Delphine said...

Wow! Amazing colouring of this beautiful city girl, Nic, fabulous layout and I just love all the doodling! Gorgeous pearls and flowers, too! Hugs Delphine xx

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Nic
A stunning card and beautiful colours,
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Janette said...

Oh gorgeous card,and love the shades of pink coops.....great weather here today too....fingers crossed for the week-end.xxx

Amanda said...

Yet again a beautiful card, love pink and green and the doodled background is excellent. luv Amanda xx

Sheila said...

WOW this is stunning (need to find some more words to describe your cards!!) Fab colours and love how you have used torn papers! Fab fab fab! Sheila:)X

craftycreationsbydebbie said...

A gorgeous card, colours and layout fantastic. Debbie x

Teresa said...

This has got to be the sweetest card I've seen today, how beautiful, perfect colour combo and always loved this stamp, you got my new addy right??? lol
Luv Teresa xx

Aunty Sue said...

Hi nic this is stunning and love the colours and ok i will go pamper myself maybe with some yummy chocolate while i watch home and away. lol. Ok i should have tea 1st then chocolate

Julie said...

As stunning as ever, Nic - great background and gorgeous floral spray!!! Good luck again with our PfP draw!! Juliexx

Little K Smith said...

Hi Coops
Gorgeous card, love the colours. Great image and love your background! Lovely flowers and pins too.
Kelly.x

Di said...

This is really gorgeous. Beautiful girly colours and image.Love your hand drawn background,it goes really well with the stamp.The gel pen swirls are a great finishing touch. Congrats on getting commisions fo your craft shop. Di,x

Rachel said...

Hey coopsy woopsy woo :D
This is STUNNING!!! Loving her lime green boots, by the way :)
Hugs, Rachel xx

tilly said...

a divine card !! it has everything for the wow factor, good luck in the challenges
Tilly x

Maureen said...

Great card coops, I love the colours and the flowers are fab.
Maureen.......x

Vicky said...

Hi Coops!!
Just a fabulous card!!, great image,layout and yummy colour combo!!
Take care and have a great weekend!!
Love Vicky xx

Sarah said...

Fab card, love the colouring and layout and the flower arrangement is gorgeous. Sarah x

Jennifer said...

LOvely colours and great doodles Coops! Lovely flowers too! xx Jenny xx

Lizzy said...

WOW hun this card is STUNNING,luv how you done the background ~ lush colour combo & ace layout ~ good luck! xx Lizzy xx :)

Diamond Doll said...

Absolutely Gorgeous Nic,love the colour combo the distressing, flowers just everything!!
Thanx for joining us at Crafts and me.
(hugs)
Trish (-:

Jackie said...

Gorgeous card and colours :o)
Jackie xx

Wishcraft said...

Fab card hun, LOVE the doodled background, great colours too :o) Lisa x

sandy's crafty bits said...

oh wow what a beautiful card ... love pink and green together ... you do have some lovely stamps ... and just love your ideas you are a truly talented lady

happy crafting Sandy xx

crafty-stamper said...

stunning card
carol x

Pink Dandelion said...

Fab card Nic, love your doodled background. Debs xx

Eileen said...

Scrummy card Coops. Love the colour combo and the image. Eileen xx

Crafteezee said...

Gorgeous take on distressing and so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me on my choice of theme. Hugs Tracy x

Sarah said...

Wow this is absolutely gorgeous! Those papers are beautiful. I love your doodled background and the image has been beautifully coloured.
xx :0)

gina g said...

Gorgeous card Nic, love the image and the colours are fab so is your doodled background. Thanks so much for joining us at The Crafts and Me challenge this week. luv gina xx

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Nic, what a gorgeous card. Love the cute image and your colouring is fab. Thanks for joining in with our anniversary challenge over at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

My Creative Outlet by Janna said...

Fantastic! I just love the background! So creative! Thanks for sharing with us at CCC!

Janna :)