Tuesday 29 June 2010

sweet summer.

good evening all, well its been another hot one today.started off cloudy and a bit cool but cor was it hot at work.my little man did really well in his sports day.he competed in 4 events and got 2nd place in the sack race and egg and spoon race and 3rd in the flat race, so he got a double mr whippy icecream with 2 flakes at hometime.lol.
so on to tonights card which i have made for this weeks paperplay challenge=week 25="its sunny here".your card had to have the sun or sunglasses so it was a perfect excuse to use one of the new city girls again!!!lol

products used are dcwv citrus papers.distress ink wild honey.prima e line flowers.papermania gems.whiff of joy sentiment from the summer kit and willow with coffee coloured with promarkers and some papermanina shimmer chalk for the background.

promarkers used are
skin=blush,dusky pink,sunkissed pink,coral.
hair=cinnamon,cocoa,henna,walnut,shale.
dress,shoes,bag=tulip yellow,sunflower,gold,pumpkin.

the sentiment.

and a sideways view.
thanks so much for popping by and for all your lovely comments :)
better go and catch up on commenting now.
ttfn
luv coops.xxxx

22 comments:

Crafty Tam said...

Gorgeous card with lovely sunny colours. Love everything about it.

Hugs

Tammy xx

Vicky said...

Hi hunni I adore this its 1 of those cards that bring a smile to your face as soon as you see it, its a very cheerful card, its lush Coops.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xx

P.S. There is a spare stool in my craft room for you hun lol x

Carol said...

Nic this is just gorgeous!! Very summery colours, brilliant. Image is gorgeous and you've coloured her brilliantly as always. Absolutely luv it. P.S. My new DT are still looking for newbies to join the team if you're interested Sweetie. Just email me and I'll give you the info. Lotsa luv xxxx

Jennifer said...

Lovely bright card Coops. Can't wait for my stamps to come now I have seen what you've been making xx Jenny xx

Netty said...

Hi Coops, mother of the athlete who loves whippy icecream with choc flakes....yum yum and your card is yummy as well, love the colour combo. Annette x

Janice said...

Fantastic card - I can feel the summer sun from here! Great colouring too. Jx

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous card. Sunny & cheery colours. Lovely image and great colouring.

Twocrafty said...

beautiful card Nic, the papers are gorgeous and your layout is fab. I love this WOJ image and might have to add her to my never ending wish list...!

Tracy x

Crafty Urchins said...

sooooooooooo gorgeous nice, such sunny colours, love the layout luv Sue xx

Little K Smith said...

Ooh a fabulous card Coops, just love the yummy summer colours. Great papers and layout, love the flowers too.
Kelly.x

tilly said...

great sumer colours and I like this image much better than the transvestite !!!! lol
Tilly x

Mina said...

those colours are just beautiful Nic...so fresh and summery
Mina xxx

Sharon said...

Lovely summery card Nic. Love the colours & Lo & the image is beautifully coloured.
hugs
Sharon x

Julie said...

Coops this is totally gorgeous!! Love the bright, citrus colours - just perfect for your theme!! You are so rocking these stamps!! Juliexx

Monika Reeck said...

Woow what an adorable Images...may I ask you which company is it...so lovely...and your coloring are perfect...your PP also so lovely...ADORABLE CARD!!!would you mind to see my Blog, I am joining the Paperplay challenge too, my card is number 43, many thanks before, hugs, Monika

Unknown said...

This card is just gorgeous! I love the image and how you have coloured it. Also love the papers.
Alicia xx

Sheila said...

Wow this is stunning - lovely colours! Can I ask where you get your sketch ideas from as your layouta are so fab - perfect every time! Well done to your wee man for his running and jumping etc - its so nice to see the wee ones competing in sports! Sheila:)X

Delphine said...

Wow again! Gorgeous card with such wonderful colours! I love the image and papers you have used and the layout is just perfect! Hugs Delphine xx

craftycreationsbydebbie said...

Gorgeous Nic, love the citrus colours! Hugs Debbie x

Messi Jessi said...

Well done to little man! Love this card, the colours are so lovely and bright and another fab city girl image - fabulous!

Julie M said...

Great card, Nic - love the image - perfect for summer.

Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week.

Julie :o)

Jackie said...

Fab card, I just love those papers :o)
Jackie xx