Wednesday, 26 January 2011

wishing you a magical day.

good evening all.first off may i apologise for being really late tonight but this card has been an absolute pain to photograph.my camera really doesn`t like these colours so i`ve had to edit my pics tonight to show the true colours.
so i better get on with it eh :D
i am entering this card into the following challenges:
1.papertake weekly = sketch 52.
2.crafty creations challenge = lets heat it up.
products used are:
burgandy and white card.
white card has been stamped with a stamp from the whiff of joy 1001 night kit and embossed with gold embossing powder and then distress inks have been used to colour all over and then spritzed with pearl glimmer mist.
distress ink - fired brick,spiced marmalade,rusty hinge,wild honey.
sandpaper/
gold and red glitter glue.
sizzix swirl.
whiff of joy image and sentiment form the 1001 nights kit.
promarkers.
promarkers used are:
pastel yellow,mustard,raw sienna,
ruby,cardinal.burgandy,burnt umber.
gold,pumpkin,spice.
a close up of the embossing.
and a sideways view.
this really does sparkle irl but its so hard to photo :D
thanks so much for popping by,always appreciated.
off to scrub the ink of my hands now then a little blog hopping :D
luv coops xxxxxx

26 comments:

Lindsey said...

Oh my goodness this is the BEST colouring i've ever seen! The roof looks metalic, it's fab! Love the embossing too.
Linds x

Unknown said...

Hi Nic, Hope you are well. Lovely card - so vibrant. Luv it. Trish x

Patsi said...

this is gorgeous, the colours are really vibrant. I love it xx

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

Wow Nic this card is amazing. Love your embossing, the amazing colouring of the image and especially the gold glitter glue to look like sand. Hope your little man had a great birthday. Sarahxx

karen said...

Beautiful, vibrant card, superb! Karenx

tilly said...

love the bright colour of this card, well done on your embossing and colouring
Tilly x

Andria said...

I really like the cards you make with this WOJ stamp set, they are all so rich and colourful and really imaginative too :) .

Netty said...

This is great Coops with lots of lovely texture. Smashing card. Annette x

sparklingblackrose said...

Gorgeous card and blog, thank you for your kind comments on my blog too-I really appreciate them and I hope to see you again on docrafts and in blogland-keep in touch :-) Elaine-xxx-

♥Gemma♥ said...

Its fantastic Coops, just perfect in everyway :o)
Hugs and xxx

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Nic this is stunning I love the colours they look so hot and spicy and along with the image makes me feel that I would love to be somewhere like Marrakesh, lol.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Jackie said...

Fantabulous card, beautiful colours :o)
Jackie xx

Sue said...

Hi Nic
wow a beautiful card, i luv the colour, awesome colouring, beautiful papers, sue,x

Naomi Johnson said...

stunning! love this card so much - great colours and I adore the embossing

Christine L said...

Wowwwwwwwwwwwww now that IS a special card! I LOVE it Nic! Such bright and vivid colouring and fab texture too. But what's your OH going to do without his sandpaper next time you decorate? hehe
Hugs
Christine x

debby4000 said...

Wonderful sweet card Nic, love the vibrant colours.
luv
Debby

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

WOW hun you've done it again! This is just stunning!!
hugs shell xx

Mau xx said...

Fab Card Coops, Love all the textures and colours xx

Katy said...

Oh how I love your arabian nights themed cards! You do this colouring so perfectly - and uniquely every time! Love the sandpaper with the glitter on, really effective. A super card hun. Hugs. KatyBoo. xxx

Julie said...

Gorgeous colouring, a fab card.

Sharon said...

This is stunning Nic, so warm & rich.
Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations.
hugs
Sharon x

Little K Smith said...

Another wonderful card Coops, just love the lush rich colours! Fab gold embossing too! Perfect!
Kelly.x

XxJULESxX said...

wow stunning Coops! love the bold colours!!!

Sharon Caudle said...

AWESOME card Coops! The colors are so rich and beautiful!! Thanks so much for joining us at Papertake Weekly, and hope you can join us again next time!
hugs, Sharon

Lee said...

Absolutely Fantastic Nic.xx

Jenni said...

Love it, you've certainly made it look hot, love the jewel colours! Thanks so much for joining in with the Crafty Creations challenge this week,
Jenni x