Tuesday 26 July 2011

appreciate what is

Good evening all.i hope you are all well.is it me or has it been a humid and heavy day today.we were all saying at work how tired we all felt so am afraid tonights card is only simple cos i feel cream crackered :D
i am entering my card into the following challenges:
1.paper sundaes - challenge 79 - beachy or summer (i went with summer)
2.the sugar bowl challenge - challenge 64 - kiki`s sketch ( 2nd entry)

products used are:
pink card
first edition papers - birdsong
cream ribbon - bargain from the charity shop- 20 metre roll for a quid
flower and brad and doily from stash
stickles - stardust
hero arts sentiment
sugar nellie stamp - catch a butterfly
promarkers
blue shimmer chalk

promarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink.coral.
ivory,sandstone,caramel.umber
blue pearl,china blue,midnight
pastel green,mint,soft green
baby pink,dusky rose,antique pink
satin,pastel beige,khaki


and a sideways view.
thanks so much for popping by, means a lot and also a big thankyou for all your lovely comments you leave me ;D
ttfn
luv coops xx

51 comments:

downrightcrafty said...

such a delicate feel to this card and how come your doily looks such a better quality than the ones I use lol xx such a beautifully coloured image too
Hugs Kate xx

Feebsy said...

Oooh she's so pretty and sweet. I really like the delicate dp's and your colouring is wonderful as always.

I hope you get a good nights sleep, it's rotten feeling tired all the day.

Feebsy
xx

Sarah said...

Love this card Coops, gorgeous colours and colouring and fab papers and layout. It's been humid here today too, yucky weather xxx

sara said...

oooh how sweet is she love that stamp fab colouring as always and love those papers
hugs sara x x x

Sandra H said...

Absolutley stunning card love the colouring and the image is fab:) Sandra H

Donna said...

Such a pretty card Nic, love how you've tied the ribbon and your pretty papers and design :) Donna x

Sue said...

Hi hun
snap been very close n muggy but not sunny had a bit of a head 2day.
A beautiful card, awesome colouring as always, pretty papers & embelies, sue,x

Robin said...

Colouring and card beautiful Coops!!
Robin

Amanda said...

What a lovely card, made me think of ice-cream .

Berry said...

This is v sweet Nic lovely colouring as always hugs Rebekah xx

Debs M said...

gorgeous image, loving the simplicity of it x

Crafty Loops said...

Such a pretty card Coops, the colours are so delicate and vintage looking too. Beautiful. Lee xx

Sally said...

A really pretty card & a beautifully coloured image. I love that sentiment!
Sally x

Lorraine said...

this is stunning huni i just love this one the image is so cute too xx

Mary J said...

ADORABLe!! Those DPs are perfect with her coops!!

Sheila said...

Love the simplicity of this one Nic - your colouring is perfect too! Got my new stamps today but got no Umount for them boo hoo. Hope it comes 2moro cos I cant wait to get them stamped off and played. Be in touch again soon, Sheila:)X

Delphine said...

Fantastic card, Nic! I love the image, so sweet and beautifully coloured, and your papers are so pretty! Great layout too, love the way you have put your ribbon! Hugs Delphine xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

What a sweet card, fab colouring as always and I like those papers.
Kevin xx

Juls said...

this is so sweet!! Love the touch of organza ribbon!! Hugs Juls

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Nic
A gorgeous and beautiful card love the image and colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Creations by Shirl said...

Indeed another fabulous card Coops~
Luv the simplicity of it, cute matching butterfly to your image outfit... Luv the doily and the DP awesome choices...

nicolet said...

A wonderful card Coops!
Hugs Nicolet

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. Sue x

karen said...

Very pretty,I love the bow and the image is gorgeous,Karenx

Jules said...

Hi Coops

Fabulous papers, gorgeous image and perfect colouring .. .. as always.

Your ribbon was a great bargain and I love your sentiment.

Love Jules xx

Jackie said...

Gorgeous card, so pretty :o)
Jackie xx

Catherine said...

Gorgeous card, love the doily!

Lisa said...

Hi Coops, Beautiful card! I love this sweet image and pretty papers.

Lisa x

Cazza said...

Such a pretty card Coops and your colouring is gorgeous!!
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Dodici said...

Fab card,the image is really cute and love the paper doily.x

Sue said...

Lovely card Nic,fab colouring and love the ribbon,bargain!.
Sue x

Shazza said...

this is so pretty x

Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...

Awesome colouring Nic !
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxxxx

Chrissy said...

I love the papers coops, and the image is so sweet..must admit..I'm partial to cream crackers...
Luv CHRISSYxx

Squirrel x said...

Another beautiful card sweetie! Love the image and the sentiment is perfect with it. So delicate and femimine and simply wonderful. Hugs Sxx

Unknown said...

Hi ya, such a pretty card - a real soft feel to it. Hope you get a good nights sleep soon, it's terrible wandering around like you're half asleep isn't. Sarah

Wiccababe said...

oh I think I need to dig out my old Sugar Nellies, I forgot I had this one and you've reminded me how gorgeous she is. Beautiful card Coops
Debz
x

Shree's Blog said...

Hi Nic,
Everytime I visit your blog its such an inspiration to me. I love everything from the layouts to colours and images. Your work gets my mojo going, lol
Shree xx

Christine L said...

Such a lovely card Nic... and a perfect sentiment to live by! Appreciate what is (what we have).... and not want what we have not.....

Hugs
Christine x

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

gorgeous card Nic ......K x

Hilly's Crafts said...

Hi wow been catching up on all your gorgoeus cards, they are such an inspiration love all your work and your designs xx big hugs xxx Hilly

Lee said...

Hi Nic.Yesterday was absolutely roasting here,couldn't park anywhere lol peak season here and everybody on the beaches.Your card is Gorgeous,if this is what you create when you're cream crackered,then i wish i had half your talent.Hugs xxx

Jacee said...

So pretty Coops, your colouring is beautiful, love the doily too.
Hugs Jacee

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

This is fab Coops love everything about it sweet image and the papers are delish!

ali x

sallysbitz2 said...

This is a cute girly card. Love the papers & layout x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com

Mina said...

it was beautiful today here but now its raining and really humid too...I love this stamp and you have reminded me I have her too...beautiful design for her Nic
Mina xxx

Wendy said...

Beautiful card Coops,gorgeous image and love the pretty papers.
Wendy xx

Fiona said...

gorgeous card Nic...fab colouring as always!!


Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Fi
x

xxxtglxxx said...

Sweet and pretty, with lovely colouring. Love the doily and gorgeous sheer bow!

hugs

xxalisonxx

Little K Smith said...

Oh another gorgeous creation Coops, a lovely image, beautiful papers and I love the ribbon 'n' flower together too :)
Kelly.x

Amanda R said...

Lovely card and your coloring is wonderful! Love that doily! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Paper Sundaes!