Friday 8 July 2011

red and green must not be seen - christmas blessings

good morning all.i hope you are all well.i`m on my way to work now so fingers crossed my post has published.
i left a little tease on last nights post that i had a GDT spot today and so here it is :D
i am honoured to have been asked to GDT for a couple of challenges on the WINTER WONDERLAND CHALLENGE BLOG.

thanks ladies :D
the challenge this week is RED AND GREEN MUST NOT BE SEEN, lots of different colours to play with on this challenge.
we are sponsered by STITCHY BEAR STAMPS.(please  see the challenge blog for prize details)

so here is my GDT card which i am also entering into the following challenge:
1.moving along with the times challenge - challenge 106 - christmas in july
2.stamping with the dragon challenge - christmas in july.

products used are:
navy pearlised card.
cream and gold shimmer acrylic paint
fleur de lys square nesties
dovecraft paper
gold shimmer chalk
woj christmas stamp kit - christmas blessings
promarkers.
promarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink.coral
cinnamon,cocoa,walnut,umber
ivory,pastel yellow.mustard,raw sienna
blue pearl.china blue,midnight blue
and a sideways view.
thanks so much for visiting me, means a lot.
have a great day :D
luv coops xxxx

50 comments:

Marion said...

Hi Coops,
Stunning card and a gorgeous image. Great colour combo and love the nestie shape. Congrats on the GDT spot.
hugs
Marion

Debs M said...

great colours ans well done on your GDT slot, such a lovely card x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Hi Nic, I'm so glad you joined us this month and what a beautiful card you've made. Those frames are so pretty, another for the wish list and the gold and blue is just stunning. Marianne x

Suzi Mac said...

Absolutely stunning Coops, I love the colour combo, image and that fab frosted border. Beautiful creation. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Hugs
Suzi x

Sue said...

Hi Nic congrats on the GDT,Im chuffed for you.
Your card is just gorgeous,love the colours used and beautiful image.
Sue xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Coop's, I like everything about it!
Kevin xx

Mary J said...

WOW! Beautifully put together coops!!

The Craft Bucket said...

Beautiful Nic, love the colours and your colouring is fab! Jane x
http://thecraftbucket.blogspot.com/

Janette said...

Hi Nic, this is gorgeous, such a sweet, sweet card.xx

Andria said...

WOW, gorgeous work, beautifully coloured and the colours are fab. :)

Creations by Shirl said...

luv those color combos Coops!
your cards are always stunning and fantastic...

Jackie said...

What an absolutely gorgeous card :o)
Jackie xx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

A stunning card Coops - the navy and yellow tones are perfect together and I love the "diamond" layout. Fabulous image and great colouring - a perfect card for our challenge at MAWTT this week - thanks for joining in the fun. Hugs, Sylvia xxx

sue said...

another beauty coops,gorgous colours & colouring as allways,congrats on the GDT.
sue xx

cardmaking bird said...

Well done on the GDT post. Gorgeous card - love the shimmery/glittery touches!! You're v good - getting ahead of yourself! Hugs, Marie xx

downrightcrafty said...

wow super colour choice and love those papers especially in this colour. The contrast is fabulous such a striking card with so much sparkle, great to have you working with us this month
Hugs Kate xx

kay said...

beautiful card coops and well done on the DT

carol said...

hiya coops...love your christmas card, and congrats on your GDT post, have fun, hugs carol

Liz's creative corner said...

Aw Coops this is beautiful, love the image and all the shapes you've used too,love the shimmer acrylic paint, never heard of that before,

hugs Liz xx

nicolet said...

A beautiful christmascard Coops!!
Have a nice weekend!
Hugs nicolet

tilly said...

stunning card and colouring as usual lol, must think about christmas soon!!!
Tilly

Unknown said...

Wow stunning card the colours are beautiful, a lovely image too, just perfect for xmas.
Chris x

Teresa said...

Omw Coops this is beautiful, I am hoping to enter this challenge, I've got it down on my list to do!
Hope you find your mojo although looking at this gorgeous card it's right there beside you. hugs Teresa xx

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Nic, this is absolutely stunning. You make the most amazing christmas cards, love all the sparkles and scrummy details. Have a fab weekend hun and big congrats on the GDT spot too.

Donna x

Lou Mac said...

Stunning card! LOVE the colour combo and the detail around the main image.

Perfect colouring as always!

I hope your mojo returns soon else I'll be having withdrawls from your creations! LOL.

You finised up Blood Harvest?

xo

Vicky said...

Ooh....this is gorgeous Coops...beautiful image and love the shaped nestie too hun...

have a lovely weekend....hugs Vicky xx

Wendy said...

Stunning card Coops,beautiful image and love the nesties.
Wendy xx

downrightcrafty said...

I missed off the so pleased you could join us at Stampin with the Dragon too
Hugs Kate xx

Mau xx said...

Congratulations Coops, hope you have fun with your GDT. Your card is Gorgeous, I love the colours and the image is beautiful...Love it all xx Mau

Linda said...

Hi Coops I love this card, what a fabulous colour combination love Linda

Netty said...

Gorgeous Christmas card Coops and loving those beautiful colours. Have a great weekend, Annette x

xxxtglxxx said...

Oh My - this took my breath away! :) I did not expect to see this at all. What a stunning creation, I love all the acrylic shimmer paint, its so effective.

The colour is so unusual for a christmas card, yet its just perfect for this image! :)

Brilliant card Nic!

Have a great weekend,

hugs

xxalisonxx

Nicola said...

Beautiful christmas card coops, great colour combo and love all that shimmer paint! Really sweet image too and the design is fab
Love Nicola xxx

Paula said...

I love the colours and your card, its beautiful!! :) Paula x

Sarah said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours, congrats on your GDT spot, hugs Sarah x

Faye said...

Another stunning make. Lovely colurs and the embossing gives a great texture. xxx

Anonymous said...

Another stunning card Coops! Congrats on your GDT spot - very well deserved! xxx

Sandra H said...

Beautiful card l really like what you have done to it:) Sandra H

Pop's Cards said...

Such a gorgeous creation sweetie, fab design and colours, hugs Pops x

Andrea C said...

Very lovely x

Jennifer said...

So beautiful Nic! Love the glimmer xx Jenny xx

carrie-lee said...

adorable card love the glittery effects xxx

XxJULESxX said...

oh wow so beautiful!!!!hope im on your list? lol!

Juls said...

fabby, love the bright yellow, and the glitter! Hugs Juls

Kitty said...

Oh coops, another stunning card!! I love the bright colours..different yet still super stunning!

Thanks for joining us at MAWTT and hope to see you again next time!

Kitty xx

Julie said...

Stunning!!! Juliexx

melsanford said...

Oh this is beautiful! Love the sparkle :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Lee said...

Absolutely Beautiful.xxx

Carolynne said...

Beautiful card, thanks for joining us at Stamping with the Dragon

xx

Delphine said...

Oh Nic, you have made way too many cards for me to comment on while I was away, but really, I have to stop here to tell you I am in love with this card... It is just WOW WOW WOW... Simply breath-taking! Hugs Delphine xx