Friday 1 July 2011

thank you

Good evening all.i hope you are all well.have finally managed to make a card to share with you all  and i actually like it, lol :D
so i won`t ramble tonight, i am entering this card into the following challenges:
1.craft your days away challenge - challenge 23 - vintage
2.crafty creations challenge - challenge 125 - thankyou
3.truly scrumptious challenge - challenge 60 - things with wings
4.bling it on challenge - challenge 5 - anything goes.

products used are:
brown card
gcd papers - ella blue.
ms vintage doily punch
sizzix rose die.
woodware leaf punch
fleur de lys nestie.
tim holtz distress paint - rock candy
gold shimmer acrylic paint
hero arts sentiment
whimsy stamp - wee snippet
promarkers.

promarkers used are:
almond,putty,tan.cinnamon,walnut,umber
satin,pastel beige,blender


and a sideways way.
hopefully you can see the sparkle.all edges have been coated with the distress paint and gold glimmer paint.i have also coated the image in the distress paint.boy does this sparkle irl.
thanks so much for visiting, means a lot :D
off to catch up with you all now.
luv coops xxx


just to say that i am a bit behind in commenting and my bed is calling me now, work in the morning.
i will catch up with you tomorrow ;D

59 comments:

Jacki Daniels said...

Another stunning creation Nic love the LO and image beautiful card
Jacki xx

Juls said...

this is just gorgeous!!! Love the way you have kept the image in those gorgeous sepia tones!! fabby DP's!!! I adore the distressed edges and your fabby roses!!!! Hugs Juls

Julie said...

Blinging gorgeous!!! X

Carol said...

Another stunner Nic! Absolutely luv this one. What a gorgeous image and you've coloured it beautifully. Luv the colour combo. Good luck with the challenges and have a great weekend Sweetie. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

downrightcrafty said...

oh I adore this particular paper out of the Ella Blue Stack the brown one that is although they are all equally as delish, don't you just hate having to cut them.... love the image and the crackle finish such a beauty
Hugs Kate xx

Little K Smith said...

Oh this is beautiful Coops! Adore the sweet image and love the vintage look to it too.
Have a lovely weekend :)
Kelly.x

Fiona said...

wow Nic...is there nothing you can't do?? This is yet another stunning creation...fab colouring!!

Fi
x

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

Hi Coops, another gorgeous creation,
have a fab weekend
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxx

Christine said...

Awww Nic this is gorgeous love the vinatge feel & colours..I have been trying to come on your blog for 3 nites..3rd time lucky dont know why but it wouldnt load up so big hugs & hope you are getting some ease from your tooth..

smiles Christine xx

ps well done to your likkle man with his sports day wins..

tilly said...

a beautiful card and love the image and also those flowers, wish we could see all the sparkle in real life lol
Tilly

Donna said...

Absolutely stunning Nic, fab distressing and such beautiful flowers :) Donna x

Jacq said...

Hi Coops,
WOW absolutely Stunning!!!! Love the gorgeous image, the dp's, the colour scheme is just beautiful. Love the layout and the embellishments look fabulous. Coloured to absolute perfection as always.
Hugs Jacqui xxxx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Oh this is just gorgeous hun, lovin the vintagey feel its fab!!
Have a fab weekend
Hugs shell xx

Wendy said...

Stunning card Coops,love it.
Wendy xx

Aunty Sue said...

wow nic this is great not tried this stuff but yours looks amazing might have to go shopping and try.

Berry said...

This is fab Coops I want some of that glimmer paint its superb hugs Rebekah xx

Creations by Shirl said...

Hi Coops~
I'm glad you're feeling up to par~
Gee your card is amazing beautiful, luv that image what a pretty fairy... Great color choices you used to detail your card too... Good luck on those challenges...
Anyways - have a happy 4th of the July weekend - keep safe....
Many hugs to you....

Elaine Stark said...

Beautiful card. Love the distressing. Elaine

gina g said...

Wow gorgeous card Nicola, I hope you tooth is being less trouble some hun. luv gina xx

XxJULESxX said...

wow Coops stunning card!!! love it!

Jennifer said...

Totally beautiful Nic! Love everything about it, especially the sepia tones xx Jenny xx

Sandra H said...

This is stunning you have such talent .:) Sandra H

Chrissy said...

Such a gorgeous fairy. Love papers and the painted and distressed edges, bet it feels nice and stiff, love the layers and colouring.Gorgeous.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Mary J said...

Just beautiful coops!!!

Deb said...

oh wow, just beautiful Coops! so love this sweet image and how you coloured it!
Have a great weekend!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

Donna Mosley said...

Stunning card Nic, amazing colouring, soooo beautiful. Love the very scrummy papers and omw does it sparkle. LOVE IT! hope you have a good day at work.

Donna x

Jackie said...

What a stunning card and that image is so delightful :o)
Jackie xx

Karen said...

Absolutely love this one. Makes me want to get out my distress inks. Lovely image and colours xx

♥Gemma♥ said...

I love it hunni..great distressed look, love the sepia image and yummy flowers :D
Have a good weekend!
Hugs and xxx

CraftyC said...

Wow Nic, this is gorgeous. Just love the sepia tones, looks so effective!
Clairex

Wishcraft said...

Sooo gorgeous Nic! Fab image and just love what you've done with it! Lovely papers and layout, love it all :o) Lisa x

Cazza said...

Oh wow Coops, this is stunning!! Love how you've coloured the image and all the DP's and Embellies are gorgeous!! :o))
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Nicecrane Designs said...

Absolutely gorgeus,,,love your colouring and all over these 3D amazing flowers,,,,OMG

Christine L said...

Oh nic.. That's absolutely stunning! Everything about it is special.. And I particularly love that Rose die! You cost me a fortune cos I have to have it!
Hugs,
Christine x

Christine L said...

Hi nic.. Help I can't find the sizzix Rose die! Can you email me with a link pleeeaaassse?
Christine x

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie, this is absolutely gorgeous, big hugs ♥ Pops x x x

Sarah said...

Gorgeous card Coops, love the distressing and colours and the image is beautiful x

Sarah said...

Oops, meant to say thank you for sharing with us at Craft Your Days Away xxx

Debbie said...

Beautiful Nic. I love these papers and your image is so sweet.
Debbie x

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi hun, wow this is gorgeous,love the flowers, give us a tip on how you made them lol, gorgeous colouring too hun, hugs Liz xx

Gaynor Greaves said...

What a cute image, I love your layout, really pretty card, thanks for sharing with us at CYDA and good luck, Gaynor DT xx

Wendy said...

thank you for joining us at truly scrumptious this week for our things with wings challenge with a very stunning card love it

Wendy DT TS

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my word Nic I am in love with this little beauty, the papers, flowers and design look great and that image is superb.
Hugs
Lorraine x

melsanford said...

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

Crafty Loops said...

Oh my goodness Coops, I can honestly say hand on heart, this card is definitely one of my most favourite cards Ive ever seen. I love the colours, the flowers, the distressing. I just love it, well done. Lee xx

Patsi said...

Wow! Love the sepia tones. Stunning card. Thanks fir joining us at Bling It On x

Nicki said...

Gorgeous card, love the colouring x

Lou Mac said...

A-mazing sepia colouring!!

That patterned paper is gorgeous too!!

xo Lou.

Shell said...

gorjuss Coops i simply adore the image and your colouring is fab, thanks for joining us for our anything goes challenge at Bling It On.
Shell xx

Lee said...

Ooooh WOW.This is sooo Stunning.Love the colours,image,everything in fact.xxx

Andrea C said...

OMG I adore this. Seriously one wickedly beautiful card x

Julie said...

Wow - awesome!! Wonderful colour combo and papers - such a cute image!!! Juliexx

Claire Phillips said...

Thank you for joining us at Crafty Creations in our " Thank You " challenge with your fabulous card! Cheers Claire x

Laney said...

WOW!!! Absolutely stunning hun!!
Thanks for joining us at Bling it On this time would love to see you again
hugs
laney

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

Wow stunning card Nic. I love how you have coloured the image and all your distressing. Your flowers look great too.

Thank you for joining us this fortnight at Craft Your Days Away.

Sarahxx

bente_me said...

Wow, I JUST adore the beautiful colors, the pretty flowers and the cute flower!:). Thanks for joining us at Truly Scrumptious
Hugs Bente

Debs said...

stunning card Hon..love the sweet image :0)..thanks for sharing with us at Bling It On..hugs Debs x

nat x x said...

great card. thanks for entering the bling it on challenge

Maureen said...

Congratulation coops on being a winner at Bling It On with this card. So well deserved. Well done and enjoy your prize.
Maureen.........x