Friday, 2 September 2011

a little something for me

good evening all.i hope you are all well.its been all go in the cooper house today.up early then had to drop little man off at my mums shop why i went to work.went to collect him when i finished, had a cuppa and a chat with my mum then we dashed to the barbers to get little mans hair cut ready for school.went home, another quick cuppa and a biccy and then i fought the cat into his cat box and we took him for his booster and health check up.hes got a nice strong heart, good teeth and was such a good boy when he had his jab.
so went i finally got home, i sat down and made something i`ve not made before - a bookmark and this is for me :D
i`m not sure it will last too long though as i do read a lot but i did have fun making it.
i am entering this into the following challenges:
1,one stop craft challenge - week 146 - anything but square
2.totally papercrafts - challenge 82 - challenge 82 - not a card
3.scrapbook sisters - card challenge 50 - anything goes

 products used are:
green pearl card
first edition papers - daydream
doodling
hero arts sentiment
various gems
simply sassy stamp
promarkers and fleximarkers
white gel pen


 promarkers and fleximarkers used are:
light fawn(fm),blush,sunkissed pink,coral
spice,terracotta,burnt orange.chestnut,burnt umber
lime zest.lime green.pear,forest
orchid,amethyst,slate
and a pic of my bookmark on one of my books.
thanks so much for popping by, means a lot.
luv coops xxxx

61 comments:

Vicky said...

Wonderful Coops...! love the image and the super colour combo too hun....

have a lovely weekend...big hugs Vicky xx

Aunty Sue said...

Hi Nic gosh what a busy day you have think feet up is in order for you tonight. love the bookmark and the colours

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

Hi Nic,love the colour combo and fab image !!
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxx

Fiona said...

gorgeous bookmark...funky colours to look at when reading your book cos you will be distracted cos it's so darn cute!!

Fi
x

Sheila said...

Gosh you have been busy today - missed lots of fab work while I been away and not too well. Love the prev post! Meant to email you but not had chance yet.....have a great weekend, Sheila:)X

nnalorac said...

Fab bookmark Coops, gorgeous colour combo and image. Enjoy your evening. Carolxx

Feebsy said...

What a fabulous idea. I really like the colour combination you've used and her hair is fabulous. Great dp's too.

It sounds like you've been very busy, good to hear your fur baby is in good health :).

Feebsy
xx

MagsB said...

Wonderful colours! And how nice to see the bookmark in use, too, I've wondered exactly how they fit on the page!

luv, Mags x

Martina said...

Oh...I have coloured the same stamp this week and hope to get my card ready for the weekend!! And I have to say that I realy, really LOVE the red hair you have made her! It looks simply great!! Your colouring is stunning! I always struggle most wirh the hair...don't know why! I love this stamp!!! (thats why I had to buy it as well ;) LOL)
Hugs,
Martina

♥Gemma♥ said...

Coops...its gorgeous, love the colours you have used & the image is beautifully coloured as always :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

downrightcrafty said...

perfect sentiment and fabulous colours a lovely creation, good luck in my candy draw :)
Hugs Kate xx

Denise said...

Having had a such a hectic day, I do hope you are going to just sit down and read that book!!
The bookmark is stunning - love this image.
Denise xx

Sweetncrafty Gal said...

oooh coops she's beautiful! everytime i go to buy her shes sold out! lol i need to try those fleximarkers, wonder how much they'll be! what a fab bookmark! hugs carlyann xx

Catherine said...

Gorgeous idea for a bookmark!!! I miss having bookmarks as I now have a kindle!!!

Debs M said...

fab bookmark, great colouring x

Amanda said...

Sounds like a busy day, used to hate taking my cat to the vets cos she always bit them lol. Love the bookmark and that red hair is amazing

pinky said...

Its just adorable Coops, love the torn edges and that fab images.

Christine L said...

Omg! You make me tired just reading about what you cram in! Goodness knows when you find time to colour!

The image on this bookmark is fab! I have it in my stash and really must get to colour it soon. Fab project.. And you read a lot too!
Hugs
Christine x

Inkypinkydelights said...

Oooo Nic I have been wanting to make one of these for ages and never got around to it! It is lovely! Love that sentiment too! Judy x

Sandra H said...

Wow you always deliver!! beautiful creation again love the image and the colours are gorgeous :) Sandra H

Netty said...

Such a cute bookmark Coops and love that little butterfly on her nose. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

Diane's Card Designs said...

You have been busy today and after all that running round you have managed to make a beautiful bookmark. I love all the detail and the embellies.
Diane xx

Julie said...

Stunning Nic!! Love the image and the great colours and papers!! Gorgeous little bookmark! Juliexx

Janette said...

Oh Nic your so funny, can just imagine you fighting with the cat...lol....

LOVE this fab bookmark, it's gorgeous and her hair is just WOW..xxx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Fab bookmark Coop's gorgeous colours and I like that image.
Kevin xx

Creations by Shirl said...

such a pretty bookmark Coops!
Luv the color combo....
Have a great long weekend!

Unknown said...

Hi ya, great little bookmark. Love the image which is perfectly coloured. Great colour combo as well. Lucky you having a cat that behaves for the vets - one of ours bites, scratches and behaves very badly! Hope you have a good weekend and best wishes for little man heading off to school next week. Sarah

Wendy said...

Fabulous bookmark Coops,love the gorgeous image and fab colours.
Wendy xx

Cor* said...

i LURVE your bookmark!! FANTASTIC!!! OMGosh! Great tearing girly!

Squirrel x said...

Oh my gosh hun, how do you cram it all in?! Had to laugh about the cat - amazing how wide they can make themselves at times. Loving your bookmark babes, gorgeous colours and such a fab image. I tend to make flat ones and then laminate them as it helps to make them last longer, but yours is way more interesting! Hugs Sxxx PS. Glad card arrived ok, sorry it was late (hanging head in shame)

Sarah said...

Love this bookmark Coops, I've been meaning to make one of these for ages and not got round to it yet, yours is stunning x

Rachael said...

What a clever little bookmark! May have to have a go at these! Love all the sparkle!
Rach :) xx

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

Gorgeous bookmark Nic. Fab image and sentiment and I love the colours you have used. Hugs Sarahxx

Lorraine said...

Awww this is gorgeous i have just made one of these lol 2 great minds xx

Crafty Loops said...

Just a bit busy today then Coops?? Heehee. Glad you made something for yourself and its a beautiful book mark. Lee x

annies place said...

Fabulous bookmark & that image did make me smile, glad the cat's fit & healthy. Sounds like a busy day
Ann x

Lou said...

Hi! really love this, so pretty and gorgeous colours/colouring too.
thanks for all of your lovely comments Coops,there is a little candy on my blog.
hugs Lou.xx

Sue B said...

Ooh I like this Coops! Love the image and colours - really gorgeous. Those butterflies are very sweet too!! :-))
Have a great weekend!
Hugs Sue xx

Jackie said...

Fantastic bookmark, great colours :o)
Jackie xx

The Craft Bucket said...

Busy busy busy, there never seems to be enough hours in the day does there. Hoping to get some crafting done today as I have had some time off with the family over the past fews weeks. Loving the image and the juicy colours too! Jane x
http://thecraftbucket.blogspot.com/

Teresa said...

As usual a fantastic card with perfect colouring Coops, now slow down and let me catch up lol!
I love it, gorgeous colours. hugs Teresa xx

Arline said...

What a fab idea hun! Great bookmark! Thanks for the note about your tutorial...will have a play soon I hope...work is calling on Monday...grr...so crafting may have to wait for a while!:(x

Kim Dellow said...

So cute! She is fabulous and I just love the bling and the colours! Kim

Christine said...

Hi Nic gosh no rest for the wicked..
gorgeous colour combo & your usual stunning colouring..

smiles Christine x

Marion said...

Hi Coops,
Busy day un. Love your bookmark and sweet Sassy image. Have a great weekend.
hugs
Marion

Andrea C said...

blingity bling bling, superbly bling tasticly brilliant x

Mary J said...

Amazing coops! Uber sweet!

Jules said...

Crikey, crikes Coops .. .. you have just been far too busy whilst I have been banned from blogland!!

So many fantastic creations .. .. and as always not a bad one amongst them.

All are beautiful with such fantastic colour combos and coluring and shading. You have a fantastic eye for colour!!!

Thank you so much for all your lovely comments whilst I have been away from blogland. They are very much appreciated.

Have a great weekend.

Love Jules xx

Mau xx said...

Brilliant Coops, Love the colours and this Sassy never fails to make me smile xx
Enjoy your weekend sweetie xx

Flowergirl said...

Beautiful bookmark, it's too nice to use! Great colours, love the sassy stamp x
Wendy x

Sue said...

Hi hun
sorry ive not been by for a few days, busy busy busy.Totally fabulous bookmark seen a few of these must have a go at one, lovely image & colouring, beautiful papers & embelies, thank you for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week, hope to see you next time, sue,x

Pop's Cards said...

Gorgeous sweetie ♥ ♥ Pops x x x

Anonymous said...

That's one stunning bookmark Coops!! Love the way you say you 'fought the cat' into the cat box - I can just imagine, lol!! xx

tilly said...

love that green paper coops, what a busy day, but little man will look smart for school, (at least the first hour lol)
enjoy your bookmark
Tilly

xxxtglxxx said...

Awesome bookmark, though I dont think I would get much reading done - I would be too busy smiling at that image and looking at all the fabby details :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Delphine said...

I love your bookmark, Nic! Totally adorable image, my favourite Simply Sassy which I still don't have:-(, gorgeous papers and a great design! Hugs Delphine xx

cardmaking bird said...

Ooooo, this is fab - love those colours you've used! Hugs, Marie xx

XxJULESxX said...

wow love it! gorgeous Coops as usual!

coldwaters2 said...

Oh wow Nic this is absolutely beautiful what gorgeous colours you have used I adore that image this is superb.
Hugs
Lorraine x

melsanford said...

Gorgeous bookmark! Love the torn edges and the cute butterflies :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Pam said...

Wow I'm not surprised you are keeping it for you, it is gorgeous & the green & purple work so well together!!