Sunday 11 December 2011

happy birthday

Good evening all.i hope you are all well.have been busy today washing and drying and i have blasted my living room.we also put the tree up today.i don`t normally put my tree up till after my brothers birthday tomorrow but my bro let slip this morning that he had put his up so little man was chomping at the bit then.lol.
we were naughty too and both sampled one of the candy canes off the tree just to check they were ok :D
so on to my card which is for my brother off little man, mine i will share another time.
i am entering this card into the following challenges:
1.the sugar bowl - challenge 73 - cathys sketch (2nd entry)
2.totally papercrafts - challenge 96 - anything but christmas
3.crafty catz challenge - challenge 112 - anything goes
4.saturday challenge - challenge 164 - all creatures great and small

products used are:
black card
mix of my minds eye and first edition papers
tim holtz distress tool
circle and scallop circle nesties
pc sentiment
sugar nellie stamp - pringle
promarkers

promarkers used are:
cool grey 1,2,3,4
ice grey 1.2.3.4.5
warm grey 1,2,3.4.5

and a sideways view.
just a simple card, i dont think my brother would like too much faff.lol.
will share my card for him another time, am holding it for a time when i fancy a night off.lol.
thanks so much for popping by, means a lot :D

luv coops xx

56 comments:

Donna Mosley said...

A gorgeous card Nic, love the bunny and stripes. Your bro will love it. Put our tree up today too. :o)

Donna x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Nic
A gorgeous card fabulous image and colour
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Unknown said...

Your Bro will certainly luv this one luv the design and colours.
Chris x

Catherine said...

Fab card, love the shading.....

Unknown said...

Hi ya, a wonderful card - love your image and the colouring. Sarah

Creations by Shirl said...

Such a cute card for your bro... I'm sure his going to love the card you made for him.....

Crafty Loops said...

Awww this card is gorgeous Coops, I love the image. Lee x

Lou Mac said...

Naturally you gotta try the candy canes! ;) Hope they tasted gurrd!!

Lovely card girl! Such a sweet image but still so masculine with the stripes and the distressing!! Gorgeous!

xo

Lee said...

Absolutely LOVE it,that bunny soooo cute.Great colouring and i love the colour combo you have chosen.Huggles xx

Jacq said...

Hi Coops,
Another Absolutely Gorgeous Card!!! Love the little bunny image lol, love the dp, the colour scheme is just fab. Coloured to Absolute Perfection as always.
Hugs Jacqui xxx

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

fab male card Coops K x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Coop's, I like the colour combo Im sure your brother will love it!
Kevin xx

Vicky said...

Awwww just so cute Coops...and great colouring too hun..

big hugs Vicky xx

Crafty Urchins said...

nice one Nic,say happy bday to your bro xx

Sue B said...

Aww this is SO sweet Coops! I love the bunny - he's adorable! Gorgeous papers and love the monochromatic theme!!
Glad you got your tree up! and you are right - you HAVE to sample the candy canes to check that they taste ok!!!! LOL
Hope you had a great evening!
Hugs Sue xx

Elizabeth said...

Perfect card for a guy, Nic,great colours and the rabbit is fab. Elizabeth x

Jennifer said...

Gorgeous Nic. Great masculine card.xx Jenny xx

xxxtglxxx said...

Awww, this is so lovely Nic :) Your bro will love it, and its perfect for a guy. Fab colours and stripes and the personalised sentiment makes it really special :)

Have a smashing week,

hugs

xxalisonxx

PS - we are quite used to power-cuts, but in winter when it gets dark early and much colder are just evil! :D lol.

Sandra H said...

Hi Coop, Wow your brother is one lucky fella, his card is gorgeous and l'm sure will love it too!:) Sandra H

Chrissy said...

Too cute Coops, your brother will love it, especially from the little man!

Luv CHRISSYxx

CraftyC said...

Your brother will love this Nic. Not to fussy and love your choice of stamp!
Clairex

June Nelson said...

Hes lovely coops and evr so cute xxxx

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous card. Love the colours you have used.
Kathleen x

downrightcrafty said...

gorgeous hun, love this mono look
Hugs Kate xx

Janice said...

Fantastic card Coops - lovely stamp too, Jx

Jackie said...

Brilliant monochrome card :o)
Jackie xx

pinky said...

Its just gorgeous Coops, very cute and very manly colours. I am dying to get my tree up too but have to wait on my daughter coming home from Uni next Sunday:(

Juls said...

fabulous card!! Loving the monochrome look! Hugs Juls

Louise said...

Cute card Coops and fab colour
Hugs louise xx

Curly said...

Oh wow what an out of this world creation I love the image and the design , layout and colour theme its just perfect for our challenge this week

Thank You so much for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 164 All Creatures Great and Small , I hope you join us again next week,

Have a lovely day,
Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :0) x.
SCSC DT

Christina said...

This is absolutely stunning Coops! So sweet!
Hugs Kristel

Jules said...

Hi Coops

I am sure your brother will love this!! Just perfect for a chap!

Super cute image coloured perfectly as always.

I don't blame you for sampling the candy canes . ... it has to be done!! LOL!!!

Love Jules xx

Debs M said...

fabby shading, great card x

Berry said...

Stunning work Hun love your coloured image hugs Rebekah xx

Lou said...

Hi!this is very special Coops,just love the image and your colours/detail are perfect.
hugs Lou.xx

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

This is so sweet, love your colouring on the bunny and the colour scheme and distressed edges look gorgeous
Lindsay xx

Marion said...

Great card Nic, Just right for the males in the family. Love the image.
hugs
Marion

Christine L said...

Awww lovely card for your bro Nic.... and glad you've got your tree up for your little man!
Hugs
Christine x

Liz's creative corner said...

Aw coops, this is so cute, love the image and colouring,it will be well loved, hugs Liz xx

Sue said...

Hi Nic,what a gorgeous card,love the image.
Sue xx

The Crafty Blonde said...

Great card, fab image and great papers. Love the distressed look too.
Lyndsey xx

Diane Louise J said...

Great Card, love the layout andthe rabbit image... bet your brother will really like it.
Love Diane xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Aw great card for your brother coops xx

Sue said...

Hi hun
awww adorable card, awesome colouring, fabulous design,thank you for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week, sue.x

Debbie said...

Gorgeous card Nic...I love the bunny image....so cute.
Debbie x

Delphine said...

Fantastic card, Nic! I love the simplicity and monochrome look and your image is lovely! Hugs Delphine xx

♥Gemma♥ said...

wow wow wow!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Pam said...

Love how you have coloured this image which is such a cute image.

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Thsi is gorgeous Coops! Sorry I haven't caught up with my blogging yet! Love thsi image and yoru colouring is as superb as always - love that monochrome look, Hugs, Teresa xx

Little K Smith said...

A fabulous man's card Coops, I love the sweet bunny and the colour scheme too :)
Kelly.x

Maria Therese said...

Such a sweet card ♥ Thank you for entering the Sugar Bowl ♥

Cazza said...

Awww Coops, this is so super sweet and I'm sure your bro will love it. I've got an Uncle Andy too!
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Aunty Sue said...

Hi Nic Fab card and thanks for sharing with us at CRAFTY CATZ and Happy Christmas. xx

XxJULESxX said...

oh this is gorgeous too!!

Andrea C said...

Brilliant x

coldwaters2 said...

Hiya Nic I am playing a bit of catch up and boy have I missed some great makes. I adore this cutie card, the colour theme is ACE, love that image and papers I think this will be received with such great joy.
Hugs
Lorraine x