Thursday 12 January 2012

happy birthday

Good evening all.i hope you are all well.
been a busy little bee today and have sorted little mans birthday present,just need to collect it tomorrow.
so on  to my card which i am entering into the following challenges:
1.here come the boys challenge - challenge 18 - sketch
2.whimsy inspiration challenge - challenge 21 - happy birthday
3.CRAFT challenge - challenge 137 - celebrations
4.paperplay challenge - week 2 - in stitches
5.moving along with the times challenge - challenge 130 - spots and stripes

products used are:
kraft card blank
kaisercraft papers - up,up and away
buttons from stash
kaisercraft sentiment
digistamp boutique stamp - dad relaxing
promarkers and flexmarkers
faux stitching

promarkers and flexmarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink,coral,cinnamon
buttercup,cappucina.caramel.umber
nutmeg.auburn,walnut
pastel green,soft green.mint green,green
cool grey 1,3,5,antique white
satin,pastel beige,khaki

and a sideways view.
thanks so much for popping by,means a lot :D
luv coops xx

just to say i am still struggling to leave comments on some blogs.it seems to be blogs where the comment box is inbedded at the bottom of the post.
pop up comment boxes are working ok.
i don`t like not leaving you all comments.sorry.xx

69 comments:

Ally said...

oh this is so sweet, love the sleeping cat the most :) LOL
Nice card, it makes me smile
xxx, Alessandra

Mau xx said...

What a super card Coops, love the papers and the image is great, looks like Den ....lol
having mega problems with blog, you seem to be the only one I can get onto :(

Aunty Sue said...

brilliant card and happy birthday to little man

Lou Mac said...

I'm with Alessandra, love that little sleeping cat, oh and the polka dot mug!!
Gorgeous card and brill colours. LOVE those brass? buttons!! So cute.
The corner pieces popped on dimensionals are genius too!

xo

Catherine said...

Fab card, adore that image....

downrightcrafty said...

he has my mug????? I have one at work just the same :) what a great little chappie and love the papers
Hugs Kate xx

Sue said...

Hi hun
a fabulous card, great image & colouring, fab papers & stitching,sue,x

Sarah said...

Gorgeous card Coops, LOVE them papers and the image is fab. Thank you for sharing with us at Whimsy Stamps this week for our Happy Birthday challenge, good luck in the draw xxx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah this is super what a great card and image, thanks for playing on MAWTT this week Hazelxoxo

Sandra H said...

Hi, Oh this is stunning again you have a fabulous image and love the background papers and your stitching :) Sandra H

Jo said...

Fab image, Coops, love the papers and that cute little cat!!
Jo x

CraftyC said...

Fabulous card Nic, love the stitching and gorgeous papers you have used
Clairexx

Deb said...

Absolutely gorgeous Coops, love the image and fabulous colouring too!
Debxx

Julie said...

Just brilliant and such a cute image!.x

Denise said...

Great cards Coops - love the image and those gorgeous papers. Would make a fab Father's Day card!!
Hugs
Denise xx

Amanda said...

Fab card, hope little man has a great birthday. Hugs, Amanda x

Chrissy said...

So frustrating with this commenting Coops, so far behind with DT comments.....but a pleasure to drop by and see your awesome work...great male card..love the image and colouring.

Luv CHRISSYxx

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Fabulous card Nic love the image
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Unknown said...

Hi ya, another great card! Love the colour combo and your papers.

Perfect image and perfectly coloured.

Sarah

Fiona said...

fabby card as always Nic!!

There's a DT call over at Sweet Stampin if you are interested!

Fi
x

Elizabeth said...

Great card, Nic - love the image, especially the little cat snoozing at his feet. The comment thing is so frustrating - hope it's sorted out soon. Elizabeth x

gina g said...

Gorgeous card Nic, fab image and i love the papers and layout. luv gina xx

nnalorac said...

Fab card Coops, lovely papers, great buttons and image. Carolxx

pinky said...

Brilliant card Coops, love the pop of blue with the browns and the image is just brill and beautifully coloured. I am wondering now if I have a pop up or embedded??

Diane's Card Designs said...

A gorgeous card Coops. What a cute little image and the layout and colours are fabulous.
I wish blogger would sort out the commenting problem it's so frustrating. Hopefully it'll be resolved tomorrow.
Diane xx

Berry said...

Oh don't talk to me about birthdays just need to get my mums all sorted for Jan 20th and then I have little mans in 3 months and boy will that fly by! Your card is super cute tonight, great papers hugs Rebekah xx

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

fabby wee card Coops. K x

Debs M said...

great card, love the stitching and the corner bits look great raised x

Rosietoes said...

Great card Coops. Lovely colouring and smashing lo.

Edna x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Brilliant card Coop's, I like the image and the papers, I hope your son has a great Birthday day.
Kevin xx

Creations by Shirl said...

Another cute card, love that little kitty.. great bg papers as always.....

Netty said...

Loving your latest card Coops, x

Jennifer said...

This is fab Nic. Love the colours & l/o!xx Jenny xx

Mary J said...

cool card, cool colouring, cool everything coops!

Maria said...

A super card! Love the papers!
Hugs,

Maria B.

Sue B said...

Aww this is gorgeous Coops! I love the image and those colours are delish! especially the mint. Love the papers and layout - it's another stunner!
Hope you have a good Friday!
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week and Good Luck in the Challenge!
Hugs Sue xx

Zima said...

Oh what a cute card! Love the image and the layout of your card! :) And your colouring skills are fantastic, as usual!

Janice said...

Great colouring, great image...great card! Jx

Trimgym said...

Great project and image, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us again on Thursday for our new challenge and to check if you have won or made our Top3. Happy New Year!

Jo and Tigerlover.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a great male card. Love the soft colours.

Christine L said...

Lovin this male card hon..... and I'm also having probs leaving comments! Think it must be a blogger prob - but Microsoft updated my computer yesterday (yeah I didn't get to it in time to stop it!) - and that always causes probs!
Hugs
Christine x

Ella's Design said...

Great card for a guy, Nic! Love the sketch and papers and the button embellies. I keep meaning to try stitching my card, but either don't have the room on my table to get the machine out, or remember after I've stuck it all together!! Lisa X

Ella's Design said...

Just realised it's faux stitching! Clever you, looks very convincing! Lisa x

Marie-Louise said...

Great card. Fantastic image and the colours are great.

Sue said...

Awww,such a great card for the boys.The image is fab,love the colours.
Hugs Sue xx

Andrea C said...

Fabby card coops and don't worry about leaving comments I think your talents would be better served making more cards anyways hehe xx

Lynsey said...

Gorgeous card coops! Love the spots and stripes paper, I think you've definitely embodied all of those challenges :o) Lyns xx

coldwaters2 said...

Oh Nic I adore this little cutie, those papers are fabulous and the image is adorable, I love it.,
Hugs
Lorraine x

Whisper said...

Super male card, Luv Sam x

Elaine said...

Fabulous card Nic.
I am in awe of anyone who can make a male card since I am useless at them..and your male cards are always spot on. Great choice of papers too.

Hugs Elaine xx

Sylvia x said...

Thank you for joining us at C.R.A.F.T.Challenges this week with your super project. I love this image and your colouring is fantastic...well done

Sylvia x

Gem said...

fab card hun this is a great image for a masculine theme! xx

Sheryl said...

This is a lovely card with a great image - makes me want to sit and relax with my cats! Thanks for joining us at CRAFT challenge this week. Good luck Sheryl xx

Anonymous said...

Outstanding card! love the finish you've created with the sketch! Thank you for joining in at Here Come The boys! Woo x

mixamatoasties said...

Fabby image and a great card :)

Susan x

Craftdee said...

Great card, you used the sketch to perfection and your colouring is fab too! Thanks for joining us at Here Come The Boys for our sketch challenge, Donna. (Re the commenting: it is a pain isn't it, tell all your friends to go into Blogger Settings Posts and Comments and change Comment Location from Embedded to Pop Up Window, at least for the time being!)

melsanford said...

Such a sweet card! I love the image - fab! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Caroline said...

what a sweet image - great for those awkward male cards xx

xxxtglxxx said...

Smashing card and really fun image :) Great colours and fresh feel to this Nic.

hugs

xxalisonxx

XxJULESxX said...

Oh i do love this one! fab image too!

Little K Smith said...

Oh love this too! Such a great image, love the colours 'n' papers and a fab layout too :)
Kelly.x

LittleCraftsbyLia said...

Hey Girl, what a beautiful card you made! I love it!
Thanks for sharing it and playing along at CRAFT Challenge this week.
Best wishes and a big hug from Austria, Elisa (GDT Jan.)

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi hun, wow fab card, he will adore it, lovely image and great colouring, thanks for sharing with us at Paper Play, hugs Liz xx

Arline said...

This is a great image! Fab card!x

Jessica said...

How cute is that little cat!!! Jxx

Karen Petitt said...

Hi Coops, great cards as usual, fantastic colouring, would love to be able to colour like you do hun! Thanks for the note about blogger - thought it was just me having problems! I've updated my settings so the box now pops up! Hugs Karen x

Delphine said...

Another fantastic birthday card, Nic! I love your image and the brown shades of your card! Love the faux stitching too! Hugs Delphine xx

Lisa Jane said...

wonderful card - love the spots and stripes . Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week
Lisa x

Teresa said...

What a fantastic take on the sketch at Here come the boys, thanks for joining us with your great card. hugs Teresa xx