Tuesday, 6 March 2012

ooooooooo i can now share

Good evening all.i can now share my good news.the link has been in my sidebar for a while and some of you were eagle eyed enough to spot it.lol.
i was asked way back in january by the lovely carisa if i would like to create a couple of cards to be seen in her very own premier issue magazine Designed to color (click on the badge in my sidebar) and wow i was so shocked to be asked and of course i said yes.
i sent off a couple of cards in different styles and to my surprise they were both used in the magazine, with my black and white one being a double page spread.i am also now the very proud owner of a printed issue of this magazine which carisa has also signed.i can not thank carisa enough for the awesome chance of appearing in her premier issue.do get yourself over there and submit your designs for future issues, full details can be found on the designed to color blog which you can get to by clicking on the link in my sidebar.
you never know unless you try.
so here are the 2 cards i sent to carisa.
for this one i used the following products:
white card blank
white pearl card
sugar nellie stamp - cinderella - i stamped her 3 times using a masking
docrafts portobello road papers
promarkers and flexmarkers.

promarkers and flexmarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink,coral,cinnamon.rose peach
ice grey 3,5,antique white
satin,pastel beige,khaki,,warm grey 3
sky blue,true blue,toyal blue,indigo blue
red,berry,crimson.shale
mustard,raw sienna
buttercup,cappuccino,caramel,umber
nutmeg,auburn,walnut,umber

and my 2nd card
i used the following products:
white card blank
cream pearl card
kaisercraft papers - black and white timeless
artworld pearls
ms butterfly punch
distress ink - black soot
saturated canary digi - janessa
promarkers

promarkers used are:
warm grey 1,2,3,4,5
ice grey 1,2,3,4,5
cool grey 1,2,3,4,5

thanks so much for popping by and sharing in my excitement with me and a huge thankyou to carisa.i can`t wait to to try out and submit for future issues :D

luv coops xx

83 comments:

craftymum said...

Wow congrats Nic and what stunning cards too
hugs Sarah x

Carol said...

HUGE Congrats Hun!! So well deserved as your work is always super stunning! These cards are simply gorgeous and I'm not surprised that she asked you Nic. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Sheila said...

Wow you must be so chuffed - well deserved Nic! two stunning cards as usual, Sheila:)X

Creations by Shirl said...

Congrats Coops.... how exciting to have them in the magazine....
love both cards the triplets are adorable - stunnings..
Love the 2nd card - great mono colours....
Woot woot - way to go Coops!

downrightcrafty said...

congratulations hun, very well deserved you work so hard at your creations and it truly shows
Hugs Kate xx

Anita said...

congratulations! and these are both very beautiful cards.

Wendy said...

Congratulations Coops, so well deserved your cards are stunning, love these 2 too.
Wendy xx

Unknown said...

Hi Nic, not surprised your were asked!! These cards are absolutely stunning! Simple gorgeous!!!!!!! Luv Trish x

Catherine said...

They are both amazing!!! Congratulations hunny!!!

Unknown said...

Nic, I spotted these in the mag as soon as I flicked through! They are just stunning and your colouring, as always, perfect.

Love the greytones one, it's just amazing.

Sarah

Unknown said...

Oooh how exciting hun! And two gorgeous cards very worthy of the magazine! Congrats hun!! :)
xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Congratulations Coop's and so well deserved, both cards are stunning !!!
Kevin xx

Denise said...

Well done you - both cards are gorgeous and I am not surprised they were picked.
Hugs
Denise xx

angelwhispers said...

Congratulations Coops and my word two awesome cards just beautiful and so individual! Chanelle xxx

Juls said...

congrats, and well deserved. Hugs Juls

Wishcraft said...

Huge congrats hun! Your cards are both fabulous, such beautiful colouring :o) Lisa x

Sarah said...

Many, many congratulations Coops!!! Your cards are absolutely stunning x

Mary J said...

Very very gorgeous coops!!

maxine said...

Congratulations that's great news, your cards are stunning x

Debbie said...

Wow...Congratulations Coops, so well deserved too.
Debbie x

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Coops, Big Congrats to you, you serevr it and super, stunning cards, wonderfully coloured and put together as always, Hugs, Teresa x

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Coops, Big Congrats to you, you serevr it and super, stunning cards, wonderfully coloured and put together as always, Hugs, Teresa x

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Coops, Big Congrats to you, you serevr it and super, stunning cards, wonderfully coloured and put together as always, Hugs, Teresa x

jojo said...

congratulations coop. u are so very talented and so deserved to be reconised . love your cards and love being able to learn from you. thank you for all your kind comments on my blog too. take care hun big hugs
jojo.xx

Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool) said...

congrads hun!!!

Kimberly said...

Both these cards are amazing...love love them...i've gotta try to colour with just greys...fabulous look...tfs and congrats...
www.justwordz.ca

Brenda said...

awww how awesome! CONGRATS!!! sooo well deserved I am fairly new to your blog but your work is sooo amazing...I sit here drooling all over my keyboard! I am new to coloring and have sooo much to learn...your work inspires me sooo much!
hugs
Brenda

Lynsey said...

Wow Coops what fantastic news and fantastic cards! Well done on getting published.
Hugs Lynsey x

Paula said...

oh wow Coops both are awesome!! totally stunning!!! Paula :)) xx

Sally said...

Two gorgeous cards Nic. The first one is my fave. I love the way you've used the same image three times, very original.
Sally x

nnalorac said...

Congrats Coops, truly well deserved. Gorgeous cards, thanks for inspiring us with your colouring, just amazing. Carolxx

gina g said...

Congrats Nic i'm so happy for you and the cards are amazing as always. luv gina xx

Lorraine said...

congrats sweetie i am just loving these two cards they are so beautiful huni xx

Berry said...

Well done sweetie! So well deserved! Hugs Rebekah xx

Anonymous said...

Thats amazing news! I'd had a look at the link and I was wondering....! Beautiful cards my dear! I can't decide which one I like the most! I'm so jealous of your colouring! Grrrr :) xx

Chrissy said...

Congratulations Coops, what an amazing thrill for you, and such stunning cards....gorgeous.

Luv CHRISSYxx

cardmaking bird said...

Hi hunny. I'd already seen your cards in the magazine and wasn't surprised cos they're amazing!!! Huge congrats to you, my lovely!! You totally deserve it! Hugs, Marie xx

Jennifer said...

Wow many congrats Nic, these are stunning! xx Jenny xx

Marilyn said...

Congrats but holy moley, it's not hard to know why she asked you. Your work is always stunning but this one with the three little gals is chin-dropping gorgeous! Love the black & white too - both cards are fabulous!

June Nelson said...

Congratulations Coops about time you were recognised as your cards are so beautiful, diverse, and a lot of work goes into them as everyone can tell. Love these both your a star!!! huggies and love June xxx

June Nelson said...

Congratulations Coops about time you were recognised as your cards are so beautiful, diverse, and a lot of work goes into them as everyone can tell. Love these both your a star!!! huggies and love June xxx

Mandy said...

Big congrats so well deserved,your cards and colouring are always fabulous and these two cards are both stunning..
Mandy x

Have A Scrap Happy Day said...

HUGE CONGRATS COOPS!!! Your cards are ALWAYS eye-catching and it's no wonder you were asked to have your beautiful cards featured in her magazine. Way to go girl. :-)

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Wow Nic ,Big Congratulations and both of your cards are gorgeous
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Inkypinkydelights said...

WOW what wonderful news! so well deserved too Nic! Your cards are fabulous! Judy x

Jackie said...

Congratulations coops, your cards are superb as always so I am not surpised you were published :o)
Jackie xx

Jules said...

Wow Coops .. .. fantastic news. Huge congratulations!!!

I'm not surprised Carisa wanted to use both of your cards .. .. they are amazing as always.

Well done you!!!!!!

Love Jules xx

Christine L said...

Hi Nic

Both cards are super stunning... and congrats on your magazine publication!

Hugs
Christine x

Pop's Cards said...

Both very pretty sweetie ♥ Pops x x x

Twocrafty said...

Wow huge congratulations Coops, both cards are gorgeous and you so deserve to be published..! Tracy xx

Ella's Design said...

Saw your linky and visited designed to color when it first came out! Thought your projects were fantastic, especially the way you used those gorgeous SN Cinderella stamps - very clever! I always admire your monochromatic colouring, too...Well done and good luck for any future submissions! Lisa x

Ally said...

wowowowowowwwwooooooooooow, both are divine! Congrats!!
Hugs, Alessandra

Unknown said...

Congratulations Nic! The cards are stunning, I can see why they were both used!

Sheena
xxx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Huge congrats and what fabulous cards too. Your colouring is fabulous so not surprised they were both featured.

Kathleen said...

Wow... Congratulations Coops. Both stunning cards. Gorgeous colours on the on the tree girls card.
Kathleen x

Sue said...

Huge congrats Nic,both fabulous cards.
Hugs Sue xx

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Oh wow! Congratulations hun, I am so pleased for you. I am not at all surprised that they loved your card, they are both so beautiful and your colouring is always amazing hun. Well done
Lindsay xx

kay said...

congratulations coops,loving your cards too,x

Donna Mosley said...

OH! WOW!!!! Nic, this is so amazing hun. You must be so over the moon. Well done you. :o) Love both of these stunning creations Amazing colouring as always.

Donna x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

I'm not surprised Coops your cards are all stunners and these are no exception! Biggest congratulations x

Tina said...

Well done Coops and well deserved. Both of these cards are stunning, love them both. Tinaxx

Wendy Fraser said...

Well done, you deserve it. Stunning cards. xx

rosie said...

superb congratulations Nicola. well done. this is well deserved for you talents x

Kathleen said...

Hey Coops, fab news sweetie, congrats. Loving the cardsyou made especially the monochrome one.
Well done you
Hugs
Kat xx

Shazza said...

huge congratulations, well deserved these are beautiful. No way will I be submitting anything but i'll go have a nosey
x

Unknown said...

Good news Coops, big congratulations, well deserved they are just adorable! Jo xxx

Sue said...

Hi hun
many congratulations, im not surprised you were asked, your colouring always blows me away, its stunning, fantastic cards, sue,x

Aud said...

Congratulations coops, absolutely fantastic cards and your colouring in is super. Well done. Aud x

Julie said...

Two absolute stunners Nic, love the both and they show off your colouring skills so well!! Big congrats on your name in print!! Hugs, Juliexx

Sandra H said...

Many congratulations Coops l can see why they appeared they are stunningly beautiful:)

pinky said...

Wow Congratulations Coops, I am totally delighted for you but no wonder girl. These cards are so gorgeous and your shading is just amazing!!

Little K Smith said...

Oh wow! Big congratulations Coops! You deserve it, your colouring is just perfectly done everytime! And these cards are stunning and perfect examples! :)
Kelly.x

Cor* said...

I saw these in the magazine! I got a copy sent to me too! Wicked awesome creations with Krista's images! I REALLY like, like DROOL like over the montone one! Well done!

pickle said...

Hugest Congrats hun xx

Sue B said...

Yay!! Way to go Coops!! well done and really deserved - your colouring is amazing !!! Both cards are stunning and beautiful hun !!
Big Hugs
Sue xx

Anonymous said...

Woohoo, well done!!! xxx

Flowergirl said...

Wow! Big congrats, that's fab news! These are both stunning cards, I'm not surprised they included both of them.
Wendy x

Lou Mac said...

PER-FECT!! Was even better seeing these babies in print!! You ROCK the colour work girlie! xo

Mau xx said...

Congratulations Coops and so well deserved. Your work is stunning.
Well done. xxxx
Hugs Mau xx

coldwaters2 said...

OMG Nic this is brilliant news, wow, I think you chose two perfect cards to send her, they are beautiful, I am really, really pleased for you.
Hugs
Lorraine x

xxxtglxxx said...

Wow! Congratulations hun - you so deserve this! Brilliant news and both of these cards are just awesome. No wonder the black and white one got a double page spread! :)

Also, I love your red, white and blue card - I cant use this combo at all, but this looks amazing. Stunning papers and image.

I am so thrilled for you! :) Well done!

hugs

xxalisonxx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Congratulations! Two absolute beauties! I love the trio of ladies and your colour work on the monochrome card is delightful! Hugs, Lesley

Andrea C said...

I can't say I am surprised in the least. You are one of the best cardmakers out there so she would have been silly not to have you do this. xxx