Friday 1 June 2012

happy fathers day - my little/big man digitized

Good morning all.I hope you are all well,A little something different for you today, yesterday my son had to go to school dressed up as either a king or prince.We managed to get an outfit which resembled Prince Williams wedding outfit a little so i added a blue sash and job done.I took a piccy of him before he went and then i decided to have a little play around in paint.net and i turned him into a pencil drawing so that i could print him off and colour him in.lol.
So here is my card using my digitized boy, although hes ended up looking more Prince Harry.lol
I am entering my card into the following challenges:
1.The Crafty Pad Challenge - Challenge 172 - Colours of your flag.
2.Craft Your Days Away - Challenge 46 - Red,White and Blue
3.Creative Craft Challenge - Red,White and Blue
4.Here Come The Boys - Challenge 28 - Anything goes
5.My Mums Craft Shop Challenge - Challenge 59 - Red.White and Blue
6.Moving Along With The Times - Cool Brittania
7.Digi Doodles Challenge - Challenge 110 - Get The Bunting Out
8.Poodles Parlour - Fathers Day/Male Card
9.Crafts 4 Eternity - R74 - Royals
Don`t ask what happened to his hair and eyebrows.lol.
Products used are:
white card
twine
foam letters
papermania portobello road paper and boofle paper
buttons
kaisercraft sentiment
my little man pic
promakers and flexmarkers

so hard to colour as the lines are very pale.
promarkers and flexmarkers used are:
blush,sunkissed pink,coral,cinammon,peach
red,berry,cardinal.burgandy.cool grey 5
cool grey 3,4,5,black
sapphire.true blue,french navy,egyptian blue
champagne,cappuccino,caramel.umber
satin,pastel beige,khaki,warm grey 3,5

 and a sideways view.

and the real pic :D
Thanks so much for popping by,means a lot :D
Luv Coops.xx

100 comments:

Naomi Johnson said...

Great card coops, such a fab idea using a photo to create a digi stamp. Your little/big man looks great in his costume too x

Unknown said...

How fabulous does your son look in his costume, wow......
Fantastic idea to make a digi stamp , WELL DONE Coops.
Your card is stunning and his dad will treasure this one for sure, its a winner !!.
Had a quick peek at what else you have been up to whilst I have been away , you are such an inspiration coops ,just superb work here .
Hugs Elaine

Doreen said...

Love your gorgeous card Coops,love the image and fab colours. Your son looks gorgeous too.xxx

Unknown said...

Fantastic Nic great colour and your little/big man is a handsome chap in his uniform, have a great weekend.
Chris x

Inkypinkydelights said...

WOw this is nothing short of brilliant! Like those buttons too, but your son steals the show! Judy x

Netty said...

Great idea to turn your sweet boy into a drawing, its a fab card Coops. Great picture of your little chap in uniform. Enjoy the jubilee weekend, Annette x

Chrissy said...

Fabulous card Coops, and what a wonderful idea and card for Dad..your son is a little cutie..but dont tell him that , they dont like to be cute at that age..lol..

Luv CHRISSYxx

nicolet said...

This card is really great!
Hugs Nicolet

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

WTG missus, this is fanbloodytastic!! Looks so good, hope this won't be your last!

Thank you for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

Pop's Cards said...

Good morning sweetie, this is just adorable, hope you have a great weekend huggles pops x x x

Caroline said...

WOW this is stunning great picture love the card fab design and coloured in so beautifully, your cards are fabulous. Caroline xxx

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

A really fab card, I love the layout and the idea of making the image from your photo is fab, a lovely photo too
Lindsay xx

nnalorac said...

Love the card but your little/big man wins hands down this morning Coops, he is such a cutie. Have a great weekend. Carolxx

Amanda said...

Such an amazing card Nic, love how you have turned a photo into a digi stamp. Oh and little/big man looks so fabulius in his outfit too. Hugs, Amanda x

mylittlecardstudio.blogspot.com said...

Fabulous Coops! What a great idea to use your photo as a digi for Father's Day. It turned out fab and i love your colour combo, layout and distressing. Your little/big man is very handsome and looks cool in his outfit. Hugs, Jill x

Denise said...

Fantastic card - love how you have digitised the photo. Your little/big man looks really handsome in his uniform.
Thanks for sharing it wit us at Digi Doodle Shop Challenges this week
Hugs
Denise xx

Ruth said...

This is brilliant, Nic!! He's such a little cutie! The card is fantastic! Have a lovely jubilee weekend, Ruth x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Nic
A gorgeous card and a fabulous idea,clever you and your little man looks fabulous too,have a lovely weekend
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Anonymous said...

Fantastic card Coops and a very clever idea. You little man is so cute to, love the way he is standing so tall and to attention-a proud Prince!

Have a great Friday xx

Lors said...

Wow Nic this is stunning.....i love it....and oh my how your little man looks so grown up now.....he looks like a wee heartbreaker....happy crafting...Lorsx

Viv said...

What a brill idea Coops - and doesn't he look just so grown up in his uniform!
Terrific card hun, have a lovely day. x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

The real pic is adorable and how clever to turn it into a digi, thiugh he does resemble Harry now, you're right. Fabulous card. Have a great weekend.

Berry said...

Wow this is amazing I just love what you did and how you coloured him! He also looks so handsome in real life bless him much better looking than prince William! Hugs rebekah xx

Catherine said...

Fab card and what a great idea for an image....

Mary J said...

What a handsome fella, coops! And what a very clever idea - love that card!

Sue said...

wow!! such a great card make with your own image, I love the colours and the layout with the bunting is fabulous.
A gorgeous photo of your son too.

All the best
Sue

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Coops , what a wonderful card of your digitised little man! He looks so handsome in his uniform - what a great Fathger's day card idea :) Hugs, Teresa x

Sheila said...

Wow, what a fab card and such a handsome wee prince you have there Nic! Who is a clever girl turning your pic into a digi - you could sell this you know!! Well done you and hope wee man has a fab day at school! Sheila:)X Enjoy long weekend all of you !

Marlene Atkinson said...

Gorgeous card, your little man looks great in his costume, colours are great. Have a great weekend. Marlene

Sue B said...

WoW!! this is fab Coops! you have done an amazing job with the digi - and it looks so cool all coloured up! I love the scrummy papers and the fab bunting and buttons! it's an awesome Father's Day card!!
Little/Big Man looks really cool in his outfit !!!
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT and Good Luck in the Challenge!
Big Hugs
Sue xx

Rosietoes said...

What a clever lady you are Coops. This is fab. Gorgeous pic of little man too.

Edna x

Annie said...

This is gorgeous, fab idea of using a piccy for an image!! Gorgeous pic of your wee man, he looks so cute in nhis outfit!! Hugs Ann xxx

Marilyn said...

This is such a neat idea and is a fabulous little keepsake! Very clever and creative!

Crafty Tazzy said...

Beautiful hunny!! Such an appropriate image!! How unique is that!!! Thank you for joining in with Creative Craft Challenge ... Annette (DT CCC) xx

gina g said...

Wow this is fab Nic what a great idea turning it into and digi! i love the photo of your little prince too. Have a lovely weekend. luv gina xx

JoanieMc said...

First of all, your little prince is a real handsome guy. I love your creation, really an awesome card. I love the design with the paper piecing, pennants, banners, buttons, you have it all. I like the distressing also. Fabulous creation.

Thanks for entering in the Crafty Pad challenge this week. I hope you come back to enter more of your wonderful creatons.

Hugs,
Joanie

Margarets designer cards said...

Hi Nic

Fabulous card, great image and real picture. He's growing up fast.

Margaret

Linda Wescott said...

How clever you are, and how cute your lad looks. Great card Hugs lin

Sandra H said...

Hi Coops Oh isn't your little man gorgeous and looking stunning in this lovely outfit hes lovely you must be so proud of him!! gorgeous card too:) have a lovely weekend xx

craftycreationsbydebbie said...

Wow this is just so lovely and how grown up your son is looking. A clever idea to turn it into a digi. Hugs Debbie x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

What a brilliant idea Coops! You can treasure that picture and your little boy looks so handsome and standing so straight like a little soldier - bless him!! Hugs Susan x

Dangina Martinez said...

Fabulous! That is such a cool technique!
Tons of Hugs, Dangina

tilly said...

he looks so cute in real life, maybe looking at you taking the pic made his hair stand on end lol
Tilly

Dawn said...

Ahhh! How cool os that! Thanks so much for playing at The Crafty Pad this week!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx

Creations by Shirl said...

Little man looks so handsome in his costume.... And you really did a great job turning that digi to replica little man..... It turned out really super.....Don't you think Little man will be needing another sibling soon he sure is growing up really fast?
Enjoy your weekend!

Wendy Fraser said...

Stunning creations sine my last visit Nic, you are such an inspiration to so many people. Fab pic of your wee man, I've just spent the afternoon making a crown for mine. xx

DesignerDiva said...

What a fantastic idea Coops and what a treasure you have created!
Thanks for playing along this week at MAWTT for our 'Cool Britannia' challenge and good luck in the draw
Laurie x

Crafty Mamma Mia said...

Hi Coops. This is a great card. Neat idea to turn a photo into a digi stamp and it makes a really personal card that I'm sure will be treasured for many years!
Thanks for joining in the fun with the "Colours of your Country's Flag" at The Crafty Pad this week.
Helen x (DT)

Sarah said...

Aw Coops your son looks gorgeous in the flesh and on your card. He looks super smart in his costume x

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

this is FABULOUS!!!

cebelica said...

Your little man is adorable. What a handsome boy you have. I'm sure he'll be a heartbreaker one day. ;)
Your card is awesome. I love the layerind and distressed edges. The banner is a nice touch as well. Hugs!

Kim Dibben said...

Fabulous idea Coops, fabulous card, brilliant !!!!!!
Hugs, Kim xx

Jo said...

Fab card, Coops, great idea and love the layout! Gorgeous photo of your little man! Hope you have a great weekend!
Hugs Jo x

Sue Nicholson said...

Stunning card, lovely layout. Thanks for joining us at poodles Parlour, good luck, cheers Sue N x

pinky said...

He is such a cutie Coops, can I keep him lol. Proper little prince in his outfit. Love how the card came out too. Thanks for joining us at Crafts4Eternity.
Pinky

Vicky said...

Simply gorgeous Coops...and enjoy the weekend too hun..:o)

big hugs Vicky xx

Elaine said...

Oh my!! This is fabulous Nic and you're so clever to even think of doing that! Certainly not something I would have dreamed up!
Your lad looks awesome in his costume :)

Hugs elaine xx

Tina said...

What a clever idea you had for this fab card Coops. Your Little/Big Man is really cute and makes a lovely prince. Tinaxx

Anonymous said...

Wow, this is clever Coops!! Love the idea and will have to try it myself. Fabulous card and your little man is a handsome little prince.
xxx

Faye said...

Coops, this is a wonderfully personal card and as ever, your colouring is fab too. You rock! Have a lovely weekend. xx

Little K Smith said...

Aw Coops, I always look forward to visiting your blog and you never disappoint! What a lovely idea to turn the cute photo of your son into a digi stamp! Brilliant! I love it!
Have a fantastic weekend hun :)
Kelly.x

Loopylou. said...

omgosh coops that is just awesome!!! you are so clever!!! and he looks so cute IRL too. Stunning card hun
huge hugs Lou xxx

Sue said...

Fabulous card Nic,you are so clever.
Love the layout and your little man looks very handsom.
Sue x

Donna Mosley said...

Oh! Nic, what an amazing card. Love the image and the gorgeous pic it was based on.

Donna x

Wendy said...

WOW! Coops, this is absolutely BRILLIANT, well done you such a clever idea and wonderful keepsake.
Gorgeous photo of your son, he's so cute...enjoy the long weekend.
Wendy xx

Lynn said...

Aw! he looks so cute. Great card too, what a good idea.

Lynn x

Joey said...

aWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Coops your little man is so handsome! and I love love what you did with his piccy, great card. Joey xx

Liz's creative corner said...

Wow coops clever you! this is fab, your son looks so smart and your pencil version is super, have a lovely weekend hun, hugs Liz xx

sue w. said...

Hi Coops, Aww, how sweet he looks in his outfit and what a fab card you turned it into, great colouring and shading.
Hugs Sue W.

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

A stunning card Nic and what a clever idea. Your little man looks great in his costume and his digi looks amazing on the card too. Great papers and buttons too.

Hugs SArahxx

Roma said...

Wow coops!what a fantastic card ! a very personal touch x

Ally said...

OMG, this is so freaking cool!! The card is hilarious and your little man is soooooooo sweet, he really screams :"cuddle me, cuddle me!!" hee hee, so cute!!
Hugs, Alessandra

Anita said...

Aww, your son is such a little cutie pie - adorable! Fabulous card too and your coloring looks fantastic.

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is absolutely brilliant Coop's what a wonderful way to personlise your card, Your Son looks great in his outfit I hope he had a good day of celebration.
Kevin xx

XxJULESxX said...

wow clever idea Coops! and doesn't little man look smart?!!

Maria said...

Great, great card!!!!
Hugs,

Maria B.

June Nelson said...

Brilliant card Coops babe, and isnt he just alittle darlin he looks so smart, just brilliant hunnie enjoy your weekn=end huggies June xxxxxxxxxxxx

Jackie said...

Fabulous card, brilliant photograph conversion :o)
Jackie xx

Marjorie said...

Oh! How wonderful is this hun..I just love what you have done, I'm sure your hubby is going to treasure this forever!! Your little man looks lovely in his outfit..a real stunner!
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Teresa said...

How clever you are Coops and how handsome is your little man, he's really growing up!
Absolutely brilliant card, thanks for playing along at Here Come The Boys Anything goes challenge.
Have a great weekend. Teresa xx

angelwhispers said...

Your little Man looks so adorable Coops and so handsome you will have to watch out when he's older!!! lol Love your idea to change the photo its just fab and what a perfect Fathers Day card. Love it Chanelle xx

Jenz Bitz 'n' Bobs said...

Great card Coops. Your Son looks fab in his costume. Love the idea of making your photo into a digi stamp, very clever. Love the bunting too. Thanks for joining in this weeks Challenge at Digi Doodle Shop Challenges. Jenny x

Karen said...

Wow great idea Nic. Love how you created this and your little man looks lovely in his outfit. xx

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Ok coops you are officially pumping out stunning cards faster than I can comment on them LOL What a great idea to make your own stamp! It is wonderful...I love the colouring and all of the beautiful details and how cute does your son look all dressed up! :)

Caz said...

This is lovely, thank you for joining us at Craft Your Days Away..And good luck.

Caz CYDA DT

Mau xx said...

Awww!!! Coops Our little Man is just Wonderful! He is so handsome and he really looks like the Prince he is.
Love the card and how clever to use the photo in P.N
Huge Hugs Mau xx
oops Thanks for taking part in MAWTT xxxx

Christine L said...

Wow... What a brilliant idea... And your card is fabulous... As is your little man!

Hugs
Christine x

Unknown said...

Awww this is fab Coops! What a great idea! And your little/big man looks awesome! :)
Lizy xx

xxxtglxxx said...

Wow, this is amazing! :) how inventive and creative you are - such a clever idea. It worked out brilliantly, its a fabulous card Nic!

Gorgeous pic of the wee man too!:)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Janine said...

Fabulous card Coops. Love all the layers, image and vintage feel.
Your little boy looks great in his outfit and so cute too.
Hugs, Janine xx

Diane's Card Designs said...

Oh wow this is absolutely fantastic. What a clever idea! Your little man looks like a true Prince.
Thanks for joining us at MMCS Challenge this week.
Diane xx

Diane's Card Designs said...

Oh wow this is absolutely fantastic. What a clever idea! Your little man looks like a true Prince.
Thanks for joining us at MMCS Challenge this week.
Diane xx

Carly said...

SENSATIONAL! Wow!

xoxxo Carly
Thank you so much for sharing this with us over at Creative Craft Challenges.

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

Coops this is amazing and such likeness :) I do love the coloring of the image, it has a real vintage fell to it and is just gorgeous!

coldwaters2 said...

OMG this is brilliant Nic how wonderful to have the picture made into a digi, wow, awesome or what, great colours and design.,
Hugs
Lorraine x

Lorraine said...

Brilliant card - love it. Thanks fro joining this weeks challenge at Digi Doodle Shop.
Lorraine x

The Craft Bucket said...

Fabulous card Nic and your little lad looks great. Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Craft Challenges & good luck. Jane (GDT) x

Jacki Daniels said...

wow Nic this is fabulous and what a great original fathers day card love it thanks for playing along with us at poodles this time
Jacki xx

michele said...

Fabulous card Coops! Great idea! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x

Di said...

Great card I have lots of photos I would love to do this to, but how? is it a special programme? thanks for playing along with us at HERE COME THE BOYS.
Hugs Di
xxx