Wednesday 23 January 2013

Crafts and Me challenge - Vintage

Good morning all.I hope you are all well and warm.We have a new challenge with the dynamite digi girls this morning at the Crafts and Me challenge.Our theme this week is Vintage, one myfavourite things.
Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Crafts and Me with the lucky winner recieving 3 digis of their choice.


Here is my card for this week which i am also entering into the following challenges:
1.Moving along with the times challenge - Happy Birthday
2.Stampin for the weekend challenge - Something girlie
3.Totally Papercrafts challenge - Its embossing time
4.Friday Sketch challenge - Sketch 35 by Mariska
5.Sweet Stampin challenge - Show us your frillies/frills
6.Gem of a challenge - Challenge 63 - Embossing
7.Ribbon Girls - January challenge bonanza - Picture inspiration
8.Dream Valley challenge - Challenge 49 - Girls,girls,girls
9.Top Tip Tuesday challenge - Challenge 94 - Lavishly lucious layers
10.Inky Chicks Challenge - Challenge 2 - Becky`s bingo grid - Flowers,lace,pearls

Products used are:
Cream pearl card
First ediion rose garden and Papermania vintage notes papers
Embossing folder - clocks by sizzix and cogs by sizzix
Pearls
Lace
Distress ink - antique linen
Flowers
Go create oval die
Pro/Flexmarkers
 
Pro/Flexmarkers used are:
Light fawn.blush,sunkissed pink,coral,cinnamon,warm grey 4
Champagne,cappuccino,caramel
Baby pink,cocktail pink,antique pink
Tan,cinnmon,walnut,umber
 
And a sideways view.
Thanks so much for popping by,means a lot :D
Hugs Nic.xxxxxxx

72 comments:

Vicky said...

Gorgeous Nic, Such sweet colours and I love the lacey, delicate look. That image really pops out of the card

hugs Vicky xxx

Squirrel x said...

Although the image is not my taste, I certainly appreciate the skill in making this hun - awesome colourwork, gorgeous papers and such fabbie details. Brilliant, as always sweetie! Sorry I've not been about much, our laptop has died and I've been struggling to get computer time. Hugs Sxx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Lovely card Coops such lovely colours so gentle
jacqui x

Doreen said...

Such a gorgeous card Nic....love the fab image and colours.xxx

Natali said...

Gorgeous! So elegant.
Hugs
Natali

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

ohhhhh love it!!! the colour is so lovely...the soft tones really suit her. beautiful work nic! :)

Loopylou. said...

Morning Nic!
ooooooh how gorgeous is this?!!! I aodre the shabby chic feel to it and how cool is her hair! love those pink tinges in it
huge hugs Lou xx

nnalorac said...

You've captured the vitage feel beautifully Nic, gorgeous image and design. Carolxx

Jackie said...

Gorgeous card coops, you do soft colours so beautifully :o)
Jackie xx

lis-m said...

Morning honey! this is simply stunning!
Hugs xx

Naomi Johnson said...

Such a pretty card. Love the soft tones and the layout. Naomi x

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Nic, I love the pretty image and your colouring is beautiful. The papers and details are just wonderful
Hugs Sue

Shelly said...

Hi Nic, this is just so pretty, I love the soft colour palette and the pretty lace and flowers! Really lovely! Shelly x

LilyPuss Cards said...

Simply gorgeous...

hugs
Jan..x

Marlene Atkinson said...

this is gorgeous coops, love the image, papers and layout. Marlene

Whisper said...

Oh stunning hun and such soft colours too, Luv Sam x

Debs said...

This is so gorgeous Coops - it has a feel of serenity to it. I love the flashes of pink in her hair :o)
Enjoy the rest of the day.
Debs xx

Unknown said...

I love your stunning image Coops and choice of gorgeous embellishments. Very, very pretty!!! Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday.

Crafty Lark said...

Beautiful card Nic, love your colouring and detail. xx Flora

Janet - aka stacky said...

Love your card Nic the soft colours on this beautiful image look amazing xx

Pat K said...

Very beautiful Nic. LOVE the gorgeous papers with this beauty...so delicate. hugs,x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Coop's, I like the gorgeous image the soft colours and the lace.
Kevin xx

Lisa Minckler said...

Well, WOW...
I'm in no rush to hit my middle 40's but if a card this gorgeous was coming my way, I'd almost not mind! A beautiful array of vintage shabby chic with the most heavenly layers and the embellishments are amazing!
I guess with age comes wisdom and I'm certainly wise enough to know that this card freakin' ROCKS!

Thank you so much for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday!
Lisa xx

Eileen said...

Gorgeous image, perfectly coloured and love the papers and design you have used. Fabulous card
Eileen x

Deb said...

this is absolutely stunning, your coluring is fabulous!
Debxx

Anita said...

Wow Nic, your cards are always quite stunning but I think this may be one of my favorites! Gorgeous coloring (of course) and I love the soft colors you've used.

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is stunning, your colouring is amazing,Thanks for playing on MAWTT Love Hazelx

Sandra H said...

Hi Coops, Such a gorgeous card l do love this fabulous image and the colours you have used xxx

Jovan said...

This card is STUNNING!

Judith said...

This is so pretty and delicate looking - such a fab design and wonderful colouring hugs Judith x

XxJULESxX said...

Hellooo Coops, thought i would catch up as i have not been blogging much due to one thing and another.
Anyhoo i love your card it's stunning as always!

Creations by Shirl said...

Stunning, love the colours great combo and those papers and layout is just adorable....

Inkypinkydelights said...

Fabulous Nic! I am loving the Vintage look! Judy x

Christine L said...

Stunning card Nic... the pale pink and ivory is soooooo gorgeous together!

Hugs
Christine x

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous card Nic. Love the image, and soft colours. very pretty.
Lorraine x

karen said...

Really gorgeous coops and such a pretty image, love the papers too, hugs, Karenxx

Tina said...

Beautiful card Coops, love the colours, image and layout.Tinaxx

pinky said...

Stunning card Nic, love how you bring the facial features out.

catherine said...

This is so beautiful Nic and love the colours and embellishments
x catherine

Debs M said...

wow you nailed vintage! x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Just beautiful Nic love the layout x

Vicky said...

Simply gorgeous hun...and loving the colours too...:o)

big hugs Vicky xx

Janine said...

Such a pretty image and coloured beautifully as always.
Love the soft tones, such a romantic feel.
Hugs, Janine xx

MagsB said...

Wow! This is just Awesome!

love Mags B x

Unknown said...

So beautiful hun, love the new digi and you've coloured her up beautifully!
Hugs xx Cara xx

Marlene Atkinson said...

Hi Coops, I'm back with my DT hat on.
This is gorgeous, love the image, colours and layout.

Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley challenges this fortnight. Marlene DT

Nathalie said...

Magnific card. Colouring is fab. Thanks for playing with us at Dream Valley challenge.
Nathalie

The Crafty Blonde said...

Stunning card, love the gorgoeus image and fabulous colouring as always. Gorgeous papers, fab layout and beautiful embellies. Thanks for joining in with the Pink Gem Challenge this week. xx

Wendy said...

Stunning card Coops, love the pretty colours.
Wendy xx

Nat said...

Ooh, this is so lovely beautifully coloured and lovely subtle colours.
Natx

Lou said...

Hi! this is sooo pretty,your colours and colouring are gorgeous Coops.
Love the papers too,hugs Lou.xxx

Dangina Martinez said...

Simply Stunning! Love the image and the subtle color combo. The flowers are just gorgeous too.
Hugs, Dangina

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

A beautiful card Nic. I love the image and your gorgeous colours and flowers.

Hugs Sarahxx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Lovely colouring, Nic! Super pretty card! hugs, Lesley

Sue said...

Hello again Nic, just popping back for another look at your stunning card and to say Thank you for taking part in A Gem of A Challenge this week
Sue

coldwaters2 said...

OMG Nic this is breathtaking, wow, that image is stunning, I love anything vintage so this has an extra appeal for me, those papers the design and embellishments all look outstanding, excellent creation.
hugs
lorraine x

downrightcrafty said...

so soft and pretty and love the lace and texture on the papers
Hugs Kate xx

debby4000 said...

Your card is gorgeous and the image is so beautiful.
luv
Debby

Jules said...

Stunning Coops and I love your backing paper and distressing.

Lovely delicate colours.

I hope your snow is slowly disappearing.

Have a great day.

Love Jules xx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Wow Nic, what a stunner!
There is so much delicious detail on this gorgeous card - love the image and the pink and cream combo., and your colouring is perfection, as always.

Have a happy day - Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

She is so pretty, gorgeous papers & the lace looks great!
Hugs Shell xx

Olivia said...

Stunning color and fabulous paper selection and embellishments

Sue B said...

Oh Wow! this is exquisite Coops… so soft and beautiful… love the pretty colours…the image is gorgeous and LOVE the flowers and pearls! :-)
Hope you are keeping safe and warm!
Big hugs
Sue xx

Jenny said...

Gorgeous card Coops and such a lovely colour combo too. Thanks so much for joining in our frilly challenge over at Sweet Stampin'.

Natali said...

I turn back to say thank you for join us at Sweet Stampin` with your gorgeous card.
Hugs
Natali

Carole said...

This is a super card Nic, love the image & the embellies are scrmmy. Thanks for joining in this weeks challenge @ FSC
Hugs
Carole xXx

Isabelle Linnér said...

What a beautiful card :) I just enjoy watching it!
Hugs Isabelle

Wishcraft said...

Oh so pretty Nic! Love the image and gorgeous soft colours, really lovely. Thanks for joining in at Sweet Stampin' and also at A Gem of a Challenge :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Little K Smith said...

Oooohhhh another stunner Nic! A beautiful image and the colours n embellies are sooooo yummy! :)
Kelly.x

Ribbon Girl said...

Very nice card Coops - thanks for joining in with The Ribbon Girl colour challenge, Mary G x

xxxtglxxx said...

Wow, she is gorgeous! :) Stunningly pretty Nic, its so feminine and girly!

hugs

xxalisonxx

Sarah said...

Wow, this is stunning! Gorgeous image and soft colours x