Wednesday 2 January 2013

Crafts and Me challenge - Winter Wonderland Christmas Bumper Challenge

Good morning all, i hope you are all well.Back to work now as normal but that does mean i am in work today and then off again tomorrow as usual :D
So on to my card for today which is my DT card for the Crafts and Me Challenge.
This is our last challenge for 2012 and our month-long Winter Wonderland Christmas Bumper Challenge.
  This challenge ends on Tuesday 15th January 8pm when Mr Linky expires. You may enter up to 3 times only. 
We have some fabulous prizes from Crafts and Me and our regular sponsors. PRIZES will be randomly selected from all entries so everyone has a chance of winning.

PRIZE 1 has been donated by . . .
Crafts and Me Stamps! Woo Hoo!
One very lucky randomly selected entry will win . . .
PRIZE 2 - Crafty Ribbons
offers these fabulous owl ribbons!
PRIZE 3 - Marianne Designs
offers this great die set and clear stamp!

PRIZE 4 - Sweet Pea Stamps
offers a $15 Gift Certificate!




PRIZE 5 - Stix
Goodie Package

PRIZE 6 - Stix
Goodie Package


PRIZE 7 - ProMarkers

Fantastic prizes aren`t they so all the more reason to enter your cards, you can even start making your Christmas cards in advance for Christmas 2013 :D

Here is my card for this challenge which i am also entering into the following challenges:
1.Simon says stamp challenge - Anything goes
2.Fussy and Fancy challenge - Challenge 79 - Furry Friends
3.Natalie and Amy challenge - Your Favourite things - (sparkle,crafts and me digital stamps, promarkers, colour turquoise)
4.My Mums Craft Shop challenge - Challenge 1 - Anything goes
5.Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

This card WAS going to be my Christmas card for myself which i was going to give to my hubby to give to me BUT he came home on the day before Christmas Eve and this was on my desk and he said a bloke at work really wanted a card for his wife and could he have that one, so alas this is sitting on someone elses mantel.lol

Products used are:
White pearl card
Echo park papers
Memory box frostyville border die
Roses
Pearls
Snowtex
Glamour dust
Viva decor pearl pen
Pro/Flexmarkers

Pro/Flexmarkers used are:
Blush,sunkissed pink,coral,cinnamon,warm grey 4
Cool aqua,duck egg,turquoise,marine,petrol blue,cool grey 5
Champagne,cappuccino,caramel,burnt sienna
Ice grey 1,2,3,4,5
Soft aqua,aquamarine
Hot pink

And a sideways view.
Thanks so much for poppiing by,means a lot :D
Hugs Nic.xxxx







50 comments:

kay said...

It's stunning coops,at least you have the photos of the card,enjoy your day off,x

Loopylou. said...

morning Nic!
oh wow thats so pretty and I love her husky dogs!!Her dress looks awesome.
huge hugs Lou xxx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Lovely card Coops just love the colour

jacqui x

Chrissy said...

What a stunning card Coops, love the shading and colour of her dress...gorgeous, the little wolves are fabulous too and love the frosty border [I need this one too]...Beautiful card..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Ha ha that made me laugh. I do expect my hubby to buy me a card. He does say it wasn't handmade but it was handpicked. This is so gorgeous, your fave colours too which you do so well.

Sandy said...

Gorgeous card Coops, I'm sure it was really appreciated by the man's wife. Love the snowflake diecut edges and all those lovely layers and embellishments, Beautiful image and fab colouring!
Wishing you a happy 2013.
Hugs, Sandy

Unknown said...

wow..... coops fabulous card hunnie love that really cute image ..papers choices are fab too love the blue and coloured perfect hugs sassyxxx

Sue said...

This is stunning Nic. The image is gorgeous. I LOVE the colour scheme and the way you have coloured in her dress looks amazing
hugs Sue

McCrafty's Cards said...

An absolutely beautiful card Coop's I like everything about it!!!!
Kevin xx

sue w. said...

Hi Nic, he would have had to wrestle me for this one lol it's gorgeous. I love the image and your colouring is fabby, just love it.
Happy New Year to you and your family, hope it's a good one.
Hugs Sue W.

Sandra H said...

Happy New Year Coops your creation is stunning what an adorable image its coloured to perfection and the layout is simply gorgeous too!! x

Unknown said...

Sorry you didn't get to keep this card its stunning .It is always a treat to visit you.
Have a Happy New Year I hope all your wishes come true Hugs Elaine

Kerry said...

Hi Coops

I love this card and the colouring is amazing - sorry it didnt stay with you though!! At least someone else will be able to enjoy it too!

Love Kerry x

Marilyn said...

Wowsa, wowsa, wowsa! This is stunning with her blue dress, blue eyes and the dog's blue eyes... kind of mesmerizing!

Nat said...

Happy New Year Nic. Don't know how you could let this one go, it's gorgeous! Love those turquoise shades!
Natx

Denise said...

Wow this is gorgeous Nic. Love how you have coloured that adorable image.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a Very Happy New Year.
Hugs
Denise xx

Eileen said...

WOWWWWWWWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a stunning card. Amazing colouring and great choice of colours and Papers. It all works so well together.... totally gorgeous.
Eileen x

Gem said...

wow such a gorgeous card I can see why you were gutted you didnt get to keep it yourself! I have a few cards of mine that I like too much to sell! at least you have a lovely pic of it tho :) x

Margarets designer cards said...

Hi Nic
Another wow card, love the image and beautifully coloured
Can I ask your roses are gorgeous did you buy them or make them
Margaret

Ally said...

aaaaw no, a shame it is someone elses card...but it sure made her happy! Because it's divine! The idea is soooo cool, making a card for yourself to give it to hubby to use it for you LOL!! What a brilliant idea!
Hugs, Alessandra

Marie-Louise said...

Wow - what a stunning card.

Sarah said...

Absolutely stunning card Coops, love your colouring of that gorgeous image and as always your design and details are beautiful x

Unknown said...

Wow Nic this is so beautiful! Love the colours and that image might have to pop into my shopping basket on my next visit to crafts and me!
Love n hugs xx Cara xx

Creations by Shirl said...

This turned out really really pretty, love those wolves and their eyes pops right off your card with the image.
Stunning~

Lau W said...

Oh wow Wow WOW !!! Coops, your card is fantastic, love it very much !
xxx

Isabelle Linnér said...

What a wonderful beautiful card and she who got the card is probably happy now.
You have painted it so nicely and I just love these colors :) Nic for that you tell what colors you use so I can try for myself with the combinations you take.
Hugs Isabelle

Shazza said...

this is so beautiful, love the colours x

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous Nic,love the beautifully coloured image and fab papers.xxx

Jo said...

Stunning card Coops.....gorgeous image & love the colour! Wishing you & yours a fantastic 2013!
Hugs Jo x

Donna said...

Stunning card Nic and such a pretty design, fab combination of colours together :) Donna ♥ x

Dangina Martinez said...

Absolutely Stunning! Love all the edges and colors and image.
Hugs, Dangina

Lynsey said...

Hi Coops, this is a stunning card, no wonder you wanted to keep it!
Hugs Lynsey x

Sarah J Moerman said...

Wow! Gorgeous card! Your coloring is AMAZING and the colors so pretty! Thanks for joining us for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!

Lorraine said...

Stunning card Nic. I love the image and fabulous colours.
Happy New Year
Lorraine x

catherine said...

This is just so beautiful Nic and loving all the blue colours in it.
x catherine

Debs said...

Oh WOWZERS Nic what a stunner!!! Gorgeous image and amazing colouring as always.
Enjoy your day off tomorrow.
Debs xx

Pop's Cards said...

Hey sweetie this is gorgeous so loving the colours you chose perfect, huggles Pops x x x

Sue B said...

Wow! what a gorgeous card Coops! the image is so sweet and you've coloured it to perfection! love the gorgeous papers and embellies.. the frostyville borders looks fab! :-)
Happy New Year 2013! hope it's a Happy and Healthy one for you and your family!
Big hugs
Sue xx

Debs M said...

wow it's gorgeous!! love these colours (such a shame you couldn't keep it!)x

crafty-stamper said...

gorgeous frosty looking card love the die-cut borders
carol x

Vicky said...

Stunning Coops...! love the image and amazing colours too hun...:o)

hope you had a lovely New Year sweetie..big hugs Vicky xx

annies place said...

Beautiful card, love the way you've used the frosty die & coloured the dress.
Ann x

Little K Smith said...

Oooohhh just stunning Nic! LOVE the beautiful image, lush colouring and colours, fabulous layout and delish flowers too! :)
Kelly.x

Debrak said...

Gorgeous card, stunning colours x

Jovan said...

Oh my this is STUNNING!

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

STUNNING Nic!!! Love the stamp, but your colouring is divine!!! Quick visit, back to packing! Hugs, Wends xxxx

Kelly said...

Gorgeous and the colouring of her dress is amazing!! Very inspiring, hugs, Kelly x

Jill said...

gorgeous card thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

My Mum's Craft Shop said...

Wow stunning as always! Love that image and all the snowflakes around the edges.. so pretty!

Thanks for joining in our first challenge at My Mum's Craft Shop and good luck!!

The MMCS Team xx

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous creation!! Love the colors, the liquid pearl accents and glitter! :) Thanks for sharing your creation with us over at Fussy and Fancy Fridays ! Hope you will join us again!! Smiles and Hugs - *Vicki* ~ DT member