Good Morning all.
I hope you are all well.
The gas man finally arrived just before 3pm yesterday and we need a new 3 way valve fitting as its not working properly when we try and turn the heating on.
My beloved cluttered corner is now back home but very tidy....................for now ;D
Right on to why i am here, we have a new challenge for you this morning at the PASSION FOR PROMARKERS CHALLENGE, our theme this week has been set by the lovely EILEEN who would love to see `SNOW IS FALLING` so dig out your Christmas stamps/digi`s and play along with us,
Our sponsor this week is LILI OF THE VALLEY with the winner receiving a £10 voucher.
Here is my card which i am also entering into the following challenges:
1.Creative Inspirations Challenge- Challenge 234 - No square or rectangle cards
2.Sparkle and Sprinkle Challenge - October Challenge - Anything goes with glitter,embossing/and or flocking
3.CRAFT Challenge - Challenge 227 - Cats/dogs/pets/animals
4.Charisma Cardz Challenge - Challenge 39 - Bingo (kraft card,circle card,gems)
5.Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Challenge 64 - Anything goes with ribbon
6.Delicious Doodles Challenge - Challenge 55 - Shaped card
7.Stamping Sensations Challenge - October Challenge - All creatures great and small.
8.Penny Black at Allsorts Challenge - October Challenge - Anything goes
9.613 Avenue Create Challenge - Challenge 40 - Anything goes
Products used are:
Go Create Circle and Scallop Circle dies
Kraft card
Snowflake embossing folder
White ink
Snowtex
Glamour dust
Gems
Cream ribbon
Roses
Dovecraft sentiment
Stampendous cling stamp - Snow bird
Promarkers/Flemarkers
Pro/Flexmarkers used are:
Champagne, sandstone, cappuccino, caramel, umber
Glacier, cloud
Crimson, burgandy, burnt umber
Nutmeg, auburn, walnut
White gel pen
And a sideways view.
Thanks so much for popping by, means a lot ;D
Hugs Nic.xx
Oh hunny, this is absolutely gorgeous, you can almost feel that little chap's feathers. Simply stunning. Hugs Sxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning. I always love the unusual but striking colour combinations you use x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Coops, fabulous colouring on your little bird,love the image,and love the flowers,snow and card shape...gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Hi Coops!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the image, colours and gorgeous roses :) x
Mornin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little birdie - love the snow!
Hugs
Jane
So very, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Crafty Ribbons for our Anything Goes With Ribbon Challenge - and good luck!
Hugs,
K.xx
gorgeous card Nic - that little bird looks all fluffed up like they do in the winter - gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Nic, such a beautiful image and your colouring is just wonderful. I love the embossing and pretty detailing too.
ReplyDeletehugs Sue xx
Stunning Nic such a sweet image and the colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteChris x
Love your car Nic,beaufiful image and design x
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW Nic this is stunning. Totally awesome colouring.
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
This is so Beautiful...your colouring & attention to detail is outstanding...Love it!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Coop's, I like the image the shape the design and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Gorgeous Coops, the colours are amazing and that image is so beautiful! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteTags xx
Oh so wonderful, very lovely creation !
ReplyDeletexxx
Wow another gorgeous card... love the image, birds is my thing and your details are just perfect on your fancy card design...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Nic!
ReplyDeleteI love shaped cards, the image is fab but it's your colouring that is awesome, you've done a fantastic job of creating feathers!! Love it!
Perfectly embellished too.
Big hugs
Elaine xxx
Wow Nic this is awesome love the image, layout and flowers fantastic card. Love Alison xx
ReplyDeleteWowee! this is gorgeous Coops, what a sweet image and love the design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
Glad you back in residence..lol
Huge Hugs Mau xx
What a sweet little card, Nic! Love that cute birdie image, fab embossing and pretty floral embellishments! Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous card Nic,fab image and layout.xxx
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Nic. The colours are just so beautiful and the bird image is fabulous
ReplyDeletex catherine
simply gorgeous as always although wondered why you have not entered the HH roses challenge :)
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
Gorgeous card Coops, such a sweet and adorable image and a beautiful design xx
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Nic,loe your coloring!!
ReplyDeleteXXX Heidy
Gorgeous card Nic. Such a cute image.
ReplyDeleteSue x
A beautiful card Nic, love the pretty bird image and lovely flowers, Susan x
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Nic. I love the gorgeous image, your roses and embossing folder.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sarahxx
Aaah what an absolute sweetie, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thank you for joining us at CRAFT this week. Jeanette
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image love the fluffed up little bird and love the embossing
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Beautiful image love the fluffed up little bird and love the embossing
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Sweet image and gorgeous details, so lovely hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteawww that little bird looks a bit chilly... no wonder his feathers are fluffed! Fabulous colouring Nic and gorgeous card.
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Christine x
Hi Coops, gorgeous card I love the snow looks so real!
ReplyDeleteHi coops this is so beautiful robins are my favorite Christmas image and you have coloured it beautifully xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi! really love this Coops,amazing colouring and the snow looks perfect.hugs Lou.xx
ReplyDeleteOh this is just beautiful Coops! Your colouring of the little bird is just perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteLizy xx
This is gorgeous Nic, love the image, colours and design. Marlene
ReplyDeleteOOhhhh just so beautiful Nic! I do love this stamp! I love the vintage colours, delish roses and a fantastic design too!
ReplyDeleteKelly.x
Beautiful card Nic....I so love how you coloured the bird. hugs, Pat Kxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Nic just love this bird stamp and the way you have presented this gorgeous card. Beautiful flowers. x
ReplyDeleteJust stunning and I adore the settled snow on the branch, its so creative.
ReplyDeleteHugs DesÃre {Doing Life}
I love this card! I love the layout and the image is coloured beautifully. Thanks so much for joining in at Charisma Cardz this week, good luck!
ReplyDeleteJo x
Oh how gorgeous! love it.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
WOW he is a cutie & he looks so real, love it hun!
ReplyDeleteHugs Shell xx
what a lovely card hun.
ReplyDeleteBecky x
Hi Nic . . . this is just DIVINE. LOVE IT.
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Sarn xxx
Absolutely beautiful sweetie and you have coloured that little birdie beautifully too...
ReplyDeletehugs and xxx
Gemma
Takes my breath away gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour bird image is absolutely adorable. His feathers are so fluffed up and he is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Penny Black and More this month and we hope you will join us again in November.
Shirley
Nic, this is stunning. I'm not looking at the Songbird - just like the postcard stamp - they are both gorgeous!!! Thanks for taking the time to enter the Delicious Doodles Challenge this week of “shaped card”. Thank you for entering and best wishes in the draw. Kym (Delicious Doodles Challenge Blog Design Team Member) PS Hope you are settling into your new job. It will take some weeks/months to change your routine but it sounds like it will be of benefit to you/your family in the long run.
ReplyDeletewhat an adorable bird!!! love how yo have colored it. Great addition of the snow and the shape of this card is really awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky I have some candy on my blog ;o) http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/2013/09/400-followers-giveaway.html
What a fabulous card. The bird is so darling and the round card is great. Beautiful bow and those flowers are a beautiful accent.Thanks for joining us at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge this month. Come back soon. Hugs, Barbara { personal blog - Art and Soul Creations}
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this card Coops, gorgeous image and you've coloured him so beautifully x
ReplyDeleteOh how I've missed your blog!! <3
ReplyDeleteThis is super pretty!! Love the embossing and the texture you've achieved on that little birdy!!
So many pretty flowers too!!
So much goodness! xo
Lovely! Your bird is beautifully coloured and the snow on the branches and the berries is perfect but it's the shape of this card that I really like. I'd love to have a closer look. It's the vertical that is catching my eye. Can you explain how you've achieved this, Nic? Hugs, Lesley
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at penny black and more! Good luck and hope to see you again soon!
Beautiful card! The image is so sweet and the snow looks so real. Thanks for joining us at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge October challenge.
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