Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Passion For Promarkers - Embossing

Good morning all.
I hope you are all well.Last nights slimming world chilli con carni was delish but i think i`ll add a bit more spice next time as it was a little tame for me and hubby ;D
Yesterday my bigshot died on me halfway through todays card but with a massive thankyou to Sue at Crafty Urchins  (my local craft shop)..for lending me one of her spare machines until she can order me a new one i did get to finish my card.
So 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 as been chosen by the lovely JULIE who would like to see your EMBOSSING (DRY OR HEAT).
Our sponsor this week is POLKADOODLES. prize tba.

Here is my card, this is actually my 2nd card i made as i really disliked my 1st make.
You may still see my other card on the challenge blog though.
I am entering my card into the following challenges:
1.Eclectic Ellapu Challenge - Pink Team - Wings
2.I Love Promarkers Challenge - Challenge 211 - Pink and Brown
3.Creative Corner Challenge - A little texture
4.Brown Sugar Challenge - Challenge 86 - Anything goes

Products used are:
White and Brown card
Pink paper which has been embossed with a script embossing folder
Sue Wilson dies
Distress ink - walnut stain, lightly swept over the embossing.
Woodware sentiment stamp
Inkylicious butterfly stamps
Promarkers

close up of the butterflys.
Promarkers used are:
Pale pink, baby pink, dusky pink
Nutmeg, cocoa, walnut

and a sideways view.
Thanks so much for popping by, it means a lot :D
Hugs Nic.xx

43 comments:

Gibmiss said...

Hi Coops
Fabulous card... Love the butterflies....
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Christine L said...

Loving the different design of this card Nic.. circle on top of square... looks so good! Also the filigree die... love it!

You sound like you've got a lovely local craft shop... wish we had one here!

Hugs
Christine x

Margarets designer cards said...

Hi Nic

Gorgeous card, love your design and layout
Did you say your mojo had died, I don't think so this is as lovely as all your other cards.
Margaret

Jo said...

Lovely card, gorgeous dies & the embossing looks fab!
hugs Jo x

Blankina said...

How pretty! Love the butterflies, the dies and embossing..
LOve it,
Hugs Blankina

Jane Savage said...

Love this shaped card, Coops. Lovely colours and fab embossing! Those dies are to die for! :D xx

Marie-Louise said...

This is gorgeous Nic. I love the colours and the dies. Thank you so much for the email - going to keep a watch out for that die.

crafty-stamper said...

gorgeous card love your Sue Wilson dies great embossing and beautiful butterflies
carol x

Unknown said...

Stunning card NIc, embossing is fab.x

Desire Fourie said...

Just so beautiful. Love the pink and brown and circular design.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Very pretty, great colour combo and fab butterflies. I had to buy a new BS last year, love my new one, got the magnetic platform as well and that is fab.

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card Nic. I love the shape and pretty butterflies.
Lorraine x

Aunty Sue said...

NIc I Love Both Of Your Cards For This Weeks Challenge And Wows So Different Too

Sue said...

Gorgeous card and colour Nic.
Sue x

Marlene Atkinson said...

just gorgeous Nic love the butterflies. Marlene

Sue said...

Stunning card Nic. I love the colours and such beautiful butterflies.
hugs Sue xx

susiestacey said...

Lovely card Nic, how kind of the craft shop top loan you a spare, where would we be without our toys?? x Susan x

Debbie said...

A stunning card Nic. Love the colours. Hope you are well. x

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Oh this is beautiful hun, love brown & pink together!
I've had my bigshot for about 8 yrs now & dread it breaking, will be another bigshot I get tho when it does finally give up!
Hugs Shell xx

Sandra H said...

Absolutely gorgeous creation Coops x

Claire said...

Fabulous card, love the design with those gorgeous butterflies and detailing. Hugs, Claire x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Nic fabulous card love those butterflies! I have a Cuttlebug and Big Shot Pro which is held together with screws and plates my DH put in when it fell to pieces!! Susan xx

Anita said...

This is so gorgeous Nic and I love those butterflies!

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful Coop's, I like this butterflies the embossing and the shape.
Kevin xx

Creations by Shirl said...

Stunning, love that die Coops... Will have to go and check it out... I'm a die hoarder, got tons of new ones but haven't used them up yet...LOL! Awesome butterflies and pretty shape card as always...

Donna said...

Beautiful card Nic, love the embossing and ice cream colours :) Donna ♥ x

Marjorie said...

This is beautiful Nic.. gorgeous colours!
Hugs,
Marjorie x

Artesania said...

Wow a cute image ,a fab colouring and nice Dp.Thankyou so much for playing along with us at I Love Pro Marker this week .Good Luck and i hope you return with another stunning card !
Hugs Gudrun DT

cebelica said...

Gorgeous! I love the butterflies! Hugs! xx

Chrissy said...

I love the card shape Coops and the beautiful centre die..love the buterflies and colours..gorgeous.

luv CHRISSYxx

Debs said...

So beautiful Nic - love those flutterbys.
Have a fab evening.
Debs xx

crafty-stamper said...

Hi could I ask where you got the cheery lynn step card die from please?
Carol x

Lynsey said...

Hi Nic, this is a gorgeous card! Love the shape and the pretty butterflies!
Hugs Lynsey x

heidy said...

Beautiful card Nic!!
XXX Heidy

Inkypinkydelights said...

Lovely card Nic but oh what a dreadful thing to happen. Judy x

Jackie said...

Gorgeous card, love the colour combo :o)
Jackie xx

crafty said...

I love butterflies and this design is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us at Creative Corner

Louise said...

Very pretty card Nic, the pink and brown go together beautifully. xx

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Stunning card Nic love the layout and colours you have used. Sorry to hear about your big shot hope you get a new one sorted out soon. Love Alison xx

New Creations said...

Amazing embossing script folder! I love your butterflies too.

Juls said...

Beautiful! Hugs Juls

purplecinn said...

What a great card! It's always nice to see shapes other than a square or a rectangle used for the card base :) Thanks for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu - Purple

Julie said...

Fab, fab, fab - great design and embossing! Juliexx