Thursday 4 December 2014

Snowy Postcard.

Good morning all.
I hope you are all well.
Oops a little late this morning as i spent last night wrapping pressies ready for Christmas, i managed quite a lot, thank goodness.
So here is my card for today and this is an ordered one, i have made 2 almost the same just a different image so i will save the 2nd one in my reserves for another day.
I am also entering my card into the following challenges:
1.Fussy & Fancy Challenge - Challenge 128 - Happy Holidays
2.Creative Corner Challenge - Winter Wonderland
3.Fairytale Stampers Challenge - Challenge 48 - Bling, bling
4.Glitter N Sparkle Challenge - Challenge 113 - Use some snow
5.Pile It On Challenge - Challenge 48 - Sprinkle it (glamour dust glitter)
6.Sentimental Sundays Challenge - Challenge 235 - Lots of layers
7.Eclectic Ellapu Challenge - Pink Team - Vintage Christmas
8.Sparkle N Sprinkle Challenge - December Challenge - Anything Goes (glamour dust glitter)
9.ABC Challenge - Y is for yuletide
10.Get Creative Challenge - Challenge 3 - Christmas

Products used are:
Cream card
First Edition papers
Distress tool
Cream pleated fabric
Cream ribbon
Pearls
Cheery Lynn Poinsettia die
Snowtex
Glamour dust glitter
Stickles stardust
Polychromo pencils
Distress ink - brushed corduroy
Stampendous Snowy Postcard stamp
Handcut holly leaves and embossed with a crackle embossing folder.
A close up of the image, love it.
And a sideways view.
Thanks so much for popping by, it means a lot ;D
Lotsa Hugs
Nic.
xxxx

50 comments:

Sheila said...

Love this one Nic. That stamp is gorgeous and I love the vintage look you have achieved here. X

Lee said...

OMG.I bet it's too late to order one of these.I LOVE it soooo Beautiful.Take care don't forget to breath lol.Huggles xxx

Viv said...

One of my fave stamps Coops - beautiful card. x

Doreen said...

Love the fab image and colours,this is gorgeous.xxx

Jacki Daniels said...

Hi Nic thias is simply gorgeous love it and the snowtex sets it off perfectly
Jacki

Jacki Daniels said...

Hi Nic thias is simply gorgeous love it and the snowtex sets it off perfectly
Jacki

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A really beautiful card Nic, using my favourite Christmas stamp of all.
Lorraine

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is gorgeous Coop's, I like the image and the embellishments
Kevin xx

Pamellia said...

Wow Coops, love all of the ivory layers and ribbon, such a soft and dreamy treat for the eyes! Like a big bowl of vanilla pudding with a sprinkle of cinnamon on the top! Now I've made myself hungry, ha! hugs :)

sweet art designs said...

This a very beautiful. I love your attention to detail and the dimension. Two thumbs way up!Thank you for sharing with Fairytale Stampers - Myrna (GD)

Sally Dodger said...

An absolutely stunning card. Your stamped image is beautiful and the snow looks so real. A great colour scheme and I love your addition of the pleated fabric and your Poinsettias are very pretty. Sally D.x.

coldwaters2 said...

WOW this is stunning Nic the design is incredibly beautiful.
hugs
lorraine x

Sue said...

WOW! This is stunning Nic, I love the image, gorgeous colours and such beautiful detailing too.
hugs Sue xx

Unknown said...

What a beautiful Christmasy scene you have created. It's not easy to create an interesting tone on tone card but you have done a truly beautiful job. I love the poinsettias with that crackle embossing. Thanks for sharing this with us eclectic girlies :)

Martina said...

Sooo beautiful Coops! I always admire how you use this beautiful stamp!
Martina

Jacee said...

Oh Nic, this is so lovely, gorgeous soft colours, lovely scene, touches of snow, perfect!
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Marianne's Craftroom said...

You know how much I love this stamp, haven't used it enough this year. The holly leaves look fab embossed and gorgeous poinsettia too, beautiful card x

Sue said...

Love your snowy scene and pleating Nic. A very gorgeous card xx

Dortesjs said...

aww wonderful wintercard you did here

Chrissy said...

Stunning Coops..I love the cream and gorgeous snowy image.Love the layers and flowers and lish bow..GORGEOUS.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Michelle said...

Absolutely beautiful Nic - gorgeous cream colours and the poinsettias are just lovely - Michelle x

May said...

Gorgeous Christmas card, I love the texture of the snow & the beautiful image...the design is perfect... Hugs May x x

Donna Mosley said...

Gorgeous card Nic, love the sweet image and all the beautiful details.

Donna x

Marie-Louise said...

So gorgeous Nic.

Sandra H said...

Oooh Coops this is lovely so christmassy xx

cebelica said...

Whether you are making a cute card or a vintage one, you rock it. This one is spectacular!
Hugs! xx

Sarah said...

You've made a wonderful job of this one Nic, love the colour xx

Anne Temple said...

Fabulous card! Love the ivory colors and your ribbon treatment looks amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us for the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge.

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card in lovely colours and fab details. I like the flowers as well. hugs, Marlies

susiestacey said...

Stunning card Nic, l love this stamp too and plan to use it next week for a few more of my quick makes. x Susan x

annies place said...

Love this image too, beautiful card
Ann x

Only By His Grace said...

Wow! this is beautiful Coops.
Love those flowers and all the snowtex.Gorgeous layout.
Hugs Maz

Nikki said...

This is gorgeous Coops! Love all the snowy detail you have added, the beautiful image, great layout, fabulous monochromatic design, and great embellishments. Just beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at ABC Challenges.

Nikki

Wendy said...

Love this Nic, it's absolutely gorgeous.
Wendy xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Coops
Stunning card.... Love your hand cut leaves.....
Fabulous....
Hugs Sylvie xx

Patty Sue 2 said...

Your lovely creation makes me shiver! I love the choice of creams. It makes your card look so rich. Your pleated ribbon and bow are lovely. Thank you for joining us at ABC CHALLENGE! Good luck and I hope you will play with us again.

Jackie said...

Oh wow, stunning card :o)
Jackie xx

Christine L said...

Always love your use of this image hon.... it's fabulous!

Hugs
Christine x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Oh wow Nic such a stunning card! There will be a very happy Grandma and Granddad who receive this beauty! Susan x

Inkypinkydelights said...

Loving the creamy snowy effect here. What a gorgeous card this is. Happy weekend Nic. Judy x

everything with stickles.blogspot.com said...

What a wonderful card, love it, so soft you want to go there and ply in the snow. Thanks for sharing at Glitter n Sparkle Chris DT x

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful image and card love the pleated ribbon trim and beautiful flowers
carol x

Mau xx said...

Wow! Absolutely Stunning!!!
Winter wonderland at its best!
Hugs xx

Whisper said...

Absolutely stunning hun, Luv Sam x

Conny said...

Oh, I love your fantastic snow card! It`s really elegant!
Thanks for joining us at Fairytale Stampers!
Hugs,
Conny

Debby said...

Absolutely stunning card Nic - I have this fabulous stamp and need to dust it down and get it out to use it after seeing this beauty!
...many thanks for sharing with us over at Glitter N Sparkle in this weeks Challenge..."Use Some Snow"
Debby (DT)

verybellemakes said...

Gorgeous snowy scene! Thank you for joining the Sentimental Sundays Challenge, hope to see you again soon.

Victoria DT

Shona Erlenborn said...

Gorgeous card! Love the image and the vintage look, the monochromatic theme and those ribbons and flowers are stunning. Thanks for joining us over at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge.

Anonymous said...

Hello, Wow this is a stunning postcard. Ove the image and the snow and that gorgeous ribbon. Thank you for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu this month. We hope you will join us again soon.

Teighan

Vickie Y said...

Beautiful image and card; Thank you for sharing with us at Eclectic Ellapu monthly challenge