Sunday 1 May 2016

Crafts & Me - Spring Days.

Good morning all.
I hope you are all well.
I have been missing yet again but I have been active in other ways, my little Brother has moved home so I have helped him by patching up some wallpaper and cleaning the house he was leaving.
Yesterday I took my Mum out for a girls only shopping day and we spoilt ourselves, whilst Hubby and our laddo went to the cinema.
Today we are off out to Rudyard Lake as there is a weekend of fun happening around the lake, tomorrow it is back to work.
Anyhoo lets get on to my card which you will find at the Crafts & Me Inspiration blog next Tuesday.
I have used one of the new pre shaded digital stamps, by the new artist Emily Luella.
I am also entering my card into the following challenges:
1.Inspiration Destination Challenge - 83 - Anything goes
2.Graph It Challenge - 12 - Shabby Chic
3.Art By Miran Challenge - 57 - Anything goes
4.Dream Valley Challenge - 130 - All creatures great and small
5.The Paper Shelter Challenge - 246 - Pearls
6.Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything goes
7.Catch The Bug Challenge - April recipe - 1 digi, 2 patterned papers, 3 embellies (ribbon, pearls, roses)
8,Craft Your Passion Challenge - 309 - Anything goes
9.Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - 291 - Anything goes
10.Creative Moments Challenge - 92 - Anything goes

Products used are:
White linen card
Cheery Lynn stepper card die
Sweet Dixie swirl die
Dovecraft papers
Ribbon
Pearls
Roses
Doily
White acrylic paint
Promarkers and flexmarkers
Distress tool

A close up of the beautiful image.

And a sideways view.
Thanks so much for popping by.
Hugs Nic.
xxx



41 comments:

Rosietoes said...

It's been ages since I've had the pleasure of visiting your blog Nic. Gorgeous card as always. A real treat with great attention to detail. Love it. x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful card Nic
Dianne xx :)

Sandra H said...

Sounds like fun you have been having Coops keep it up .....your card is so adorable ..enjoy your day today x

Janice said...

A very pretty card Nic, great colouring and a gorgeous bow, Jx

Jean said...

WOW, WOW, WOW this is stunning, breath taking. Love everything about it. Jean xx

Whisper said...

Aaaah absolutely gorgeous and i see like us a busy bank hols too, Luv Sam x

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,fab image and colours.xxx

Michelle said...

Absolutely beautiful Nic - so many gorgeous elements on this card - Michelle x

Margarets designer cards said...

Stunning, beautiful and gorgeous, love it
Margaret

SewPaperPaint said...

This is totally amazing! A true beauty!

Sarah said...

This is beautiful xx

Creations by Shirl said...

Stunning Coops! Love the pearls and the pretty details~

mulberry station said...

Stunning card. I love every little detail. thanks for joining us at Catch The Bug.

Marlene Atkinson said...

Absolutely gorgeous Nic, gorgeous design and colours. Marlene

Patricia Alvarez said...

Very beautiful card. I love all the embellishments. Thank you for joining us at Craft Your Passion, good luck!!! Patricia

Lorraine said...

This is so pretty Nic, a fabulous image and I love all the gorgeous embellies
Lorraine x

Chrissy said...

A stunner Coops..really beautiful.

luv CHRISSYxx

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

Oh My Goodness Nic this is completely stunning love everything about it, you are one very talented lady. Love Alison xx

coldwaters2 said...

WOWWWWW Nic seeing this has just blown me away, it is so incredibly beautiful, the image, the design I am spellbound, awesome creation
hugs
lorraine x

Lynne in NI said...

Oh W-O-W, what a beautiful creation Nic!

Joey said...

Hiya Hunny, this is absolutelu stunning. Jo x

Unknown said...

This is so gorgeous and feminine! Totally unique :) Love it!!

Thanks for your comment on my blog about my cupcake card :) I almost let you know about our Naughty or Nice DT call but when I visited your blog to mention it, I read that you're too busy to join anything, so I didn't ask. Maybe down the road some time :) See you in blogland!

Unknown said...

Stunning work as always. I love the swirly foliage and roses and the image is beautiful. The white acrylic highlights are genius x

Inkypinkydelights said...

The image is lovely Nic as is your card. As always such a lovely style with lovely details. Judy x

Kim said...

This is gorgeous! The colors and designs are amazing. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow this is stunning

crafty-stamper said...

Love the new shaded image,beautiful roses but fabulous layout and pearl flourishes and gorgeous bow
Carol x

Lin said...

Oh MY, what a beautiful creation, Coops! Just love all the florals and the pretty flourishes and pearls! Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

Christine L said...

So gorgeous Nic..... what fabulous colouring.... and I'm LOVING those stunning flowers!!

Hugs
Christine x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A beautiful image and fabulous design, love how you've matched the roses with your colouring too.
Lorraine

Audrey Ernst (hippieaud) said...

Wow, your creation is amazing! I love this layout and all those glorious pearls. Thanks so much for playing along at The Paper Shelter's Pearls challenge this week. Hugs:) Audrey DT

Pop's Cards said...

Good morning sweetie, I am loving your creation today, husg Pops x

Scrappy Scatty said...

lovely creation - Thank you for joining us at Graph'It Markers this time xx

Tammy Miller said...

Love your card. thanks so much for playing along with our latest challenge at Catch the Bug! I hope to see you again very soon!

Dawn Frost said...

Wow what a gorgeous piece of art I LOVE everything about it! Thanks for joining Catch the Bug for our recipe challenge hope to see you again and good luck! Dawn Bugaboo DT.

Claire said...

Beautiful card, love all the pretty details and that image is gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining us at Graph'It Colouring Challenge
Claire xx

Delphine said...

Such an amazing card, Nic! The design is fantastic, so stylish and I love how you coloured your image! Have a lovely weekend! Hugs Delphine xx

Anjie said...

What a stunning make. Thanks for joining us in our Shabby Chic challenge at Graph’It Markers Colouring Challenge
Anjie (DT)

Marilyn said...

This is beautiful! I love the magnificent bow and those gorgeous roses plus the way you used the flourish leaf die. This is such a pretty card.

Juls said...

Stunning, love the colours xx

Tracy Wray aka Trak said...

What A fabulous Creation Beautiful in every way...
Thank you for taking part in the Art By Miran Challenge ... Hugs Tracy