Sunday, May 16, 2010

Lili of the Valley-Challenge 53 + Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge 83-Metal + Dare you to Digistamp 37-Anything goes

Good morning everyone and I want to thank you all so much for the lovely things you all said yesterday that was so kind of you but you haven't changed my mind about not entering anymore DT calls lol...I hope your doing something nice today my wonderful husband and me are going to a continental market mmmmmm yummy loads of garlic and olives...do you like my image today isn't she just amazing, stunning to colour too shes by an illustrator called Tammy Thompson and she sells her digistamps on Etsy here's the link to it, this one is called Poppy girl she has a very art deco feel about her doesn't she, I had to tell you about them as she has a sale at the moment too buy one get one free so of course I bought a few lol...I coloured this beauty with Distress inks and used the incredible paper I bought from thescrapbookstore while I was teaching in Dublin, its by Jillibean soup and is called Cup of Yak (Craft) (great name lol)...this card is using the stunning sketch by Bev at Lili of the Valley challenge and I have metal butterflies so Im entering the Secret Crafter challenge, I'm also entering it for Dare you to Digistamp as their challenge is anything goes...I finished with some lace a thick lush satin ribbon and bow and some pearls from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...I hope you like it and enjoy your Sunday everyone
Mina xxx
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32 comments:

  1. coops16 May 2010 at 08:16

    wow fantastic card mina, the image is gorgeous and is bought to life by your amazing colouring.love the scrummy colours and papers and fab layout.luv coops.xx

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  2. heidy16 May 2010 at 08:16

    Oh Wauw,shes gorgeous,Mina.
    And you colourd her to perfection.
    So Beatiful!!!
    Enjoy your market,love garlic
    Big Hugs Heidy

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  3. Lisa16 May 2010 at 08:18

    Hi Mina, Beautiful card! Love the colours. Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

    Lisa x

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  4. Jackie16 May 2010 at 08:34

    Beautiful card, lovely colours :)
    Jackie

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  5. Irena16 May 2010 at 08:36

    Mina, you card is awesome, the image is so wondeful, the papers are great, the ribbon is fantastic, lovely butterflies :) Beautiful creation :)

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  6. Maria Therese16 May 2010 at 09:18

    Beautiful card!

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  7. Jessie16 May 2010 at 09:20

    It's gorgeous Mina and I love the paper and embellishments you used with the image :)

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  8. Poppet16 May 2010 at 09:28

    So simple and elegant. Beautiful. :-) xx

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  9. Renkata16 May 2010 at 10:04

    Hi Mina,
    wow this is some really elegant card.
    Enjoy your day!

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  10. Shirley-Anne16 May 2010 at 10:37

    Love the image . Not going to mention your colouring any more as you know I love it . The lace and ribbon compliment each other nicely.

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  11. Sian16 May 2010 at 10:48

    Gorgeous card, love the image, it's very classy.

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  12. Lisa Jane16 May 2010 at 10:49

    Hi Mina,
    Hope you have a great time at the market... mmmm my mouth is watering at the thought of all those delicious goodies lol.
    Love the poppies they are one of my favourite flowers
    Lisa;)

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  13. Unknown16 May 2010 at 10:50

    Hi Mina
    she is gorgeous and she does have a retro look about her.
    Stunning card, enjoy your day.
    Christine x

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  14. Lizzy16 May 2010 at 10:59

    Oooh this is stunning Mina, luv the image... superb colouring once again. lush colours & fab layout xx Lizzy xx :)

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  15. Wishcraft16 May 2010 at 11:27

    Beautiful card, so elegant and I love those little butterflies. Lisa x

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  16. Lil Daffodil16 May 2010 at 11:46

    Hi Mina,
    I love the colour tones on this card and that beautiful girl looks so sophisticated. Gorgeous work.
    Spend some for me at the market. Lol.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  17. nessy16 May 2010 at 12:22

    oh how stylish!! love the colous and that image is delightful!!
    enjoy your day with your husband ~and the garlic/olives!!
    vanessa xx
    ps there is an award for you on my blog, feel free to pop over any time

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  18. Maris16 May 2010 at 12:37

    Hi Mina, what a romantic card this is, looks like the years on the 20th, so cassic, so beatiful xx

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  19. mckinkle16 May 2010 at 13:00

    Such a beautiful elegant card Mina, thanks for putting us onto that designer, just hopped on over too!

    Loving the soft caramels of your card, beautiful!

    Keryn x

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  20. Pop's Cards16 May 2010 at 15:44

    This is gorgeous i love the cutie image and the papers are great too, thank you for joining us this time at LOTV chalenge, big hugs pops x x x

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  21. Janette16 May 2010 at 16:11

    Great image Mina and fab card,enjoy your day.xxx

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  22. Little K Smith16 May 2010 at 16:49

    Gorgeous card Mina, love the colours and lovely image. Lush ribbon too.
    Kelly.x

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  23. Carol16 May 2010 at 17:26

    WOWZER! Another stunner Mina, absolutely luv it, the colours are so soft, too gorgeous! Hope you had fun at the market. Lotsa luv xxxx

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  24. Anonymous16 May 2010 at 17:51

    She is beautiful Mina,
    Sue x

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  25. Sue16 May 2010 at 17:55

    Hi Mina
    striking card hun, gorgeous image, awesome colouring,luv the pop of red, sue,x

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  26. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)16 May 2010 at 19:33

    Beatuiful card! Great image and so wonderful coloured!
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  27. Kat16 May 2010 at 20:34

    This is stunning Mina. I love your new image and the lovely colours you've used.

    Kat x

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  28. Shelly17 May 2010 at 02:21

    Beautiful card, Mina!!! This is indeed a lovely image and your coloring on it is marvelous. The lace and ribbon you used to finish off the card are the perfect touch.

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  29. debby400017 May 2010 at 07:39

    Oh WOW this is gorgeous Mina.
    luv
    Debby

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  30. CRAZYCRAFTSHED17 May 2010 at 10:01

    Hi Mina
    A gorgeous card,
    hugs Dianne xx :)

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  31. Grenouille Greetings17 May 2010 at 11:39

    And my last comment for you for now… B&W clearly don’t know what they are missing! Your rendering of this Poppy Girl is sublime – a perfect card!
    Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  32. Annika17 May 2010 at 14:47

    wow, I have to go and check out that Etsy store! Absolutely stunning card, love the classic feel!
    TFS
    Hugs
    Annika

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Mina xxx