Friday, December 10, 2010

Hark the herald angel not blowing bubbles - Just Magnolia week 85-Christmas + Sketch 'n' Stash challenge 50

Good morning everyone how are you all?...I cant find fat balls for my lovely little robin anywhere oh no is there a shortage I ask myself...anyone know how to make my own...hows everyone getting on with their Christmas shopping, I did the rest on mine online just the one Saturday in the town shopping was enough for me I think plus I couldn't find a pencil sharpener bit enough for my elbows...anyway onto my card for today which is for our new challenge at Just Magnolia which is a Christmas card, don't you love it when you can adapt a stamp for Christmas and this stunner, I just love colouring her hair, I think shes called Tilda blowing bubbles and I thought she made a fantastic herald angel without them....I coloured her with Distress inks and of course had to add a bit of sparkle, I think it works as an angel do you?...these stunning papers are from Kaisercraft from Bunny Zoe's Crafts, by the way you still have a few days to join in our challenge at Bunny Zoe's challenge, the ribbon and tag are from my stash, the fabulous sketch is from Sketch 'n' Stash challenge I thought it was perfect for this stamp...when you have time hop on over to Just Magnolia and have a look at the amazing creations by the rest of the team...have a wonderful day everyone and don't forget feed your local friendly neighbourhood robin
Mina xxx
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34 comments:

  1. Margreet10 December 2010 at 08:03

    the sentiment is already saying it: it is a beauty!
    xxx Margreet

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  2. cheryl10 December 2010 at 08:07

    oh wow hunny this is just amazing so love the coulrs on this,and that sentiment is just perfect love hugs cheryl x
    ps nearly done all mine just few more bits to get,then all done,xxxxxxxx

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  3. knopkiniukai10 December 2010 at 08:24

    Mina, beautiful cards, I would like to have a teacher like you:)

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  4. Unknown10 December 2010 at 08:47

    What beautiful colours you used in this card, gotta love it!! Greetz, Frea

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  5. Lizzy10 December 2010 at 08:52

    Stunning card Mina, luv the colours & the ribbon/bow looks lush

    xx Lizzy xx :)

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  6. Riet10 December 2010 at 08:52

    So beautiful card Mina,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  7. Lisa Jane10 December 2010 at 09:07

    Its beautiful, love those papers
    Lisa ;)

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  8. Sue10 December 2010 at 09:11

    Fab card Mina,love the colours and Tilda looks great as an angel.I did see something on line how to make your own fat balls.Google should have it.I slipped yesterday on the last of the ice and my tail is sore,so you take care out there.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  9. Janette10 December 2010 at 09:24

    Love it Mina, looks so gorgeous. My mum used to make those fat balls for the birds, but I am sure she used dripping and oats along with seeds,nuts etc;, whatever she had in really, all I know is we had alot of big birds in our garden...lol...xxx

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  10. Julie10 December 2010 at 09:28

    Such a fab card,tilda looks just fine without her bubbles,must admit that i doctor quite a few of my stamps to make them fit maximum occasions. Theres a fat ball recipe here www.instructables.com
    You'll need to search from there though I'm afraid,
    If I was clever I could copy and paste it but as I'm on my phone and not my laptop I'm flumoxed !!
    Keep warm,Julie x

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  11. Diane10 December 2010 at 09:31

    Such a lovely card, Mina and I think she works beautifully as a herald angel without the bubbles! Thanks for that idea because I would never have though of it myself and I have this stamp!
    Diane x

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  12. pinky10 December 2010 at 09:44

    I love it Mina, gorgeous background paper with her and beautiful ribbon. I with you on the online shopping, much easier. I saw some fat balls in the pound shop, not sure what the fat content is though lol

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  13. D K Crafts10 December 2010 at 09:45

    Hi Mina. Beautiful card. Love the papers you have used and what a great way to use this image. The ribbon is gorgeous. Donna

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  14. Juls10 December 2010 at 09:53

    stunning!!! Love the gorgoeus vintage feel to this card! Hugs Juls

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  15. Shirley-Anne10 December 2010 at 10:03

    Beautiful card Mina . Love that paper . How sheer is that fab ribbon . love the glitter on the image and stunning colouring of her hair .

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  16. Lil Daffodil10 December 2010 at 10:04

    Hi Mina,
    Beautiful beautiful card. Gorgeous colours and design paper and a super sweet image. I love the ribbon and bow. Brilliant card.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  17. XxJULESxX10 December 2010 at 10:16

    Hi Mina wow love it! stunning card!!

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  18. XxJULESxX10 December 2010 at 10:16

    Hi Mina wow love it! stunning card!!

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  19. Ira10 December 2010 at 10:19

    Mina, wonderful card, yourstamp and ribbon just wow!!!

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  20. Swaantje10 December 2010 at 11:01

    Oh...Mina your card is so cute.
    I love the colours and your wonderful colouring of the cute image.
    It's a perfect card !!

    Have a nice weekend.
    Greetings
    Swaani

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  21. Jane10 December 2010 at 11:13

    Mina, my Mum makes her own "fat cakes" for the birds all the time, she melts lard and then stirs in lots of mixed seeds then lets it set in a bowl before tipping out onto the bird table - hope that helps your poor little robin!

    This Tilda works soooo well on a Christmas card hun I just love the gorgeous colours you've used too! Loving the word tag - still haven't opened mine LOL! hugs, Jane xxx

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  22. Lau W10 December 2010 at 11:18

    Love colors of you card, Tilda is just perfect !
    xxx

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  23. Jane10 December 2010 at 11:22

    YAY! Balaclava & raybans off...beautiful card AND ribbon...I'm cured! Hoorah!! xx

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  24. heidy10 December 2010 at 11:53

    Hi Mina,the sentiment said it allït's a beauty"
    Hugs Heidy

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  25. stranamenteio10 December 2010 at 12:00

    Hi,
    Wow, you have used the color really beautiful.. i like so much.. Really sweet. Congratulations

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  26. Andrea10 December 2010 at 13:23

    Yes, she does make a stunning Herald Angel, and your card is gorgeous!
    Got to do some Christmas shopping tomorrow - the most difficult presents, for adults who say they don't want anything!
    Have a great weekend.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  27. Nannieflash10 December 2010 at 16:50

    Hi Mina, wow she does look as though shes playing a horn, gorgeous colouring and beautiful papers.
    Hope you found something to feed your robin, ours have been making a right old mess in our front garden, even had a Heron on the roof yesterday. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  28. Andrea C10 December 2010 at 17:32

    beautiful and classy x

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  29. Lorraine10 December 2010 at 18:04

    Beautiful card, Mina - yes, she does look like an angel! And ya crack me up - what are fat balls??? And even though I don't have sharp elbows and I hate to shop, since I'm off today, I've gotta brave it. Weather isn't cooperating though - flash flood warning, storming, etc. Stay warm and have a good one!

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  30. CRAZYCRAFTSHED10 December 2010 at 19:11

    Hi Mina
    A gorgeous card,love the image,
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  31. coops10 December 2010 at 22:15

    stunning card mina,this tilda is really beautiful and i love the colours and touch of sparkle :D

    xx coops xx

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  32. Justine10 December 2010 at 23:07

    Hello my sweet friend, I have been so bad since returning to the good ole' USofA!!!! It has been forever but I have been searching for warmer weather. This part of Florida FREEZES. Who Knew!!1 O well, Your comments and gorgeous coloring always warm my heart.

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  33. Sasmita12 December 2010 at 03:06

    Walking proud! Love your sweet little girl Mina. Your choice of color is great...not bright, yet attractive, cute :)

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  34. Unknown12 December 2010 at 23:35

    She is a wee Beauty gorgeous dp's just stunning chum, I have this wee stamp and I bought it at Crafters & Co back in the summer sadly you were not there that day to say hi Mina, but wee will one day I'm sure chum,
    Hugs
    Sarah x

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