Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Spring has sprung - Crafts & Me challenge DT card-Anything goes

Good morning everyone and Im happy to report that spring has finally sprung, the grass is growing in the garden and we have flying thingies so the temperature has definitely risen...I didn't get any crafting done at all yesterday in fact I didn't get a lot done at all, gawd I'm a lazy moo lol, I did get a lot of blog hopping done though so caught up with loads of you...wow your a talented bunch aren't you, you always inspire me...this is my first card for the Crafts & Me challenge and this week the challenge is Anything Goes, did you know that you don't have to use a Crafts and me stamp or digi you can enter out challenge with any image so I am so looking forward to seeing what you come up with and our prize this week is a fabulous Gift voucher from Teresa for £10 to spend in Crafts & me...I used this amazing digi called Hidden Treasure isn't she just stunningly beautiful, look at that hair wow and such a pleasure to colour too, I used distress inks, glittered the sea added some gold to her too...the gorgeous paper is from the Basicgrey Marjolaine collection and is called Cafe Noir...the colours with a touch of gold added work so well with her don't they...I added gold wired ribbon, stringed pearls and the gold heart is in fact a recycled old earring and finished with a few teeny punched butterflies...the fab sketch is from CLP Challenge and Im also entering this for the Just us Girls colour challenge and Basicgrey Recycling (the earring) challenge too...when you have time hop on over to the Crafts & Me challenge blog and see what the rest of our wonderful digi team came up with...I'm off out with my wonderful Dad today hopefully to find something for my Phil for our 35th Anniversary on Monday, well hopefully I will be struck with a genius idea of what to buy him...have a wonderful spring day everyone and keep your bits crossed the weather continues
Mina xxx
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43 comments:

  1. Unknown23 March 2011 at 09:03

    Good Morning to you Mina, love the card, love the paper, love the colours, love your colouring! and LOOOVVVEEE the bow. Beautiful and before I forget: I wish you a happy anniversary and a beautiful day.
    Hugs Ageeth xx

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  2. pinky23 March 2011 at 09:05

    Mina she is stunning, love your gorgeous card. Good luck with the pressie hunting, so hard to buy for the other half even after 35 years lol.

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  3. Lisa Jane23 March 2011 at 09:10

    I am sure just spending time with his lovely wife will be gift enough for phil !
    Beautiful card - such a beautiful image and i love the use of the recycled earring
    Lisa x

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  4. Laura23 March 2011 at 09:15

    This is really really beautiful darling, love it xxxx

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  5. Jane23 March 2011 at 09:26

    Wow! amazing colouring and gorgeous colours! hugs, Jane x

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  6. Diane23 March 2011 at 09:34

    This is a stunning card, Mina and the colours work so well with each other and the image! Have a great day out with your Dad and enjoy some more of the sunshine!
    Diane x

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  7. Pretty Paper Junkie23 March 2011 at 09:47

    Now isn't she just gorgeous? At first glance, that ribbon looks as if it could be her tail fins. Every choice is perfect as is your coloring.

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  8. Debbie23 March 2011 at 09:52

    What a beautiful image.The colours you've used are so rich.Pure luxury.Congratulations on your DT post with Crafts for me.You are so talented.Thank you for your kind thoughts that you left on my blog.Have a lovely day.Debbie x

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  9. D K Crafts23 March 2011 at 10:29

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the papers and your image is so beautifully coloured. Enjoy your day with your dad and good luck with the shopping. Best Wishes for your anniversary on Monday. Donna

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  10. Teresa23 March 2011 at 10:29

    Oh wow Mina this is stunning! xx

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  11. Mau xx23 March 2011 at 10:41

    Beautiful Mina, what stunning colours, so classy xx
    Mau xx

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  12. Vicky23 March 2011 at 11:30

    Hi sweetie wow this is gorgeous I love this image & I totally agree about her being fab to colour her hair looks fab in this colour she is one of those that will suit more or less anything. I ordered this same pad last week from Emma cus its gorgeous. Love your beautiful ribbon.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  13. heidy23 March 2011 at 11:36

    Wow Mina,this is gorgeous!
    Your coloring is awesome and I love how you used the pearls!
    Hoop you can find something for your hubby
    Hugs Heidy

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  14. Janette23 March 2011 at 12:57

    Fab card Mina, that image is really nice.....spring seems to be springy up everywhere, fingers crossed it stays this way for a while...xxx

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  15. Nannieflash23 March 2011 at 13:02

    Oh Mina thats gorgeous I love how youve made the water look almost real you can touch it nearly. The hair is beautiful to. with hugs Shirleyxxx

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  16. Jane23 March 2011 at 14:05

    Oh Blimey! This is gorgeous...we have Spring here to...good to share!! xx

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  17. DesignerDiva23 March 2011 at 15:02

    Stunning Mina, lush bow and gorgeous image
    Laurie x

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  18. My'scardcorner23 March 2011 at 15:13

    She is beautiful Mina love how youve coloured her and those pearls enhance the card beautifully. Great use of odd earring Ive loads of those lol:0)
    We too have lovley sunny weeather got all my washing dried and ironed after our few days away. Enjoy your day.
    Myrax

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  19. Diamond Doll23 March 2011 at 15:58

    Gorgeous card Mina fabulous colouring.Hope you,ve had a wonderful day with your Dad and found something for your hubby.
    (hugs)
    Trish (-:

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  20. Tine23 March 2011 at 16:43

    Another beauty Mina. The embellies are just perfect for her too.
    Tine :)

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  21. cardmaking bird23 March 2011 at 16:56

    So gorgeous!!! Your colouring is just fab!! Hugs, Marie xx

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  22. Renkata23 March 2011 at 17:08

    wow Mina, this is awesome colouring , very pretty card dear.

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  23. Tracey T23 March 2011 at 17:29

    This is gorgeous, Mina - what a stunning image. You're right, the gold works really well. Hugs, Tracey xx

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  24. Liz's creative corner23 March 2011 at 18:35

    Hi Mina, wow this is beautiful, the hints of gold are gorgeous, thanks for joining into our recycled challenge at Basic Grey, hugs Liz xx

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  25. Anonymous23 March 2011 at 18:39

    Wow Mina, this is gorgeous. Sue x

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  26. Riet23 March 2011 at 19:09

    What a gorgeous card Mina,I love the image and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  27. Sue23 March 2011 at 19:26

    Hi Mina,hope you had a lovely day and found something for your Phil.
    The image on your card is so striking.Fab colouring,and love the pearls.Gorgeous card all of it!
    Sue xx

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  28. Andrea23 March 2011 at 20:41

    Wow Mina, another stunning image - look at those eyelashes, and her hair is beautiful! (Wish I could have hair like that, but mine just grows outwards like a bush, not downwards and flowing LOL!)
    Anyway, I love the way you've added the glitter to the water - such a beautiful card.
    Hope you've had a good day with your Dad.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  29. Giorgia23 March 2011 at 20:46

    Trovo le tue cards delle vere opere d'arte. Grazie per aver visitato il mio Blog e per aver lasciato un commento.
    Giorgia

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  30. G Peplow23 March 2011 at 23:24

    Hi there Mina, WOW you've done it again, your colour choice and colouring is spot on, so delicate! Fabulous card:0) xxx

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  31. xxxtglxxx24 March 2011 at 01:44

    35 years! Wow, thats fantastic and wonderful. What a struggle to find the right kind of present for that. Im lucky my husband (of 18 years) still likes his xbox games, dvd's or camera gear! ;)

    Anyway, I adore this image Mina - lovely colours in her hair and the pearls look amazing.

    Stunning bow, and a fabulously breathtaking card.

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  32. Sherri24 March 2011 at 01:47

    I think I could save myself a lot of time & just paste the same comment every time. Gorgeous, fabulous, amazing! And it would always be true. Your cards are just wonderful & such an inspiration to those of us who are still "learning" as it were! How I wish you lived in Iowa!

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  33. Juls24 March 2011 at 09:03

    wow so increidibly sylish!!!! Loving the sparkle of the water! Hugs Juls

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  34. coops24 March 2011 at 13:30

    wow, fantastic card mina.love the stunning image and fab embellies.
    really lush opulent colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  35. Elise24 March 2011 at 15:09

    THIS is positively stunning! Your color work and USE OF PEARLS: oh, EVERYTHING! - Simply has me applauding! Wonderful! THANKS for sharing your talent with Just Us Girls! Yee Haw!

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  36. Janine - Ellabella24 March 2011 at 19:24

    Absolutley GORGEOUS!!! Janine

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  37. Christine L24 March 2011 at 19:57

    What a fab image and what a beautiful card! Gonna have to buy that image!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  38. Lisa Kind24 March 2011 at 23:49

    Wow! This is beautiful! That image is really amazing and I love your coloring and all the elements you added! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls this week!

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  39. Lorraine25 March 2011 at 01:55

    Wowee, what a beautiful image and you have colored her gorgeously! Thank you for the continual inspiration, Mina. Maybe one day I'll actually try coloring w/ distress inks (that's what I keep saying about pencils, too, LOL).

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  40. Andrea C25 March 2011 at 08:35

    Whoa, double take, this is stunning x

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  41. Chelsea28 March 2011 at 17:23

    Hi Mina, this card is amazing! The image is a real beauty...gorgeous coloring. A wonderful take on the CLP Sketch, thanks for joining us this month.
    Love,
    Chelsea

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  42. Curly29 March 2011 at 07:54

    OMGosh Mina this is such a beautiful card, its beauty is astounding,
    and thank you so much for you lovely comment,

    Hugs Bridget :0) x

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  43. Heather31 March 2011 at 15:30

    This is gorgeous Mina, I love the dark coloured dp's and all your gorgeous embellies. This image is so beautiful isn't she.
    I have to say it was pleasant visiting the NEC this time and not having someone (no names mentioned) call me a daft cow!!

    So glad you could join us at Basic Grey,
    hugs
    Heather xx

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