Monday, March 07, 2011

Spring is springing out all over - City Crafter challenge+Crafty Calendar challenge+Stampin' for the Weekend

Good morning all...did you have a nice Sunday, I spent the day trying to get rid of some malware that infected my computer from an email, not really harmful but it stopped me running my virus program and kept popping up....aaaaaarrrrggggghhhhh one of my pet hates, why on earth would someone develop a program like this, I seriously don't see the point at all...well its all fixed now took me a while but I did it and my rant is over...so deep breath Mina and rrrreeeeelllllaaaaxxxxxx....ok now start again, good morning everyone I hope you had a wonderful weekend lol...my card for today is for the Bunny Zoe Crafts DT so everything is from there...how cute is this little one with her kitty its from Whimsy stamps and is called Valerie's Spring Rain, I coloured her with distress inks and paper pieced her coat and upper umbrella, the lush papers are from the My minds Eye Hazel 6x6 paper pad, these are brilliant value as they are all double sided and fabulous colour mixes too...all the flowers, hearts and leaves are punched and I used a mix of pearls on the centres...I'm entering this for the City Crafter challenge, Crafty Calendar challenge and Stampin' for the weekend challenge as they all have Spring challenge...well Im off to the town today to do a little bit of shopping as its my lovely Dads birthday at the weekend...wow he is so so so hard to buy for so any ideas would be greatly accepted...have a wonderful day everyone
Mina xxx
p.s. I just noticed I forgot to colour her hair ribbon...oops

at

57 comments:

  1. Michelle7 March 2011 at 08:16

    Hi Mina

    Oh such a sweet image,how cute is that Kitty?!

    Wonderful papers and of course your colour is outstanding as always.

    Michelle :-)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Squirrel x7 March 2011 at 08:32

    Adorable Mina, your paper piecing is fabulous hun! Is there any technique you can't do?! Super image and I think her hair ribbon looks fine uncoloured. Would never have thought about it if you'd not mentioned it. Beautiful. Hugs, Sxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Mandy's Magnolia cards7 March 2011 at 08:48

    Beautiful card!!
    greetings, Mandy

    ReplyDelete
  4. Maris7 March 2011 at 08:49

    hi Mina ohhh what a sweetie, love this stamp, so cute xxx

    ReplyDelete
  5. Desirée-ScrapDees7 March 2011 at 09:01

    oh how lovely again, it looks like it doesn't mather that it is raining, so sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Lil Daffodil7 March 2011 at 09:36

    Hi Mina,
    This is a beautifully crafted card. I love the colours and the fabulous flowers. the image is gorgeous. Fantastic work.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

    ReplyDelete
  7. Rach7 March 2011 at 09:37

    Mina this is gorgeous hun, an adorable image so beautifully coloured. hugs rachxx

    ReplyDelete
  8. XxJULESxX7 March 2011 at 09:44

    Ooh! Mina love the card! it's stunning!!!! im glad i could comment cos i haven't been able to get on your blog for days now?!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Lizzy7 March 2011 at 09:56

    Another gorgeous creation from you Mina, fabby layout, luv the colours & ace paper piecing :D

    xx Lizzy xx :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Teresa7 March 2011 at 09:57

    Hi Mina,
    What a fantastic card, I love all the flowers, those papers are gorgeous and the image is a really cute one.
    Hugs Teresa xx

    ReplyDelete
  11. Sue7 March 2011 at 10:02

    Morning Mina,hope it wasn't me that caused your problem.Your card is very sweet,I wouln't worry about the hair ribbon,itlooks great as it is.Sorry cant help with ideas for your Dad,I used to ask my hubby in the end.Mind you he got what he wanted,lol.
    Have a lovely day.
    Sue xxx

    ReplyDelete
  12. Jackie7 March 2011 at 10:03

    Gorgeous card, lovely paper piecing :o)
    Jackie xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Unknown7 March 2011 at 10:07

    Good morning Mina, the sun is shining over here even though it's bl.... cold LOL!! It does cheer me up, having a bit of sun after all the gloomy weather! Love your card, the paper piecing looks fabulous! So what colour did you give her ribbon?? HUgs, Frea

    ReplyDelete
  14. Andrea C7 March 2011 at 10:21

    I had the same thing Mina, total pain. I have installed avg and superantispyware both free software that my brother recommended as he is a techie. Love love love your card it is so cute and bright and breezy x

    ReplyDelete
  15. Janette7 March 2011 at 10:32

    Gorgeous card again Mina, love the papers and all the matching flowers, so sweet.xx

    ReplyDelete
  16. cheryl7 March 2011 at 11:04

    oh this is just one,super cute image hun,and just love the papers and the flowers,you have used,just,gorgeous hugs cheryl xxxxxxx

    ReplyDelete
  17. Lau W7 March 2011 at 11:25

    Oh so lovely and sweet card ! Love the kitty, so cute ! Papers are superb, and the colouring is perfect !
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  18. D K Crafts7 March 2011 at 11:32

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the sweet image and the papers and colours are beautiful. Men are so hard to buy for, it was my dad's birthday last week and we all went out for a family meal, about 14 of us and it is nice for everyone to catch up. Enjoy your shopping. Donna

    ReplyDelete
  19. heidy7 March 2011 at 12:03

    Hi Mina,she's so adorable and as always your coloring is perfect ecxept for her hair ribbon Lol
    Good luck shopping
    XXX Heidy

    ReplyDelete
  20. Renkata7 March 2011 at 12:33

    Hi Mina, ohhh she look so happy with her friend under the rain :))))
    Very sweet and cute card dear!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Uschi7 March 2011 at 12:48

    Was für eine wundervolle Karte. Das Motiv ist ja ganz entzückend und die vielen tollen Blumen finde ich absolut klasse! Wunderschön!!

    Liebe Grüße
    Uschi

    ReplyDelete
  22. Dorcas7 March 2011 at 12:56

    Ooooh I really love the paper piecing you did on her jacket and umbrella! Fabulous card!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Irene7 March 2011 at 12:59

    fab card,such a cute image, and what's wrong with a white ribbon, Irene

    ReplyDelete
  24. Marion7 March 2011 at 13:07

    Hi Mina, Gorgeous card and such an adorable image. Love the paper piecing and those gorgeous papers.
    hugs
    Marion

    ReplyDelete
  25. My'scardcorner7 March 2011 at 13:39

    Cute card with a cute image and I love all those flowers.Hope you found something for your Dads birthday.
    Myrax

    ReplyDelete
  26. Lisa Jane7 March 2011 at 14:01

    HI Mina..love the little image today,, that little kitty is so adorable and i love the paper piecing.
    I cant suggest anything for your dad lol.. i mean he is bound to have everything! .. well apart from a £50 kettle lol

    ReplyDelete
  27. Unknown7 March 2011 at 14:38

    Hi Mina, the sun is shing here in Cheshire too but its a wee bit chilly!! This card is sooo stinkin cute, love the paper piecing and those papers are luch.
    Hugs, Barbaraxx

    ReplyDelete
  28. Lorraine7 March 2011 at 15:55

    I love this card, Mina! The colors, papers, paper pieced adorable image and all the little punchouts! Beautiful! and your dad - maybe an interior decorating book or catalogue - okay, just kidding, LOL!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Jeni7 March 2011 at 16:00

    Beautiful, beautiful...
    Love all these flowers and how she is sitting on the edge of her frame. Great paper piecing, love it!
    I DO NOT like Malware!! UGH!! ~jeni :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. tilly7 March 2011 at 16:21

    the paper piecing looks great, I really must do it more often lol, hope you find something nice for your Dad, I hate buying for men!
    Tilly x

    ReplyDelete
  31. Jane7 March 2011 at 16:39

    Hmmm! What to buy your dad...men are always sooo hard to buy for. What about a box of gorgeously made handmade cards to send to his pals? (maybe not...you'll then have the stress of trying to make Man cards!!) I love this card, all that lush red. Have a great week xxx

    ReplyDelete
  32. Sinikka7 March 2011 at 16:56

    Gosh, Mina this is a sweet card. Love the paper that you used and all the flowers. It looks just great.
    Perhaps your dad likes music.....CD???
    Hugs Sinikka

    ReplyDelete
  33. Ros7 March 2011 at 17:33

    A beautiful card Mina ... and your paper piecing is perfect .. I didn't even notice that the ribbons weren't done ... thanks so much for sharing with us at CCCB

    ReplyDelete
  34. cockney blonde7 March 2011 at 17:39

    Beautiful card Mina and the paper piecing is fab, her coat looks really tricky too. Love the colour combo and as for the ribbon I hadn't noticed until you pointed it out, lol, x

    ReplyDelete
  35. SYLVIA-ANNE7 March 2011 at 18:06

    Oh what a gorgeous card Mina - love the paper-piecing, the flowers and the colouring - totally delicious! Hope you managed to find something for your Dad's birthday - men are so difficult to buy for aren't they.
    Hugs, Sylvia xxx

    ReplyDelete
  36. Vicky7 March 2011 at 18:23

    WOW....this is really beautiful hun I love the soft colour mixed with the bold red it looks stunning. The design is fabulous I love it all hun.
    Idea's for your dad I would prob be useless at I think its so hard to buy a man that usually has everything he wants lol.... sorry shug.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

    ReplyDelete
  37. Riet7 March 2011 at 18:44

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

    Hugs Riet.xx

    ReplyDelete
  38. Andrea7 March 2011 at 20:05

    Such a sweet card - love the image, and look at all those flowers LOL!
    Love, Andrea xx

    ReplyDelete
  39. susiestacey7 March 2011 at 20:22

    Gorgeous card Mina, love the paper piecing it looks fab x Susan x

    ReplyDelete
  40. Danni7 March 2011 at 20:24

    What a precious card!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Anonymous7 March 2011 at 22:43

    Superb card Mina.. I love it. you realy have gone to town with the flowers. they are gorgeous.. I think it's nice to have the ribbon as it is.. Kids do wear white ribbons..
    I hope you find something for your Dad.. My chap always says.. whatever you like ...That is no help atall.. Good luck .take care kitty c

    ReplyDelete
  42. coops7 March 2011 at 22:53

    fantastic card mina.the image is so sweet and i love your gorgeous colours and the flowers :D

    xx coops xx

    ReplyDelete
  43. Unknown7 March 2011 at 23:16

    You know I just love seeing your creations.. She looks wonderful. I was to busy looking at the rest of your wonderful design to notice that you didn't color the ribbon..

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Anonymous8 March 2011 at 00:55

    a really really gorgeous card mina i love all the flowes and think her ribbon looks good in white the iamge and colours are gorgeous

    ReplyDelete
  45. Chris Olsen, Glowbug8 March 2011 at 03:49

    This is gorgeous Mina!! I just love your paper piecing and colors!! Beautiful coloring!!! You so rocked this image!!
    hugs,
    Chris

    ReplyDelete
  46. Shirley-Anne8 March 2011 at 04:24

    So happy you and your blog were not wiped right out . Love your colouring and paper piecing on beautiful scene . Love all those flowers too with their bling centres .

    ReplyDelete
  47. Elise8 March 2011 at 04:29

    Hi Mina!
    This is gorgeously coloured and I love all those flower and pearls you've surrounded her with! That's okay that you forgot to color her hair ribbon .. it looks like a pretty white ribbon! :)

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and give me support in my fight! :) Thank you for becoming a follower of mine also! :) I have been a follower of yours as well! :)

    Hugs,
    Elise

    ReplyDelete
  48. Kirsty Vittetoe8 March 2011 at 05:30

    Beautiful card, love the cute image, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

    ReplyDelete
  49. Unknown8 March 2011 at 05:48

    Hi Mina, nice card and love the sweet scene. Love the cat she´s adorable and again wonderful coloured!!
    Hugs Ageeth xx

    ReplyDelete
  50. cnelson8 March 2011 at 06:08

    So sweet and lovely! I adore that image! Thank you for joining us at CCCB this week!

    ReplyDelete
  51. Diane8 March 2011 at 07:34

    Such a lovely card, MIna and the paper piecing suits the image perfectly! I wouldn't have noticed the ribbon thing if you hadn't pointed it out but why is it that this sort of thing is only obvious when you've taken the photograph? One of the mysteries of life I guess!
    Diane x

    ReplyDelete
  52. Christine L8 March 2011 at 08:01

    Beautiful image and card Mina..... colours are perfect for the image and your layout is fab. Hope you got something nice for your Dad!
    Hugs
    Christine x

    ReplyDelete
  53. Natka8 March 2011 at 08:25

    It' really lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  54. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)8 March 2011 at 08:28

    gorgeous paper peicing, really pretty card. janex

    ReplyDelete
  55. Mummylade8 March 2011 at 19:28

    wow, all them flowers are just adorable!! Thank you so much for entering it in the SFTW challenge and good luck!

    ReplyDelete
  56. Unknown10 March 2011 at 21:38

    Simply Stunning Mina, sorry not visited for a while have not been online most of the week so chatching up lol, this card is amazing as always chum, i hope you are relaxed now hehe' lots Hugs
    Sarah x

    ReplyDelete
  57. Jenni14 March 2011 at 09:37

    Gorgeous, love the image and your paper piecing is fab. Thanks so much for joining in with this month's Crafty Calendar challenge.
    Jenni x

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for leaving me a comment I love reading them and appreciate you taking the time
Mina xxx