Monday, June 20, 2011

oh no its that dreaded red again...

Good morning everyone, I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and I didn't spoil your Sunday too much with the holiday snaps...I'm still away but am posting again, thank goodness for technology...when I first saw the challenge over at Whiff of Joy challenge I thought oh no way as its Strawberries and cream and you all know I struggle colouring red it just goes everywhere, I'm sure it has a life of its own, but I like to do things out of my comfort zone so decided to have a go...I love the Whiff of Joy city girl shes so elegant and beautifully drawn...I coloured her with distress inks and the papers are a mix of gingham's from scraps to a sheet sent to me from a lovely friend, I added a bit of my twirly ribbon thingy (that's a technical term) and a ceramic sentiment...the fab sketch is the June sketch from CLP challenge...I really enjoyed making this card and love the monochromatic look of it...have a wonderful day everyone
Mina xxx
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41 comments:

  1. kelly ledder20 June 2011 at 08:16

    Wow u have done a fab job with the red x

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  2. Julie20 June 2011 at 08:27

    But the red layout look gorgeous!!!! "check" out those sling backs! Fabaroonie!! Have a great day,Julie x

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  3. Squirrel x20 June 2011 at 08:31

    You are funny Mina, the red looks wonderful! Hugs Sxx

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  4. Marion20 June 2011 at 08:34

    Hi Mina,
    Absolutely fabulous. Love it.
    hugs
    Marion

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  5. Janette20 June 2011 at 08:42

    Hi Mina, it looks really fabulous, glad you battled through and did it as it's stunning.xx

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  6. My'scardcorner20 June 2011 at 08:44

    Dreaded or not Mina youve done a fabulous card I love how youve put your reds together. Enjoy your break
    Myrax

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  7. Juls20 June 2011 at 08:46

    this is just gorgeous!!! Love the touches ofred in her outfit!!! Hugs Juls

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  8. Lisa Jane20 June 2011 at 08:55

    Looks effortless to me .. i love this card - the gingham papers are fab and the image so sweet.
    Lisa x

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  9. petra,s cards20 June 2011 at 09:27

    hi mina, your card is stunning i love your colours and the blond hair!!!
    xx petra

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  10. tilly20 June 2011 at 09:38

    Wow, it's a wonderful card and she is so sweet,just love her
    Tilly

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  11. Anonymous20 June 2011 at 10:12

    Lovely red!!! Mina, have a nice vacation!!! Hooray for technologie :D
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  12. Lil Daffodil20 June 2011 at 10:36

    Hi Mina,
    The red is so vivid and gorgeous. I love the gingham and the beautifully coloured image.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  13. coops20 June 2011 at 11:09

    stunning card mina.so beautiful and classy.i love this image and the gingham papers are gorgeous :D

    xx coops xx

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  14. Pretty Paper Junkie20 June 2011 at 11:16

    Well you certainly took control of the red on this card! Beautiful!

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  15. Anonymous20 June 2011 at 11:24

    Beautiful card, Mina! Love the cute image and the papers you have used!
    Have a nice day.

    Hugs Jannie.

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  16. CRAZYCRAFTSHED20 June 2011 at 11:47

    Hi Mina
    A stunning card,love the image and paper's and colour is fabulous,
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  17. Wendy20 June 2011 at 12:25

    Fabulous card Mina,gorgeous image and love the red.
    Wendy xx

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  18. Sue20 June 2011 at 13:15

    Hi Mina,love your card,the colour is just fab.This image is just perfect.
    Sue xx

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  19. Mette20 June 2011 at 13:18

    Beautiful card Mina. Love all the red and I think you have done a wonderful job. Super image and details :).

    Hugs, Mette

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  20. Nannieflash20 June 2011 at 13:32

    Welcome back Mina glad to see you had a wonderful hot holiday, you jammy personage. Stunning card I love the red and white they look so gorgeous together. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  21. Irene20 June 2011 at 13:50

    Gorgeous in its simplicity!!!!

    Irene

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  22. Exclusively by Mel20 June 2011 at 14:11

    Mina your card is gorgeous.
    The red is lush!!
    Love the pretty papers and the image.
    Just superb!
    Love, Mel. xx

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  23. Andrea20 June 2011 at 16:16

    Wow, a stunning card - I love the red!
    Love, Andrea xx

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  24. Mandy20 June 2011 at 16:42

    Beautiful card Mina, your colouring is fabulous as always, I know what you mean about that darn red lol
    hugs Mandy xx

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  25. Jeni20 June 2011 at 17:03

    Gorgeous Mina!! No worries, your coloring is beautiful as always. ~jeni :)

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  26. Jane20 June 2011 at 19:56

    Stylish & elegant xxx

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  27. Sue20 June 2011 at 19:57

    Hi hun
    totally gorgeous card, luv the red, awesome colouring, fab papers & embelies, have fun, sue,x

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  28. pinky20 June 2011 at 20:01

    Its a perfect combination, I love this card.

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  29. Arline20 June 2011 at 21:04

    This is lovely! Great colours, great image and I love how you have done the ribbon!x

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  30. Sherri20 June 2011 at 21:30

    I have no idea why you are afraid of red! This card is simply gorgeous! I have to admit, red is one of my favorite shades so I love this one even more because you have used it so well!

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  31. Lorraine20 June 2011 at 21:47

    Mina, this is gorgeous! The red is beautifully done - even her lips! No worries for you at all! Such a stunning card!

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  32. Unknown20 June 2011 at 22:12

    Hi Mina, I love this red gingham and I love this image. Someone gave me a print from this stamp once and I liked it straight away! Great card, hugs Frea

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  33. Pretty Paper Junkie21 June 2011 at 02:28

    Would you believe, I kind of looked like that many, many years ago. Very pretty card, and beautiful coloring. You do red good.

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  34. Turtle In The Sand21 June 2011 at 03:11

    Red is the most difficult color. It intimidates me too. Another alternative is paper piecing. Ha Ha. But you did a marvelous job with it Mina.

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  35. Tinchen21 June 2011 at 15:27

    Hey Mia,echt hammerstarke Karte,tolle Farbwahl.



    LG Tinchen

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  36. Christine L21 June 2011 at 16:41

    You've done the red theme proud Mina... i LOVE it!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  37. debby400022 June 2011 at 07:34

    Gorgeous, wonderful card Mina.
    luv
    Debby

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  38. Knerten22 June 2011 at 09:49

    Monochromatic cards are very often great, and your card is no exception to this rule, Mina ! Love the gingham pattern in various DP's. Image is very sweet too, beautifully couloured.

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  39. Elise23 June 2011 at 07:06

    Oh my gosh! Willow looks absolutely STUNNING! Wow! She is so ready to go out and party! hehe! Gorgeous card Mina! Thank you so much for joining us at CLP!

    Hugs,
    Elise

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  40. Sassy Scrapper30 June 2011 at 14:59

    Wow Mina what an awesome job you did with this image. I just love the reds and white together. Thank you for joining us for this months sketch challenge at CLP.
    Hugs Bonnie
    CLP Designer

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  41. Hege-Annie Simonsen30 June 2011 at 16:07

    Fabulous card! I love that image from WoJ!! Love all the red on this - and the way you've aranged the bow and ribbon!! Just wonderful!!

    Thanks for entering the CLP sketch challenge for June!! Great job!!

    Hugs, Hege

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Mina xxx