Sunday, July 31, 2011

a laid back teddy...

Good morning everyone...firstly a deep apology I have been so busy I didn't get around to a fraction of you wonderful people that I wanted too, I love to look at your blogs and leave comments but I just ran out of time...soz everyone...so when I get back there will be a Bunny Zoe's monthly Candy and then a little candy from me to show I appreciate every single one of my commenter's and people who visit me....well all being well we should be packing to go to the farmhouse now and I have even persuaded my wonderful Phil to take a detour to Belfast and hit Ikea and BHS to buy a mattress and look at lighting...oh and you never know he may even take me out for lunch...although knowing Phil it will probably be a a hot dog at Ikea lol...how gorgeous is this fabulous Teddybo image called Bo's Bubbly Smiles, its a set of three so loads more for me to play with...I coloured him with distress inks and yes even managed to use the dreaded red on him...this lush lush paper is just a half sheet of Jillibean Soup paper, its from the New England Chowder range and is called Fresh Thyme...I wish I had bought more of this lush range when I got it...I finished with a ribbon and sentiment from my stash...now how daft am I as I based all my cards for posting on challenge and I'm not here to enter the cards for the challenges am I...well duh Mina...although one of you kind ladies could always pop my cards onto the challenge if you have time...this sketch is from the Inspiration Card Sketches challenge...right I'm off to finish gathering things to take with us so have a wonderful week everyone and don't forget to pop by as there will be something new every day as usual...a friend said to me I'm like Disneyworld...only closed Christmas Day, do you think she was being sarcastic lol
Mina xxx
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44 comments:

  1. Margreet31 July 2011 at 08:25

    Brilliant card Mina....love your papers and you coloured that sweet bear fab! Enjoy Ikea (and your hotdog...lol)
    xxx Margreet

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  2. Miria31 July 2011 at 08:31

    What a great take on the sketch and such a lovely paper, Mina! Gorgeous, hugs, Miria

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  3. Kylie31 July 2011 at 08:37

    Oh Mina! I just love this card - adorable!!
    Hugs x

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  4. PinksyDoodles31 July 2011 at 08:38

    This is adorable Mina. I love your colouring and those fab papers!
    Have a lovely time at the farmhouse.
    Clare x

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  5. CRAZYCRAFTSHED31 July 2011 at 08:56

    Hi Mina
    A gorgeous card love the image and paper's and how you have used the ribbon
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  6. Turtle In The Sand31 July 2011 at 08:59

    Linked your card up for you Mina. Have fun at the farm and don't forget pictures. Don't you just love those TeddyBo images? Those red polka dots on the kraft paper made up beautifully too.

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  7. Exclusively by Mel31 July 2011 at 09:07

    Hi Mina,
    Oh I love this card. The red is gorgeous.
    Loving that fab paper!!
    Superb sentiment.
    Have fun.
    Love, Mel. xx

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  8. Christine L31 July 2011 at 09:12

    Love it Mina.... he looks sooooooo relaxed! Enjoy your Ikea trip... and your time at the farmhouse!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  9. Miria31 July 2011 at 09:13

    Me, again. You can find a brand new challenge for bears here http://ready-teddy-gochallenge.blogspot.com/, starting tomorrow, hope it helps, hugs, Miria

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  10. Janette31 July 2011 at 09:30

    Hi Mina, Love it, TB looks so laid back there and that paper is soooo fabulous......have a good day at Ikea and a nice time at the farmhouse.xx

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  11. knopkiniukai31 July 2011 at 09:35

    I do enjoy your cards :) you should enjoy your farm trip :)
    Cherubs

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  12. Andrea C31 July 2011 at 09:45

    Good luck in your new place, it sounds wonderful. Love Love Love your teddy card it is superb x

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  13. Chrissy31 July 2011 at 10:22

    What a great card Mina...love the red spots and the threaded ribbon...and Teddy laying up there...aahhh..the life of some.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. Andrea31 July 2011 at 10:40

    Hi Mina - your colouring of this sweet teddy is fab - I love the red, and I love the papers.
    Safe journey and have a wonderful week at the farmhouse.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  15. Crea Astrid31 July 2011 at 10:42

    What a beautiful card is this. Nice colors and nice done.

    Hugs AStrid.

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  16. Julie31 July 2011 at 10:45

    Just gorgeous! Love yesterday's paper pieced bloomers too,fab! Enjoy your day,Julie x

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  17. coops31 July 2011 at 10:54

    another stunner mina and yet more lush papers, you use the most yummy papers and i love this one :D
    adorable image too and gorgeous colours :D
    have a fab time at the farmhouse and have a safe journey.

    xx coops xx

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  18. Tracey T31 July 2011 at 11:00

    This is gorgeous Mina! Teddy Bo looks so chilled! You're right, the papers are lush and I love the sentiment. Have a lovely time at the farmhouse. Tracey xx

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  19. arjette31 July 2011 at 11:31

    Oohh Mina, this is such a sweet card, really addorable!!

    gr. arjette.

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  20. AN31 July 2011 at 11:36

    OO-nämä ihanat nallet--tykkään niin---
    Kiitos osallistumisesta ICS-haasteeseen ja onnea arvontaan
    Kaikkea hyvää elämääsi sinulle sinne<3

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  21. craftycreationsbydebbie31 July 2011 at 12:47

    This is so cute and the papers are lovely, hugs Debbie x

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  22. Crafty Loops31 July 2011 at 12:52

    This is a beautiful card Mina. And why am I only seeing you live in NI now?? I think I saw the Newcastle-Upon_Tyne bit and assumed you lived there. Woowhoo to NI!! Yeah! Do you think I maybe live in NI?? Me thinks so! Have a lovely time away, hope the weather is better for you than what it is at the minute!! Lee xx

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  23. Sarpreet31 July 2011 at 14:51

    Gorgeous card, i feel like doing this now.

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  24. My'scardcorner31 July 2011 at 15:05

    Now that is one laid back teddy Mina but youve used him beautifully and fmade a great card. Hope you find some bargains enroute to your farmhouse MYRAX

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  25. charlene31 July 2011 at 15:44

    Adorable Mina love the CAS look very nicely done.
    Hugs

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  26. Kathy Bradley31 July 2011 at 16:42

    I'm new to your blog - caught you at Mo's, and after the first visit subscribed - your postings are awesome and your cards are gorgeous. And, I love your fun chit chat. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. cockney blonde31 July 2011 at 16:51

    Aw, cute or what! Love it, x

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  28. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)31 July 2011 at 16:56

    Wow, this is absolute gorgeous, what a lovely and beautiful card!
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  29. Julie M31 July 2011 at 17:50

    Aw, Mina - that is so cute. I love the way you've got the teddy lounging in his circle. That paper is fab too (I think Annamarie in the Scrapbook store might still have some of it left).

    Julie x

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  30. SmilynStef31 July 2011 at 18:07

    Love how your bear is tucked inside the circle ... so glad you joined us at Inspirational Card Sketches.

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  31. Shazza31 July 2011 at 18:47

    this is adorable. Enjoy your trip x

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  32. Debs31 July 2011 at 18:54

    Fantastic card, love how you've laid him in the aperture,thanks for joining us at ICS this week.
    Hugs Debs

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  33. Grenouille Greetings31 July 2011 at 19:51

    Oh but he is divine! And looks so perfect with the red and kraft colourway! Love your ribbon treatment too and the perfect sentiment! Hugs, Lesley

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  34. Vicky31 July 2011 at 20:27

    Just so cute!

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  35. ribenaruby31 July 2011 at 21:01

    Hi Mina, just realised i looked at this brilliant card this morning and forgot to leave you a comment! I absolutely love it, colours, ted bear evrything and not too cluttered! Have a fab evening. Ruby x

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  36. Sue31 July 2011 at 21:55

    Lovely card Mina,great colours.He is such a cutie.Hope you got some goodies.Have a great week.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  37. D K Crafts31 July 2011 at 22:27

    Hi Mina. Adorable image and lovely rich colours. Enjoy your week at the farmhouse and don't spend too much at Ikea. Donna

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  38. Lorraine31 July 2011 at 22:58

    Oh Mina, that bear is just adorable like that! And that paper is gorgeous! Beautiful!

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  39. G Peplow31 July 2011 at 23:35

    Good luck with your travels and with the shopping:0) Love this card, so laid back that Teddy Bo and you're quite right fabulous papers too, Hugs Gay xxx

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  40. Pretty Paper Junkie1 August 2011 at 03:03

    Love, love this card!! I am amazed that you can find time to visit or leave comments at my blog. I always feel as if a celebrity just stopped by. You are so kind.

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  41. Rufus1 August 2011 at 06:05

    love him and really like your layout to. Hope you had a great time at Ikea and that your darling Phil got you that hot dog, lol!
    R/

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  42. debby40001 August 2011 at 06:51

    Love your adorable, gorgeous card Mina.
    luv
    Debby

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  43. Jackie1 August 2011 at 08:36

    What a fantabulous card, so laid back I can feel my eyelids getting heavy......... :o)
    Jackie xx

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  44. Susie Little1 August 2011 at 13:00

    Fantastic card and I'm loving that paper! Thank you for playing at ICS xx

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Mina xxx