Tuesday, July 26, 2011

would you like to swing on a bauble...

Good morning everyone did you all have a nice day yesterday, I'm shattered I was locked in my craft room for hours yesterday, trying to catch up with work but I hadn't slept well the night before and everything seemed to be like running through treacle, I bet you know just what I mean...I did manage to get a lot done but I need another lock in day to get the rest finished...I had a photo of a freaky little multi legged friend who visited me in my craft room yesterday and caused a lot of screaming and running around but I thought it might freak some of you out so I didn't post it, if there is popular demand I will show you it though lol...I had to colour this fantastic new image from Mo's Digital Pencil, this is one of the amazing Little Elf's and this beauty is called Little Elf Mim, this little elf made me smile and she is just such a sheer pleasure to colour, I used my usual distress inks to colour her and paper pieced part of her hat and the bauble...now how fabulous are these papers, I bought this Kaisercraft paper pad Velvet Ensemble from Bunny Zoe's Crafts and I have to say if you don't buy anything else get this pad, the papers are just the lushest colours and their velvet and foil and embossing and wow I love it can you tell lol...btw I just wanted to say a few months ago when I said the same thing I got quite a nasty email saying I shouldn't recommend something by saying I bought it when it was obviously a freebie...hand on heart everyone if I say I bought something I bought it I promise you and have the bills to prove lol...right back to the card, the circle I stamped the sentiment onto is from the same pad too...I finished with some lush grey satin ribbon and a bow...the fab sketch is from Pink Ink Sketch Challenge and I'm also entering this for the CES challenge and Sir Stampalot challenge too...right I'm off out to town or for a walk or well...er...anything I can think of as I need the fresh air to clear my fuzzy brain...whatever your up to today have a fantastic day everyone
Mina xxx
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44 comments:

  1. The Craft Bucket26 July 2011 at 08:05

    Brilliant, love the papers you have used very much. Jane x
    http://thecraftbucket.blogspot.com/

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  2. Lisa Jane26 July 2011 at 08:10

    My Brai is the same lol.. and i am supposed to be working.. too much to do - so little time lol
    I would love to swing on a baube .. but it would have to be a Bl***Y big bauble .. lol. AM NOT QUITE AS ELFIN LIKE
    LOve thsoe gorgeous papers
    Lisa x

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  3. tilly26 July 2011 at 08:21

    what a cute elf lol and those papers are to die for, love it all, gon on-------- show us your creepy!!! enjoy your walk to town
    Tilly

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  4. Sue26 July 2011 at 08:23

    Morning Mina,love your elf and lush paper,yummy.Fab colouring as ever.
    Enjoy your day and lets see your leggy friend.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  5. Exclusively by Mel26 July 2011 at 08:27

    Morning Mina,
    What a cute and wonderful card today.
    Love the image. The bauble looks fab!!
    Please show us the multi legged thingy!
    Mel. xxx

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  6. Squirrel x26 July 2011 at 08:33

    LOVING it hun! Such a brilliant Mo image and you've added the Mina magic, so gorgeous. And it's a firm no to multi-legged thingies! Hugs Sxx

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  7. Christine L26 July 2011 at 08:46

    Oooh this image is lovely Mina and you've really done her justice! Love the paper pieced bauble and hat! In fact, love that paper! But wait,,, didn't I see it in the last Chinese restaurant I went to? LOL!
    So glad you didn't post the pic of your 8 legged friend...
    Hope you have a productive second lock in day!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  8. Julie26 July 2011 at 08:47

    This is just fab! Have the urge to swing from a bauble myself tho I don't think there's a tree that strong lol! Am wondering how many legs you visitor had???? 8's fine by me but if it's a long tailed 4 leg I think I'll avoid the next post just in case lol! X

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  9. Naomi Johnson 26 July 2011 at 08:49

    lovely card, this image works so well with paper piecing. Love the papers

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  10. My'scardcorner26 July 2011 at 08:58

    A christmas card to put a smile on your face i love it Mina and those papers do look lovely. Enjoy your fresh air today.
    Myrax

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  11. Anonymous26 July 2011 at 09:08

    I DEMAND you to show us that 8 legged friend you had visiting there, and while you're on it, post the look on your face as well!! LOL
    Love the card, love what you did with the bauble, paperpiecing it!
    Great!!
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  12. heidy26 July 2011 at 09:12

    If you show us the picture of that freaky spider,I prommise you I will never visit your blog again (lol)
    Hate them!
    But I love your adorable card!
    Have fun!
    Hugs Heidy

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  13. Lil Daffodil26 July 2011 at 09:16

    Hi Mina,
    Fabulous card. I love that classy design paper and the sweet image. It's beautiful. If that visitor of yours was good enough to poise for a piccie you really should post it lol.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  14. Crea Astrid26 July 2011 at 09:17

    What a beautiful Christmas card. Wowwww, what a lovely stamp is this. Funny.

    Hugs Astrid.

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  15. Chrissy26 July 2011 at 09:21

    Fantastic, fun image, love the papers too, a gorgeous happy Christmas card.[ love to see your visitor]
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  16. Riet26 July 2011 at 09:40

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

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  17. Juls26 July 2011 at 09:43

    really fun card! Love the paper pieced bauble!! Hugs Juls

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  18. nessy26 July 2011 at 09:51

    oh mina this is just adorable ~love it all!!
    vanessa xx

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  19. coops26 July 2011 at 10:28

    wow!!i love this mina.the image is so gorgeous and a double WOW to the lush papers, they are scrummy and stunning colours :D
    deffo want to see the pic of the creepy :D

    xx coops xx

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  20. Lynne K26 July 2011 at 10:43

    Gorgeous card! Love the vintage colours. Thank you for sharing it with us at Sir Stampalot this month, and good luck.
    Lynne x

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  21. Louise26 July 2011 at 11:14

    Such a cute image and I love those papers
    Louise

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  22. G Peplow26 July 2011 at 11:28

    Hi Mina, Fabulous, I love this card, wonderful image and papers and colouring:0) Hope today you manage to shake off the slightly off feeling, I know it well LOL Have a great day, hugs Gay xxx

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  23. Crafty Loops26 July 2011 at 11:33

    Oh Mina, this is most definitely my favourite Christmas card Ive seen yet. Im not one for traditional Christmas cards and I just love the papers youve used and what a fantastic image, Im going to have to get that. Really brilliant card. Thanks for sharing, Lee xx

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  24. PinksyDoodles26 July 2011 at 11:54

    Oh this is such fun! I love the paper pieced bauble and hat. Great card!
    Thank you for sharing with us at Sir Stampalot.
    Clare x

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  25. Debbie26 July 2011 at 13:19

    This ittle new elf is just so sweet. I love how you paper pieced her hat and ball. She is definatelly a must have...

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  26. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)26 July 2011 at 16:21

    What a pretty card Mina, so beautiful!
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  27. Wendy26 July 2011 at 16:39

    Gorgeous card Mina,love those papers you have used.
    Wendy xx

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  28. Margreet26 July 2011 at 16:59

    What a lovely image...your paperpiecing is brilliant...the bubble and papers are so well joining!
    xxx Margreet

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  29. Jane26 July 2011 at 17:13

    PAH! Can't believe someone would email you to complain...jeesh! Can't wait to have a go with this new digi...you've set the bar!!! xx

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  30. pinky26 July 2011 at 20:29

    Ah go on show us your freaky little friend lol. I love your gorgeous card, the papers are so rich looking and perfect for the bauble. Beautiful creation! Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Pinky

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  31. Mau xx26 July 2011 at 20:42

    Fantastic Mina, and the image is wonderful. Lush papers xx

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  32. Sue26 July 2011 at 21:20

    Hi hun
    aww this is stunning, beautiful papers & paper piecing, lovely design, thank you for joining us at CES this week, hope to see you next tiem, sue,x

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  33. D K Crafts26 July 2011 at 23:00

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the papers and layout and the image is adorable. Hope you enjoyed your walk today, hasn't the weather been really nice. Donna

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  34. Graphicat27 July 2011 at 06:18

    This is FANTASTIC! I love how you paper peiced the ornament and hat...WOW just a stunning creation!

    those papers are just gorgeous...I WILL go buy them...and tell anyone who gives you a hard time to sod off! LOL

    SO glad you joined us at Pink Ink this week! I LOVE this card!
    Cheers
    Cheri

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  35. Jackie27 July 2011 at 08:04

    Another delightful card from you very talented hands Mina, despite your many legged visitor :o)
    Jackie xx

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  36. Unknown27 July 2011 at 09:23

    Fab card Mina, love those lush papers and the paper piecing. Hate spiders, I search my bedroom for them every night before I get into bed, how sad is that! lol!

    Hugs, Barbara xx

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  37. Jeni27 July 2011 at 16:40

    Yes, I would Mina! :) Oh, I hate non-productive days Mina! If your little friend had 8 legs I can understand the screaming. Lol
    Your card is just gorgeous, love the paper piercing. ~jeni :)

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  38. Andrea27 July 2011 at 18:50

    Wow, that is such a fab image, and I love the way you've paper pieced some of it. The papers look absolutely stunning!
    I cannot believe that people would send you nasty e-mails - what on earth is wrong with some people??
    Love, Andrea xx

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  39. Janette27 July 2011 at 18:54

    Hi Mina, OMG...Love this soooo much, trust Mo to come up with this little beauty.....stunning card to go with it too.xx

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  40. karen27 July 2011 at 19:33

    Beautiful card, love her happy face! Thanks for joining us at CES this week, karen

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  41. Tinchen27 July 2011 at 20:47

    Wunderschönes Motiv,das ist ja allerliebst.Einfach perfekt.


    LG Tinchen

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  42. Turtle In The Sand28 July 2011 at 03:56

    I love Love Love Love this one Mina. Absolutely gorgeous colors!

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  43. Unknown29 July 2011 at 22:41

    Ohhh not only is this funny it is so cute!! really fabby...Thanks for joining in at CES xx

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  44. kaylou30 July 2011 at 08:53

    awww I absolutley love this , your image is so cute, thank you for joining us at CES challenges.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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Mina xxx