Tuesday, November 01, 2011

a friend called Freddie...

Good morning everyone...before I tell you about today's card I wanted to explain why I haven't been myself over the last few weeks...I have been a bit subdued and not myself because of something that happened in my crafting life, something very unpleasant and so upsetting it knocked me on my bum, I wont bother you all by explaining it to you but I just wanted to say with Phil's help and a very good friends advice I have picked myself up and am coming out fighting, I dusted myself off and I'm back on form, I will also be answering your emails as usual now too as I haven't been, so please keep sending them I'm happy to help any way I can as always...I'm sorted now and back with a vengeance lol...we had a nice day yesterday nothing exciting but it was lovely to spend a day you don't usually together, did that make sense at all?...but I knew what I meant lol...onto my card for today which is using another of the stunning Fairy Glen release from Sugar Nellie called Faye and Freddie...how cute is this little darling on her toadstool with her frog friend...I must admit I have loved using this new release, they are fab to colour...I coloured her with distress inks and teamed her up with this amazing Echo Park paper from the A Walk in the Park collection called Playful Stripes, the green is the reverse...I added some of the new lush flowers I bought from Charmed Cards and Crafts, the little glittery ones and the leaves are from the Petaloo Cream velvet hydrangea pack and the lush pink one is of course a Prima...gorgeous aren't they...I finished with a ceramic sentiment from my stash...the lush sketch is from Inspirational Card Sketches and I'm also entering it for the Sweet Stampin challenge too....ooooohhhhh did you see I won the fabulous Chris's candy yesterday, I was gobsmacked...wwwwoooohhhhoooo papers to play with...I'm having a crafting day today a bit of play time...whatever your up to today I have you have a brilliantly happy one
Mina xxx

55 comments:

Maris said...

hi Mina ohhh what a sweetie is this ,lovely xxx

Kath Stewart said...

a gorgeous card as always mina...sorry you've had a nasty experience...but onward and upward as they say...sending you big hugs kath xxx

ulrike said...

It's so adorable!

Squirrel x said...

Whatever it is that's happened hun, I am so sorry that you've been through a tough time but pleased you have come out of it feeling stronger. Huge Squirrel hugs. And as for your card - well, what can a girl say? Such a super cute little image (how adorable) and your floral spray is magnificent! Love it. Hugs Sxx

Sadilla said...

wow!!!! this is simply amazing... lovely colors, and image.... and sparkling flowers!! =)
Hugs
sadia

heidy said...

Sorry you have had a bad expirience
Mina,glad you have a great man behind you and that your back your old self again!
Love your sweet card hun!
Biggest XXX Heidy

Anonymous said...

Hang in there girl!!
This card looks so lovely!
xxx
Dutch Tulip
Marja

Wendy said...

Adorable card Mina, love the image and those flowers are absolutely gorgeous.
Wendy xx

Jane said...

Good grief!! Crafting's s'pose to be fun, relaxing...a place to escape...not stressful!!!
Love your card today (as always), with enough flowers to open your own florists!! xxx

cheryl said...

oh hun whatever has happened,hope you are okay hun,really hope you come back with fighting spirit hun,if someone has upset you send them to me,and I will give them what for,your card hun is stunning the detail image,and colors are just magic take care hun hugs cherylxxxxx

Exclusively by Mel said...

Oh Mina, bless you xxx
I agree with Cheryl, and whoever upset you should be ashamed!!
I would like to give them what for too!
Never forget we all love you!
And your cards lol!
Your card is lush, love the colours.
And what a gorgeous image.
Love, Mel. xxx

tilly said...

Sorry to hear you had a nasty upset, but pleased you have picked yourself up again!!
Another lovely card and those flowers are just fab
enjoy your day
Tilly

Carla S. said...

Sorry about something unpleasant happening, Mina! I hope it's all in the past now. Your card is absolutely gorgeous! The image is adorable and your coloring is fantastic! Beautiful flowers, too! I always look forward to seeing your creations!

debby4000 said...

Oh this is gorgeous Mina and sending a huge hug.
luv
Debby

Miss Emerald said...

Mina, it's a beautiful card!

Crafty Loops said...

Oh my goodness Mina, Im sorry to hear that something happened to make you feel a bit down recently. Just so you know......I GOT MY PAPERS!!!! Yeah!!! Thank you so very much Mina. Im so delighted with it all. And not only that.......Lee the "Non Card Maker" didnt have the envelope open two minutes and I made a card! Its my wee brothers birthday today and I was going to do the unthinkable and buy a card. But as soon as I saw your beautiful papers, a card had to be made. Thank you so much Mina, I really appreciate all those gorgeous papers. Your card is really beautiful and the flower is stunning. Lee xx

Janette said...

Hi Mina, I just don't understand this at all, I know you don't want to say to much, but WHY would anyone be nasty or hurtful to you, and it must have been bad to knock your socks off......I feel bad for you, none of us Blog to get insulted or hurt...so whoever did or said it, they want bloody shooting, it's disgusting and I hope your OK now, really I do.....
I love your card, it's as sweet as ever...take care.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Oh how darling and beautiful Mina!! I just love your coloring and the colors you chose!! Sweet image!!

I am so sorry about what has been said or done to you that has upset you so. Blogger is suppose to be a friendly place where we can converse and share with others who share our passion. Not at all to be hurtful. Thinking of you!

I want you to know that I always enjoy your posts and creations. You are amazing.

hugs,
Chris

Sue said...

Sorry you were upset Mina,glad you shook it off.your card and image are beautiful,gorgeous flowers and colouring.Hope your day is a good one.
Hugs Sue xx

Gail said...

A crafting upset!!..well Mina please don't let anyone or anything get in the way of you and your beautiful hun..i'd so miss it..and always remember the majority rules!! here for you..loves ya

Tinchen said...

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LG Tinchen

My'scardcorner said...

Such a cute card Mina and love the flowers.Sorry youve had a bad time but glad that Phil and your friend has helped you through.Loads of crafters love your site and gain lots of inspiration from it so you just keep them coming.Hugs from me
Myrax

Marie-Anne said...

What a sweet card.

Marie-Anne

coops said...

aw mina i don`t know what happened but i hate to see people upset and you are one of the most nicest people i know and i really hope whoever it was is well and truly ashamed of themselves.
glad to hear that you won`t let this person beat you though, chin up duck as we say here in staffs.
love your card, the image is so adorable and your papers and colours are beautiful and pretty ;D

xx coops xx

Unknown said...

Sorry to hear you have been upset, there is always someone who likes to spoil everyones fun, hopefully you will like your candy I think the papers are fab, so enjoy and I lknow something beautiful will come out of them.
Chris x

Unknown said...

Forgot to say your card is stunning adore the image.
Chris x

Rebecca said...

hi, its me again i love ur card it's amazing! someday maybe i'll be as good at colouring as u are !

love from Rebecca xx

karen said...

Beautiful Mina, so pretty and what a cutie,Karenxx

Unknown said...

Hi Mina, so sorry to hear you've not been ok, glad you're back on your feet now!! Love this card and you're dead right, these flowers are stunning! HUgs, Frea

Rachel said...

What a pretty card, I love the sparkly flowers. Thanks for sharing at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx

cockney blonde said...

Another stunning card Mina. Sorry to hear you've been having a rough time, whatever it was I hope it is firmly in the past and don't let the buggers grind you down, x

Anonymous said...

Your card is very nice!

I love to read your posts and to see your cards.

Keep on going.

Anonymous said...

Another beautiful make Mina. Again you've chosen a gorgeous image and those flowers look so beautiful!

I'm glad you feel better and got over what happened. I had a horrible incident a while ago that knocked my confidence horribly. It was a really nasty email from someone I didn't know but they wanted to tell me exactly what they thought of me! I still get upset when I think about it.

xxx

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Beautiful card Mina, so sweet and so wonderful. I'll hope your feel better know.
Hugs Jacqueline

Lorraine said...

So pretty, Mina, and I love that sweetie image! I hope you're okay after whatever nasty incident happened. Just remember that there are a lot of kooks and nasties out there - in blogland too - so don't let their comments get to you. Some people just want others to be as miserable as they are/feel. I like the saying "I can tell the way you feel about you by the way you treat me." Oh and my son was in a nasty mood (being after a long day of school) and refused to let me take halloween photos of him last night. argh...will try to see if I can coax him into putting it back on for some pics - he hates the camera, lol.

susiestacey said...

((((((HUGS)))))) Mina, oh and your card is gorgeous x Susan x

Unknown said...

Hi Mina, what a gorgeous card - but then all your cards are! Wonderful image, so cute and love the little sentiment. Thanks for joining in with us this time at Sweet Stampin'. Sarah

PS. I don't know what happened, but I am sorry to hear that someone has been unpleasant to you - I always hope that what goes around comes around and they get their comeuppance. Glad to hear you are feeling better.

D K Crafts said...

Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the colours and the image is really sweet and beautifully coloured. Sorry to hear that you haven't had a nice time lately, hope you can put it behind you and enjoy your crafting again. Sending hugs your way. Donna

Marie-Louise said...

I'm sorry that you have had a bad time - but despite your trouble your cards have been just wonderful as indeed this one is also.

Deb said...

such a beautiful card Mina, love your glittery flowers!
have a great day, Debxx

Rufus said...

Whoever upset you should be ashamed of themselves!! Glad that you've gotten it sorted and come out stronger. Congrats on your win. Another sweet card, love the little froggy. Just keep in mind that what goes around comes around...whoever will get what they deserve in the end.
Big crafty hugs,
R/

Sherri said...

Mina,
Looking at your beautiful cards always cheer me up & this one is no exception. I'm glad whatever happened didn't get you down. Life is too short to worry about things you can't control. Cherish every moment of it.

June Nelson said...

Hi Mina dont know what happened but glad its sorted hun your a wonderful crafter and I love visitng you daily for ispiration and a good read, you take care, this card is as always beautiful xxx

Marion said...

Hi Mina,
Stunning card and I just love this new stamp. Colouring is gorgeous as always and beautiful paper and flowers. Love the glitz.
Sorry you have had a bad experience. Just remember - what goes around comes around.
big hugs
Marion

Jackie said...

Sorry to hear that you have had a bad experience Mina, thank goodness that you are able to 'come out fighting'.
A wonderful card and so beautifully coloured :o)
Jackie xx

Unknown said...

Hi Mina, I follow your blog and creations every day you know that! So glad that you are feeling better, ok?
Hugs Ageeth xx

Hollie said...

Hi Mina . what a beautiful card the image is gorgeous and the flowers are lovely can't wait to see what you do next


Hollie's crafting blog

Christine L said...

Hi Mina...

Your card is absolutely beautiful (as always - you are so talented!)

And I don't know what happened to you, but after reading all the comments above, you must know we are all with you... As I've said before, your posts always lift my spirits and make me smile (and they're taking some lifting at the moment as I've been quite down in the dumps lately myself). I love to read of your days out with your dad, and days with your family around.

Anyway...... PFFFFFFFFFFTTT to whoever upset you...

Big Hugs
Christine x

Irene said...

Mina, don't know what or who has upset you, but glad you're back on form, as someone else said, don't let the b*****s get you down, and your card is beautiful, love the image, xx

Riet said...

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

Hugs Riet.xx

Mary J said...

Beautiful! Mina, I am just loving your style!

Lorraine said...

Sorry to that something has happened but I'm glad your back on form as your a great inspiration to me xx

Turtle In The Sand said...

Isn't she a cutie? I bet you enjoyed coloring her. Glad you have been able to deal with the negative. I guess you can tell how much love, support and admiration you have by reading these wonderful comments. Don't ever let someone or something steal your mojo. You are too good!

Lee said...

So glad you are beginning to feel better.Your card is Stunning,love everything about it.Hugs xxx

helloholley said...

what a work of heart! that image is darling! ;) thanks for joining us at SSCB! Blessings!!

Holley

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