Friday, November 11, 2011

giving stuff away...

Good morning everyone I hope your all well...we went to Dunelm Mill yesterday and I'm sure I missed an ad in the local press because they were obviously giving everything away, it was packed out, I did manage to squeeze through to the craft section (of course) and bought a couple of Fizzy Moon stamps I have wanted ohhhh and something for the mysterious candy lol...its quite hard struggling through a packed store with a disabled person, its fine when your alone and you can sidestep etc but my poor Dad cant really do that with ease so I'm kinda like the forward action, I'm sure people think I'm ignorant trying to clear the way gently for him lol...we only stayed a few minuets and were going to have lunch there but there was a queue for the cafe would you believe...would love a good mooch through when it isn't busy though, I might persuade Phil to go late night one night...oh I forgot to say I managed my Christmas list the other day so I have made a start anyway...Phil wants to know what I want for Christmas...isn't it weird Mums are great when it comes to gifts for other but ask them what they want and they haven't a clue...so any ideas greatly accepted please (and no cheeky comments about plastic surgery vouchers please lol)...my card for today is using the stunning Make a Wish digi stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil, I always find Mo's images the easiest to colour as they are so gorgeously drawn, I used distress inks to colour her and the lush papers are a digi paper set from Nitwit Collections called Crab Apple Too, aren't they so beautifully faded and aged, I finished with some deep pink lace, a green satin ribbon and bow and a selection of Prima flowers (love these teeny Prima roses)...the fab sketch is from Sketch Saturday and I'm also entering it for the Truly Scrumptious bingo challenge, I chose Lace, flowers and ribbons...I'm doing a bit of online Christmas shopping today and surfing to get some ideas for me, whatever your up to have a fantastic one and keep an eye open for shops giving everything for free
Mina xxx
p.s. theres a new release blog hop tomorrow at Sugar Nellie...there are some lush new stamps to show so will speak to you then

colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - antique linen
clothes - pumice stone, victorian velvet, spun sugar, shabby shutters
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55 comments:

  1. Catherine11 November 2011 at 08:02

    Fab card, love the muted colours!

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  2. Pamela11 November 2011 at 08:05

    I love the colours you use on your cards Mina, this is beautiful.

    Pam x

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  3. applejack cards by sue11 November 2011 at 08:13

    Mornin' Mina, this is just wonderful! What a lovely image and colouring. Thanks for the heads up on Dunelm Mills...I will see if I can get there tomorrow, perhaps if I make goodies for Colin for when he watches the football...

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  4. Sue11 November 2011 at 08:21

    Good morning Mina,lovely card,the image and colours are just perfect.Sorry cant help with pressie ideas,I am the same.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  5. Ali11 November 2011 at 08:24

    Gorgeous image again and fab layout xx

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  6. Liz's creative corner11 November 2011 at 08:26

    Gorgeous card hun, love the colours and the image is so cute, enjoy your "shopping" Dun Elm is always packed when I go too lol, hugs Liz xx

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  7. Marie-Louise11 November 2011 at 08:46

    A really beautiful card. Love the soft colours that you use.

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  8. Juls11 November 2011 at 08:50

    Love the soft pretty colours!!! Hugs Juls

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  9. Christine L11 November 2011 at 08:58

    Beautiful card Mina... such delicate colours.... I don't have that image YET! LOL
    Well done on battling around Dunelm Mill... and I'm with you, I can't think of anything I want for Christmas either.... there must be SOMETHING in the craftworld that we don't have???
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  10. My'scardcorner11 November 2011 at 09:02

    real cute card Mina
    Myrax

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  11. Always with a Sentiment11 November 2011 at 09:08

    Wow Mina, what a gorgeous card. Such a pretty colour and the image is adorable. Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  12. tilly11 November 2011 at 09:28

    I love the gorgeous papers on this one and another sweet little girl from Mo, I must make the effort to visit Dunelm, never been yet and it is only 30 mins away!
    Tilly

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  13. Janette11 November 2011 at 09:32

    Morning Mina,
    What a gorgeous and very sweet card, that image is just fabulous...
    Sounds like your day out with your Dad wasn't a total loss, love a mooch round Dunelm...not when packed to the hilt though..lol....
    Have a good week-end.xxxx

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  14. Anonymous11 November 2011 at 09:59

    Oh, what a wonderful card! I love this digi image!
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  15. D K Crafts11 November 2011 at 10:28

    Hi Mina. Lovely sweet card. Beautiful soft colours and cute image. Maybe go next week to Dunelm when the novelty wears off. Donna

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  16. Denise 11 November 2011 at 10:46

    How cute is this image - I love it. Beautiful card Mina.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  17. "Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.11 November 2011 at 11:00

    I love this image....and you defintely created a masterpiece....the soft gentle colours are amazing here.

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  18. Anonymous11 November 2011 at 11:00

    Very nice colours and the image is very cute.
    Have a nice weekend!

    Inge

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  19. heidy11 November 2011 at 11:18

    Oh what a lovely card Mina!
    XXX Heidy

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  20. Miss Emerald11 November 2011 at 11:28

    Very gentle, very sweet, a feeling of lightness! Congratulations!

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  21. Lil Daffodil11 November 2011 at 11:29

    Hi mina,
    Beautiful papers and colours on this charming card. I love the wee girl - she is so sweet. Fabulous card.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  22. cheryl11 November 2011 at 11:34

    oh gosh this is just gorgeous hun just love the colors you have used on this,beautiful hugs cherylx

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  23. Lucy11 November 2011 at 12:45

    Hi Mina , I have just been looking at your blog, your work is amazing. you are an inspiration to all .

    Brilliant
    Hugs Lucy xx (Graici's Gran)

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  24. Margreet11 November 2011 at 13:12

    lovely and cute stamp Mina...great colouring and fab backing papers!
    xxx Margreet

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  25. Knerten11 November 2011 at 13:25

    Fab card, Mina, love the paneling and the soft tone, as well as the pretty little girl with sneakers - lol :-)
    Why on earth would anyone suggest a voucher for plastical surgery ? You look great just the way you are, but that's only my opinion though..
    Any crafting goodies would be welcome, isn't it ? At least that is what I tell my family, when they are asking..
    Have a super weekend !
    Hugs
    Turid

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  26. Leanne11 November 2011 at 14:22

    So sweet! I love this image & the entire layout & colors. Beautiful!!

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  27. Leanne11 November 2011 at 14:23

    So sweet! I love this image & the entire layout & colors. Beautiful!!

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  28. Carla S.11 November 2011 at 14:23

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Mina! I love this image and as always, you've colored her so beautifully! I so like the soft coloring and the soft colors and DP! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  29. Hanneke11 November 2011 at 14:41

    What a lovely card! Love the colors you used. Hugs, Hanneke

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  30. Gretha11 November 2011 at 15:04

    This is so cute Mina, love the colors.
    Hugs Gretha

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  31. Crafty Loops11 November 2011 at 15:56

    This wee image is so cute Mina, I love your card. I actually havent been to Dunelm yet! What is wrong with me!!? I actually only found out that we have one on Boucher Road so next time Im in the city I will definitely have a wee scoot about to see what they are like. A lot of shops are having to do pre-Xmas sales just to pull in some pennies so maybe they were one of the shops doing that. Its very difficult this time of year to go shopping particularly with a disabled person! I should know of course! Whoever is pushing me about just uses me as a battering ram! Arent I lucky??!! Its not so lucky for the shines and ankles of the poor victims, heehee. Stunning card Mina. I think Im going to try and do as much online shopping as I can! Lee xx

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  32. Kirsty11 November 2011 at 16:04

    Hi She is so cute I can't resist these images either !! I love the papers how they match your colouring perfectly !! I would suggest a spa day I had one as a gift and it was wonderful so relaxing and I felt like million dollars after it ! Kitty ;0)

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  33. nessy11 November 2011 at 16:34

    oh wow!! just the sweetest image and simply beautiful colouring ~so very delicate!!
    vanessa xx

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  34. Sandra11 November 2011 at 17:09

    Oooo.. Mina, Mo & Nitwits all in one beautiful card....Stunning!
    Hugs
    Sandra x

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  35. Lau W11 November 2011 at 17:33

    Oh so cute girl ! Your card is wonderful Mina !
    xxx

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  36. Johanna11 November 2011 at 17:48

    Hi Mina!
    So many beautiful cards here! I love the way you colour :o)
    So cute image on this one.

    Thanks for becoming my follower! :o)

    Best wishes,
    -Johanna

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  37. Anonymous11 November 2011 at 19:10

    Beautiful card Mina.
    Sue x

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  38. Anonymous11 November 2011 at 19:23

    Beautiful card Mina! Such a sweet image and I love the muted colors.
    xx

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  39. Andrea11 November 2011 at 19:29

    Oh, she is such a cutie, and your card is beautiful - I love the muted colours.
    I'm glad you've managed to start your Christmas shopping - I've made a start too but running out of ideas for everyone else now! I've made a little list for gift ideas for me (mine has on it a jewellery making tool kit set, plus perfume - I said it was a little list), but my hubby usually completely ignores my list LOL!
    Love, Andrea xx

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  40. Andrea C11 November 2011 at 20:15

    Gorgeous card Mina x

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  41. coops11 November 2011 at 20:25

    so stunning mina.your soft colours are beautiful and love the gorgeous image and lush papers :D
    glad you managed to find something crafty in dunhelm, ours is a bit hit and miss :D
    as for christmas idea`s, i haven`t a clue.am struggling to think of anything i want too :S

    xx coops xx

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  42. Paper Hearts Handmade Cards11 November 2011 at 20:39

    your image is just eh cutest ever K xx

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  43. Cazza11 November 2011 at 21:53

    Oh wow, this is such a cutie image!! And your colouring is amazing, such a gorgeous and pretty card!
    Thanks for joining in the fun with us this week over at Sketch Saturday :o)
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  44. Sherri12 November 2011 at 01:43

    A perfect combination. Mo Manning's sketch & your coloring! You always bring such life into everything you leave the rest of us in awe!

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  45. Rufus12 November 2011 at 05:37

    Gorgeous! I would like your coloring talent for Christmas! Of course that's not going to help you any as a gift idea...since you've already got it!
    R/

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  46. June Nelson12 November 2011 at 06:03

    Just gorgeous Mina, I know what you mean about getting through crowds, we take patients out on trips from the hospice and it can be a nightmare, at least you managed to buy something, dont have a suggestion for christmas presents im in the same boat lol xxxx

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  47. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)12 November 2011 at 08:20

    What an adorable image, your card is beautiful! I'm sorry, I was a bad blogger last weeks.
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  48. Chrissy12 November 2011 at 09:44

    Just gorgeous Mina...a real little cutie, and beautiful pastel colouring...fabulous floral papers..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  49. Hlora12 November 2011 at 11:41

    What a super cute card! LOVE your sweet image !

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  50. Polly12 November 2011 at 19:08

    Something about your card makes me think of Christmas in July! It's so light and summer-carefree. Love it.

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  51. Loz13 November 2011 at 08:11

    oh, isn't she a little darling!! I love her, and your soft colours are perfect!! xx

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  52. Marie-Anne13 November 2011 at 11:23

    What a lovely card. The girl could be my little niece.

    Marie-Anne

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  53. Suzie McFloozy13 November 2011 at 21:04

    O this is sooooooo sweet I adore that image which you have coloured so beautifully x
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  54. Lorraine14 November 2011 at 02:59

    I love thta image and your coloring of it - too cute! As for gifts - I wouldn't know what to ask for myself either. I enjoy crafty things, but I usually have to look through to see what I like - so telling someone what to look for is tricky, lol.

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  55. Lee14 November 2011 at 21:29

    She is such a little cutie.love the soft colours.Dunelm,haven't been to one for years,don't even know if there is one near us here.As i remember it was a lovely store.xx

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