Saturday, November 12, 2011

hop hop hop with the Sugar Nellie Country Cousins...

Good morning everyone I hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend, today is my 3rd Blogaversary, wow how amazing is that, I can still remember the very first card I posted and how bad it was lol...I have been so lucky with followers and have made some fantastic friends and met some wonderful crafters along the way too...but without anymore waffling I wont hold you up on the hop any longer
I'm the first stop on the brand new Sugar Nellie Country Cousins release blog hop and you probably arrived here from the Sugar Nellie blog...oh boy are you in for a treat these are amazingly gorgeous girly stamps you will love them and the Sugar Nellie DT girls have some fabulous creations to show you...oh and don't forget to leave a comment on all our blogs to stand a chance of winning some sweet candy

I used the gorgeous Chillax for my card, I love the way you can use her for any occasion and she looks so relaxed and laid back, well chillaxed I guess lol, shes a dream to colour...I used distress inks to colour her and I used these gorgeous Scandinavian type papers, I'm sorry but I don't know what make they are as they have no writing on them all...now wouldn't you think they would want to take credit for these lush papers...I added loads of buttons, some fantastic huge gingham ribbon and a knot and a covered tag...the little sentiments are pieces of ribbon, I only have a small amount of this left and will be devastated when its all used up...the Country Cousins are available now at FunkyKits and I would love to know which are your favourites, I don't think I can choose betwenn them, love them all...your next stop on our hop is the amazingly talented and one of life's all round sweethearts
PAT
who has something stunning to show you...don't forget to leave comments so you have the chance of winning candy...have a wonderful weekend everyone and enjoy the rest of your hopping and good luck with the candies
Mina xxx
p.s. watch out later as I have some huge yummy candy of my own posting tonight but sssshhhhhh Im not telling you yet

Im entering this in the CLP Challenge (the sketch), Fairytale challenge and Simon Says Stamp challenge too

Distress Ink colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - gathered twigs (from the limited edition Fall release)
clothes - shadows are antique linen, Aged Mahogany, Peeled paint
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115 comments:

  1. mixamatoasties12 November 2011 at 09:04

    Fab card Mina. Just love the colours you have used.

    Susan xx

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  2. Wiccababe12 November 2011 at 09:07

    beautiful card Mina, love the colour combo and the ribbon
    Debz
    xx

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  3. Anonymous12 November 2011 at 09:11

    Gorgeous card, love the colours. The image is such a cutie, she reminds me of my daughter when she was younger.
    Sharon

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  4. Maris12 November 2011 at 09:28

    great, lovely card is this xx have a great weekend xx

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  5. Sonia12 November 2011 at 09:29

    Beautifully done, love your pretty colour combo.
    Hugs Sonia x

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  6. Kelly12 November 2011 at 09:29

    Lovely card. Love the colours you used and how you made it feel like a chrismasy stamp x

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  7. Unknown12 November 2011 at 09:30

    Gorgeous Card. Love the new image.

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  8. Marie-Louise12 November 2011 at 09:37

    Beautiful card. Love the colours.

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  9. Jo12 November 2011 at 09:38

    Beautiful card, Mina, the colours are gorgeous and i love the ribbon, too.
    Jo x

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  10. Chrissy12 November 2011 at 09:45

    She is gorgeous Mina..lovely colouring and love the buttons, and lovely gingham ribbon....

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  11. Judi12 November 2011 at 09:57

    What a great image! Love the way you've achieved a really 'country' feel.

    Judi x

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  12. ahlers512 November 2011 at 10:01

    Your coloring is amazing and she is such a doll.
    Diane

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  13. Lisa Jane12 November 2011 at 10:07

    oh this is sweet ... love the traditional colours and the cute little word ribbons
    Lisa x

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  14. jenny12 November 2011 at 10:12

    Fabulous card......love these new stamps and the papers you've teamed her up with are gorgeous!!

    Jenny xx

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  15. Cathy12 November 2011 at 10:12

    Gorgeous card Mina, love those paper, and Chillax is fabulous.
    Hugs
    Cathy xx

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  16. Maria Therese12 November 2011 at 10:15

    Beautiful card sweetie ♥♥

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  17. Exclusively by Mel12 November 2011 at 10:26

    Morning Mina,
    She's beautiful! I love the colours on this card.
    Happy three year blog birthday xxx
    Love, Mel. xxx

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  18. Fleur12 November 2011 at 10:43

    Gorgeous card Mina,
    HUGZ Fleur xXx

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  19. Shan12 November 2011 at 10:47

    Mina I love the image you used and the coloring on her is gorgeous. Your card is super cute and I love that you used christmas papers with her. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Am a new follower now and congrats on your 3 blogaversary! Super exciting.

    Hugs
    Shannin

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  20. Jane 12 November 2011 at 10:54

    Great work Mina, why is it that I only seem to do red and green combos at Christmas, especially when they work so well. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.
    Hugs
    Jane

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  21. Shazza12 November 2011 at 11:07

    fab card Mina, love the colours x

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  22. My'scardcorner12 November 2011 at 11:08

    Just gorgeous Mina love the button and sentiement touches.
    Myrax

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  23. Hanneke12 November 2011 at 11:20

    Wow, happy third blogaversary! What a fabulous card! That Chillax stamp looks like she is suitable for so many occasions. I love the colors you used and the way you colored the stamp (and ofcourse I love the buttons, so cute). I am gonna hop along now on the Sugar Nellie blog hop. Hugs, Hanneke

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  24. Sue12 November 2011 at 11:21

    Hi Mina,fabulous card.Loving the image she is great.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  25. Mau xx12 November 2011 at 11:35

    Mina This is just Gorgeous, I fell in love with Chillax last night when I saw her she is adorable xx
    Love the papers, and I am a real sucker for Gingham. Truly Gorgeous card Love it xxx Have a lovely weekend.

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  26. Hlora12 November 2011 at 11:40

    What a great job did you do. Gorgeous card with beautiful image.

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  27. Jessica12 November 2011 at 11:45

    She is gorgeous! As is your coloring. Love the card TFS

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  28. Janette12 November 2011 at 11:59

    Hi Mina, What a little stunner,as always a beautiful card, but I just adore the image, she is soooo sweet.xxx

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  29. Victoria12 November 2011 at 12:05

    a very pretty card

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  30. Winnie12 November 2011 at 12:20

    Love, love, love the colours. Very unsual for me, so I might try them this afternoon? Love the stamp too! Winnie

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  31. Larisa12 November 2011 at 12:22

    Beautiful card, great colours you used and this is such a sweet image. Hugs. Larisa. xx

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  32. Sandra12 November 2011 at 12:42

    So sweet.
    I may have to promise to let him wrap them this close to Christmas but I'm sooo having these.

    xxxxx

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  33. Fiona12 November 2011 at 12:51

    gorgeous mina...love the gingham!!

    Fi
    x

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  34. tilly12 November 2011 at 12:58

    happy anniversary lol
    a stunning new image and the papers are gorgeous, shall I put my name to it lol, enjoy your day
    Tilly

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  35. Deb12 November 2011 at 13:05

    Gorgeous card, Mina. Love the new image.

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  36. Tine12 November 2011 at 13:21

    Hi Mina. Happy blogaversary! Great card. She's a fab image & I love the card you made with her.
    Tine :)

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  37. Nicki12 November 2011 at 13:46

    Gorgeous image Mina, love your colouring.

    Nicki, xx

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  38. Anonymous12 November 2011 at 13:48

    Fabulous card!! This is a realy sweet girl :o)
    congrats on your 3 blogaversary!
    Hugs Heidi

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  39. vickisunshine12 November 2011 at 13:52

    Gorgeous card. Love the colours you've used. Happy blogaversary! Vicki

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  40. heidy12 November 2011 at 14:10

    Hi Mina congrats with your blog aversary.
    And whata fabolous card!
    XXX Heidy

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  41. Renkata12 November 2011 at 14:13

    Amazing card Mina.
    Congrats!!!!!

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  42. Ra12 November 2011 at 14:26

    Just beautiful!

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  43. Ankie vd Polder12 November 2011 at 14:39

    What a realy stunning card! Hugs and have a nice weekend, Ankie

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  44. Unknown12 November 2011 at 14:43

    Beautiful card! I love this Chillax girl, perfect for a teem.

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  45. Linda12 November 2011 at 14:57

    A beautifull card, in nice colors.

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  46. Unknown12 November 2011 at 15:19

    Hi sweetie, I've come by today hopping along, and I love your card!! This image is adorable. Congrats on your third blogaversary hun!! Glad you're my blogfriend! Hugs, Frea

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  47. Jocelyn12 November 2011 at 15:24

    I love the colours you have used and this looks like a 'must have' set of stamps. Just hoping off to the next blog :-)

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  48. Vicky12 November 2011 at 15:34

    Simply stunning Mina...

    have a lovely afternoon...hugs Vicky xx

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  49. Pat12 November 2011 at 15:45

    Hi Mina...congrats on your 3 yr blogaversary! And what a beautiful card, m'dear!! Chillax is my fave already...and you're the first stop...hehehehe!! Your coloring is gorgeous....and the design and DPs perfectly showcase this sweetheart!!! Love the sentiments too...they're cut from ribbon? Big hugs darlin'..Pat Frank

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  50. The Crafty Den12 November 2011 at 15:55

    Beautiful card Mina. Love the new image and your gingham ribbon is stunning. Hugs, Denise x

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  51. Anonymous12 November 2011 at 16:16

    Fabulous creation as always sweetie! love it

    Ali x

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  52. Wendy12 November 2011 at 16:28

    I love so much and just popped over to buy 4 I think they are fab and so is your card hun love it to bits

    Wendy

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  53. LaJanette12 November 2011 at 16:32

    Oh Mina she is such a cutie! I am loving this one and how chill she looks; and the name is just perfect! Your card is so pretty loving the scattered buttons and your use of that ribbon with the words.

    Hugs;
    Janette

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  54. Vanja12 November 2011 at 16:34

    Gorgeous card, Mina! Fabulous colouring.
    hugs
    Vanja

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  55. Debbie12 November 2011 at 16:35

    I've made it at last to leave a comment on your blog.It's been a busy few weeks.Loving this girlie stamp, your colouring is outstanding as usual.Love the colours of the papers and fab buttons.Amazing card....Thanks for sharing.Congrats on your 3rd blog anniversary, doesn't time fly.Off I hop.Love Debbie x

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  56. Pamela12 November 2011 at 16:53

    Congratulations on your blogaversary Mina. Gorgeous card love the image and look forward to seeing the others.

    Pam x

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  57. Loreal Blondi12 November 2011 at 17:03

    Bright colours are great when jusing white on the image.
    Fine combination!

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  58. Tiets12 November 2011 at 17:07

    a lovely card Mina!
    hugs Tiets

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  59. Pat12 November 2011 at 17:20

    Gorgeous card, super colours love the image.

    Pat xx

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  60. Carol C12 November 2011 at 17:23

    Gorgeous colours :) x

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  61. Autumn12 November 2011 at 17:27

    Beautiful Mina, love it!!

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  62. Sarahshandmadecardsx12 November 2011 at 17:46

    A gorgeous image she looks very chilled - great colour combo too. Sarahx

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  63. Vicky12 November 2011 at 17:47

    This is gorgeous sweetie loving the image & I love the gingham ribbon it looks fabulous hun.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  64. Marion12 November 2011 at 17:53

    Hi Mina,
    Wow! Stunning card and a sweet gorgeous image. Love your colour combo and fab gingham ribbon.
    hugs
    Marion

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  65. patty12 November 2011 at 18:20

    your card is so nice, love the image and the colors, best wishes, patty

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  66. Astrid12 November 2011 at 18:33

    Gorgeous card Mina !!

    hugs Astrid

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  67. Lorraine12 November 2011 at 18:34

    Oh Mina, I love this new image and your coloring of her is gorgeous! Love her hair! And the beautiful Christmas colors you used!

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  68. Mary J12 November 2011 at 18:57

    Really beautiful Mina! Love how you've sat her like that!

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  69. Andrea12 November 2011 at 19:02

    She is soooo pretty, and I love the gingham.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  70. Tracy12 November 2011 at 19:31

    Oh WOW, you sugar ladies always rock these hops... I look forward to every one!
    Hugs
    Tracy

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  71. Erika12 November 2011 at 19:50

    Mina I think she is my favourite out of the new stamps, and I love your colour combo.
    Erika.

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  72. Janet12 November 2011 at 20:09

    What a beautiful job you did with this image......I love your coloring.

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  73. Suzie's Card Den12 November 2011 at 20:37

    Fanastic image and love your choice of colours.
    Hugs
    Sue

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  74. Andrea Murdock12 November 2011 at 20:44

    Well done! She is beautiful!

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  75. MereteN12 November 2011 at 20:45

    Gorgeous card, Mina! Fabulous colouring.

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  76. Crafty Loops12 November 2011 at 21:13

    Mina this card is truly beautiful. I love how youve coloured the image and the red check beautiful. Lee xx

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  77. coops12 November 2011 at 21:22

    wow she is stunning mina and i love your colour combo and papers and beautiful colouring ;D

    xx coops xx

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  78. D K Crafts12 November 2011 at 21:24

    Hi Mina. This is stunning. Love this image and the colours and layout are beautiful. Congrats too on your 3rd blogaversary. Donna

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  79. Carla S.12 November 2011 at 21:27

    This is stunning, Mina! I love the papers and this adorable image! Exceptional coloring, as always! Congrats on your 3rd blogaversary!

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  80. nessy12 November 2011 at 21:54

    oh mina ~another beautfully made card ~love these new stamps ~ just gorgeous!!
    vanessa xx

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  81. Bianca12 November 2011 at 22:25

    Your card is so very lovely Mina! The colouration is fab and I also love the layout. Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca

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  82. Natka12 November 2011 at 23:25

    It‘an fantastic card in faboulos colours!

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  83. Julie12 November 2011 at 23:37

    Ohhh Mina,I looooove your beautiful card,the ribbons are beautiful and I have to say,that is one beautiful image,I just adore it!.x

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  84. Maria Luisa- scrap13 November 2011 at 00:00

    beautiful card Mina.
    Hugs
    maria Luisa

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  85. Unknown13 November 2011 at 00:11

    A wonderful card with a wonderful stamp! I love the colors you've used!

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  86. Kimberly13 November 2011 at 01:05

    Fabulous card...love the image, your paper choices, ribbon and buttons are all perfect...love it..tfs
    www.justwordz.ca

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  87. Jenn13 November 2011 at 01:48

    Wonderful card Mina, I love those papers too, but it's your coloring that makes this image pop!

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  88. Paula (PEP)13 November 2011 at 04:00

    I love the "country" feel to this with the gingham ribbon & your detailed Distress Inks info is ever so useful: I'm becoming really tempted to have a go. Your soft colouring of her outfit is glorious.
    Paula (PEP)
    Congratulations on your Blogaversary!

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  89. Rufus13 November 2011 at 07:16

    Oh she's so cute! Love the way that you've colored her up and the hair is fabulous! Congrats on your 3rd Blogoversary!
    R/

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  90. Katja13 November 2011 at 08:49

    Oh my gosh. Your card is brilliant!!! The new stamps are amazing!

    Hugs,
    Katja

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  91. alethea13 November 2011 at 09:04

    Wow, love this image!! She definitely is chillaxing!!! Look forward to seeing the rest of the images!! HUgsxx

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  92. Cecilia Reyes13 November 2011 at 09:10

    Wonderful card Mina... love the colours, the buttons and of course the fab Country Cousin Stamp...

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  93. Nannieflash13 November 2011 at 09:52

    Oh Mina shes gorgeous you really know how to create a stunning card. hugs Shirleyxx

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  94. Crea Astrid13 November 2011 at 10:08

    What a lovely card.
    Nice details and lovely stamp.

    Hugs Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

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  95. Marie-Anne13 November 2011 at 11:22

    What a lovely girl on your fantastic card.

    Marie-Anne

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  96. Jenée13 November 2011 at 17:26

    Beautiful card. The colours are so vibrant. Great job. LUV the new Country Cousin images, and you've definitely brought this one to life!

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  97. Mary Lou13 November 2011 at 18:23

    Extreme wonder!! Love the realism these stamps portray!! Beautiful card and love how you add the worded ribbons:)
    Hugz of thanks

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  98. ribenaruby13 November 2011 at 18:53

    Hi Mina, she's gorgeous, very well designed! What beautiful colours on your sweet card, great effect with the gingham ribbon. Ruby x

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  99. Rebecca13 November 2011 at 19:39

    Hi, fab card mina i love it its beautiful!!

    love from Rebecca xx

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  100. Irene13 November 2011 at 20:12

    fabulous card,love the colours, and the gingham is fab, xx Irene

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  101. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)13 November 2011 at 20:12

    Beautiful card Mina, wonderful colours and a lovely image.
    Hugs jacqueline

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  102. Dragonlady13 November 2011 at 21:06

    Beautiful card, fantastic colouring, hope you are well.

    Hugs Ali x

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  103. Liesbeth13 November 2011 at 22:28

    So beautiful this card.
    Your colouring is great, and the stamp is marvelous.
    gr. Liesbeth

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  104. Lorraine13 November 2011 at 22:37

    wow this is stunning i love it xx

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  105. Anonymous14 November 2011 at 00:06

    Hi Mina this is such a gorgeous stamp. Best I've seen for ages.. Love the coloures you have chosen.. I suppose have to get more of the ink pads.. Oh dear.. what's more can't get onto go for candy .Never can... Take care and big congrats ..where do the years go? K

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  106. Mary14 November 2011 at 03:12

    Gorgeous card! I love the ribbons and papers you used. The image is so cute!

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  107. Julye14 November 2011 at 11:11

    Fab card and love the christmassy colours too thanks for sharing and love the new image.

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  108. Lee14 November 2011 at 21:26

    Sorry i'm late with my Blogaversary wishes.Your card is STUNNING.I love everything about it.Can't go in for the candy as i have no idea how to do all that tech stuff LOL.Hugs xxx

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  109. Barbara15 November 2011 at 02:53

    Wow! I love these new images! They are adorable and your coloring is terrific as always! The colors and layout are so appealing, too.

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  110. Pretty Paper Junkie15 November 2011 at 10:19

    Can you handle one more compliment?
    113? Really? The is the most fantastically colored image and layout. It will be an all time favorite!

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  111. Joy15 November 2011 at 11:41

    Gorgeous card, love it, your colouring is amazing.. thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

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  112. Стокли17 November 2011 at 09:09

    What an adorable girl:)

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  113. Unknown21 November 2011 at 14:18

    What a great project! I love how you´ve used the buttons and the ribbons! Cute image, great colours - everything perfect! ;)
    hugs
    Nina

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  114. PokSa23 November 2011 at 20:23

    Your card is so sweet. Great work.
    Thanks for joining us at the Fairy Tale Challenge.
    xx Sandra

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  115. Eulanda25 November 2011 at 04:26

    WOW Mina!! Looks like you had a very successful blog hop judging by all the comments!! LOL!! This card is so pretty and I love how you did the bow in the corner. Cute image and great take on the sketch at CLP. Thanks for joining us this month!! Hugs!

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Thanks for leaving me a comment I love reading them and appreciate you taking the time
Mina xxx