Tuesday, November 15, 2011

a little bit of fizzy...

Good morning everyone, I hope you have all managed to stay sniffle free, I'm fine just a head cold and we women don't let little things like that bother us do we...well unless your working with glitter then its a good idea to stop the sneezes before they happen as my desk is testament to...its covered with a layer of very fine white glitter...I cleaned it the best I could but never mind its very festive and pretty anyway lol, luckily it was after I was finished and I was putting the glitter away or else all the cards I made yesterday would have been covered too...I had a brilliant play day yesterday, love those kinds of days dont you...I didn't realise until later when I was in the bathroom washing my hands I was covered from head to toe too, thank goodness I had my glasses on...anyway onto my card for today which is using this gorgeous little Fizzy Moon Wish Upon a Star stamp I bought when I struggled through that crowd at Dunelm Mill...isn't he just gorgeous, mind I think my colouring of him could have been a bit better, I don't think I got the colours just right, I used my distress inks of course and paper pieced his fab little star, the papers are from the Making Memories 8x8 Noel speciality paper pack I bought ages ago...I love this pack but its nearly finished, I finished my card with some lush lace and ribbon and a button, the sketch is from The Sweet Stop challenge and I'm also entering it for the Cutie Pie challenge too...I'm off out with my lovely Dad today to get his Christmas present...he wants slippers but I'm taking him to a posh shop to get them after finally managing to convince him that I should spend more on his slippers than on shoes for him as he spends most of his time in slipper, now does that not make sense to you lot too...whatever your up to have a wonderful day
Mina xxx

51 comments:

Chrissy said...

Gorgeous Mina...such a cute image and beautiful colouring..the paper pieced star looks fabulous...

Luv CHRISSYxx

Sue said...

Good morning Mina,you do make me chuckle.A beautiful card and love the image.Great colours.Have a good day with your Dad.
Hugs Sue xx

Turtle In The Sand said...

Well worth braving the crowds for this one. He is so cute peeking out under the star. Lovin that country feel to it. **Linda

cheryl said...

oh gosh hun this is just gorgeous,love the paper piecing to brilliant work hun,have a great day hugs cherylxxx

Liz's creative corner said...

Wow Mina stunning paper piecing hun, may just have to borrow the idea lol,
gorgeous card hun xx

good idea about the slippers too, xx

Marie-Louise said...

A very cute card. Love it.

Lisa Jane said...

oh what a cutie.. love the paper piecing
Lisa x

Squirrel x said...

Oh hun, his colouring is perfect! Love his little red nose. I think the beauty of FM is you can use whatever colours take your fancy. Great paper piecing on his star. Hope the sniffs go soon. Hugs Sxx

tilly said...

I love the paper pieced star, and he looks lovely, he can be any colour you choose lol..... I hope you find some lovely ermine edged slippers for you Dad, or would he prefer nylon fluffy lined lol
Tilly

My'scardcorner said...

Cute card Mina great papers. Hope you cold continues to improve and enjoy your day with your DAD.
Myrax

"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...

Gorgeous.......love this card...and the colours you used are terrific. Great idea for paper piecing the star!!! LOVE IT!

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Mina,
What a fab card - I love the way you paper-pieced the star, it ties in the whole card and looks so effective. Beautiful colouring as always. I hope you get rid of your cold very soon, Hugs, Teresa x

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

So cute Mina. I don't know how Bear could be colored any more perfect. I love the cut out star. Wonderfully pretty!

Crea Astrid said...

What a beautiful Christmas card. The stamp is so cute. Nice done with the paper piercing.

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

Christine L said...

Hi Mina.... lovely Fizzy Moon card.... your paper piecing is FAB - particularly the way you've done the ribbons over the star!

Your house sounds like mine... a true glitter globe! And I agree about the slippers.. I'm just about to buy an expensive pair... fed up of these cheap mules where the heel just gives way and you feel like you're standing on a piece of cotton wool!! Mind you, good for my calf muscles trying to keep upright! (OK stop laughing at the mental image... )
Big hugs
Christine x

Gemma said...

Stunning card Mina and I just love this stamp! Hugs Gemma

Svetlana said...

Hi Mina What a great card!
Could you please tell what you used to glue all materials? I use double sided sticky tape for paper but I noticed that it not work with stamped paper or paper what I distressed with distresser from renger. Sometimes I use sticky foam to make a layer. What you use for ribbon, lace, bows, paper flowers
Thanks
Svetlana xx

Hazel said...

Mina that makes perfect sense to too. Love the old fizzy moon stamp you have used. He's sooo cute and your card is lovely. Good luck in the Cutie Pie challenge,
Hugs
H xx

Carla S. said...

This is absolutely adorable, Mina! Love the cute image! Great paper-piecing and coloring! Keep feeling better!

Gail said...

awwww mina is there never an end to your wonderful imagination!!!..i love this art..so cute with the matching paper peicing.wow..tfs..loves ya

Lisa xx said...

fantastic paper piecing Mina, love this card! Thank you for joining us again at the Cutie Pies xx

Janette said...

Hi Mina,This is sooooo cute and your wrong about the colouring, it's perfect.xx

Miss Emerald said...

I love this Fizzy!It's incredibly cute! Your card is wonderful Christmas and a wonderful addition of lace, ribbon and buttons!

Vicky said...

This is Fizzy gorgeous hun love the paper.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Kathy Bradley said...

Mina,
Beautiful and sweet card - your coloring is fabulous, as always. When I receive your daily posts - it is always such a treat - your words are always filled with cheer and kindness and, often, bits of humor to make me laugh. I look forward to your post daily! Hugs.

Sarah said...

A stunning card, - love the paper piecing star - some ideas you just forget and I will have to have another go at that.
Hugs SarahS

Barbara said...

Oh, he is a cutie pie! Beautiful rich papers and the paper-pieced star is the perfect touch. I always forget about paper piecing! See, that is why you are the guru, or is it guru-ess, of creativity!

Marie-Anne said...

What an adorable card!

I hope you and your dad found good slippers for him to walk on.

Marie-Anne

nessy said...

ooooooh just too cute mina ~ simply adorable ~stunning card!
vanessa xx

Marion said...

Hi Mina,
Gorgeous card and a simply adorable image. Delish paper and beautiful lace and ribbon.
Hope you managed to find some slippers he liked.
hugs
Marion

pinky said...

Having a good giggle at your sneeze lol. My hubby was rubbing glitter off my face in tesco's the other day lol. Love your gorgeous card, the colours are really rich. Hope you got those expensive slippers for your dad, he is well worth it I am sure.

coops said...

so stunning mina.i love your gorgeous fizzy moon and his paper pieced star and your papers are really lush :D
lol to your glitter, in our house its the backing off the foam squares that seem to turn up in the strangest places, even in my underwear, lol :D

xx coops xx

Crafty Loops said...

Such a lovely card Mina, the wee image is really adorable. Look at the button on his wee tummy.....ohhh so cute. Gorgeous card. Lee x

Lou said...

Hi!Mina i really love this,it is gorgeous-sweet image and love too the papers.
hugs Lou.xx

Julie said...

I do hope you found the perfect slippers for your dad Mina,Slippers just have to be comfy,loving your thinking on the price,if I had my way I'd have Pricey Pj's but unfortunately,I'll have to wait a good few years till I can justify the need lol! Fabulous paperpiecing,your card is just perfect. Have a great evening,Julie.x

Anonymous said...

hope you had a lovely day with your dad and you got him some comfy slippers , beautiful card love the image and backing papers x

D K Crafts said...

Hi Mina. Really sweet card. The colours and papers are beautiful and I love the image. Hope you got your dad some slippers. Donna

Dona said...

The colours are perfect as well as your colouring. Love the paper pieced star and his wee red nose. Beautiful.

Rufus said...

I think your bear is adorable with his little red nose. The paper pieced star is perfect! I had to laugh when I pictured you covered with white glitter,head to toe. Hope that the sneezes have gone away...maybe you'd best stay from the glitter till they do. Yes, your thinking on your Dad's slippers makes perfect sense to me! Hope you had a good day,
R/

debby4000 said...

Absolutely gorgeous Mina and so cute too.
luv
Debby

Riet said...

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

Hugs Riet.xx

applejack cards by sue said...

Hey Mina..I dink I cort your code....It's reason enough for me to have a play day. Love the card, again I have to wipe smudges off my monitor as I try to learn different techniques..this looks like a fantastic way to use this image.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Such a darling card Mina Sweet image and pretty colors. The paper-piecing looks great. Thanks for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week. :o)

Lee said...

Hope you are soon sniffle free.Adore your card.LOVE Fizzy Moon.great idea paper piecing the star.fab papers n embellies.xxx

XxJULESxX said...

wow Mina i LOVE this one!! paper piecing looks great and wow what gorgeous dp!!!!!

Lorraine said...

Aw, he's so cute, Mina! I can't believe you paper pieced the star AND ribbon (eek, the ribbon looks like it would be a nightmare to do) - it looks so beautiful! And I had to look closely - because at first, I wasn't sure that was a button between his legs, lol!

Jennifer Dove said...

Mo's gift idea is so awesome!

Anonymous said...

Such a sweet card Mina! Love the papers and your fab colouring of the Fizzy Moon Bear! Thank you for playing at Cutie Pie! Woo x

Monika/Buzsy said...

Mina, you are the winner of our prize at The Sweet Stop. Please send me your contact info.

Grenouille Greetings said...

Hi Mina! You have made loads and loads and loads of cards since I was last here and I have come back to look and ADMIRE them ALL! Commenting will be intermittent I'm afraid but I have enjoyed your makes and I've read your posts too! Glad your tummy bug is behind you. Hope you have sorted some gift ideas for Phil (I'm in the same boat with my Tom who also says he doesn't need anything). And I hope your Dad is feeling happier about having his car back even though he liked the Vauxhall! I will stop periodically on my way forward again just to leave the odd comment but rest assured, I would have said lovely things about each of your creations if I had the time! Hugs, Lesley

Grenouille Greetings said...

Meant to say - I loved the big paper pieced star with this cutie! Hugs, Lesley

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