Saturday, November 19, 2011

the look of love...

Good morning everyone, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend planned, we are off shopping and with a lot of luck and parking I might just get the rest of my Christmas shopping list, I'm finally getting the hang of my camera now if only the weather would just get a bit better I might get some brighter ones...this is very like the card except the colours are a bit brighter in real life...I will do a recipe post for my chicken and veg soup as soon as I can and thank you all so much for your kind comments on my photos...I'm having trouble again with my ISP, its BT so if any of you UK crafter's can recommend someone else as a provider that would be brilliant as BT is making me scream and yell at my poor little laptop every day, I know its them now as my TV has gone to pot too so they are out of here for sure...right onto my card for today, how amazingly stunning is this beautiful In The Manger digi stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil, I love it to bits and it is stunning to colour, but then which Mo's image isn't...Mo has really excelled herself with this beauty though, look at the expression on that beautiful angel, a look of pure love...I coloured it with distress inks and please take note...no glitter...I know its shocking but no fainting please lol...the stunning gold embossed paper is from the Kaisercraft Velvet Ensemble 6x6 paper pad from Bunny Zoe's Crafts, gorgeous isn't it, I used some gold flecked cardstock for edging and the star too and a fantastic wide lush ribbon to finish...the fab sketch is from Pink {INK} sketch challenge and I'm also entering this for the DYSU challenge and Stampactular Sunday challenge too...I'm off to get dressed bright and early as I want to hit the shops before the crowds (well hopefully anyway lol), whatever your up to today have a fantastic one
Mina xxx
colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
straw - antique linen, frayed burlap, walnut stain
manger - frayed burlap
hair - antique linen
blue swaddling - stormy sky, weathered wood
Angel wings and clothes shaded using a Marvy light grey pen
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60 comments:

  1. June Nelson19 November 2011 at 07:07

    Aw Mina its gorgeous, I coloured this image last night isnt it such a cute one?? hope you enjoy your shopping trip hun , imm off too for food ugh!!!! xx

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  2. Unknown19 November 2011 at 07:10

    Oh this is so beautiful! Love this card so much. Your coloring is fantastic, and I love this adorable image! Hugs! Leah Ann

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  3. Maris19 November 2011 at 07:18

    what a great,loving card, and have a great shopping time too xx

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  4. cheryl19 November 2011 at 07:26

    oh this is stunning hun adore that image beautifully colored to,and love the color tones have a great day shopping hun,hugs cherylxxxxx

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  5. Marja Sch19 November 2011 at 08:41

    Such à lovely card wonderful colorring hugs Marja

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  6. Chrissy19 November 2011 at 08:46

    So adorable Mina...gorgeous colouring and the papers are beautiful,lovely shimmer to them.

    Luv CHRISSYx

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  7. pinky19 November 2011 at 08:57

    Mina I am with talk talk and they do have their problems too but much cheaper than BT. I love this gorgeous image and will have to get it, your colouring is amazing. Good luck with the shopping, think I need to start mine soon:(

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  8. Lil Daffodil19 November 2011 at 09:01

    Hi Mina,
    Wow!!! What a gorgeous card. I love the design paper and ribbon and the image is absolutely stunning.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  9. Christine L19 November 2011 at 09:07

    ...... THUD.......... NO glitter?? LOL
    Love your card Mina.... yes that angel's expression is just so loving...
    Glad you're getting the hang of the camera... pics still look fab.
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  10. My'scardcorner19 November 2011 at 09:16

    The image is divine Mina and youve used it to perfection with your choice of papers an ribbon. Hope you enjoy your shopping today I am so behind with mine through being unwell hopefully get backinto it next week.
    Myrax

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  11. Marie-Louise19 November 2011 at 09:26

    Such a fabulous card - the image,papers and ribbon are just beautiful.

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  12. Vicky19 November 2011 at 09:47

    Stunning Mina...

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  13. Sue19 November 2011 at 10:13

    Such a beautiful card Mina,love the image.Have a good day.I use Virgin for my home everything.
    Sue xx

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  14. Margreet19 November 2011 at 10:29

    Awwwwwwww Mina....don't know what to say....so lovely, beautiful, gorgeous, etc., etc.....such pretty papers and your colouring...wow!!!
    xxx Margreet

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  15. arjette19 November 2011 at 10:36

    Ooohh your card is soooooo beautiful!!!

    gr. arjette.

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  16. Jo19 November 2011 at 10:57

    Oh Mina, that's so beautiful it brought a tear to my eye!!!Your colouring is fantastic.Have a good day shopping!
    Jo x

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  17. Always with a Sentiment19 November 2011 at 11:14

    Hello Mina, how beautiful. Gorgeous papers, lovely serene image, so beautifully crafted. Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xx

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  18. Dena19 November 2011 at 11:30

    I have to have that stamp!!!! Mina it is beautiful and your coloring looks fantastic!!!!EEEEEK! LOVE IT! Now that is the true meaning of Christmas!!!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  19. Jak Heath19 November 2011 at 11:49

    this is beautiful mina, love the DP you've used.

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  20. Janette19 November 2011 at 11:58

    Hi Mina, gorgeous card as always, I just adore that image, so sweet and your colouring is...wow.....that ribbon isn't to shabby either..lol...
    Have a nice day shopping, enjoy.xx

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  21. Andrea19 November 2011 at 12:29

    Hi Mina - this is such a stunning card - the image is so special.
    I hope you have a good shopping trip today.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  22. Tracey T19 November 2011 at 12:31

    Wow Mina, this is absolutely beautiful. Love this image - must hop over to Mo's and get me one! Your colouring is perfect too! xx

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  23. WencheP19 November 2011 at 12:49

    This is totally stunning! Your coloring is amazing! LOVE it! Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

    -Wenche

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  24. Маги19 November 2011 at 13:09

    Oh, Mina, how adorable card!

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  25. Marion19 November 2011 at 13:36

    Hi Mina,
    It is just stuning. Love it.
    Hope the shopping trip goes well.
    hugs
    Marion

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  26. Turtle In The Sand19 November 2011 at 13:50

    This one got a GASP and an AWE out of me. Just precious.

    Check your mail. I just sent you my Christmas list. Since you are finished with yours, I thought you wouldn't mind helping me out with mine. :)

    Have a great one Mina!

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  27. tilly19 November 2011 at 14:27

    just look at all that cutting out !
    what a sweet image, and love the sketch and ribbon
    Happy shopping
    Tilly

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  28. Carolina Girl (Cely)19 November 2011 at 14:38

    Takes my breath-away...I have a manger scene that has me stumped as to what to do with it. Your paper, colors and sketch is awesome. I LOVE Mo's image....your coloring sensational!

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  29. Natka19 November 2011 at 15:01

    Simply amazing, Mina!

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  30. Natka19 November 2011 at 15:01

    Simply amazing, Mina!

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  31. Anonymous19 November 2011 at 15:05

    Super pretty. Wonderful job coloring your image.
    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  32. Carla S.19 November 2011 at 15:17

    This is absolutely stunning, Mina! Your coloring of this gorgeous Mo's image is exquisite! I love the papers and bow, too! Enjoy your weekend!

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  33. Crafty Loops19 November 2011 at 15:31

    Awwwww Mina, this is such a sweet wee card. I just love this image. Mina, we are with O2 and we've been with them for nearly 3 years and touch wood, we have never had a problem with the internet. And its very strong and doesnt crash or drop bandwidth at particular times of the day. But thats just my opinion of them. I wondered with us being in NI would we have problems but thankfully 3 years on we have had wonderful service from O2. Enjoy your shopping. I really need to start mine!! Lee xx

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  34. Sarpreet19 November 2011 at 15:41

    wow! Gorgeous card, great layout. so elegant, colouring in is stunning. Gorgeous ribbon

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  35. mixamatoasties19 November 2011 at 15:43

    What a beautiful card Mina. I love it.

    Susan x

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  36. coops19 November 2011 at 15:51

    oh my , love this mina.the image is so adorable and i love your fantastic colouring and yummy gilded paper :D

    xx coops xx

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  37. Unknown19 November 2011 at 16:32

    Just gorgeous Mina & you have coloured it beautifully. xx

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  38. Debbie19 November 2011 at 16:46

    Hi Mina, stunning card.This stamp is so cute.Ribbon finishes it off beautifully.Hope you've had fun shopping.I started mine yesterday and found it exasperating.It got really busy.Internet shopping from now on.Love Debbie x

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  39. Anonymous19 November 2011 at 18:03

    such a beautiful card love everything about it xx

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  40. Sue19 November 2011 at 18:46

    Hi hun
    aww an adorable card, beautiful image & colouring as always, lovely papers & embelies, sue,x

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  41. Vicky19 November 2011 at 19:03

    Gorgeous card sweetie I was looking at this image the other day. I'm with AOL but then talk talk had a better deal & now we havin a damn nightmare.......you know the saying if its not broke.....divnt fix it!! well we have been with AOL for 12 years & barely any probs we switched the other day to talk talk & now we keep getting disconnected all the time hubster was on phone for 3 hours yesterday it takes the biscuit........ They either sort it or I'm gan back to AOL...its a pain in the bum..... To be on the net noo he has plugged in the AOL router for a bit lol.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
    Sorry for my canny long rant lol.

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  42. Kat19 November 2011 at 22:52

    Gorgeous card Mina. Sweet image, wonderful colouring and beautiful DP, love it.

    My ISP is the Post Office. I have my phone and broadband with them and get only one bill as they have bought lines from BT. Probably not the cheapest but the fact that you can speak to someone real in just a few seconds makes it worthwhile. None of this pressing countless different numbers and being kept waiting for ages. The last time I had a problem the engineer was out really quickly, much quicker than when our phone was with BT!!

    Kat xx

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  43. Loz19 November 2011 at 23:04

    aaaww, seriously this would have to be one of the most adorable images I have ever seen! x

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  44. Ann19 November 2011 at 23:05

    Mina, what a beauty. This image is so sweet, I can feel the excitement this little angel feels as he gazes at the Son of God. I love that you didn't do glitter. Great job on coloring with distress. The subtle details on this card really pull it together and make it stand out. Hugs

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  45. Rufus20 November 2011 at 04:13

    Mo's images are always a dream to color. The background paper on this one is stunning! Gorgeous, as always. Hope you got all your Christmas shopping done...want to do mine? lol
    R/

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  46. Nina20 November 2011 at 06:14

    Ohlala, this is totally gorgeus!! Wonderful paper and the motiv is beautiful, Fab coloured to!

    Thanks for joining our "PUNCH IT" challenge at Stamptacular Sunday :)
    Hugs, Nina.

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  47. Dona20 November 2011 at 06:36

    Absolutely beautiful!!! form the image to the papers to your colouring, all Gorgeous!!!!!

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  48. ribenaruby20 November 2011 at 07:24

    This is so beautiful Mina, that little angel looking over the crib is adorable! Ruby x

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  49. knopkiniukai20 November 2011 at 07:35

    Mina, love this one :))))
    cherubs

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  50. debby400020 November 2011 at 08:36

    Absolutely gorgeous Mina, adore the image.
    luv
    Debby

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  51. Aunty Sue20 November 2011 at 11:53

    wow mina didnt see original pics but am sure they where fine but this is amazing think a spend coming on.

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  52. Unknown20 November 2011 at 13:44

    WOW!! Just stunning!! The image is soooo cute!! I think I have to have that :)

    Thank you for joining us at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge! Hope to see you in the Boy Oh Boy Challenge this week too!

    Hugs Tine

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  53. D K Crafts20 November 2011 at 22:04

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the image and colours. Enjoy your shopping. I use talktalk and it is very slow and doesn't always work either. Donna

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  54. Lorraine21 November 2011 at 01:54

    Aw, that image is too sweet and you have colored it brilliantly, Mina! Hope ya found parking and got a lot of shopping done!

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  55. Denise ~ Paper Ponderings22 November 2011 at 00:42

    Just love this one! Love, love, love!

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  56. franzesjoi22 November 2011 at 03:03

    awww!!!the image is soo sweet!!! i love it!! beautiful hun!!

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  57. Denise 22 November 2011 at 11:55

    Oh Mina this is gorgeous. Love that image and your backing paper, which is just gorgeous.
    Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week xx

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  58. Naomi23 November 2011 at 21:29

    Simply GORGEOUS! That image is stunning and you coloured it beautifully! Thank you SO much for joining us, this week, over at DYSU!

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  59. Mau xx24 November 2011 at 13:06

    This is just Gorgeous, and one image I just have to have xx
    What beautiful colours you have used Mina I love everything about this card xx
    Hugs xx

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  60. Grenouille Greetings11 December 2011 at 20:17

    Beautiful colour work (love the straw colours you have chosen too) Hugs, Lesley

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Mina xxx