Saturday, December 31, 2011

a bit of time and some favourites...

Good morning everyone, I hope your all well...well we hit the shops yesterday and I got a huge bargain...an oven mitt lol...it was a bargain but hardly enough to get me excited I'm sorry to say, I looked at loads of sale goodies but found nothing that I really wanted so I will save my gift cards for something I really want instead of just buying something from the sale because its a bargain...my Dad is loads better thank goodness and since he started taking the re hydration solution he even looks lots better, but like most people he doesn't drink enough, I did try to tell him that tea doesn't count lol...do you have anything planned for New Years Eve then, we never do anything, in fact its usually just another night, we will maybe have a glass of wine at midnight, so go on make me jealous with all the lavish lush parties your going too...my card for today is to wish you all a very Happy New Years Eve, this gorgeous little fella is TeddyBo_84 and I coloured him with distress inks, these lush papers are from the Prima Printery 6x6 paper pad, I love this pad, the papers have an aged Victorian feel to them...the large clock is an acetate one from Kaisercraft that I bought at the last Kings Hall craft fair I went too, gorgeous isnt it...I finished with more clocks cut from the same pad and a swirly ribbon...the fab sketch is from the Crafty Ribbons challenge and I'm also entering it for the Cute Card Thursday challenge and The Ribbon Reel challenge...

have you seen the lovely Debby has a five favourite cards challenge at this time of year, she has one for Christmas Eve (which I missed) so I was determined to join in with her New Years Eve one, why don't you hop on over and enter too as you can win some candy for entering...
so here goes with my five favourite cards of 2011...boy did I find it hard, not because there is so many of them my favourites but because I make an awful lot of cards and had to go through them...I hope you like them too, the names above them are their links to the posts
phew that was a long one so thanks for sticking with me...have a fantastic New Years Eve everyone and I wish you and those you love the best for 2012
Mina xxx
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39 comments:

  1. Chrissy31 December 2011 at 07:24

    So glad to hear that your Dad has picked up Mina, great news...love your Teddy Bo card, the clocks are an awesome addition and love your colouring.
    Your fabulous five are all gorgeous, only one I dont remember seeing, and that was the Carnival...fantastic, and love the popcorn with him.
    Wishing you a very Happy New Year filled with good health and happiness..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. Vicky31 December 2011 at 07:26

    They are all so beautiful Mina...and wishing you a happy new year too hun... :o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  3. Renkata31 December 2011 at 07:26

    Such a gorgeous and precious cards MIna.
    Wishing you a Happy New Year.

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  4. Sinikka31 December 2011 at 09:24

    Thanks for sharing a lot of beautiful cards. Love the carnival card with popcornholder. Hope you will have a great 2012, dear.
    Hugs Sinikka

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  5. Maris31 December 2011 at 09:34

    hi Mina they are lovely ,what a great top 5, love them all, and dear, have a great 2012 for you, your dear Phill and your daugther, big hug for Dad xxx

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  6. Juls31 December 2011 at 09:34

    Hi Mina

    so fab to see a review of your work, thank you for all your inspiration, Cant wait to see what you make in 2012!

    Hugs Juls

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  7. Always with a Sentiment31 December 2011 at 09:41

    Hello Mina. Such a fabulous selection of your gorgeous cards, all beautiful.
    May I wish you a Very Happy New Year.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  8. pinky31 December 2011 at 09:44

    Don't know how you go about picking your favourites Mina, haven't seen one I don't like EVER! But then we are always definitely our own critics lol. Hope you enjoy your oven mitt lol, the sales are full of stuff we neither need nor want:( Happy New Year to you and glad to hear your dad is on the mend.

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  9. My'scardcorner31 December 2011 at 09:47

    Brilliant card Mina love the clocks Love your top 5 must of taken some choosing. Enjoy your New Year and all the best to you and yours.
    Myrax

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  10. tilly31 December 2011 at 09:54

    all beautiful cards.....Wishing you and yours a wonderful happy, healthy peaceful new year
    Tilly

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  11. Crea Astrid31 December 2011 at 09:55

    What a lovely card. The stamp is so sweet. I wish you a Very Happy New Year.

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

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  12. Marie-Louise31 December 2011 at 09:58

    Fabulous cards each and every one. Glad your Dad is feeling better. A very Happy New Year to you all.

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  13. Hanneke31 December 2011 at 09:58

    Wow, all of these cards are wonderful. I hope you and your family will have a wonderful 2012! Hugs, Hanneke

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  14. G Peplow31 December 2011 at 11:29

    Hi Mina, Happy New Year to you and your family :0) I love all your cards and certainly couldn't pick a favourite, I hope that 2012 brings you everything you need, hugs Gay xxx

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  15. Sue31 December 2011 at 11:29

    Hi Mina,glad your Dad is getting better.Your card is gorgeous.I am off to Disneyland Paris with my Daughter and family and his Mum and Dad too.Hope your New Year is a good one,hugs to you and your family.
    Sue xx

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  16. heidy31 December 2011 at 12:17

    Oh what a lovely card Mina!
    Glad your dad is feeling better!
    All your cards are gorgeous so don't think it was an easy pick!
    Wishing you a Happy New Year!
    XXXX Heidy

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  17. Pauline31 December 2011 at 12:46

    A gorgeous card Mina, thanks for joining us at The Ribbon Reel this week!

    And a fab selection of cards for the year, how to pick 5 out of a whole year must have been so tricky for you!

    Happy new year!

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  18. Tammy31 December 2011 at 13:12

    Each one is absolutely beautiful! Wishing you and your family a healthy and prosperous 2012!

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  19. Carla S.31 December 2011 at 14:53

    So glad your Dad is doing better, Mina! I hope he keeps improving every day. I love all your favorites from this year, although I don't know how you could possibly narrow it down when each and every one of your creations is so gorgeous! Happy New Year!

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  20. Lisa Jane31 December 2011 at 14:54

    I havent got anything in the sales - but my daughter got lots of clothes .. which makes a nice change as there is normally nothing she likes lol
    A fabulous array of cards .. love the steampunk and the nativity
    Happy New Year to you and your family may 2012 be filled with Health and Happiness
    Lisa x
    Lisa x

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  21. scrapbookertink31 December 2011 at 16:29

    Hi Mina, stumbled across your blog today and was blown away by your genius, stunning work will be back.

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  22. Anonymous31 December 2011 at 16:37

    What lovely cards...have a great New Year. S xx

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  23. D K Crafts31 December 2011 at 16:55

    Hi Mina. Beautiful card. Love the sweet image and clock paper. Love all of your top five cards and wish you and your family a happy new year. Donna

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  24. Gail31 December 2011 at 17:07

    wowzers mina!!!..i can only hope to be able to color half as good as you..always in awe of your coloring..the time card is just the sweetest..i love it and all your art..tfs..
    may you and yours celebrate a wonderful 2012 of health and happiness..loves ya

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  25. Oscar31 December 2011 at 17:20

    Lovely card Mina, love the clock paper, fits so well with our New Year theme. Thanks for sharing with us at The Ribbon Reel this week!

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  26. carol31 December 2011 at 18:10

    Hello.....oh i do like your card, fab image and embelishments, thanks for joining in with our challenge at CRAFTY RIBBONS,good luck and Best Wishes for 2012 x carol

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  27. Bernadet31 December 2011 at 18:48

    they are so beautiful Mina!!
    Happy new year and best wishes for 2012!!!

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  28. Vicky31 December 2011 at 18:50

    Gorgeous creations sweetie.

    Happy new year hun, may the new year ahead surround you in lots of love, peace & happiness.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  29. CRAZYCRAFTSHED31 December 2011 at 19:33

    Hi Mina
    Gorgeous cards and Happy new year and all the best
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  30. Deb31 December 2011 at 20:05

    just gorgeous, love the ted and also your pick of 2011!
    Many thanks for joining in the last Cute Card Challenge for this year, hope to see you again in 2012!
    Happy New Year, Debxx

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  31. Jo31 December 2011 at 20:52

    What a gorgeous collection - the last card is absolutely gorgeous - i love it! So glad to hear your Dad is feeling better.Sending lots of love and best wishes to you and yours. Happy New Year!
    Jo xx

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  32. coops31 December 2011 at 21:29

    fantastic selection of cards mina.all so stunning, really love your steampunk one :D
    Wishing you a very Happy and Healthy New Year ;D

    xx coops xx

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  33. Julie31 December 2011 at 23:13

    Hi Mina - stunning selection!! I would have found it impossible to choose just 20 of your gorgeous makes, let alone 5!! Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy 2012!! Hugs, Juliexx

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  34. Dona1 January 2012 at 00:03

    Mina, I love all your cards and it must have been so hard to pick a few of your favorites. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You are an inspiration. Glad to hear that your Dad is on the mend. I would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year.

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  35. Andrea C2 January 2012 at 10:24

    one word for all of the cards is AMAZING x

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  36. debby40003 January 2012 at 19:31

    What a stunning collection Mina.
    Thanks for joining in with My Favourite cards of 2011.
    luv
    Debby

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  37. Digi Darla5 January 2012 at 14:14

    Lovely cards, fabulous creation Mina great job!

    PS: I would be honor if you visit my challenge blog at Digidarla.com and Digidarladesigns.com

    Hugs
    XXXDigidarla.

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  38. Grenouille Greetings7 January 2012 at 08:47

    And this is the point at which, had I arrived, on time, I would have wished your Dad a full and speedy recovery and you and yours a happy, healthy and crafty new year! What a splendid selection of your fave makes from 2011! All of your makes are faves of mine but I must say that your popcorn and circus set with the clown is uber special! In spite of the fact that I'm late, I really do wish you every happiness for 2012! Hugs, Lesley

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  39. Kjersti9 January 2012 at 20:59

    So many wonderful creations! Love all your favourite five!
    I'll have to be a follower to your blog, to get an update to all the great creations:)
    Hugs Kjersti

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