Saturday, December 03, 2011

extra, extra...

Good morning everyone have you all got something exciting happening this weekend to make me jealous?, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend planned...btw have you got your tree up yet?, I was going to put ours up tomorrow but we decided we would leave a bit earlier so it will have to wait until next weekend I think...could you let me know if you put a photo of your tree on your blog, I love looking at peoples Christmas trees dont you and I would love a look at them...In still trying to twist my Dads arm (very very gently) to come with us but I feel so much better today, no iffy tum at long last, I am starving hungry though as I wasn't eating well, you don't when your iffy do you...oh well I will just have to get Phil to do some yummy cooking for me, well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it lol...my card for today is using this gorgeous little fella from Mo's Digital Pencil, I love him he is so cute isn't he, he reminds me of the 1920's kinda era...this little sweetie is called Extra and I coloured him with distress inks and used more of the stunning papers from the Prima Printery 6x6 paper pad for him, they suit him don't you think...the teeny clock and the tag is cut from the same pad and I added a grey satin ribbon to finish...the lush sketch is from Mojo Monday and I'm also entering this for the Fab 'n' Funky challenge and the Do You Stack Up challenge...I'm off out to buy my Daughters Christmas PJ's today, every year she gets a some PJ's and slippers for under the tree on Christmas Eve, its a tradition my Mum started when I was small and I have always done it for my Daughter (and now her partner too although he doesn't get the girly ones or the slippers lol)...whatever your up to today have a fantastic one
Mina xxx

38 comments:

June Nelson said...

OOh this is gorgeous Mina ive only seen him done in dark colours this is like abreath of fresh air stunning xxxx

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

What an gorgeous card Mina, the image is so funny!
Hugs Jacqueline

Miss Emerald said...

Mina, it's a smile card! With this cute image you've chosen!

Chrissy said...

Super lovely card Mina, fabulous image..makes a great thankyou card...My tree is up, but half my lights stopped working, and now I have a great gaping hole in the middle, right in the front, typical it could have been at the back..Have a fabulous weekend...I'm blobbing as much as I can till Monday..had a big week.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Maris said...

hi Mina, yes, yes, my tree is standing, he is soo wonderfull, your card is soo cute, love the grey colors xx

Anonymous said...

Nope, no tree here.....
Your card is fabulous!!
xxx
Dutch Tulip
Marja

Teresa said...

My favourite papers I love these Prima pads, this one I love! Great little image too and so beautifully coloured.
hugs Teresa xx

Michelle J M said...

Oh, isnt he cute! Makes me smile! Lovely colouring as usual. Hugs Michelle x

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hi Mina. Fab card and very different. Love the image. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

My'scardcorner said...

What a fab image Mina and great choice of background papers all fit perfectly. Glad you are feeling better enjoy your break at the farmhouse.
Myrax

Denise said...

Another stunning card Mina. Love this little fella and those papers.....WOW are they ever gorgeous.
Denise xx

Squirrel x said...

No tree here yet either hun, we have to plan it like a military campaign to reduce the risk of sneaky branch chewing taking place. And that is a worry when it's a fibre optic tree. Simply adore your card hun, love how you have been so delicate with the colours on the wee chap, it's just brilliant. Have a super trip to the farmhouse hun. Hugs Sxx

Anne said...

Stunning Mina. He's adorable and I just love your colouring and papers on this, it looks so delicate. Gorgeous!!!
I agree about the tree, far too early. I'm still doing me decorating lol. Last minute as usual, that's me Anne x

Juls said...

this is just brilliant!!! Love the soft colours!!! Hugs Juls

CraftyC said...

This is gorgeous Mina, love the colours. Our tree goes up today!
Clairexx

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Mina,
I love the colours and the design papers on this classy card. Fabulous image and great embellishment.
Hugs,
Fiona x

D K Crafts said...

Hi Mina. This is really beautiful. Love the image and colours. No tree up yet, hopefully tomorrow, always put it up the first weekend in December. Need to go to the attic first though. Leslie and Hollie will also go tomorrow and get a real tree for the back hall. I also do the pyjama tradition every year, although they get new pyjama's to wear on Christmas Eve for Santa coming.

Janette said...

Hi Mina,Gorgeous card,such a cute image beautifully coloured, as always.....have fun on the PJ shop, we do the very same thing, it's funny how we always got new jim-jams at Christmas...lol....xx

Sue said...

Hi Mina,fabulous image,love the touch of colour.No tree up yet,got to think how a one year old GS will cope with it lol.Have a lovely weekend,glad you are feeling better.
Hugs Sue xx

Fleur said...

A striking card Mina.
BIG HUGZ Fleur xXx

ursula Uphof said...

Love all your cards Mina. Your colouring is beautiful, I also use distress inks, but nothing like yours though. Am following you, so I don't miss out in future. Warm wishes from South Africa.

nessy said...

oh wow!! this card is so adorable ~love those delicate colours ~just perfect!!
vanessa xx

Lisa Jane said...

oh he cracks me up.. i love his tootless grin lol
Lisa x

Marie-Anne said...

What a lovely card.

Marie-Anne

Carla S. said...

So glad you are feeling better, Mina! Just love your card today! This little guy is adorable and you picked the perfect papers and coloring scheme to pair with him! Have a wonderful weekend!

Vicky said...

Hi sweetie gorgeous card love these papers this really is my fave pad. I love this image.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Marion said...

Hi Mina,
Hope you are much better tonight.
Another fabulous card and what a fun image. Love it. Great layout and delish papers and colour combo.
hugs
Marion

Sherri said...

This makes the perfect thank you card! You've done your usual fabulous job of coloring & layout. Now I think I have to have this image too! My "alternate" tree is up & has been for a week. My lighted Xmas tree is just too tempting for my dear cat so I had to buy an alternate tree without lights until he learns not to chew the branches! lol

Crafty Loops said...

Well Mina, you do exactly the same as my wee Mamma......new jammies for the kids on Christmas Eve! How strange. Im glad you are feeling a bit better today. We are going to attempt to put our tree up tomorrow but we may not have the room! We bought a corner sofa this year and the Xmas tree space has been eaten up a bit. We'll see what happens! I love this gorgeous card and completely agree, the Prima Printery pper goes perfectly with the image. Every time I come on to your blog I see papers I want!!! When the hubby complains to me that there is no food in the fridge because Ive spent all the money on paper, Im sending him around to you for some of Phil's home cooked scrummy food, lol!! Lee x

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

what a fab little image K x

Anonymous said...

Love this little fella! Another fab card Mina.
Glad you're feeling better.
x

Rufus said...

He's cute and the papers that you used are perfect for him. So glad to hear that you're feeling better. Hope you get your Dad to go with you.
R/

Turtle In The Sand said...

Love the blue gray colors on this one. The embellishments are perfect. Have fun at the farmhouse, can't wait to see your pics. I'm heading to my daughters in Charleston for a couple of days to help her bake Christmas Cookies.


We had the same pj tradition. We always allowed the children to open one present on Christmas Eve. We would have the most fun wrapping the pjs in creative ways so the kids would choose that present to open. They used to get so mad at us, but as they got older, it turned into a real mind game. Ha Ha

It was a great way to get them in new pjs for the Christmas morning pics too. Ha Ha

coops said...

wow so stunning mina.i love the image, he is fab and totally yummy papers and design :D
no tree here yet, i put mine up after my bros birthday on the 12th.
am still in christmas denial.lol.
have a fab weekend mina ;D

xx coops xx

Andrea said...

Hi Mina - your card is fabulous - I love the soft colours you've used.
I'm glad you're feeling better and I hope you enjoy your time at the farmhouse.
No tree up in our house yet, just our advent stable and flickering candle arch - too soon for the tree yet! I love the idea of PJs under the tree on Christmas Eve - we don't have any traditions like that, but it sounds so special.
Love, Andrea xx

Christine L said...

Glad you're feeling better, no tree up yet in this house, and had a fab family day yesterday (pic on my blog)..

Lovely card, the little man in Liverpool that looked like that used to shout 'Echo.......... Echo!!'

Hugs
Christine x

Andrea C said...

Cool card love the little clock xx

Lee said...

Fantastic card Mina.So glad you are feeling better.Huggles xx

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