Thursday, December 22, 2011

Jingle bells...

Good morning everyone, well are you all prepared for the guy in the big red suit yet?...I bet I have put Jingles bells in your head now, you will be humming it all day, I did when I made this card lol...we did the dreaded supermarket shop yesterday, what with nipping between supermarkets and heaving ourselves through the crowds (I think everyone had the idea of getting it out of the way early) it took us an amazing 6 hours...yes 6 hours...now how on earth can four people eat that much food, although I do have my lovely Dad and my Sister and her family on Boxing Day too...I managed to get a bit of blog hopping done last night but I nodded off at about 8 and didn't wake up until 11, I'm looking forward to another big session of blogging tonight as I so enjoyed looking at your blogs last night, no napping tonight though...this Christmas lark is hard work isn't it I was shattered, but at least I dragged Phil around with me to show him what I normally have to do alone, although I think its faster on my own and I don't have someone putting double what I normally buy in my trolley lol...right now onto my card for today, how cute and sweet is this fabulous Christmas Bells image from the Pachela Studios collection at Cuddly Buddly, I love this cute little rabbit and cant resist him, I will have to go buy some more I think, I coloured him with distress inks...I used some more of this lush Bo Bunny Father Christmas 6x6 paper pad I bought from Charmed Cards & Crafts, I didn't think this lush paper needed anything that might cover it so I just added some rich red satin ribbon to finish...the fab sketch is from Mojo Monday and I'm also entering it for the Papertake Weekly challenge too...I'm off to spend most of today with my lovely Dad he has to have some very unpleasant tests and scans in hospital, I feel for him but at least I will be there to keep him company...keep your fingers crossed they don't find anything that shouldn't be there...whatever you up to today I hope its a quiet shopping free one
Mina xxx
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47 comments:

  1. Ink Art Designs22 December 2011 at 07:04

    Isn't it funny how it does take longer when we take a partner with us..and sooo much more ends up in the trolley (and all "bargains" lol). Mina this is a really lovely card. Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a great New Year. I have really enjoyed your blog this year!
    Dot x

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  2. mags22 December 2011 at 07:07

    Lovely card Mina. The bow is the perfect embellishment as those papers are gorgeous. Glad you got your shopping done, just got my last minute bits to do tomorrow.
    Mags
    x

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  3. Chrissy22 December 2011 at 07:36

    That very cute image and the gorgeous papers belong together Mina..they match..perfectly.
    Beautiful card,
    All the very best to your Dad, hope all is well..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. Ali22 December 2011 at 07:38

    Oh another cute image (those cuddly buddly ones are gorgeous!!). Thanks for your message - yes I will let you know when it arrives - thanks again ((hugs)) xx

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  5. ribenaruby22 December 2011 at 08:18

    Beautiful Mina, hope your dad gets on ok today. Ruby x

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  6. Colinda22 December 2011 at 08:26

    Ahhhh, very cute!!!

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  7. Miss Emerald22 December 2011 at 08:44

    Oh, how wonderful singing your bells!

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  8. Marie-Louise22 December 2011 at 08:44

    This is such a cute image - really lovely card. Hope all goes well for your Dad today.

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  9. Squirrel x22 December 2011 at 08:47

    Oh bless, just look at him clinging on! How simply adorable sweetie, 's made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Certainly more warm and fuzzy than last night when we did our supermarket run - good grief. I had a nervous breakdown in the dairy aisle. What is the matter with some people?!!! Anyhoo, have a good day babes! Hugs Sxx

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  10. My'scardcorner22 December 2011 at 09:01

    Such a cute image and youve made a lovley card Mina. Good for you shopping out of the way either today or tomorrow for me before our son arrives if we can find the energy...Hope all goes well with your Dads tests fingers crossed you never want them to find anything but you want the reason why things arnt right...Good luck
    Myrax

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  11. Anonymous22 December 2011 at 09:03

    Hey Mina, what a super cute card! I love the colors! You did a wonderful job with colouring!!
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  12. Vicky22 December 2011 at 09:30

    Totally & utterley gorgeous card the image is so cute & I lurve the ribbon hun.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  13. Sabrina22 December 2011 at 09:54

    Mina, Such a sweet image! Adorable. hugs :) Sabrina

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  14. Naomi Johnson 22 December 2011 at 10:01

    Oooh such a beautiful and cute card! wonderful x

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  15. Denise 22 December 2011 at 10:03

    Gorgeous card Mina - love that image and the fab backing paper.
    Wishing you and your family and very Merry Christmas.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  16. tilly22 December 2011 at 10:12

    a really cute card, I much prefer to shop alone lol...so much quicker... hope the tests go okay for your Dad
    Tilly

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  17. Lil Daffodil22 December 2011 at 10:16

    Hi Mina,
    Wow this card is gorgeous. I love the design paper and the colours. Beautiful ribbon and bow and just the cutest of images. Fabulous work.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  18. Exclusively by Mel22 December 2011 at 10:23

    Hi lovely,
    I love your lush card! Beautiful rich colours. Just gorgeous.
    Thinking of you and your lovely Dad xxx
    All the best for today.
    Love, Mel. xxx

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  19. Unknown22 December 2011 at 10:38

    Hi Mina, love your beautifyl card. Love the paper and have add the shop to my favourites. Great stuff!
    Hope to see lots of more beautiful cards of you in the future, wish you already a merry christmas !!
    Hugs Ageeth x x

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  20. Hanneke22 December 2011 at 11:23

    Oh my, 6 hours! I did all my shopping just now, luckily the supermarket is directly beneath my house and I was able to go early in the day so it was not very crowded. Hope you will have a great Christmas! This card is lovely, the image is so sweet. Hugs, Hanneke

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  21. Tammy22 December 2011 at 11:49

    Very pretty card. Love the button and bow treatment. perfect for the sweet image.

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  22. D K Crafts22 December 2011 at 13:34

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the image, papers and colours. Hope everything goes well for your dad at the hospital. Donnna

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  23. Carla S.22 December 2011 at 14:37

    Your card is wonderful , Mina! I love this sweet image and everything you surrounded it with! Hope all goes well for your Dad at the hospital.

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  24. Lau W22 December 2011 at 15:38

    So beautiful card Mina, love your colouring and the bow is superb !
    Merry Christmas to you and your family !
    xxx

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  25. Ann22 December 2011 at 15:59

    Mina, it is so gorgeous and fun. Hope all goes well with your Dad.

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  26. Janine - Ellabella22 December 2011 at 16:03

    Your card is AMAZING, love the image, papers and beautiful colors...
    Have a wonderful Christmastime with your family and friends,
    big hugs Janine

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  27. Lorraine22 December 2011 at 16:51

    First off - I love that image - poor little guy on the bell, lol. You have colored it brilliantly as always and your card is beautiful!

    Now 6 HOURS?! Are you crazy, woman?! How does anyone grocery shop for 6 hours? LOL. Your cart must have been overflowing - I do hope Phil was pushing it, lol. And am keeping your dad in my prayers that everything is okay. Merry Christmas girlfriend!

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  28. heidy22 December 2011 at 17:20

    Hi Mina,hope every thing went well for your father,give him a hug from me!
    Love this sweet card!
    XXX Heidy

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  29. Crafty Loops22 December 2011 at 18:49

    Beautiful card Mina. Hope your Daddy is ok after the hospital today. Lee xx

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  30. June Nelson22 December 2011 at 19:34

    Thisis another beautiful creation Mina and of course you have the perfect bow to compliment.......lovely xxxxx

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  31. Debbie22 December 2011 at 19:53

    Beautiful card sweetie. Love the ribbon.Hope your Dad got on okay at the hospital today.Big hugs Debbie x

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  32. Ally22 December 2011 at 20:14

    wonderful, I love all rabbit-stamps :o)
    Have a wonderful christmas!
    Love, Alessandra

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  33. Juls22 December 2011 at 20:16

    this is so so cute and fabulous! Hugs Juls

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  34. arjette22 December 2011 at 20:22

    Oooohhh what a lovely card, that stamp is sooooo cute!!!!

    gr. arjette.

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  35. Sarpreet22 December 2011 at 20:35

    this is gorgeous, i love the colours used

    Sorry I have not been able to visit your blog in such a long time, I have been so busy, and there have not been enough hours in the day.

    I wanted to also wish you a very merry christmas and a happy new year from our house to yours.

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  36. CRAZYCRAFTSHED22 December 2011 at 21:03

    Hi Mina
    A gorgeous and beautiful card,wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year
    Love and Hugs my friend
    Dianne xx :)

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  37. pinky22 December 2011 at 21:16

    Its my daughter who adds more to my bill when she comes shopping lol. Your card is of the usual high standard Mina, which means I love it.Hope you have a very happy Christmas. Hugs
    Pinky

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  38. coops22 December 2011 at 21:36

    so stunning mina,i love your lush paper and the image is really sweet :D

    xx coops xx

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  39. Wendy22 December 2011 at 23:29

    Awwww so sweet, really gorgeous card Mina...Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Wendy xx

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  40. Sherri23 December 2011 at 02:55

    Adorable card, Mina. Thanks for sharing it with all of us who love your work so much. Prayers for your Dad's tests & have a wonderful Christmas!

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  41. franzesjoi23 December 2011 at 03:39

    adorable card, mina! merry Christmas :)

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  42. Rufus23 December 2011 at 04:13

    Poor little guy is hangin' on for dear life! He's cute and the papers are so yummy, the ribbon is just right. Sure hope that all your darling Dad's test come back perfect. Makes for a nervous time till you get the results. I've got that coming up in Jan. But he got a good report today, so I'm going with the assumption that Jan will be fine!
    I've got to go do some shopping tomorrow, I'm sure it will be a mad house. Horror, I dislike grocery shopping at the best of times!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours,
    Hugs,
    R/

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  43. Turtle In The Sand23 December 2011 at 04:42

    Such a cutie. I hope he doesn't slip off of the bell. These papers are so gorgeous theu just stand on their own merit.

    Hope all your Dad's tests turn out good. Enjoy your Christmas with your family. Hope your home is filed with merriment and love. I'm off to find out what Boxing Day is. LOL

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  44. Sue23 December 2011 at 13:04

    Great card Mina,love the image.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  45. Teresa26 December 2011 at 22:55

    Oh wow this is sooo cute! xx

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  46. Lusilla30 December 2011 at 21:33

    Cute stamp and card.

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  47. Grenouille Greetings7 January 2012 at 08:41

    Loving your beautifully coloured jingle bells cuddly teamed with such pretty paper and lush bow! Hugs, Lesley

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