Good morning everyone only two more sleeps to go, btw I would love to know what you have asked for from the big red guy (or someone else close to you)...my poor Dad wasn't well yesterday so they put off his tests and scan until this morning so its back to the hospital today, but on the good side my Sister is coming down from Belfast to drive him up for Christmas as he isn't too good so at least I get to spend a few hours with her while shes here...my card for today is using this stunning image from Just Inklined called Christmas Bells which is the amazing price of £1 would you believe...I love this stamp it just screams Christmas doesn't it...I coloured it with distress inks and used this gorgeous freebie paper from Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine as my colour theme, its unusual isn't it but works really well for this stamp I think...I also teamed it up with some of my favourite red gingham ribbon and cut out some of the flowers...as this was a card for a special friend I also added a beautiful Joy charm that's enameled and has tiny gems on it...the lush sketch is from Sketch Saturday and Im also entering it for the Creative Inspirations challenge and Charisma Cardz challenge too...I still have a few bits and pieces left to do, including the wrapping which always takes me ages, too fussy about bows etc that's the problem lol...keep your fingers crossed for my Dads tests today, I so want them to be over so he can start enjoying his Christmas and I hate it when there's anything wrong with him...if you have time pop back tomorrow as I have made something special to wish you all a happy Christmas, I hope you will like it...have a brilliant day everyone
Mina xxx
Gorgeous - hope your dad is ok xx
ReplyDeleteHope your dad is better Mina. There are several people around the world who do not appreciate this time of year in the sense that since their health is ok they should be just happy that they have it all. Sending you special hugs and I will pray for your dad to be better. Hugs xxxx Claire
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful Mina.... and I hope your Dad is OK... will be thinking of you.
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Christine x
Jingletastic hun! What a lovely image for a Christmas card. Hope dad's tests get done ok today and that you can then relax a little and enjoy Christmas. Huge festive hugs Sxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mina, perfect image for Christmas
ReplyDeleteand that charm is gorgeous.........i've not seen them before! Big hugs to your Dad - hope all goes well for him.Will defo find the time to visit you tomorrow - can't wait to see what you've made!!
Jo x
Lovely to see a more traditional image. Really nice card.
ReplyDeleteHope your Dad will be ok!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning! I really love the stamp!!!!!!
Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
xxx
Dutch Tulip
Marja
Its beautiful Mina and your special friend is lucky I love that joy charm. Hope all the tests go Ok for your Dad and hope he feels better for Christmas
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beautiful bells, lucky friend lol, hope all goes well today at the hospital, have a good Christmas
ReplyDeleteTilly
WOW, simply gorgeous! Fingers crossed for your dad!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card sweetie hope your dads tests go ok & hope he is feeling better. Enjoy your time with your sister hun.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fabulous christmas hun & all the very best for 2012.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Hi Mina,love your jingle bells card.Beautiful.Fingers crossed for your Dads tests.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas.
Hugs Sue xx
Wow Mina, lovely card! That image is indeed really appropriate for Christmas. I will keep my fingers crossed for your dad's tests! Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Mina! I love the color combo and beautiful papers! Wonderful coloring of the elegant bells! Sorry your Dad is feeling poorly. Hope he can have his tests today and all will be OK.
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty Mina. That charm is very special. Your friend will surely love it.
ReplyDeleteFingers and toes are crossed for your special Dad. Enjoy the few hours with your Dad.
Warm Christmas hugs, Linda
Hi Mina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous Card. Your work of colors on your picture is magnificent ! Bravo !
Merry Chrismas ! Joyeux Noël !
Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.
Hugs from France.
Catherine.
Sorry to hear your dad is not well,hope he feels better today!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous !
XXX Heidy
It arrived this morning and i love it, even nicer in the flesh so to speak.
ReplyDeleteHoping your Dad is better today, big hugs to you and Phil.
Hiya Mina, only popping by to wish you a fabulous Christmas with your loved ones, and at the same time, thanking you for all inspiration given throughout this year :-)
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Turid
Beautiful card Mina, Hope you Dad got on ok today x
ReplyDeleteWendy x
Beauty! So well selected and combined elements and papers! A perfect combination!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Mina! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! I actually have this image, but haven't used it yet - looks like it's top of my list for starting next year's cards, lol.
ReplyDeleteHope your Dad's tests are OK.
Merry Christmas
Judi x
Hi Mina, hope it all went well for your lovely dad today...fingers crossed. Beautiful bell image that is on your card, very christmassy, not long now...will pop back tomorrow, take care. Ruby x
ReplyDeleteHello Mina, I just love this stamp, so gorgeous!! I'm not nearly ready for Christmas and have only one more day for shopping HELP!!! Have been sooo busy these last weeks. Life is hectic in Decemeber when you're a teacher! I hope you have the best Christmas ever and wish you a happy and healthy Newyear. Hugs, Frea
ReplyDeleteHi Mina, gorgeous card. Hope your dad is a bit better.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas x
Beautiful card , gorgeous papers and colours .
ReplyDeleteHope your dad will be ok.
Lisa x
Beautiful card Mina, love the colours. Hope your dad is okay. Take Care Debs xx
ReplyDeleteHi, Mina I really love your Christmas card. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year! OOhh I hope it snows!!
ReplyDeleteLove From Rebeca x
Gorgeous card Mina, love the colours combo. I've been loving red gingham ribbon this Christmas season too.
ReplyDeleteHope tests went well for your Dad.
Have a lovely Christmas with your family.
Kat xx
so stunning mina.the traditional image is beautiful and i love your colours.
ReplyDeletei hope all went well with your dads test today.
xx coops xx
Gorgeous card Mina. I hope your wee Daddy is ok. Lee xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Mina, I love the image, and your colouring is wonderful! Gorgeous papers too. Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletefabulous!!! Love the gingham ribbon! hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Thank you for playing at Sketch Saturday!xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card and thanks for joining Us at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS hope you had a wonder ful christmas and have a Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteLovely card and thanks for joining Us at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS hope you had a wonder ful christmas and have a Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteHi Mina. Beautiful card. Hope all went well at the hospital for your dad. Donna
ReplyDeleteoh wow gorgeous card Mina!
ReplyDeleteHi Mina, what a gorgeous card. I love the image and colour scheme. Thanks for joining us at charisma cardz for our "anything goes" challenge. Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2012! Hugs, Denise x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the bright colours. Thanks so much for playing along with the Charisma Cardz challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteJenni x