Friday, January 06, 2012

clowning around...

Good morning everyone have the winds finally settled down where you are, they died down a little yesterday afternoon then there was stillness last night and it seemed so weird because it has been blowing so long the silence was surreal...we went to the supermarket yesterday and put the whole world to rights over our coffee and tea so prepare to see things pick up over the next few days lol...my beautiful Daughter text me and asked me did I fancy dinner which is Daughter text for 'do you fancy cooking', well I didn't but I did buy us all takeaway instead...we had pizzas and I don't know if it was the garlic or what but I was so so thirsty I couldn't stop drinking water all night...we had a good old natter and spent some time together and her lovely fella even put my bins back for me bless him...I never know what to call him, partner sounds like their names should finish with Ltd or & Co doesn't it, I cant say boyfriend because they have been together 5 years and living together for nearly 3 of them, boyfriend sounds like they go on date or two...maybe I should call him my future Son-in-law might give them ideas to make it legal and give me an excuse to make some wedding invitations lol...what would you call him all suggestions greatly accepted...anyway onto my card for today which is another dark photo as the skies are still so grey the colour gets all washed out...this gorgeous little cutie is from Belles and Whistles and is called Clowning around, isn't she so gorgeous, I coloured her with distress inks and paper pieced her outfit, I love paper piecing, its all that cutting out...btw a little hint when your paper piecing, when you cut whatever your doing out go around it with a black pen and then you wont get those raw white edges...the fantastic papers and sentiment I used are from the Kaisercrafts Blea and Ivy 6.5x6.5 paper pad, the pad and stamp are from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...I finished with some fantastic red gingham ribbon, the blue, green and red isn't a combo I have used before but I think it works well don't you...the fab sketch is from Sketch Saturday challenge and I'm also entering it for the Papertake Weekly challenge and Truly Scrumptious challenge too...I'm going to do some crafting and tidying today so not going out at all...whatever your up to today have a fantastic one
Mina xxx

50 comments:

  1. Super card Mina. Love that image and she looks great after having the paper piecing treatment.
    Mags
    x

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  2. Oooh look at her! She is adorable!
    Hugs mariska

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  3. Mina, I offer you a smile and a flower! Because your card is exactly what made ​​me - made ​​me smile! Very nice and positive! Congratulations!

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  4. What a fun card, love the paper piecing, something I shoud do mkre, and great tip with the edges. I know what you mean about partner. Future son in law sounds better doesn't it. Or you could just say son in law as he practically is.

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  5. Hello Mina , Happy New Year to you and yours .
    Wonder if could call the young man ..your Daughter's companion ?
    Errr may be not!
    Love your creation here Clever paper piecing too and gingham ribbon of any colour is my fav.
    hugs Shirley-Anne

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  6. Hello Mina,love your card,the colours and cute image are fab.Glad your weather has calmed down.We just say OH or Fella when speaking of unwed partners.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  7. Hello Mina. Such a lovely card. Great image and lovely combination of colours and papers. Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xx

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  8. Love your gorgeous, adorable card Mina.
    luv
    Debby

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  9. Fab card Mina.... love that image and your paper piecing is superb!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  10. Such a fun card, really brightens up a dull and dreary day. I like your plan to call your daughters other half your future son-in-law! lol

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  11. A really fun happy card. The papers are really lovely.

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  12. Wonderful card! I love the image and colours.
    Her nose,cheeks and lips look superb!
    I know, I hate partner to. I sounds so formal. Call him future son-in-law.
    xxx
    Mel.

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  13. Oh such a lovely card. Hugs marja

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  14. What a lovely card, so beautiful that the pattern from the paper return on the image.
    Greetz Kizzy

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  15. Hi Mina
    Future SIL sounds great - much better than partner.
    Love this card - such a cute fun image and the paper piecing is gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  16. This is so much fun.. love the paper piecing
    Lisa x

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  17. Absolutely adorable! Love the wonderful color combo.

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  18. Morning Mina, Oh this is a super card, the image is so much fun, just fab....
    The wind finally died over night, glad beause it really gives me the willys...lol...have a good day.xxx

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  19. Oh your paperpiecing is marvolous on this little cutie!
    XXX Heidy

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  20. What a delightful card, Mina! It really made me smile! I love the papers and the adorable image! Fantastic coloring and paper-piecing! Glad the winds have died down! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  21. Awww, it's lovely Mina, so bright and cheery, exactly what's needed on a dull day like today.

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  22. Love the colour combo and the paper piecing Mina. Really fresh and bright.

    Edna x

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  23. Lovely card, Mina! The red accents really show well against the green stripes. Nice and bright for these dreary winter days. I've a similar situation, and I call my daughter's mate...her partner. However, I sign all cards etc...Mom and Dad. They've been together 16 years so I don't think things will be changing there.
    Joyce xx

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  24. Love your gorgeous cheery card,fab image.I would just call him her OH lol.Happy New Year to you all.hugs xxx

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  25. EEK - always love your beautiful paper piecing, Mina! and such a fun adorable image, too! As for what to call your daughter's boyfriend - you might want to get your daughter's opinion, lol. I tend to think boyfriend or other half sounds more positive than when someone says her long-time friend (does that imply they are just friends?) or partner. Or you can just call him by his name, lol. Anyway, am glad the wild winds have settled down so your bins don't blow away. Happy New Year, Mina!

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  26. Hi Mina, how are you doing love, survived the holidays ok?? Love your card, very cheerful!! Great paperpiecing too! Have a great weekend hun, hugs Frea

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  27. Great card, Mina - I love the pops of cheery red. I'm glad the wind has died down too, although it's a bit soggy here!

    Julie x

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  28. This is a "make you happy card" LOVE IT. What a cute image.
    Did you get my mail?
    Hugs Sinikka

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  29. Fabulous card Mina. Love that image and the paper piecing is terrific.
    hugs
    Marion

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  30. This is gorgeous sweetie love the image. This would scare the pants off my daughter-in-law to be she is pettrified of clowns.......yeah I know, she's blonde lol but she's lovely tho bless her.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  31. such a happy card and the paper piecing is lovely, winds gone but rain back again!
    Tilly

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  32. What an adorable card Mina, so beautiful! I love the paper piecing!
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  33. Hi Mina
    Where would wee be without our daughter's only when I get a text it is usually are you doing anything then Bobby our wee grandson arrives and they go off for a meal, wee don't mind, I love this card chum the colours and dps are beautiful image adorable as ever, love the gingham ribbon too... I'm glad to see the gales have gone for now anyhow it was wild here wasn't it
    Have a super weekend chum
    Hugs Sarah xx

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  34. fabulous card mina.i love the fun image and stunning paper piecing and colours ;D

    xx coops xx

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  35. Its a beautiful card Mina. Love the image and fab paper piecing!
    Clairexx

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  36. Hi Mina - I love your card - the colour combo looks fab. I'm glad the winds have died down - I agree with you, it was so good to hear the silence last night lol!
    Have a great weekend.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  37. Fabulous card Mina, love the image and fantasic paper piecing...enjoy the weekend.
    Wendy xx

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  38. Hi Mina. Love the fab image and the paper piecing is great. Really must give this a try. Donna

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  39. Such a fun, fun card & so cute! I love the way you paper piece your cards! I'm glad your weather has calmed down. Enjoy your weekend!

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  40. Love all the different directions the lines are going. This little clown looks so pretty in her ponytails and red cheeks.

    No words of wisdom here help you name your daughter's mate. When blogging just call him your SILTB (son in law to be). Ha Ha

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  41. And fabulous and fun paper piecing on this little cutie! Hugs, Lesley

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  42. And fabulous and fun paper piecing on this little cutie! Hugs, Lesley

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  43. And fabulous and fun paper piecing on this little cutie! Hugs, Lesley

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  44. Beautiful card, Thank you for playing at Sketch Saturday!xx

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  45. Heehee, before I was married last year, our ones called Mark my "other half" or indeed my "better Half". I love this card Mina, it looks so fun and cheerful. And you were probably thirsty from all the salt in the pizza. People never think of Pizza being salty but the base has salt in it and them all that cheese! Cheese is extremely salty and I would always be very thirsty after eating pizza.....but then I do add a tonne of salt to it which doesnt help. I think I no longer have blood going through my veins, its all salt! Lee x

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  46. this is funky! Love the paper piecing and the gingham ribbon! Hugs Juls

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  47. What a Fab card Mina, the image is wonderful, I love it and the paper piecing is super.
    I have today got my work area put back in place after the holidays..... on the Dining table...lol oh! for a bigger place with a craft room :(( I haven't been able to craft for weeks, it feels like months xx

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  48. Thank you for joining our first challenge of the year at Papertake Weekly with this adorable card Mina :)

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  49. awwww how sweet is she in her stripes !!! so cute thanks so much for joining us at truly scrumptious this week
    hugs sara x x x

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