Monday, January 23, 2012

cold, frosty and...er.....yellow?...

Good morning everyone did you have a fab weekend, I really hope so...we had a lush Sunday lunch and for a change I cooked...yes that's right I cooked it, did you all faint...domestic goddess I ain't but I can make a mean salad lol...I was watching my Daughter and Dad together yesterday...all those years separate them but they have the same smile and laugh and share the same sense of humour, it gave me such a beautifully warm feeling, I love them both so much...btw a few people have asked me why I never mention their names, for that very reason, its their names and I don't think I have the right to write about them and identify them by name without their permission, I'm sure they wouldn't mind but its just easier for me than asking them everyday...so basically its laziness lol...its the same with photos of them...I will ask my Dad if he minds but I know my Daughter wouldn't like it as shes hates photos of herself (shes my girl in that way) and I wouldn't want to upset her by publishing one without asking her...I had an email asking about paper piecing digi images the other day from Sheila (Sheila in Cyprus)...I will do a tutorial when I get the time if you would like it...ok now onto my card for today....ooooohhhhhhh I love this fantastic Winter Fairy Halla from Mo's Digital Pencil, Mo is a true artist isn't she, look at this little sweetie, just perfect, I coloured it with distress inks and added a little bit of glitter...I bought the acetate I used for the wrap last year at the Kings Hall, isn't it lush, its from Making Memories Mistletoe collection and is called 12x12 Acetate Snowflake Mistletoe, I love using acetate don't you but its a bugger to stick and manipulate, yes I know the snowflakes are yellow and yes I know what they say about yellow snow lol...I finished my card with some beautiful 15mm gold Berisford small check gingham from The Pretty Little ribbon shop, btw we still have a Valentine challenge on at the Pretty Little ribbon challenge blog if you want to join in...I'm entering this for the Stampalot monochrome challenge, Truly Madly Crafty challenge and the Cardmadfairys challenge too...I'm having a crafting day today, I love the kind of days I can just colour and colour to my hearts content, I get lost in colouring its so relaxing and usually don't stop until my stomach starts rumbling...whatever your up to today I hope you have a brilliant one
Mina xxx
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71 comments:

  1. Eret23 January 2012 at 07:21

    Ooh, how gorgeous card. You are right, the image is so cute and adorable. I'd love to play with it :) You have colored it so delicately. Love your beautiful card.
    Hugs, Eret

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  2. Colinda23 January 2012 at 07:25

    What a beautiful card and i don't mind the yellow snowflakes at all!! Have a nice day, Colinda

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  3. Gemma23 January 2012 at 07:33

    She is absolutely stunning Mia, what a great card! Hugs Gemma

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  4. Chrissy23 January 2012 at 07:40

    I do love that image Mina, and the soft gorgeous colouring. You were my inspiration with the ribbon tails and have attempted it several times, but never get it like yours..beautiful card...

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. Crafty Loops23 January 2012 at 08:00

    Ohhh yellow....my favourite colour and that acetate is amazing. What a great buy. Beautiful card and the image is a wee cutie. Lee x

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  6. Vicky23 January 2012 at 08:10

    Gorgeous card hun loving this image I brought it straight away when she released it before crimbo.....did colour it but didnt get it on a card......Love the colour hun.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  7. Miss Emerald23 January 2012 at 08:20

    Oh, what an icy breath! Image and very cute! The card is so beautiful!

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  8. Sheila in Cyprus23 January 2012 at 08:30

    Awh! Mina this is another stunner, I love the yellow too, reminds me that Spring is just around the corner.
    Have taken up using distress inks for colouring, not up to your standard, buy hey! I don't mine's too bad. Inspiration gained from you again.
    Thanks for the mention... my name in lights. LOLOF..... It would be great to see your tutorial, am looking forward to seeing it.
    Take care
    Love Sheila x

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  9. Squirrel x23 January 2012 at 08:46

    Awwwwwwwwwwh! Oh Mina, this is such a perfect example of adorableness (if that's a word) - perfect in every way. Hugs Sxx PS. Am I envious of your planned day? You betcha!

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  10. arjette23 January 2012 at 08:57

    OOhhh Mina, this is (again) such a beautifull card!!! It's awesome!!

    gr. arjette.

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  11. Jackie23 January 2012 at 08:59

    A truly delightful card, as always, and your colouring is superb. Love the gingham ribbon :o)
    Jackie xx

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  12. debby400023 January 2012 at 09:01

    Oh this is so cute Mina and beautiful too.
    luv
    Debby

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  13. My'scardcorner23 January 2012 at 09:07

    Such a little cutie and youve shown her off beautifully Mina enjoy your day crafting.
    Myrax

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  14. My'scardcorner23 January 2012 at 09:07

    Such a little cutie and youve shown her off beautifully Mina enjoy your day crafting.
    Myrax

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  15. Cheryl23 January 2012 at 09:17

    Hi Mina , your card is so beautiful, and the image is lovely.
    Hugs Cheryl

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  16. Exclusively by Mel23 January 2012 at 09:26

    Hi lovely,
    Oh how lovely is this card!!
    Gorgeous image!
    And your bow is to die for lol!
    Hope you have a lovely day colouring :)
    Love, Mel. xxx

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  17. Kizzy23 January 2012 at 09:37

    Oh wowww this is absolutly stunning, what a pretty card, love the bow and your coloring is so wonderful, LOVE it!
    Hugs Kizzy

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  18. Rachel23 January 2012 at 09:58

    WOW....very beautifull !!!!:)lovely:)

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  19. tilly23 January 2012 at 10:04

    I think the yellow snow is okay as long as we don't try to eat it lol.......such a sweet image from Mo again and soft lovely colours
    Tilly

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  20. Janette23 January 2012 at 10:07

    Oh wow Mina another fabulous one....this is stunning, the sweet image and paper to die for and that gingham ribbon.....oh I've gone all a tizz.....lol....love it.xx

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  21. Marie-Louise23 January 2012 at 10:13

    Absolutely beautiful. The image is so cute.

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  22. Wendy23 January 2012 at 11:09

    Awww this is adorable Mina and very beautiful too, love it.
    Wendy xx

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  23. Kirsty23 January 2012 at 11:18

    Hi Mina wow this is so utterly beautiful love the fresh yellow !! she is such a cutie ! I love the background and thge gingham is so fresh looking. I laughed at the yellow snow lol. ;0)

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  24. Grenouille Greetings23 January 2012 at 11:25

    WOW this is BEAUTIFUL, Mina! I laughed about the snow! Hugs, Lesley

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  25. Naomi Johnson 23 January 2012 at 11:40

    Such a sweet card, I love the yellow pallet - it just works wonderfully!

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  26. cheryl23 January 2012 at 12:22

    oh love this hun,that image is just divine,and your colouring just perfect hugs Cherylxxx

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  27. heidy23 January 2012 at 12:29

    Oh this is so cute Mina and beautiful too.
    XXX Heidy

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  28. Renkata23 January 2012 at 12:35

    brrrrr cold. Fantastic card Mina.

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  29. Unknown23 January 2012 at 13:15

    Oh' Mina this is Stunning love the soft yellow tones to it, and she is just adorable, and acetate is lush..
    love every bit of detail chum.
    Hugs
    Sarah x

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  30. Sue23 January 2012 at 13:34

    Hello Mina,gorgeous card,she is fab.Have a lovely day.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  31. Carla S.23 January 2012 at 13:46

    This is gorgeous, Mina! I love love Mo's wonderful winter fairy in the soft yellows!

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  32. angelwhispers23 January 2012 at 13:48

    Gosh this is superb and just love the soft colouring just beautiful! Chanelle xxxx

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  33. D K Crafts23 January 2012 at 14:00

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the yellow and white and the image is adorable. Donna

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  34. Nannieflash23 January 2012 at 14:16

    Yes I agree with you about publishing names on your blog, I wont with my grandson as hes in the RAF and your not allowed to publish where he is, you know all that offical secrets, plus which I have two beautiful granddaughters which I dont want to make to public. A stunning card Mina, and yes my pup leaves yellow snow when she goes out, the image looks gorgeous in that colour to. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  35. Ann23 January 2012 at 14:29

    Sweet card and beautiful coloring. I'm sure your meal was great, and I love salad.

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  36. Sandra23 January 2012 at 14:50

    This card is simply ethereal! I love it for so many reasons. The colours, your blending and how you put it all together. So very beautiful, I am now a fan!

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  37. Marianne's Craftroom23 January 2012 at 15:18

    This looks fab in yellow, great image and that ribbon is gorgeous. Waiting for you to contact me. See yesterday's post.

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  38. Joy23 January 2012 at 16:13

    What a lovely card. Such a sweet image and beautifully coloured. Yellow is not the first colour I would think to reach for but you've done a lovely job.

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  39. Dotty Jo23 January 2012 at 16:47

    What a sweet little card, just beautiful, Jo x

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  40. Nina23 January 2012 at 16:49

    Love this sweetie !! Lovely colored as well :-)

    I totally agree with you about not mention one's family members name on the internet (blog). I never, ever mention my girl's name and never, ever publish a picture of any of them

    Have a nice week !
    :-) Nina

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  41. Mau xx23 January 2012 at 17:08

    Gorgeous Mina, I love the image and the Monochrome look is lovely xxx

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  42. Lau W23 January 2012 at 17:25

    So sweet and delicate card ! Love it very much !
    xxx

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  43. Michelle J M23 January 2012 at 17:40

    Aaaaaah so sweet, you are soooooo talented! Michelle x

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  44. pinky23 January 2012 at 18:05

    oh wow Mina this is just stunning! Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Pinky

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  45. Kjersti23 January 2012 at 18:32

    Gorgeous! love the soft yellow colour!
    Have a nice monday!
    Hugs Kjersti

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  46. Lisa Jane23 January 2012 at 19:51

    oh this is gorgeous ..i love the colour combo. i can almost feel the breath
    Lisa x

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  47. Pink Dandelion23 January 2012 at 20:08

    Gorgeous card Mina, a really non-traditional card and I love it. Debs xx

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  48. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)23 January 2012 at 20:41

    Wow, what a sweet and beautiful card Mina, super!
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  49. coops23 January 2012 at 21:36

    so stunning mina.love the pop of yellow and the image is so beautiful :D

    xx coops xx

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  50. Jeni23 January 2012 at 21:57

    So, so beautiful Mina!! Love the soft yellows in your coloring. ~jeni :)

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  51. Peggy23 January 2012 at 22:34

    Another beautiful card, Mina.The colouring, the ribbon, all just sooo perfect. A digi paper-piecing tut would be appreciated. Dee x

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  52. Jayne A23 January 2012 at 22:44

    Your card is so adorable and I do love the image.

    Jayne
    x

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  53. Unknown23 January 2012 at 23:12

    Hi Mina
    Thanks for popping over to me wee blog chum with your much appreciated kind comments, yes chum the pics in my header are of my craft room, I need to take brighter photo's as these ones are a bit dark, I was asked to do a post of my craft space from another blog chum, so I might do.... Take care x
    Lots Hugs
    Sarah x

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  54. Lorraine23 January 2012 at 23:18

    Hi Mina, I'm trying to catch up my reading, lol. Love that image and your fab coloring of it - so sweet! Also love the silhouette on your card below and the awesome paper piecing on the Mo card! Glad you had a great birthday and a fantastic weekend, girl!

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  55. Sherri24 January 2012 at 00:56

    I have to add this to one of my favorites! You hit a homerun with the yellow! So unexpected & so perfect at the same time! Love it!

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  56. Tanya24 January 2012 at 01:19

    Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous and your coloring is just amazing! I just found your blog today, your work is beautiful.

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  57. Dona24 January 2012 at 03:36

    Beautiful card and colouring. I adore the image, so cute. I am jealous of your colouring day, it sounds amazingly decadent. Love your work.

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  58. Rufus24 January 2012 at 04:27

    Love the card! Mo is the best. I understand perfectly why you don't use their names or their pictures. I also agree with DD perfectly, hate to have my pic taken and it's certainly not posted!! I keep planning days like you've got planned, but somehow they never work out quite the way I had in mind! Sure hope to have one soon.
    R/

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  59. Unknown24 January 2012 at 05:36

    think all your posts says it all truly a little stunner of a card and yellow ..not a fan but hey this is just perfect maybe youve swayed me to try yelllos also such a pretty image love it ALL HUGS SASSY

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  60. G Peplow24 January 2012 at 08:16

    Fabulous Mina, Love it, Gay xxx

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  61. brenda24 January 2012 at 09:03

    Amazing colouring of your image Mina and such a beautiful card.

    Thank you so much for joining in our Monochromatic theme at Stampalot Challenge this month, good luck and look forward to seeing you again.

    B x

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  62. Gretha24 January 2012 at 17:06

    A very beautiful card and the colours are so cute in soft yellow.
    Hugs Gretha

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  63. Lee24 January 2012 at 20:04

    Really Beautiful.Gorgeous image.xx

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  64. Unknown24 January 2012 at 21:48

    Hi Mina, a truly beautiful card, love the colour combo and that image is just amazing. Love the way you 'ruffle' your ribbon, looks so effective.

    Hugs, Barbaraxx

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  65. Turtle In The Sand25 January 2012 at 02:38

    Oh Mina, I am with you. Mo's designs are awesome and this one is just too darn cute! Hugs, Linda

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  66. Bernie25 January 2012 at 09:39

    Beautiful! Your coloring just takes my breath away. Love that ribbon!
    Blessings Bernie

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  67. Sheila26 January 2012 at 13:35

    Wow wow wow, This has to be the most stunning card I have ever seen. That image is divine so guess where I am heading right now?!! Perfect for our challenge at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days, Sheila:)S TY so much for joining us!

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  68. lalkygirl26 January 2012 at 14:13

    wow mina what a stunning card ,love the colours ,your colouring is awesome and i love the layout....i am a big mo manning fan too
    thanks for joining us at
    cardmadfairys digi days and good luck
    tracey x

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  69. Ruth28 January 2012 at 23:18

    Such a lovely monochromatic card. Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot, Ruth :)

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  70. PinksyDoodles29 January 2012 at 08:31

    This is so beautiful Mina! Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Clare x

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  71. Amanda2 February 2012 at 21:21

    Lovely card - thanks for joining us at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge.

    Amanda

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Mina xxx