Friday, January 27, 2012

hugs for you...

Good morning everyone well its almost the weekend, do you have anything amazing planned?...I think we might take a trip to Ikea this weekend we got a rather large Ikea gift card from Phil's Mum for Christmas and its a closely fought thing to buy either a chair that Phil has his eye on or some more storage for my craft room...I personally think we should split it and he can put more to his half to buy his chair, I think that's fair don't you, and he should consider himself lucky I didn't sneak up with my Dad during the week and blow it all on storage lol...I did a bit more sorting on my craft room yesterday but still haven't finished sorting but its tidy enough to take some photos I think...so look for some this weekend oh and I will have some birthday candy for you all too probably on Sunday...right now my card for today is for our new challenge at Just Magnolia & hAnglar & sTanglar challenge and this time its a lush sketch from our wonderful Jane, great sketch to work with, I turned it so I could have this fabulous A Little Gift Tilda from the Sweet Christmas collection sitting on the centre even if she does look like she might slide off at any second...the lush paper is the New Magnolia Paris Red Peony 12x12 paper, I love it, its so soft and pretty looking isn't it and of course I couldn't resist cutting out some of those beautiful Peonies for embellishments could I...I finished my card with a stunning Dark green wired (25mm wide) organza ribbon, a Made with Love tag charm, Fancy Heart Charm and finished with a cute little sentiment, everything I used except the sentiment is from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...Im entering this for the Simon Says Stamp challenge and Anything Goes challenge...I am determined to get finished my tidying today before Phil gets home...so that's my day sorted...whatever your up to today have a brilliant one and if you have time don't forget to pop on over to Just Magnolia to see what the rest of our team came up with this week...so much gorgeousness
Mina xxx
colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - frayed burlap
clothes shading - pumice stone
sock stripe, gift ribbon and hair ribbon - barn door
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47 comments:

  1. Loz27 January 2012 at 07:35

    this is very pretty Mina x

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  2. Catherine27 January 2012 at 07:46

    This is really pretty, love all the flowers....

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  3. Colinda27 January 2012 at 08:38

    Lovely card! Have a nice birthday weekend!! Colinda

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  4. Mo27 January 2012 at 08:40

    Dear Mina!
    I LOVE your card 100%! You used my fave Tilda, my fave flowers and my fave color pink..., GOURGEOUS !!!
    Thanks indeed for your help with the comment rota - you're a sweetheart !!!
    Big Hugs,
    Mo
    PS: enjoy your trip to Ikea...

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  5. Lisa Jane27 January 2012 at 08:42

    HI Mina .. well i think you should definitely split the gift card lol.. Your card is beautiful as always . love those little rose embellies .
    Lisa x

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  6. Marie-Louise27 January 2012 at 09:09

    This is just so pretty. enjoy your trip to IKEA - I heard talk recently that they were closing here as they had not been as successful here as they had hoped. Pity - it is a very useful shop.

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  7. Always with a Sentiment27 January 2012 at 09:19

    Hi Mina. How beautiful is this. Love the delicate colours, sweet image and gorgeous flowers.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  8. Kirsty27 January 2012 at 09:33

    Hi She is so adorable ! i love how you have made the flowers on this super Magnolia paper 3D oh and the ribbon is si beautiful ! Gorgeous ;0)

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  9. My'scardcorner27 January 2012 at 09:33

    This is so sprety Mina and love the idea ofcutting the flowers out to enhance the backing paper. Have to agree half each lol wonder who wins.Good Luck
    Myrax

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  10. CraftyC27 January 2012 at 09:54

    A beautiful card Mina. Love how you've cut out the pretty flowers!
    Clairex

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  11. Naomi Johnson 27 January 2012 at 09:59

    This is truly stunning! love it! x

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  12. Anne27 January 2012 at 10:03

    adorable card Mina, she's perfect.
    Have a smashing weekend
    Anne x

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  13. D K Crafts27 January 2012 at 10:52

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the sweet image and colours. Donna

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  14. Flutterby Trina27 January 2012 at 10:59

    Beautiful, LOVE the papers! Keep seeing the peony paper everywhere! x

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  15. tilly27 January 2012 at 11:03

    those new papers look worth the trouble of making room lol,
    Let Phil have his chair and I will store the rest of your stash, lovely card
    Tilly

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  16. CRAZYCRAFTSHED27 January 2012 at 11:06

    Hi Mina
    A gorgeous and beautiful card love the coliour's ,have a lovely weekend
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  17. Lil Daffodil27 January 2012 at 11:09

    Hi Mina,
    Wow!!! this is stunning. Beautiful colours and fabulous layout. I love the sweet Tilda.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  18. Desire Fourie27 January 2012 at 11:28

    Just so beautiful.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  19. Tammy27 January 2012 at 11:51

    Beautiful, just beautiful! Your fabulous creations inspire me to keep trying. Love today's card.

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  20. Irene27 January 2012 at 12:38

    What a great idea to cut out those gorgeous flowers, it's a stunning card this way!!!!
    Have fun at Ikea and I do look forward to the pics of your craft room!

    Dag, Irene

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  21. Gemma27 January 2012 at 12:40

    This is really stunning Mina, just love what you did with the roses, enjoy your visit to Ikea, hope it will not be to busy! Hugs Gemma

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  22. Mau xx27 January 2012 at 12:59

    This is stunning Mina, I love those beautiful flowers and your colouring is amazing as always.xxxx
    Enjoy your trip....no domestic in the shop though or they will throw you out.....lol

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  23. Exclusively by Mel27 January 2012 at 13:04

    Hi Mina,
    I love your totally adorable card.
    The cut out flowers look beautiful!
    Gorgeous bow!!
    Love, Mel. xxx

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  24. Jane27 January 2012 at 13:08

    love the socks...perfect finishing touch! x

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  25. Sue27 January 2012 at 13:22

    Hi Mina,a gorgeous card,love the paper and those flowers. Tildas socks are just fab.Have a great weekend and go halves with your Phil in Ikea.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  26. Eret27 January 2012 at 13:27

    Ooh so lovely card with a pretty girl :) Roses are beautiful too. Love it.
    xx Eret

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  27. Janette27 January 2012 at 13:41

    Gorgeous as ever Mina, so pretty and LOVE the flowers, so sweet...

    Split the Ikea voucher, it's the only way to go, sure your Phil will see it that way by the time you get there..lol...have fun.xxx

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  28. Turtle In The Sand27 January 2012 at 13:50

    I like Tilly's comment, she is a hoot! My goodness your lovely Phil does need a new chair. Our closest Ikea is 4 hours away. (sigh)

    Your card is so pretty Mina. I was looking at the colors you use for her skin. I have those same colors and yet mine never looks that good. (sigh again)

    Have a splendid weekend, Linda

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  29. Lisa Lynn27 January 2012 at 14:11

    Your card is GORGEOUS - those flowers and socks are just too cute. Love the bow and charm. I agree that splitting the card is fair. Have fun.

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  30. Grenouille Greetings27 January 2012 at 15:35

    Love those socks, Mina! So perfect with the pretty blossoms.
    I think you should go for storage. It will make you happy and when you're happy hubby is happy! Hugs, Lesley

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  31. Carla S.27 January 2012 at 16:03

    This is absolutely precious, Mina! Wonderful papers and details and coloring of this sweet Tilda! Good luck with the rest of your sorting and have a terrific weekend!

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  32. Nannieflash27 January 2012 at 16:14

    Hi Mina wow what a gorgeous card I do love how youve coloured Tilda, and the papers youve used are fabulous. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  33. CaroleAnn27 January 2012 at 16:23

    Mina

    Love it - I adore these little girls and your design is beautiful! Thanks for sharing - Hugs ~

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  34. June Nelson27 January 2012 at 18:05

    So beautiful darlin I love how you have done the roses huggies June xxx

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  35. Jo27 January 2012 at 19:24

    Gorgeous, Mina and that paper looks too good to use lol!Have a fab shopping trip!
    Jo x

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  36. coops27 January 2012 at 21:33

    so beautiful mina.the tilda is so sweet and i love how you have framed her with the pretty papers and flowers :D

    xx coops xx

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  37. Unknown27 January 2012 at 21:36

    Hi Mina
    Just Stunning chum, a gorgeous image soooooo cute, love all your detail that dark ribbon is lush too..
    Get more storage:)lol.. that's where I got all mine storage from Ikea for my craft room, I just love all there organisation, I'm still waiting for a brighter day to take better pic's of my craft space though I need to tidy it up first too, then maybe will post some pic's also,
    I'm looking forward to seeing were you create all these gorgeous creations off your's, isn't it blooming freezing now brrrr'' you have a super weekend chum.
    Lots Hugs
    Sarah x

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  38. Wendy27 January 2012 at 22:00

    Adorable card Mina, so pretty...Hope you have a lovely weekend.
    Wendy xx

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  39. darcy4827 January 2012 at 22:04

    Hi Mina what a truly beautiful card I love Magnolia she is so cutex

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  40. cheryl27 January 2012 at 22:33

    oh this is just stunning Hun just love this to bits Hun hugs cheryl xxx

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  41. Lorraine27 January 2012 at 22:42

    Mina, Tilda looks so sweet sitting there among the fab flowers! I hope you have an awesome weekend and you both get a little something something with the gift card, LOL!

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  42. Crafty Loops27 January 2012 at 23:27

    Stunning card Mina. Hope you are able to get plenty of storage goodies for your craft room. Im dying to get up to Ikea for a wee nosey.....I feel a day trip coming on!! Lee x

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  43. Unknown28 January 2012 at 00:02

    Hi Mina, lovely card, that's a technique I haven't seen you do before I think, cutting out images, but I love the effect. Have a wonderful weekend, hugs Frea

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  44. Cheryl28 January 2012 at 02:19

    Hi Mina, lovely card today , tilda is so cute, have fun shopping at ikea and yep I think you should go halves with the voucher lol. Hope you have a great weekend, it's raining cats and dogs here so I think I will be crafting.
    Hugs Cheryl

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  45. Kjersti28 January 2012 at 07:02

    A lovely card! Love the sweet little Tida in a frame of flowers -gorgeous!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Hugs

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  46. Christine31 January 2012 at 03:58

    Wow, Mini, your card is uber amazing!! I love your coloring skills. This card is getting pinned!! Thank you for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog.
    xoxo, Christine

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  47. Inkypinkycraft31 January 2012 at 15:37

    A great card, beautifully Coloured image!!thanks for playing at anything goes this week, hugs trace x dt

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