Tuesday, January 31, 2012

a vision in blue...

Good morning everyone, ok which one of you brought the winter back with a vengeance, it is freezing here, I'm sitting here with a hoodie on and yes the hood is up (now there's a sight) mind it is lilac and really soft knit, the heating on full blast and I'm still cold, I'm one of those people that when they get cold its really hard to heat up and vise verse...I'm always the opposite of everyone else, my poor lovely Phil is either sweating or freezing because of it lol...I had a fantastic Mother/Daughter day yesterday, we shopped, browsed and had lunch then did a bit more window shopping, of course I had to do my Mum thing and bought her a dress, top and trousers in the sales, all for an amazing £22 would you believe...ooooooohhhhhhhh I am such a sucker for a bargain and when she tried them on she looked so beautiful how could I resist, anyway that's what Mums are for aren't they...my card for today is using one of the amazing Funky Kits Simply Adorables, this one is called Victoria...oooohhhhhh how I love colouring these, I think its the eyes and hair...I used my usual distress inks to colour her and the papers are scraps, this is my only crafting resolution this year, to use up gorgeous scraps and not waste them...the blue swirl is an Echo Park Christmas papers and the gingham is from Craft Creations...I finished with a fabulously silky striped ribbon and bow, a couple of roses and leaves and a ceramic sentiment...the gorgeous sketch is from The Scrapbook Sisters sketch challenge and I'm also entering it for The Ribbon Reel challenge and CES challenge too...I'm going to have a crafting and commenting catch up day today, I'm so behind on surfing all your gorgeous blogs and I miss surfing them, I love a good nosey at what you have been up to...whatever your up today I hope you manage to stay the temperature you want to be
Mina xxx
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51 comments:

  1. June Nelson31 January 2012 at 07:29

    Mprnin darlin you got the sentiment right this is perfection Ilove how you have coloured her, its a beautiful card, its freezing here too can hardly feel my fingertips, stay warm huggies June xxx

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  2. Turtle In The Sand31 January 2012 at 07:31

    Oh I love these images myself but I have never had the courage go color one. Beautiful work. Love that gingham too. Linda

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  3. Eret31 January 2012 at 07:52

    Absolutely stunning card. She is so pretty. Gorgeous coloring. I wish to be a good as you one day :)
    In Estonia, weather is not so bad. Only -20 degree :) At least it's not windy :) Yeah, actually I am such a Chilly Willy my self too. Temperature have to be at least +25 for me, 28-30 is good :)
    Stay warm. I'd love to see more of your beautiful creations.
    Hugs
    Eret

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  4. debby400031 January 2012 at 07:55

    Oh this is fabulous Mina, love adorable image.
    luv
    Debby

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  5. Jackie31 January 2012 at 08:05

    The sentiment says it all :)
    Jackie xx

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  6. Chrissy31 January 2012 at 08:21

    Oh! Mina...you are so cold and I am melting away...gorgeous card, so love the blues and that adorable image...beautiful.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. Colinda31 January 2012 at 08:23

    This is so Beautiful!!! Love the coloring, especially her face and lips,absolutely AMAZING!!Have a warm cosy day, Colinda

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  8. Sue31 January 2012 at 08:26

    Hello Mina,its so cold here too,frosty.Glad you had a lovely day yesterday,great bargains.
    She is gorgeous and perfectly coloured,fab papers too,beautiful card.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  9. CRAZYCRAFTSHED31 January 2012 at 08:27

    Gorgeous and beautiful
    Mina
    Fabulous colour's and image
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  10. Louise31 January 2012 at 08:28

    Hi Mina and beautiful card the image looks alive and just so pretty
    Hugs louise xx

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  11. Lia31 January 2012 at 08:45

    O my, this is a beautiful card, with a very lovely digi from Sugar Nellie,
    greets Lia

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  12. Crea Astrid31 January 2012 at 09:15

    What a beautiful card. The digi is so sweet. Nice coloring.

    Hugs Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

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  13. My'scardcorner31 January 2012 at 09:18

    This is just beautiful Mina she is gorgeous and youve done her eyes and hair perfectly. Great colours too.Glad you had a good day yesterday and keep warm as its to get colder.
    Myrax

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  14. Sabrina31 January 2012 at 09:40

    Oh, I love this image, Mina! She's adorable, pretty, and sweet all rolled in together. Beautiful card! Blues are one of my favorite colours. ;) hugs

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  15. Naomi Johnson 31 January 2012 at 10:00

    stunning card, so soft and beautiful

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  16. Marie-Louise31 January 2012 at 10:14

    Absolutely beautiful.

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  17. Rania K.31 January 2012 at 10:28

    So cute card Mina!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  18. Hanneke31 January 2012 at 10:46

    What a sweet card Mina and it sounds like you had a great day with your daughter. Out here in The Netherlands is is just starting to freeze, brrr. I really don't like the cold. Hugs, Hanneke

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  19. cheryl31 January 2012 at 11:01

    oh gosh what an adorable image,and stunning colour tones,hugs Cherylxxxx

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  20. Christine L31 January 2012 at 11:46

    Beautiful card Mina.... your colouring is stunning as always..
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  21. Pauline31 January 2012 at 12:20

    A really beautiful card Mina, what a stunning image, and a great way to use up those scraps!
    Thanks for joining us at The Ribbon reel this week!

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  22. susiestacey31 January 2012 at 13:50

    Hi Mina, gorgeous card and what a beautiful image this cutie is. Cold here in West Yorkshire too x Take care and wrap up well x Susan x

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  23. Carla S.31 January 2012 at 14:11

    This is stunning, Mina! Blue is the perfect color for this beautiful girl! Fabulous coloring! Glad you had fun with your daughter yesterday! Hope you warm up!

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  24. heidy31 January 2012 at 15:05

    Oh this is fabulous Mina, love adorable image!
    Stay warm hun!
    XXX Heidy

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  25. Grenouille Greetings31 January 2012 at 16:19

    I'm lost for words. I think "perfection" somes up this card brilliantly! Hugs, Lesley

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  26. Renkata31 January 2012 at 16:51

    Like the sentiment says Perfection, your card is too.
    Amazing Mina.

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  27. Bernie31 January 2012 at 17:16

    Your coloring just knocks my socks off. The sentiment is right, this is perfection. Hope you can warm up. Jim and I are always playing thermostat tag. We never seem to be on the same page, ones always hot while the other is freezing.
    Blessings Bernie

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  28. Unknown31 January 2012 at 18:08

    Hi Sweetie, just commented on your lovely card not realizing I was on the Sugar Nellie blog! Well, I'm sure you'll see that too LOL!! Anyhow, I rambled on a lot about winter and I'm sitting here with my woodburner on hoping it will go away soon (winter that is, LOL!). Love your card, keep warm, hugs Frea

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  29. PurpleHat31 January 2012 at 18:46

    Such a lovely card, that little girl is soooo pretty
    Jx

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  30. Andrea31 January 2012 at 19:39

    Wow Mina, your card definitely is perfection! I just love it.
    I wish I could find a dress, top and trousers for £22 - whew!!
    I feel cold too, and my hubby is complete opposite - I am about to fish out my fluffy socks and extra jacket, and Richard is stripping off to his shorts and t-shirt LOL!
    Due to get even colder I believe, so I hope you do manage to stay warm.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  31. Denise 31 January 2012 at 20:06

    Wow!!!! Stunning colouring Mina - it looks printed, it's so perfect. Love this card.
    Denise xx

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  32. Sue31 January 2012 at 20:33

    Hi hun
    been chilly willy here today, this is totally awesome hun, your colouring is amazing as always, gorgeous papers & design, sue,x

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  33. Tanya31 January 2012 at 20:44

    this is amazing! and what a beautiful image.

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  34. arjette31 January 2012 at 21:32

    Oooohhhh it's sooooooo beautiful!!! Your coloring is awesome!!

    gr. arjette.

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  35. Dinx31 January 2012 at 21:33

    Oh my goodness,what a lovely card. Your colouring is absolutely amazing, looks like it was printed. Would love to watch you colour to see your technique.

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  36. Michelle J M31 January 2012 at 21:40

    Perfection! How apt! You have coloured her exquisitely! Michelle x

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  37. Ann31 January 2012 at 22:02

    Gorgeous Mina

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  38. coops31 January 2012 at 22:10

    so beautiful mina.gorgeous pretty papers and the image is a real sweetie and fantastic colouring ;D

    xx coops xx

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  39. Cheryl31 January 2012 at 22:57

    OMG Mina, this is stunning , such a beautiful image and your colouring is amazing, love the blues. I hope it warms up for you today, have a good one.
    Hugs Cheryl

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  40. Crafty Loops31 January 2012 at 23:15

    Thats also what big sisters are for too Mina, lol. I cant go out anywhere with my siblings without them coming home with an armful of stuff. Lee x

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  41. Unknown1 February 2012 at 00:46

    OH''Mina your coloring of this gorgeous image is breathtakingly stunning chum, those eyes,skin,and hair, you are just so talented in this field chum just an amazing creation I so love this...
    And I'm like you too.. when I'm cold I can never get warm, my back is always freezing so I'm like an old lady, when I'm sitting I always have a throw around me it's getting worse the older I get :)lol...
    here's to the forecast for the frost and possible snow tomorrow...
    Hugs Sarah x

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  42. Monika/Buzsy1 February 2012 at 01:37

    Oh, how precious Mina. Love the darling image, the fabulous coloring. It looks like a painting. Just beautiful. The papers and embellishments are so pretty. Thank you for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week. :o)

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  43. Sherri1 February 2012 at 02:11

    Perfection says it all. This certainly is perfection! The coloring is just spectacular & I love, love the blues you chose. This is one of my favorites!

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  44. Rufus1 February 2012 at 05:12

    Mina, you always do such a fantastic job with these, I love them! I keep looking at them, but frankly, I'm about 1/2 scared! I wouldn't want to butcher any of the darlings, lol! Have to say I know exactly what you mean when you say that once you're cold...you're COLD! right down to the bones. Try to stay warm and I hope that your sweet daughter knows what a treasure she's got in you!
    R/

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  45. Dona1 February 2012 at 05:42

    WOW!!!! Thats it just WOW. That says it all. And Mina, put your cards on ebay or on Etsy. They are beautiful and make yourself some money to buy more stuff. That's called recycling!!

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  46. Knerten1 February 2012 at 13:05

    Oh, how fantastic your colouring is here, Mina, this is just stunning !! Sweet image, fab DP's and a great card :-)

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  47. D K Crafts1 February 2012 at 22:16

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the blue theme and the image is beautifully coloured. Donna

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  48. Unknown2 February 2012 at 00:30

    oh my word this little blue girl is so adorable your colouring is superb...hugs sassyx

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  49. Sandy2 February 2012 at 00:59

    She is absolutely gorgeous - she looks like a china doll. You are absolutely right - PERFECTION! Beautiful card.
    Sandy

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  50. Diane2 February 2012 at 10:40

    A 'vision' in blue it certainly is, Mina - such a gorgeous card!
    Diane x

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  51. Julie3 February 2012 at 20:48

    This is awesome Mina!! Loving the colours and your gorgeous papers!! Thanks for joining us at CES Challenges this week, Juliex

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Mina xxx