Friday, February 17, 2012

every girl needs a new bucket at some time...

Good morning everyone I hope your all well and happy...now I know the post header is a weird one but every girls needs a new mop and bucket at some time don't they and I needed a new one, not exciting but one of life's must haves so of I popped to our local retail park to scout one out...well we have three stores in a row so I tried Argos £23.99 then Sainsburys £14.98 and B&M Bargains an amazing £6.95 with a spare mop head too, now how on earth can there be such a vast difference in price and they were all the same sort of good brand...it made me shake my head which is a sure sign I'm shocked lol, so I text a friend last night to tell her the shocking truth about the price of buckets and mops and she replied with 'its only a bucket and mop, get a grip woman', I came crashing down and realised I was ranting and raving about the price of a mop and bucket how sad am I, I so need to get out more lol...my lovely Dad is home for the weekend and it is lovely to see him again, still no sign of his eye surgery appointment yet though despite many phone calls, oh well fingers crossed t will happen really soon...my card for today you will be pleased to hear has no mop or bucket on it...I used this stunning image from Make it Crafty called Elizabeth J, I coloured her with distress inks and added a little bit of glitz to her shoes and dress...the stunning papers are from Graphic45's Le Romantique Collection and is called Daydreams, lush lush paper, I finished with a stamped sentiment and a Prima metal flower which I added a beautiful crystal butterfly too...the lush sketch is from Crazy 4 Challenge challenge and I'm also entering it for the Flutter By Wednesday challenge...I haven't a clue what I'm up to today I might even do a bit of crafting, I feel in the need of some cutting I think...whatever your up to today stay away from the mops and buckets or you to may suffer from cleaning equipment rage
Mina xxx
colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair, shoes & bodice - walnut stain
dress - evergreen bough from the seasonal winter ink set
shading - pumice stone
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50 comments:

  1. Desire Fourie17 February 2012 at 07:19

    Oh wow Mina, this is just stunning once again. Love the monochromatic colours.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  2. Natka17 February 2012 at 07:25

    Good morning Mina! The card is absolutely gorgeus...

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  3. Lisa Jane17 February 2012 at 07:26

    what glamorous lives we lead lol! Mops and buckets .... but i am like you .. and question why there is such a vast difference in price...
    LOve that fab image and the gorgeous flower
    Lisa x

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  4. Linda . J17 February 2012 at 07:32

    Good Morning Mina and love your story about mop and buckets.
    Beautiful card and love the colours and the metal flower is lovely, need to get some of them now I have seen yours.
    Hugs Linda

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  5. Colinda17 February 2012 at 07:52

    Stunning indead!!Looks like a dress i made a long long time ago, it was a little bit longer at the front:). Love the ruffles!! Have a nice weekend, Colinda

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  6. kelly17 February 2012 at 08:03

    Morning Mina,WOW what a beautiful card,love the image she is so lovely.Love the colours.
    I`m sorry but £24 for a mop and bucket!!!!!no way,pays to look around.My sister has a B&M`s at hers and every time we see her i always make a point of going in there and home bargains.Can`t believe that the big brands in there are so much cheaper,but hey i`m not complaining,just wish they would open up some where i live!!great

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  7. Kjersti17 February 2012 at 08:10

    Wow! This is amazing - love the colours, papers and the beautiful image - wich is lovely colored!
    Hugs:)

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  8. Bernie17 February 2012 at 08:34

    Wow this is beautiful, love the sentiment on the star.
    Mina you crack me up. Love to hear your rants, although I don't put it so eloquently I rant about the same things. Hubby says I spend more money on gas driving around to find a bargin then I save when I find it. Needless to say I disagree.
    Blessings Bernie

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  9. Michelle J M17 February 2012 at 08:43

    Another stunner! She is very beautiful. Love the mop story, its amazing how the prices differ for such a mundane item! Michelle x

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  10. scrapbookertink17 February 2012 at 08:53

    LOL, your story made me laugh, feel the same at the moment about Copic markers on the net they can range from £3.50 to £1.95!!!! I am going to stop visiting you make me check out new websites and spend, gorgeous card and love the design, have a fab day whatever you decide to do! Take care, Doreen x

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  11. coops17 February 2012 at 08:58

    so stunning mina.i love this image and your coloour combo and papers are fantastic :D
    Its amazing the diffrence in prices, it really pays to shop around.B&M cleaning products and shampoos etc are way cheaper than the supermarkets.

    xx coops xx

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  12. My'scardcorner17 February 2012 at 09:09

    WOW LOve this one Mina and yes amazing the price differences you sure do have to shop around.Enjoy your cutting.
    Myrax

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  13. arjette17 February 2012 at 09:37

    WOwwwww this is awesome!!!!!!!!

    gr. arjette.

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  14. Jane17 February 2012 at 09:40

    Clearly a woman on the edge...ranting about mops n' buckets on a Friday! It's almost the weekend...let the cleaning utensils go and embrace all that is FAB about weekends!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Great card by the way x

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  15. D K Crafts17 February 2012 at 09:46

    Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Love the colours and the image is beautiful. Know what you mean about the difference in prices, it does pay to shop around though. Donna

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  16. Christine L17 February 2012 at 09:49

    Hi Mina..... fabulous card as always! Glad you got your new bucket!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  17. Marie-Louise17 February 2012 at 10:16

    Marvellous card as always.

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  18. Maris17 February 2012 at 10:19

    ohhhhh this is so stunning ,have a great weekend Mina xx

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  19. XxJULESxX17 February 2012 at 10:25

    wow stunning card!!
    oh Mina aren't i gormless? lol!! i got mixed up oh i did laugh when i went back to the SN blog and read what i had put!!!.
    Now then where am i? lol!!!!!!

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  20. XxJULESxX17 February 2012 at 10:28

    PS Pinkpuds blog is nothing like yours!!!!!!!! rofl!!!!!!!!

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  21. Naomi Johnson 17 February 2012 at 10:36

    Stunning card again and rant away - I dispair of the price differences on basic household equipment!

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  22. Anonymous17 February 2012 at 10:51

    Very lovely card !
    Beautiful flower.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  23. Exclusively by Mel17 February 2012 at 11:02

    Oh mega wow! I adore this card Mina.
    I so love how your coloured her!
    Mops and buckets! Oh dear what a rip off. You got a right bargain at B&M!!
    Love, Mel. xxx

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  24. tilly17 February 2012 at 11:04

    super stunning image and papers....I too get all wound up over the most stupid things!!! I have to tell everyone I know!! SAD

    Tilly

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  25. Mayow8817 February 2012 at 12:16

    Beautiful card!!

    Greets Marjolein

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  26. Tammy17 February 2012 at 12:56

    Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous image and colored to perfection!

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  27. Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps17 February 2012 at 13:52

    Love what you did with this digi, especially those ruffles - looks gorgeous :)

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  28. Unknown17 February 2012 at 14:48

    Hi Mina, I just love this image, have her myself even though I never coloured her before! Great card, have a lovely weekend, hugs Frea

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  29. Carla S.17 February 2012 at 15:04

    This is amazing, Mina! I love this image and how you've colored her! Brilliant! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  30. Anne17 February 2012 at 15:17

    oh Mina you never fail to give me a giggle girl and I sure need one today:)
    Love your card, stunning colouring as always
    Anne x

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  31. Denise 17 February 2012 at 16:31

    Stunning card Mina - gorgeous image and I love those papers and metal flower.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  32. Sinikka17 February 2012 at 16:48

    The best friends are those friends who dare to tell you to get a grip :-D
    Cross my fingers that your dad will get a surgery appointment soon.
    And now the card......
    She looks great in brown and white.
    lovely paper too.
    Have a fab weekend
    Hugs Sinikka

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  33. Sue17 February 2012 at 17:01

    Hi Mina,gorgeous image,fab colouring.Had to mop this afternoon after my Grandson went home.I shudder to think about getting a new mop bucket,mine is a tin one.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  34. Lau W17 February 2012 at 17:36

    Oh i love love love this card ! the colouring is just fabulous !
    xxx

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  35. heidy17 February 2012 at 18:06

    Wow Mina fabolous card, love the monochromatic colours.
    XXX Heidy

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  36. mags17 February 2012 at 18:29

    Beautiful card Mina. Love your colouring and the fab papers used.
    Mags
    x

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  37. Chrissy17 February 2012 at 19:17

    Gorgeous card Mina,fabulous image and colouring....beautiful.. and I'm with you on the different costs for the same thing...and fat chance me keeping away from mops and buckets..lol..I do it all day..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  38. Shazza17 February 2012 at 20:18

    fab card Mina x

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  39. Andrea17 February 2012 at 21:42

    Wow Mina, such a stunning card! I love that beautiful image.
    Enjoy your mopping!
    Love, Andrea xx

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  40. Hanneke17 February 2012 at 21:50

    Great colors and stamp Mina! Love the flower as well! Hugs, Hanneke

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  41. Barbara17 February 2012 at 23:45

    Oh, I love this image and the colors you used. Very sassy and fun!

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  42. Anna18 February 2012 at 00:07

    Beautiful! Sassy image! Thank you for sharing with us at Flutter By Wed.

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  43. Cheryl18 February 2012 at 00:40

    Hi Mina , gorgeous card , what a great image, image with attitude I think !
    I hope your Dad gets some answers soon, the waiting is the worse thing sometimes.
    I am so glad you got your mop & bucket issues sorted lol, you make me laugh so much, love reading what you are up to . Have a great weekend.
    Hugs Cheryl

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  44. Sherri18 February 2012 at 01:58

    Drop dead gorgeous! I love this card. The colors are just perfect for her. And I must say, I love to read about your adventures. Even the ones that involve shopping for mops! You always make me smile!!

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  45. June Nelson18 February 2012 at 06:19

    Wow Mina love this and love the colours chosen its lovely xxxxxxx

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  46. Andrea C18 February 2012 at 08:52

    This is so cool and gorgeous. Loving the colours and colouring xx

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  47. Hlora18 February 2012 at 12:57

    So adorable. Love everything about this one.

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  48. Grenouille Greetings18 February 2012 at 21:28

    This is a super image and it's lovely to see it in such soft tones! Lovely card, Mina! Hugs, Lesley

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  49. Mau xx19 February 2012 at 21:14

    Beautiful card Mina, Love the image and colours. I love the paper and super flower too.
    Gorgeous xxxx
    Hugs for Dad too hope that app. comes sooner rather than later xx

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  50. ribenaruby19 February 2012 at 21:54

    Beautiful Mina! Ruby x

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Mina xxx