Monday, February 13, 2012

well who knew I could do that...

Good morning everyone did you all have a fantastic weekend?...I hope you did and that the weather stayed ok for you...we had a lovely Sunday, we went to the huge market and car boot sale in Antrim and it was a thick pea soup fog all the way until the last few miles then it lifted and although it was cold it wasn't too cold...I must admit there was a couple of the most shocking stalls I have ever seen in the market...one sold paramilitary type clothing including the ski masks with the eyes and mouth cut out complete with two small boys dressed in full gear including toy machine guns and the other was a Nazi stall, with full regalia, flags, bust of Hitler the lot...I was flabbergasted and so angry and thank goodness Phil was with me or I would have been a lot louder and if I had had a few more guts they would have got a tin of paint around the stalls...seriously why????? would they do that...but besides from those two shocking moments the rest was fine and I bought a few things nothing special, well unless you counts a bag of fresh dug spuds special and two new pillows lol...we stopped off for coffee then came home and made dinner for the whole family, Phil cooked his Italian dish with the lushest garlic potatoes and I made Tiramasu cupcakes, complete with coffee syrup and marscapone, Marsala and vanilla cream...now who knew I could make cupcakes...not me, I was quite impressed with myself lol....I will take a photo of the couple that's left to show just to prove I can cook when I want too...right now onto my card for today which is for our new challenge at Bunny Zoe's Crafts monthly challenge and this month Tracy chose the theme is Celebrations anything celebration you want really so there's a lot of choice there, I chose Birthday and used this fantastic little Whimsy stamp called Sam's Special Delivery isn't he so so cute...I coloured him with distress inks and paper pieced his sling...the lush papers are from the Authentique 6x6 Paper Pad - Blissful this is such a beautiful coloured paper pad and on sale too, I finished with a printed banner which I cut out and strung with some Sew Easy Bakers Twine - Neutrals twine a gorgeous Gingham Wired Edge Gold Thread Ribbon - Brown bow and a few yellow buttons, everything except the buttons is from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...the lush sketch is from Tuesday Morning sketches (I hope it still counts as I moved the sentiments so I could fit it in), I'm also entering this for the Papertake Weekly challenge and Allsorts challenge...phew thanks for sticking with me for this super long post, boy I can waffle cant I lol...I'm having a crafting day to do my projects for the Graphic45 call...whatever your up to today have a fantastic one
Mina xxx
p.s. in case your wondering why the photos are small Im having a blurry image thingy again when I enlarge them...havent a clue why though

37 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Beautiful. Love the black and mustard colours and of course the flags sentiment.
Hugs
Desire

Bernie said...

What an adorable image, as usual beautifully colored! Love the sentiment!
OMG just reading about those stalls is so upsetting I can't imagine having to see them IRL. As you said WHY!!!
Blessings Bernie

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous Mina, such a sweet image.
luv
Debby

Gemma said...

What a cute card Mina, the image is really sweet! Your cupcakes sound lovely, can not wait to see them! Hugs Gemma

Natka said...

Good morning Mina! It's a graet birthday card for a boy!

cheryl said...

oh wow Hun,this is just stunning oh really love the colours you have used on this and that ribbon,finishes it off too perfection hugs Cherylxxxx

Chrissy said...

Had a great weeekend thanks Mina...it just went too fast....gorgeous card, love the papers and very cute image.The gingham bow goes so beautifully with the papers, love the banner too.

Luv CHRISSYXx

Colinda said...

So sweet!!Such a cute image with the little bear in his bag!Have a nice day, Colinda

Sue said...

Good morning Mina,glad you had a lovely weekend and fab meal,mine was quiet,but nice.
What a very cute card,fab colouring as ever,very good luck with Graphic45.
Hugs Sue xx

Jackie said...

Gorgeous card, very sweet image and I love the bunting :o)
Jackie xx

My'scardcorner said...

What a cute image Mina and love that gingham bow fab..Ages since Ive been to a car boot no wonder you were shocked at those stalls.
Glad you had a good family day.
Myrax

Unknown said...

Image is so cute Mina, this card is beautiful, I have not been to this market for many years chum, I agree with you chum it's the last thing you want to see, and you wonder why it's allowed!! But hey!! I'm glad you enjoyed the rest of your day lunched sounded yummy!!!
Hugs Sarah x

kbrandy4 said...

Absolutely Gorgeous Mina, beautiful image!!
Hugs
Hazel xx

Andrea C said...

Very pretty and the bow really stands out but makes the card xx

Marie-Louise said...

Great card. Love the image coupled with that marvellous backing paper.

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Mina,
Wow! so very pretty, your colouring is beautiful as always, I do love the colours you have chosen...and I agree totally with you, not what you expect to see at all...Have a lovely day, Hugs, Teresa x

Jane said...

I love Sylvia Zet's designs and the colours you've chosen work so well together.
Hugs
Jane

Tammy said...

Lovely card and image. I love the DP and the happy birthday banner too!

Turtle In The Sand said...

He is such a cutie. I love the colors in this Authentique pad. I am shocked they would have a booth like that and allow their children to dress like that. Surprised there wasn't trouble at the booth. Glad your day with Phil was, otherwise a good one. Your dinner sounds delish!
Have a great week!

Janette said...

Gorgeous Mina, so cute and sweet...

That was awful at the carboot, I would have done the very same thing...unbelievable...

That dinner sounds delish...yummy..xx

heidy said...

Gorgeous Mina,such a cute image!
XXX Heidy

Tracey T said...

This is so beautiful, Mina - what a fabulous colour combo to go with the sweet image! I agree about stalls, it's shocking that these things are allowed, especially when there are kids involved. I find the whole thing really disturbing - what goes on in people's heads that makes them think this stuff is accpetable? Beats me. xx

Adriana said...

Beautifull card, Mina!

mariska said...

Oooh! This is such a sweet and adoreble card! Fantastic Mina!

Hugs Mariska

susiestacey said...

Hi Mina, gorgeous card and those cupcakes sound mouthwatering delicious x Susan x

Nannieflash said...

Oh Mina t5hat is gorgeous I love your soft pastel colours and your bunting looks fabulous.
I would also have had to say something about the Nazi stall, who needs that sort of thing in this day and age, theres enough trouble in the world without these sort of people starting more by selling the stuff. hugs Shirleyxxxx

Shazza said...

not blurry here Mina, gorgeous card!! Loving the sound of those cupcakes, need the recipe please :)
I am just off to make Red Velvet Cupcakes, first attempt at them so who knows!! As for those stalls, disgraceful, shouldn't be allowed.
Have a good day x

Carla S. said...

This is delightful, Mina! I love the papers and the very sweet image! Wonderful coloring and details, as always!

Lau W said...

So pretty card Mina, love th soft colouring, and the papers are beautiful !
xxx

Mau xx said...

Beautiful Mina I love the colour and your bunting is superb, must use mine..I forget I have it :(
As for the stalls well I can believe anything these days... I would have been furious too. xxx

Janine - Ellabella said...

Oh Mina! I love this! Your coloring is brilliant! And such gorgeous designwork...as always!

mags said...

Such a lovely card Mina. The image is so sweet and coloured beautifully. Love the colour combo and your lush bow.
Mags
x

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Stunning card, so lovely!
Hugs Jacqueline

coops said...

stunning card mina.i really love your colour combo and bunting and the image is so sweet :D

xx coops xx

Cheryl said...

Hi Mina, beautiful card today , love the image, hope you have a great week.
Hugs Cheryl

nnalorac said...

Mina, your card is so sweet. Love the adorable wee man. Love the colour combo and the bunting, just gorgeous. Carolxx

D K Crafts said...

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

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