Tuesday, March 20, 2012

a touch of lace and loads of hair...

Good morning everyone I hope your all well and happy...well I finally got the food processor that my darling Phil wanted and I'm expecting some wonderful cooking creations to be made...so Phil will be a happy bunny, hes not the gadget person in the family, but he so loves to cook...I can see I'm going to have to sit on my Dad hes chomping at the bit to be driving again and I'm having to persuade him not too until he has had his check up just to make sure his sight is has improved enough...I had great fun yesterday afternoon colouring this amazing Make it Crafty image, isn't the hair just stunning and brilliant for people like me addicted to colouring...this gorgeous beauty is called Adele, of course I used my usual distress inks to colour her and I'm loving doing blonde hair atm, I love making the shadows darker and its not as hard as it look...honestly lol...I would do a tutorial but I'm absolutely rubbish at them and they take me forever to do...I teamed this gorgeous image up with some more of the amazing Prima 6x6" Paper Pad - Almanac I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts, lush lush pad...I finished my card with some stunning deep cotton lace I bought before Christmas and just found a couple of days ago and a couple of punched butterflies...the sketch I just made up as I went along but I'm entering this into the Use Your Stuff Challenge and the Creative card Crew challenge too...O still haven't got around to commenting on your blog yet, I'm so so sorry, bad blogger Mina and a slap on the wrist...I just haven't had the time as my DT work has been keeping me so busy, I think maybe something will have to give as I'm missing my blog hopping so much, well I'm off to my craftroom today to see how far ahead I can get to free up some time for a wee hop around tonight...whatever your up to today, if you see my Dad out in his car send him home please lol
Mina xxx
distress inks used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - antique linen, grayed burlap
eyes - shabby shutters
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48 comments:

  1. Pamela20 March 2012 at 07:16

    That is gorgeous Mina, just love that image and the beautiful soft colouring.

    Pam x

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  2. cheryl20 March 2012 at 07:30

    oh just love this image Hun,and those amazing soft delicate colour tones hugs Cherylxxx

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  3. Alyce Kit and Clowder20 March 2012 at 07:43

    Aww Mina I love her! This is just so gorgeous and coloured beautifully. Loving those papers too - so pretty! :) lol where has your dad gone?

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  4. Jane 20 March 2012 at 07:45

    Good Morning Mina, glad to hear you had fun with Adele - she certainly has amazing hair!
    I love the papers you chose to go with her.
    Hugs
    Jane

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  5. Marie-Louise20 March 2012 at 08:06

    Such a beautiful card.

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  6. Marianne's Craftroom20 March 2012 at 08:08

    This is fabulous. Love the soft pretty colour scheme and that image is so lretty, her hair looks so soft.

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  7. chrilvian20 March 2012 at 08:09

    ooo really pretty

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  8. Inkypinkydelights20 March 2012 at 08:19

    Oh Mina, Mina, Mina! Not only is she gorgeous but your card is gorgeous too! I just love everything about this card! Judy x

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  9. Lisa Jane20 March 2012 at 08:21

    THis is so pretty and feminine ..
    Lisa x

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  10. Sue20 March 2012 at 08:22

    Gorgeous card Mina,she is very pretty.Lush paper and fab colours.
    Glad your Dad is feeling tons better and your Phil has his processor.
    Have a lovely day.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  11. Natka20 March 2012 at 08:26

    Wow! Mina - the card is amazing...

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  12. Елена Яшкова20 March 2012 at 08:29

    Очаровательная открыточка!!!

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  13. debby400020 March 2012 at 08:34

    Love your gorgeous card Mina.
    luv
    Debby

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  14. Colinda20 March 2012 at 08:38

    What a beautiful lady!!! Have a sunny day, Colinda

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  15. Doreen20 March 2012 at 08:43

    What a gorgeous image.xxx

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  16. Christina - Pieces of Dreams20 March 2012 at 08:56

    So very pretty, and everything about it is perfect.
    Hugs
    Chris xxx

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  17. My'scardcorner20 March 2012 at 08:59

    This is so pretty Mina gorgeous hair and yourve chosen the right background to set her off and the lace.Enjoy your day.
    Myrax

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  18. heidy20 March 2012 at 09:11

    OMG Mina this is amazing!
    XXX Heidy

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  19. Chrissy20 March 2012 at 09:15

    Stunning Mina, she is a real beauty.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. Jo20 March 2012 at 09:18

    Ooooo, Mina, she's gorgeous, you've coloured her fantastic!
    Jo x

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  21. Christine L20 March 2012 at 09:38

    Stunning creation hon.... love all that hair!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  22. Nannieflash20 March 2012 at 11:03

    Oh Mina that is stunning and your colouring is just impecable, and those papers are gorgeous.
    Sorry your dad is impatient to be driving again, hope it wont be to long for him. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  23. coops20 March 2012 at 11:29

    oh wow.love this mina.fantastic image and your colours are so beautiful :D

    xx coops xx

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  24. tilly20 March 2012 at 12:15

    love the soft colours on this sweet cartd, Those papers are just a big must have! lol
    Tilly

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  25. Crea Astrid20 March 2012 at 12:30

    Wgat a lovely card. Nice stamp and nice colors you used.

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

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  26. Carla S.20 March 2012 at 13:14

    Gorgeous card, Mina! I love the light colors and papers! Your coloring of the wonderful image is extraordinary! Have a good day!

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  27. Exclusively by Mel20 March 2012 at 13:25

    Gorgeous card lovely,
    beautiful design and her hair is so pretty! I would love to see a tut by you :)
    Love, Mel. xxx

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  28. Nancie Quah20 March 2012 at 13:55

    Sooo beautiful. Your coloring are so wonderful!
    Hugs
    Nancie

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  29. Naomi Johnson 20 March 2012 at 15:11

    Stunning card, look at all that hair! I used to have that much too, I kind of miss it.....

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  30. Lau W20 March 2012 at 15:38

    Just Lovely !!!!
    i have bought antoher stamp (anastasia) but i think that i will buy Adele too ! She's wonderful !
    Love your papers !
    xxx

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  31. Ann20 March 2012 at 16:41

    Beautiful Mina.

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  32. Shazza20 March 2012 at 18:54

    fab, fab, fab Mina, beautifully coloured. Happy cooking Phil and slow down Dad
    x

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  33. Tammy20 March 2012 at 20:37

    I for one would love for you to do a tutorial! I love how you color and today's card is exceptionally beautiful!

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  34. arjette20 March 2012 at 21:08

    Ooohh it's soooo beautiful!!!

    gr. arjette.

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  35. Barbara21 March 2012 at 00:02

    How gorgeous is this!
    Thanks for playing along with the Use Your Stuff challenge this week.

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  36. Sherri21 March 2012 at 00:45

    This image was just made for you! You are the Queen of hair coloring in my book! It always comes out just awesome when you do it. I so envy you that talent! Gorgeous card!

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  37. CraftinGranny21 March 2012 at 01:10

    Hi Mina, Your coloring of the images throughout your blog is totally gorgeous. Love the soft pastels. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower. So glad to have you and I hope you will be back again soon...."Hugs"

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  38. Cheryl21 March 2012 at 03:12

    Hi Mina, oh my goodness your card is beautiful, love the image! Hope you have a great day.
    Hugs Cheryl

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  39. Dona21 March 2012 at 04:17

    Absolutely beautiful.

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  40. Unknown21 March 2012 at 05:11

    So beautiful. Amazing that you used distress inks to colour your image. Thanks for joining us on UYS blog.

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  41. lora21 March 2012 at 05:12

    she is so pretty!!!!!!!!!!

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  42. GerganaG21 March 2012 at 05:43

    The card is beautiful and the image is really perfect...

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  43. June Nelson21 March 2012 at 06:30

    OOh shes so beautiful Mina and her skin looks real I love this card xxxx

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  44. Janette21 March 2012 at 15:20

    Gorgeous just gorgeous Mina, love that hair..xx

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  45. Margaret21 March 2012 at 20:23

    Fabulous colouring! Love the lace
    Thanks for joining us at the Creative Card Crew challenge #6
    Margaret DT

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  46. Mau xx21 March 2012 at 23:35

    Gorgeous Image Mina and your colouring is as amazing as always.
    Don't you squish your poor Dad sitting on him :O xx

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  47. Ally23 March 2012 at 07:32

    wwwwoooooooooooooowzie, tht is a stunner, I luuuuuuuuuuv this card!!
    Hgus, Alessandra

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  48. Grenouille Greetings23 March 2012 at 12:13

    Unless I come here every day, I do so struggle to keep up! Lots of loveliness, Mina, and this one is charming! Gorgeous papers and beautiful colourwork. Hugs, Lesley

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Mina xxx