Wednesday, April 04, 2012

butterflies and snow...

Good morning everyone...omg how cold is it, you wouldn't believe that this time last week I was putting sun cream on before we went out...its freaky isn't it how vastly different it is we even had snow flurries yesterday although our weather isn't as bad as poor Scotland and its snow...well our breakfast together turned into lunch, it was my beautiful Daughters day off yesterday and I knew when she asked me for breakfast it would be lunch and sure enough at 11am I got the text...slept in be there as soon as I can lol...it was still lush though and she still cooked so still a huge massive treat, well lets face it girls someone cooking for you no matter what time of day is fab isn't it...she is so like her Dad though and gets real stroppy when things don't go right for her while shes cooking, she had several arguments with some poached eggs and I had to walk out the kitchen so she didn't see me giggling lol...onto my card for today which is for our new challenge at Crafts and Me challenge...the supertalented Carol is our host this time and she chose the theme of Bows and Butterflies, I used one of the new digi images from Crafts and Me, this stunning image is by Sara Burrier and is called Be Mine, isn't it perfect for a wedding card don't you think...I coloured it with distress inks and used some stunning Prima Paper for it, this is from the Madeline collection and is a 12x12 sheet called Parsley Place...I added a double blue organza bow and punched butterflies and finished with a Kaisercraft sentiment...the fabulous sketch (which I turned sideways) is from Sketch Saturday and I'm also entering it for the Anything Goes challenge and Truly Scrumptious challenge too...there's something very important in our lives going on today which I cant tell you about yet but we need loads of positive vibes from all you lovely people, I know they work because they have before...so could I ask you to please send them by the bucket load and I will tell you all about it as soon as I can...whatever your up to today have a brilliant one and don't forget your thermal knickers lol
Mina xxx
distress ink colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - girl- frayed burlap boy-antique linen
girls outfit - tumbled glass, antique linen
boys outfit - peeled paint, shabby shutters, antique linen

41 comments:

  1. Mina what a lovely sweet image I have not seen this one before. I like the backing paper its fab
    what a fabulous card I love this one .
    Hugs Elaine

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  2. This one is new to me too Mina and shes beautiful, we have snow too in newcastle and terrible gale force winds xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  3. Gorgeous card with fab colouring as ever...pretty papers and lovely butterflies!
    xxx Margreet

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  4. oh this is one,really beautiful image Hun and just love those gorgeous papers,hugs Cherylx

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  5. Brilliant card Mina! Love that image and the floral paper is stunning!
    Don't know what's going on but I'm adding you and yours to may prayer list, He know what you need.
    Hugs

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  6. Wonderful card Mina, I love that image & the colours are gorgeous :)
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  7. A stunning card. Beautiful image and I love the colour combination. x

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  8. Hi Mina

    We've had a smattering of the white stuff overnight.... the plants don't know if they're coming or going!

    Love your card..... beautiful image and fabulous colouring and layout, as always!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  9. Beautiful card. Your colouring is superb.

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  10. I love this Mina... what a fabulous image,coloured brilliantly...a great layout.xxx

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  11. Sounds like you had a good lunch, I agree lovely not to cook. Beautiful card, stunning image.

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  12. Hello Mina. This is so beautiful and I love the design and colour combination. Such a fabulous card.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  13. Hi Mina,
    This is just soo beautiful. Pretty paper and lovely piece of lace.
    Positive vibes coming your way for whatever it is needed for.
    hugs
    Marion

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  14. No matter who, where or when, if someone else is doing the cooking then it's wonderful.
    A stunning card again Mina :o)
    Jackie xx

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  15. This is so retty Mina I love butterflies.Will do some positive thining for you today Good luck whatever it is. The weather here is crazy too cant believe such a contast in a week it is freezing cold and windy and sleet and snow ugg.enjoy your day.
    Myrax

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  16. Gorgeous card Mina, such a lovely image, wonderful colouring, and love those papers...sending you huge buckets of good vibes.....

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  17. Just having a catch up with all your wonderful work, Mina. This one is as gorgeous as ever and such a romantic image!
    We have a blizzard here in Yorkshire and it's really cold and windy. Sending you positive vibes.
    Diane x

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  18. Beautiful. A lovely romantic image perfectly shaded. Bucket full of good vibes heading your way from a rather wet and windy Norfolk.

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  19. Aww Mina this is just so lovely...beautiful tones and love the layout :) Very sweet!

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  20. What a beautiful card!

    I hope that everything goes allright for you today.You're in my thoughts.

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  21. Beautiful card Mina. Love the frames you used in the background! Send tons of good vibes to you!

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  22. So romantic card, love this nex image !
    Here the weather is bad too, it's grey and it's raining, pffff !
    xxx

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  23. Oh Mina whata gorgeous card,nobody cooks for me lol
    XXX Heidy

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  24. Beautiful card Mina - love the colours i had that prima paper - just gorgeous isnt it ?
    woke up to snow today too !
    love
    maddy x

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  25. aw how romantic and dreamy this is pure serinity..its a gorgeous creation ..hugs sassyxxx

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  26. Gorgeous card, Mina! I love the papers and beautiful image! Fantastic coloring and paper-piecing! Stay warm!

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  27. Have shipped a boat-load of positive vibes your way. Love this digi, I may need to make a wedding card soon, this'll be perfect x

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  28. Mina, I am sending you every positive vibe that I have! This card is lovely. I really like the image and of course, how you coloured it. I also like the double bow. I will be thinking of you today!

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  29. So beautiful card Mina,I love the image and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  30. Gorgeous card Mina, love the image and such subtle colouring in Distress inks x Susan x

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  31. Hi Mina
    Sending you positive vibes and warm hugs.
    We woke to snow this morning - it was quite a blizzard when we left the house for work, but it didn't stick for long - all gone now, just rain, but very chilly!
    A lovely card by the way!
    Love, Andrea xx

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  32. fabulous card mina.really stunning paper and colours and the image is so beautiful :D
    sending you lots of positive vibes hun.

    xx coops xx

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  33. Beautiful card and I love your image . Thanks for sharing it with us at anything goes .
    Emma xx

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  34. This is such a gorgeous card Mina. I love the image you've used and the colours are fabulous. Thanks for joining us this fortnight at Truly Scrumptious. Hugs Michele x

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  35. Gorgeous, superb colouring x

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  36. Mina gorgeous card, i have sent you a truck load of vibes!!
    thanks for making me smile at your post!!

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  37. Me again Mina..... just to say thank you for joining in the challenge at Anything Goes this time, and hope to see you here again soon..

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  38. Beautiful card,lovely image and your design is fabulous....Thanks for joining in with us at Truly Scrumptious,hope to see you next time.....
    Mandy x

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  39. beautiful as always mina loving that image thanks so much for joining us at truly scrumptious this week
    hugs sara x x x

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  40. Gorgeous Creation! Simply Stunning!! Thank you for joining us atAnything Goes Challenge Blog!
    Hugs
    Tamara

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Mina xxx