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

42 comments:

Unknown said...

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

June Nelson said...

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

Margreet said...

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

cheryl said...

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

Bernie said...

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

Tracey said...

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

Naomi Johnson said...

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

Christine L said...

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

Marie-Louise said...

Beautiful card. Your colouring is superb.

Doreen said...

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

Marianne's Craftroom said...

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

Always with a Sentiment said...

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

Marion said...

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

Jackie said...

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

My'scardcorner said...

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

Chrissy said...

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

Luv CHRISSYxx

Diane said...

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

applejack cards by sue said...

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

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

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

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card!

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

Tammy said...

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

Lau W said...

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

heidy said...

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

maddy hill said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Carla S. said...

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

Jane said...

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

Dee said...

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!

Riet said...

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

Hugs Riet.xx

susiestacey said...

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

Sarah said...

Your colouring is beautiful - I can't colour with distress inks and get an effect as subtle as yours - beautiful, and the papers are lush too.
Hope things pan out for you, sending good wishes too.
Hugs SarahSx

Andrea said...

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

coops said...

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

emma mitchell said...

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

Michele Roos said...

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

Natka said...

Simply adorable!

Andrea C said...

Gorgeous, superb colouring x

XxJULESxX said...

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

Christine L said...

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

Mandy said...

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

sara said...

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

Tamara Morton said...

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

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