Good morning everyone I hope your all well and happy...I have a few things to tell you today, firstly I have huge apologies to make to all my followers and commenters for my serious lack of commenting, but this will all be fixed this week, I have been stretched to the limit commenting on DT's and have come to a massive decision because of it, I really want to keep my commenting for the followers and lovely people who take the time to comment every day, you deserve me to take my time and enjoy commenting on all your stunning work and I wasn't doing that...all is about to change though yesterday I left three of my DT's to concentrate on my own blog and you blogger's who comment...when you are stretched that much something has to give as all you girls who have had loose knickers know lol...so I have left Just Magnolia, Colour Create and The Pretty Little Ribbon shop DT's...it was so hard to decide but decide I had too and I know I will be able to be a much better blogger because of it...phew soap box moment over...onto my card for today and I have SO missed colouring my Mo's Digital Pencil images since my printer broke, but the new one is fab, so fast and works a treat with my waterproofing method and so clear and crisp too, a bargain price of £30 including ink cartridges too...omg don't you just love a bargain...yeah me too lol...anyway I went way off point there, you will be seeing loads of Mo's as I has a bit of a print fest , this stunning beauty is from the new Tea for Three set, this is a great set as it can be split up or used together...I coloured her with distress ink and used more of the stunning Echo Park-This and That Charming 6x6 paper pad I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...I finished with a ribbon and bow, how beautiful is this organza ribbon (one of the ones for my candy this Sunday, now who can resist ribbon candy), I finished with a rub on sentiment from my stash and a few roses...I'm entering this for the Card Makin Mamas challenge, Lollipop Crafts challenge and Crafty Catz challenge too...I'm off out with my lovely Dad today and you know what that means don't you...putting the world to rights lol and I'm so looking forward to a huge massive blogging fest tonight so watch out I'm coming to visit lol...whatever your up to today have a gorgeously sunny oneMina xxx
distress ink colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - antique linen
dress - Iced Spruce, peeled paint
apron - pumcie stone, iced spruce, peeled paint
shoes and hairband - iced spruce
flowers and cup, saucer - scattered straw
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - antique linen
dress - Iced Spruce, peeled paint
apron - pumcie stone, iced spruce, peeled paint
shoes and hairband - iced spruce
flowers and cup, saucer - scattered straw
This card is gorgeous Mina!!! Love the papers and as always love your colouring!!! Sorry to hear that you have stepped down from a couple of DT's but sometimes these are sacrifices we have to make!! There are loads of Dt's I'd love to be on and I apply for quite a few but recently just decided that the three I am on is enough!! Looking forward to seeing you stopping by when you have time!! HUgsxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Mina... with such a gorgeous Mo image... and your colouring is superb as always!
ReplyDeleteKnow what you mean about the pressure of commenting... so it ends up meaning little, and that's not the way it should be.
Glad you have a nice new printer - it does sound like a fab bargain! Enjoy your Dad day today.... would love to join in one of your natters!
Hugs
Christine x
oh Hun ,sorry you have left some DT's but know were you are coming,from Hun,and will be great too see more of your work,and you,too as for this image its,gorgeous,the colours are so beautiful,and always love the papers,you use,glad you got a new printer,what a bargain too hugs Cherylxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card,love the beautifully coloured image.xxx
ReplyDeleteAdorable, gorgeous card Mina.
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Debby
Beautiful card Mina, the image is so cute!
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Gorgeous card Mina..such a little lady, beautiful colouring, so soft and feminine...and I know exactly what you mean with DT commenting, is does get very hard at times...
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Fab card Hun love it think I need that image now sooo cute
ReplyDeleteI know what it's like trying get it all in dt work does take up a lot of time and you miss those just because cards
And blogging
Hugs Wendy
Absolutely stunning the way you have coloured her - truly talented you are. Loved your soap box moment - yes I agree DT's can really munch up one's precious time, although it is a lot of fun at the same time.
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Desire
Hi Mina. I can appreciate your difficulties in commenting. I am just amazed that you can post new cards (therefore making them & writing the blog post up) as much as you do! It all takes me forever!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card using a fab Mo image. Love it.
Tine :)
Hello Mina. Your card is beautiful as always. Lovely design, beautiful papers and colours. Your image is delightful.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that your decision to step down from some DTs will help you to enjoy your crafting again, and I look forward to seeing more of your stunning creations.
Enjoy.
Love Sandra xxx
Cute card, love the fab Mo image....
ReplyDeleteIt's always a shame when we have to call it a day on things we love doing, but sometimes we have no choice.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so delightful, quite CAS for you :o)
Jackie xx
Lovely card Mina the backingpaper and the ribbon go just perfectly together.Yes sometimes we can just take on too much and loose the pleasure so glad youre sorted.Enjoy your shop with your Dad.
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Hi Mina, gorgeous card and so beautifully coloured. Sometimes it is hard to make decisions like you have but we all need a break sometimes and it will be lovely to see the real you again. Take care x Susan x
ReplyDeleteI know where your coming from Mina, I ran a challenge once and felt it ran my life. Our card making and blogging should be fun,God knows we don't make money from it so it should be!
ReplyDeleteDo what you want to ,no guilt and just keep making your wonderful cards like this gorgeous one,and inspire and delight us. I was down once and you sent me kind words.
Thanks and take care.janex
Oh hun, I totally understand what you are saying - DTs are great, but leave you so little time for anything else. Glad to hear that you will be back in the land of blog with us! Gorgeous card sweetie, as always. Sxxx
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Aww, that's such a shame, Mina, but will be great to see more of you!Another gorgeous card, awesome colouring as usual and what a bargain printer!Enjoy your shopping day with your Dad!
ReplyDeleteHugs Jo x
Hi Mina
ReplyDeleteLove the card, reminds me of my niece. Question for you, and I know others are wondering..........how do u colour with the inks??????. Could you possibily answer and give demo please ????please?? pretty please xxxx
Liz Hardman
Tough decission Mina and the DT's will miss you but that's just the reason why I just don't want to join them even though it's very tempting. It absorbs soo much time and having a blog is already extremely time consuming but soooooo much fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is precious as always, love the colours and details and of course your stunning colouring skills!!
Hugs, take care, Irene
Hi Mina, I really love the colours with this card, everything seems to draw my eye straight towards the beautiful image!
ReplyDeleteTough decision you have had to make, but it is hard to have fun and grow when you have skates on all the time. Closing one door just leaves a clear path for another door to open...so maybe you have exciting days ahead.
Dot x
Aww!! Gorgeous card Mina, know what you mean about having too much pressure, i had to cut down on my DTs also, still sorry to see you leave the DTs though!!
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Hazel xx
beautiful card mina.gorgeous sweet image and i love your pretty colours.
ReplyDeletesuch a hard decision to step down from some of your DT`s but you need to enjoy crafting and not for it to be a chore.
xx coops xx
gorgeous card Mina, hard decision but it will give you more time and less stress so worth it x
ReplyDeleteI'll bet the DT's you've left are sad to see you go, because your cards bring such beauty and inspiration! But it is easy to understand your decision and you also have more time to spend with hubby!
ReplyDeleteYour card today is just full of sweetness! Love how you off-put the stripes on the sentiment to the background, really makes it standout!
stunning new image from Mo, I love her (and the ribbon) It's hard to find time to fit life in lol, and now with having to cook for Phil! lol....new printer sounds great, I hate my Kodak!
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Hello Mina,
ReplyDeleteYou're card is very beautiful!
Very sorry that you have to left some DT's.
It takes a lot of time.
But you have to do what is best for you.
Have a nice day with your father.
Hi Mina what a lovely card and the image is such a cutie, love the papers with it too. Sorry you felt you needed to step down from some of your DTs but I am sure you will enjoy having more time to do what you want to do - enjoy xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mina shame you had to leave but I understand where you are coming from and guess there loss is our gain. Fab card and thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you are saying Mina . At one point last year blogging was taking over my life. I have more of a balance now..don't blo everyday now and i don't beat myself up if i don't comment .
ReplyDeleteIts a hobby not a chore .. we should be doing it for fun.
LOve this sweet little card .. so pretty
Lisa x
cute card. i hope you and dad get the world straigtened out, if not i have a cuppa tea here for you anytime you want. it's only a few thousand miles away. just a hop skip and jump. sad you had to leave some dt's but your sanity is worth the sacrifice. go girl!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Mina! You've colored the sweet image so wonderfully! Will miss your lovely creations for those DTs, but will of course, still be visiting here every day to see you stunning designs!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how you managed to keep up with all those commitments & still write the wonderful, newsy blog you do! I love reading your posts everyday! I have trouble making a couple of cards a week never mind one a day! Like Jo, I am wondering about coloring with inks. Your cards are all stunning & this one is no exception. Have a wonderful visit with your Dad.
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Renee
Your card is a beauty again, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe decision to leave more DT's must be hard, but i think that it takes so many times (wow not sure of my english, oups. You will have more time for your Phil (my husband is Phil too lol : Philippe is his name).
Have a nice day dear Mina !
xxx
Such a cute card Mina.
ReplyDeleteI do know what are you talking about, I am the same. Best of luck dear.
Hi Mina. Gorgeous card. Lovely image beautifully coloured and gorgeous papers. Sorry to hear about you leaving some of your DT's but see where you are coming from. I do not get to comment as much as I would like.
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fabulous card Mina!!
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Aw Mina just as I was looking forward to working with you again, lol
ReplyDeletelovely card hun, gorgeous image and colouring again, hugs Liz xx
Its a beautiful card my freind, and I understand where you are cming from too, it does take up a lot of time and it has to be right for you hunnie, Ilove coming to visit my fellow geordie!! just a gorgeous creation xxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGlad you will get a bit more time to enjoying blogging Mina. Your card is really cute, very pretty. Lee x
ReplyDeleteWell I betthe DT'syour stepping down will surtenly mis you,but this is a hobby so it must be fun!
ReplyDeleteAs always your card is gorgeous!!
XXX Heidy
Hello Mina,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card and such a cute image, love it.
I don't blame you one bit for cutting down on your Dt's looks like you had a lot on the go at once, so relax and enjoy your blog. Hope you had a lovely day with your Dad too. Hugs Teresa xx
Hi Mina, Gorgeous card, she is the sweetest, prettiest little thing, love those papers....
ReplyDeleteThink you did the right thing Mina, you can so easily get over stretched and end up missing out on your own blog, the whole point is to enjoy it, well it was for me anyway, have heard one or two say the very same thing..sure you'll be fine now.xx
Stunning sweet creation Mina as always..so sad when you have to come to a decision like this you sounded heavy hearted but all good things have to end some time..you defo need some me time..enjoy your free time..
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Hi Mina! I love your sweet card very much, yu coloured the little girl so beautiful as allways, I understand your decision to leave a few DTeams very well but hey! you will get so much more time now.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ageeth xx
Sorry that you had to step down from some off the DT spots. Love the little girl on your card. Beautiful soft colours! Enjoy your evening, Colinda
ReplyDeleteOh Mina,i`m sorry you had to step down but i can totally understand.I wondered how you ever got the time to do it all really.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful as ever and such a sweet image.
Take care Kelly.
Hi Mina, love the card! as always it is coloured so beautifully and love your papers and ribbon.
ReplyDeleteI know you will enjoy your blogging much more now you have made your decision. Not sure how you ever fit it all in but fit it you did...lol.
I love your creations and your chat. xx You enjoy it girl, and make sure you and phil enjoy quality time too.
glad you got a bargain, my printer is only a epsom d68 with a CISS fitted, couldn't live without it now.
Huge Hugs Mau xx
Hi Mina!
ReplyDeleteLovely image, greaet colouring, great colors... You did an Super Fab creation! GREAT JOB!
Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts. Good Luck!
-Sony LC-DT
Sonia-Studio60
GORGEOUS colouring, Mina and lovely layout! Hugs, Lesley
ReplyDeleteHi, Mina!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand about DTS & I hope that you enjoy your new found freedom to focus on your own blog - I know it will be fun!
This creation is very sweet. I adore the colors that you used, which I use quite a bit myself.
Lots of joy,
Corrinne
PS - I was thrilled to see that you stopped by Tuesday Alchemy & became a friend :)
I can only imagine how much you will be missed on your DTs. But I'm glad you will still be sharing with us on your own blog! Your creations are always so gorgeous. Just like the one today.
ReplyDeleteOh Miss Mina - I do not see how you have been doing all that you have been doing. Your card making and design ability is second to none. I visit every time you post but I do not always comment. Time is precious in this life. I will continue to follow your work and you do not know how much I appreciative you posting the distress inks that you use. I am going to try this technique. Enjoy having a little more time to follow your bliss!
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That is such a gorgeous little image, cutest little apron :) Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteIt must have been a hard decision, but it will be really nice for you to have more time :)
I love this card. the image is gorgeous and I really like your DP on this!
ReplyDeletethanks for joining our challenge at Lollipop Crafts this week.
Tammy
Just adore all your Mo's. I try to stay out of her store...to many things fall into my basket! While I'm sure you'll miss those DT's, I'm sure that "extra" time will come in handy, esp now that darling Phil is home full time. Hope you and your Dad got all the worlds problems fixed. Now to just get the solutions implemented! LOL
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Oh Mina, wow shes just stunning, and so cute, you always manage to colour your images so beautifully they look so real, and those papers go perfectly with her.
ReplyDeleteYou really are one generous lady with your time, and yes we have missed you popping by as I do appreciate your comments, but realise you do have lots of committments so understand. hugs Shirleyxxxx
hello Mina. you are a superb crafter and so generous with your time leaving comments.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a designer and I find it hard enough to leave comments on followers of my blogs and blogs I love.
so I really don't envy anyone who is a DT member let alone on 3!!
I appreciate any comments on mine and I didn't realise how time consuming it actually is let alone doing designs for teams!
hugs to you x
Mina the images you have been using lately are just amazing and your cards are fabulous , each one a stunner well done Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Mina, love your colouring of the gorgeous image.
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Judex
Oh Mina another gorgeous card and isn't she adorable?!
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