Tuesday, July 24, 2012

an apple a day....

Good morning everyone, well how was your start to the week, good I hope...thank you all so so much for your good wishes yesterday for our new home, I can not wait to share it all with you, believe me you will go through every little mishap, mistake and finished moment with us even if you don't want to lol...I will get round to you all tonight to thank you all personally, your such a brilliant set of crafters...I'm quickly gathering up a folder with ideas and I would love to put a few to you all if you don't think it would be pain or you would get bored with them, I think everyone needs someone to bounce ideas off don't you, poor Phil is the loveliest man on the planet but he seriously cannot get excited about paint, wallpaper, fabrics etc and when I ask him what he thinks of something I usually get the male no...you know the one the shrug of the shoulders and totally bewildered look lol...my gorgeous Daughter is at the age that shes interested but only if shes doing it herself if you know what I mean...so I need some fellow crafters to bounce some ideas off, are you game...does anyone have any experience of mood boards, you know those things the designers pull out casually as if it hadn't taken them hours to make up, I wonder if they work or get you even more confused...right now onto my card for today which is using the stunning Mackenzie from Sugar Nellie, I love her cute little apples don't you and they are perfect in red...I coloured her with distress inks and used this gorgeous checked paper from Kars for the colour combo, a different way to use red, white and blue isn't it...I finished with some red card to edge the shapes, a big red organza bow and a Prima sparkly flower...the fab sketch is from Mojo Monday and I'm also entering it for the Paper Shelter challenge and Scrappy Frogs Challenge ...I'm having a crafting day today I need to get well ahead so I have some time to get started on boxes, I looked at my craft room yesterday and so wished I had a magic wand to just transport it all...oh well I guess its a good excuse for a sort out isnt it...whatever your doing today I hope its fun
Mina xxx

distress ink colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - frayed burlap
dress - weathered wood
shoes, stripe and apples - barn door
baskets - frayed burlap

35 comments:

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

What a cute image and love the red and white theme Mina. Oooh how exciting I think we will all love to share your ideas there is nothing better than decorating and planning especially if you don't have to physically do it lol!! xx

June Nelson said...

Morning Mina this is delightful and those papers set hero ff perfectly, love it big huggies June xxxx

Caroline said...

Gorgeous card Mina love the image which is coloured beautifully and the layout is stunning. Caroline xxx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

What a lovely card Mina just love the red and white so stunning

jacqui x

Colinda said...

Lovely card!! Great papers! Have a sunny day, Colinda

Lisa Jane said...

oh this is sooo sweet and i love the papers
Lisa x

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Mina,I love the image and your papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Turtle In The Sand said...

Look how beautifully you colored all that red! I LOVE the DP! Bounce away my dear. I love seeing what you will do with your new home and I ALWAYS have an opinion. LOL

debby4000 said...

Love your gorgeous sweet card.
Luv
Debby

Chrissy said...

So beautiful Mina, what a gorgeous little girl and so beautifully coloured, love the red checked papers and gorgeous bow...

Luv CHRISSYxx

tilly said...

cute little girl and fab papers, well done with the house, I don't think it's the right time for a clear-out if you are working on a time scale lol.... better when you are setting up your new craft space!
Tilly

Squirrel x said...

Sorry I've been MIA hun, loads going on - another Mina beauty, this is so fresh and clean and wonderful and the paper reminds me of a picnic cloth, lovely. Great news about the house, can't wait to hear more. Hugs Sxx

Grenouille Greetings said...

a super red, white and soft, soft blue card! Hugs, Lesley

rachel said...

what a fabulous fresh card - love the red and white - its just fab! Hugs Rachel xx

My'scardcorner said...

This is so pretty Mina love the background paper youve used very effective.
Myrax

Tracey T said...

This is beautiful, Mina. The paper is just gorgeous! Can't wait to see the piccies of your new house - you must be so excited! Hugs, Tracey x

Sue said...

Stunning card Mina, I love the image and you have coloured her so beautifully.

Hugs Sue

coops said...

so stunning mina.i love the red and aqua combo and gorgeous image :D
i can`t wait to see all your decorating and house ideas :D

xx coops xx

Tammy said...

I think your followers all feel that this is their new home too! Can't wait to see pictures and get started! Love today's card, especially love the background papers, perfect for the sweet image!

Kara Lynne said...

She's just beautiful! I love the red and white combination. I will love hearing about the design quandaries of the new home.

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Mina! Love the DP and the adorable image! Fantastic coloring, as always! Can't wait to see your decorating ideas!

Renee B. said...

Simply lovely card Mina...love the red & white! Look forward to hearing all about the ideas for your new house....I'm a real dud when it comes to decorating...afraid to try anything bold!! Have a wonderful day!
Hugs, Renee

Ann said...

Beautiful card Mina. Congrats on the new house. Woman you need to stop blogging, and start packing. Six weeks is like a blink. Ha! I'm sure you'll do great decorating it.

ChrisAndCat said...

This is fab.

Marie-Louise said...

Gorgeous card. Stunning paper.

Debbie said...

Really pretty card Mina.Love the beautifully coloured girlie image, the papers are so lush too.Great colours.Sounds like an exciting time for you both.Hugs Debbie x

Irene said...

Love this red/white card Mina, a beauty!! I'm sooo excited that you consider sharing your plans/ideas for the new house with us!!! I LOVE decorating the house just as much as making cards or pottering around in the garden so please ........show us your moodboard (I can recommend it!!).
But I must be honoust..if you are a purple/orange or other shocking colours person.....don't expect any cheers from me LOL!!!!!

Hugs from Holland, Irene

Vicky said...

Beautiful Mina...:o)

big hugs Vicky xx

Denise said...

Hi Mina,
Sorry I have not been around for a while - have been looking just not had the time to comment :0(
Love this card. Such a gorgeous image and fantastic layout.
Hugs
Denise xx

mags said...

Lovely card Mina. The image is gorgeous and love the backing papers. Can't wait to hear more about your new house and your plans for it.
Mags
x

Sue said...

Hiya Mina,love your card,gorgeous paper and sweet image,beautiful colouring.
Would love to see your idea's for your new home.Bring on the mood boards
Hugs Sue xx

Mau xx said...

What a gorgeous Clean fresh look card Mina, I love the papers and the image is coloured beautifully as always.
My offer is still open :)
Huge hugs Mau xx

Lorraine said...

Hi Mina, I'm trying to catch up with all of your beautiful creations and fun stories, lol. I love your card - that image is sweet and I totally love the light blue/red/white color combo! Clean, crisp & striking! CONGRATS on finding your new home! Look forward to hearing your designing stories!

Unknown said...

wow!!!!!!!!!! stunning card mina...adorable in every way hugs sassyx

scrappymo! said...

Stunning. Love the colour combo. So fresh and nice!

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