Tuesday, July 17, 2012

new buttons...

Good morning everyone I hope your all well, the rain is back here (for a change lol)...my wonderful Sis and her family were here for a little while yesterday but they were heading out for a jaunt and as the car was full I couldn't go, every time I see them I realise how much I miss seeing them, kids just shoot up don't they and here's are a real joy, I would love to see them everyday...we really should make more of an effort to see each other after all we only live 50 miles apart, but with kids, work and me not being able to drive (I know shocking isn't it) it rarely happens...Phil had a nice Birthday I think, not the best type of days when you have to work 2-10pm though as we didn't even get a chance to go out for a meal....so it will have to be another night...I will show you the card I made him in a few days....oooohhhhhhh and I have some lush candy from Bunny Zoe's Crafts for you this week, Nikki always gives candy that I'm jealous of and this one I SO want...can you enter for your own candy do you think lol...right now onto my card for today this fabulous little Home Grown Manga sweetie from Sugar Nellie and is called Honey Bee, isn't she gorgeous and shes on offer at the mo for an amazing £4.25...I coloured her with distress inks and used this lush double sided paper from Echo Park's Sweet Summertime range, its called Summer Argyle...I must buy some more of this range the colours are so beautiful and bright...I finished with some pretty coloured pearls and some of my new find, these buttons are from Dunelm Mill and I bought three different colour ways...these are from two of them...aren't they stunning colours, unusual and bright...the fab sketch is from Sketch Saturday and I'm also entering it for the Simon Says Stamp & Show challenge and the Crafty Boots challenge (I used Ribbon, stripes and yellow)...I haven't a clue what I'm up to today but feel the need for a mega colouring marathon...whatever your up to today have a fantastic one
Mina xxx

distress ink colours
skin - antique line, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - antique line
dress and shoes - victorian velvet
jar - stormy sky, scattered straw, spiced marmalade
bee - scattered straw, black soot

39 comments:

  1. Hi Mina - what a lovely image she's a doll! Love the papers and the buttons and pearls are really pretty on it x

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  2. Its beautiful Mina I love all of your buttons then again I just love buttons its beautiful darlin huggies June xxxxx

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  3. Your buttons are just as gorgeous as your ribbons Mina and this card sure gives us the brightness this louzy summer doesn't!!!

    xx Irene

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  4. so pretty! love the scattered buttons and pearls

    Luanne

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  5. ooh love the fun papers and cute buttons
    Lisa x

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  6. Hi Mina .... this is gorgeous love the image which you have coloured beautifully and the layout is fantastic. Love the buttons and pearls, great idea. Caroline xxx

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  7. She is so sweet Mina, beautiful colouring...love the buttons and pearls, very effective..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. Cute image Mina and a pretty use of it making a pretty card.
    Myrax

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  9. Really pretty card. Cute image and beautiful papers.

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  10. she is solovely love that cute bee not that id dare hold a bee and she is a pretty image ....papers are super too hugs sassyxxx

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  11. What a pretty card Mina!

    Hugs Monique

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  12. fabulous card Mina - very pretty! Hugs xx

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  13. Hi Mina I love your nice card very much. Sorry for leaving no message for such a long time but I see your blog every day and enjoy all your creations very much. I had an operation at my back again and my father in law is very ill in the hospital so this is a great worry at the moment. I just wanted you to know that I still follow you and I hope to post something within a short time.
    Hugs Ageeth xx

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  14. Hi Mina wow love the card it's gorgeous as always! and cute buttons too i just cant get enough of them im making them now with Fimo!!

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  15. Very pretty and so adorable! Love the great papers you used for the background.

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  16. Gorgeous card Mina, I love the sweet image and the colours are so pretty

    Hugs Sue

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  17. Very pretty card, lovely papers and layout and beautiful colouring too. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

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  18. oh this is just gorgeous Hun love that image and love those buttons,hugs Cherylxxxx

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  19. Just sweet card...with honey;) beautiful image and I love all buttons and pearls:)
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  20. Beautiful card Mina love the image and fabulous paper's
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  21. She's beautiful, and I hope the bee stays happy with her! Love those bright buttons and your pearls.

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  22. Hello Mina
    Ooh I love the buttons and pearls
    Hugs
    Jane

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  23. Beautiful card, fantastic coloring and the buttons are a perfect embellishment!

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  24. Beautiful card, Mina! I love the papers and buttons! Sweet image!

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  25. Beautiful colourful card Mina, I love the buttons.

    Not sure if you've entered yet, but in case you havent..... I have my first Blogaversary Candy up...... 2 Prizes so 2 chances to win.

    Lee x

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  26. Gorgeous card Mina,the image is very cute.Sitting on my Grandsons favourite stuff.
    Glad you had a good visit.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  27. Gorgeous card Mina and so adorable.
    luv
    Debby

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  28. so gorgeous mina.adorable image and i love your soft pretty colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  29. Very pretty card with a really cute image, which has been beautifully coloured.

    Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  30. very cute - love the scattered pearls xx

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  31. Gorgeous card and cute image. Hugs,moni

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  32. Hi Mina, what a little cutie, not sure i would want to hold a bee though. Love your papers to. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  33. Cute as a button :D Love the dp's
    Hugz

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  34. I'm away again, Mina, enjoying some family time with our grandson and it's sooooo sunny and very very hot (like 94 degrees!). I hope you get to celebrate Phil's birthday with a nice dinner out in a day or two and in the meantime - what a lovely card! Hugs, Lesley

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  35. and I forgot to say..."I'm delighted to see you play along with us at Sketch Saturday this week." Hugs, Lesley

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  36. Love the image and all the buttons --I can't drive either and weatherwise we have had a gorgeous day here shhh!!
    carol x

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  37. Oh Mina, I love that image and your coloring of it! So sweet! I hope the rain backs off and you have a wonderful weekend ahead!

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  38. This is soo pretty, love the little bee!

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  39. This is sooo pretty! Amazing colouring and I love the use of buttons! Thanks for joining us this week at Sketch Saturday, Niki xx

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Mina xxx