Monday, July 30, 2012

Under the Sea - mini blog hop Day 1

Good morning everyone I hope you all had an amazing weekend...we are up to the eyes in packing boxes for our house move but we managed to get quite a lot done this weekend...welcome to Day 1 of the brand new release from Sugar Nellie...you should have arrived at me from the amazing
PAT
if you didn't and you would like to join in the hop...pop on over to the Sugar Nellie blog for all the details, don't forget just for commenting on our blogs there are prizes to be won...


for Day 1 our stamp is called Under The Sea (I bet your singing in your head now lol)...isn't she so cute with her little turtle...I coloured her with distress inks and use this stunning Basicgrey paper from the Granola collection, its called Sunflower and I thought the colours were perfect for her...I finished my card with some shapes cut from the paper and a huge navy satin bow...the next stop on the hop is the fabulous
JANE
who is bound to have something beautiful to show you...all the sketches I'm using for the mini hops this week are from the Mojo Monday archive, I love their sketches and if I ever get stuck for one I dip into their file for inspiration

don't worry if your fingers are itching to get the beauties we show you this week they will be available at Funky Kits on Friday 3rd August so not too far away...enjoy the rest of the hop and don't forget your comments for a chance to win...I will speak to you again at 9am tomorrow, whatever your up to today have a brilliant one
Mina xxx

distress ink colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - pumice stone
tail and top - stormy sky
beads - frayed burlap
turtle - scattered straw, frayed burlap, pumice stone
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76 comments:

  1. Jessica30 July 2012 at 09:08

    Wow Mina the card is stunning! Lovely colours and the new stamp is so cute!

    Hugss

    Jessica xx

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  2. lis-m30 July 2012 at 09:09

    Hi Mina, love the soft colour tones on this- thanks for sharing
    Hugs xx

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  3. Loopylou.30 July 2012 at 09:13

    oh mina this is beautiful hun, I love the soft colours and the way the leaves are tucked over her keeping her all cosy! its just gorgeous
    hugs Lou xxx

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  4. Mariska30 July 2012 at 09:13

    Gorgeous... coming from the previous blog this looks like a completely different stamps, your coloring couldn't have been more different and love both results.

    Hugs,
    Mariska

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  5. Petra30 July 2012 at 09:24

    Hi Mina

    Your cars is lovely. Very different but wonderful
    Petra from Holland

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  6. Tiets30 July 2012 at 09:28

    this is so lovely,, love the soft colors you have used!
    Hugs Tiets

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  7. andree30 July 2012 at 09:32

    Gorgeous card x

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  8. Kate30 July 2012 at 09:37

    Love how you've coloured her so soft and subtly

    ** Kate **

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  9. Tracey T30 July 2012 at 09:43

    She looks gorgeous in these soft colours, Mina and I love the big bow! Tracey x

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  10. Lisa Jane30 July 2012 at 09:49

    wow what gorgeous papers and colours .. so pretty
    Lisa x

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  11. Chrissy30 July 2012 at 09:49

    Fabulous card Mina, stunning papers and colouring, love the images,that wee turtle is too cute..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  12. Johanna Visser30 July 2012 at 09:52

    From the bright colours from Pat to the soft colours of Mina. Great card.

    Love Johanna

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  13. Marlene Atkinson30 July 2012 at 09:53

    Stunning card, love the new stamp. Marlene

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  14. Colinda30 July 2012 at 10:00

    Beautiful!! And you're right i'm singing, hihihi! Love the turtle. Enjoy your day, Colinda

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  15. Debs M30 July 2012 at 10:01

    lovely delicate colouring and those papers look great x

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  16. Jacqui's little piece of England30 July 2012 at 10:06

    Lovely Mina great colouring and such a sweet image.

    jacqui x

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  17. kaylou30 July 2012 at 10:08

    beautiful Mina.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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  18. Sue30 July 2012 at 10:26

    WOW!! Stunning card Mina, I love the image and the delicate way you have coloured her looks so beautiful.

    Hugs Sue

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  19. Mieke Duckers30 July 2012 at 10:29

    I really love your card and the colors you've used!
    Hugs, Mieke

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  20. Nannieflash30 July 2012 at 10:30

    Oh Mina this is just gorgeous, that colour choice is just fabulous with this image and she looks so gentle to. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  21. Suzi Mac30 July 2012 at 10:36

    Oh my!!! Mina this is stunning. I love how you've coloured this adorable image. So very whimsical. A beautiful creation
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  22. Hanneke30 July 2012 at 10:37

    Great card Mina! Love the under the sea theme of these images in this hop and your card looks so pretty! Hugs, Hanneke

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  23. ~ Ali Robertson ~30 July 2012 at 10:38

    Sugar Nellie have done it again fabulous images and a beautiful creation. thanks for sharing

    Ali x

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  24. caroline30 July 2012 at 10:46

    wow Mina stunning card, lovely everything, just gorgeous.
    caroline woodhall

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  25. Crafty Loops30 July 2012 at 11:12

    Beautiful card Mina. Lee x

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  26. A Casa di Ale30 July 2012 at 11:17

    CIAO MINA, MOLTO BELLA LA COLORAZIONE DEL TIMBRO

    CIAO DA ALE

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  27. alethea30 July 2012 at 11:22

    This is beautiful Mina, love the blues and brown! HUgsxx

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  28. eline30 July 2012 at 11:34

    lovely card thnx for the inspiration gr eline

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  29. Erika30 July 2012 at 11:42

    Beautiful soft colouring Mina love it. Hugs Erika.

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  30. heidy30 July 2012 at 12:14

    Your card is gorgeous Mina,love the big bow!
    XXX Heidy

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  31. Tammy30 July 2012 at 12:54

    Absolutely amazing! Gorgeous coloring and wonderful paper. Love how you cut out some of the papers and used them as embellishment.

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  32. karalschuknecht30 July 2012 at 13:08

    The soft colors make it absolutely beautiful

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  33. My'scardcorner30 July 2012 at 13:13

    Pretty cad Mina great layout.
    Myrax

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  34. rachel30 July 2012 at 13:27

    stunning work Mina - love your colours and the fussy cutting you've done - fabulous xx

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  35. christi30 July 2012 at 13:57

    wow, great job coloring her. i love how you fussy cut the paper to layer it. the colors are just fab.

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  36. Sue30 July 2012 at 14:08

    Beautiful card Mina,the image and colours are gorgeous.
    Glad you are getting things done.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  37. Karen P30 July 2012 at 14:18

    Gorgeous! Love your colours, you've made the whole thing quite etheral - and I love that!Beautiful card! hugs Karen

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  38. Irene30 July 2012 at 14:28

    Fabulous job Mina, love the huge leaves you cut out!! I was so wrong guessing, thought it were fairies/elves LOL!!!!

    xx Irene

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  39. Mojca30 July 2012 at 14:42

    Beautiful! I love the long hear and you have colored the image so beautifully. Hugs! Mojca

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  40. Kara Lynne30 July 2012 at 15:14

    She's a beauty, and such soft, gorgeous colors. I love your background!!

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  41. Robin30 July 2012 at 16:07

    Gorgeous! I love the way you cut shapes from the paper. It looks like she's swimming in the coral reef. Your colors and shading are beautiful. Hugs, Robin

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  42. scrappymo!30 July 2012 at 16:14

    So pretty...Nice soft colours.

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  43. Ea Christiansen30 July 2012 at 16:16

    What a gorgeous card - love the idea with the flowers going in to the picture. And yes the turtle is super cute :o)
    Hugz
    Ea

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  44. Susie30 July 2012 at 16:20

    She is really beautiful and I adore that cute turtle.....reminds me of our holiday to Florida, so she will definitely be on my wishlist!! Susie x

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  45. Karina30 July 2012 at 16:23

    Wow, Mina, your card is fabulous. Love how you layered the paper. And the colouring of this sweet image is so soft and very beautiful.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs, Karina

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  46. Marjorie30 July 2012 at 16:27

    Fabulous image and love your design...stunning card..
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  47. Unknown30 July 2012 at 16:31

    Hi Mina, when I saw your card I decided I want to join the hop; love this mermaid card you made and love the image. Hugs ,Frea

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  48. Gail30 July 2012 at 16:50

    Beautiful colours, a real sweetie xx

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  49. Lisa30 July 2012 at 17:41

    this card is stunning, very different x

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  50. Sarahshandmadecardsx30 July 2012 at 17:44

    I love this new image and you have coloured her beautifully - I love the soft colours you have used and your bow.
    Hugs Sarahxx

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  51. Jenny30 July 2012 at 17:53

    Hi Mina,
    your Card ist very nice !!!

    Hugs, Jenny

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  52. MereteN30 July 2012 at 18:20

    Fabulous card Mina, stunning papers and colouring, love the images,that wee turtle is too cute.

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  53. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 18:27

    Beautiful card!
    I love the colours.

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  54. marjon30 July 2012 at 18:41

    Lovely soft colour, beautifull card.

    Marjon

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  55. mixamatoasties30 July 2012 at 19:08

    Gorgeous. Love the colours.

    Susan x

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  56. Crea Astrid30 July 2012 at 19:10

    What a beautiful card with a lovely stamp. Nice colors.

    Hugs AStrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/

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  57. Mary J30 July 2012 at 19:27

    Beautifully coloured, Mina - love this!

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  58. Sarah30 July 2012 at 20:33

    Very different from Pat's card but no less pretty. Great job on the coloring and I just love how you made her tail all shimmery and shinny!
    XoX ~Sarah

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  59. Fiona30 July 2012 at 20:33

    gorgeous card...love the colouring!!

    Fi
    x

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  60. Shazza30 July 2012 at 20:38

    very pretty card Mina x

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  61. sallysbitz230 July 2012 at 21:01

    Beautiful Mina. This is a delightful image. Love your choice of papers & layout x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

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  62. saskia30 July 2012 at 21:14

    great card!!

    hugs Saskia

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  63. fusiafscrapping30 July 2012 at 21:29

    Wow! Absolutely beautiful.

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  64. Jo30 July 2012 at 21:40

    Just beautiful, Mina, gorgeous image, fab colouring as always and a super lush bow!
    Hugs Jo x

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  65. Sonia30 July 2012 at 21:52

    Gorgeous card Mina:) Fab blog hop:)
    Sonia

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  66. coops30 July 2012 at 22:17

    so stunning mina.beautiful blue colours and i love the gorgeous image :D

    xx coops xx

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  67. Grenouille Greetings30 July 2012 at 22:23

    Beautiful bold patterned overlapping paper details with this sweet delicate image! Hugs, Lesley

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  68. Lisa30 July 2012 at 22:35

    Beautiful card Mina! Love the backing papers and sweet image.

    Lisa x

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  69. Janet30 July 2012 at 22:53

    What a lovely color combination.

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  70. Nikki31 July 2012 at 00:10

    She's adorable :)

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  71. Pat31 July 2012 at 01:49

    Oh Mina!!! I love this card, sugar! Such delicious colors...and those papers are perfect! Love the distressing...and, of course, your little image is beautifully colored! You rocked it, mama!! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  72. Michele Roos31 July 2012 at 08:10

    Such a gorgeous card Mina. Love the colours and the design also. Hugs Michele x

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  73. Martina31 July 2012 at 08:52

    Good Morning Mina!
    I am already in love with this stamp!! LOVE it!!!! And hey...your card is amazing! Totally different I was thinking of this image and it looks superb!!!!!! Fantastic!
    Martina

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  74. Marianne's Craftroom31 July 2012 at 11:07

    Love the pale colours on this one.

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  75. Claudia31 July 2012 at 15:26

    Hello Mina,

    wonderful! Your card is so fantastic.

    Hugs

    Claudia

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  76. M.J. Rutledge31 July 2012 at 17:02

    Beautiful. Love the the soft coloring on the mermaid.

    Michelle R.

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Thanks for leaving me a comment I love reading them and appreciate you taking the time
Mina xxx