Wednesday, November 14, 2012

they dont have to be red...


Good morning everyone I hope your all well...poor Phil has the sniffles bless him, of course hes blaming me even though mine was the weekend before last just how long does he think I was contagious, it sounds more like an allergy to me than a cold, it could have had something to do with the super spicy salsa he had with his dinner last night you know lol...my Dad enjoyed his dinner and the bit of banter that went with it of course and I think he was a lot happier when he left...we had a little jaunt out as well and did a little shopping and some put the world to rights coffee yesterday afternoon...I think he may have figured out how to get world peace in the space of drinking one cup lol...hes off to my Sister's in Belfast at the weekend which will do him a lot of good and get him away from home for a few days...I hope he comes back refreshed and after spending a couple of days with his youngest grand kids he should have a huge smile on his face...fingers crossed...btw did you check out the winners of my candy I posted last night...I hate drawing winners you know not that I don't like people to win I just hate the thought that others don't, I was the same as a child I couldn't have one teddy or doll in bed I had to have them all because I couldn't bear them being left out, my Mum would come in the night and clear some of them away in case there wasn't room for me lol...right now onto my card for today which is for our new challenge at Crafts & Me Challenge...this time is our lovely Mona's choice and she chose Nontraditional Christmas Colours...now you couldn't get any less traditional than the mix I chose could you, I chose to use this stunning Sara Burrier image from Crafts and Me for my card...she is called Lady Of Amethyst isn't she just beautiful...I coloured her very softly (maybe a little too softly) with distress inks and the amazingly coloured paper is a scrap by Rayher's Classic Collection and is called Multi Stripes...I recycled a flower into some holly leaves and used loads of coloured pearls for the berries (see they don't have to be red do they)...the fab sketch is from Sketch N Stash challenge (my stash was the long forgotten half sheet of paper), I'm also entering it for the Artistic Inspirations challenge and the Crafty Sentiments challenge too...I'm gonna have a chilling day today I think with maybe a bit of cooking and crafting thrown in, I'm gonna make seafood pasta one of Phil's favourites, that should make him forget his sniffles I hope...whatever your up to today have a brilliant one and don't forget to check out the winners post below just in case
Mina xxx

distress ink colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose
hair - pumice stone
dress - stormy sky
cuffs and headress - victorian velvet, scattered straw, seedles preserve
wings - stormy sky - seedles preserve
trim on dress and bells - seedless preserve

21 comments:

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card Mina.
Gr Elly

Margreet said...

Gorgeous card Mina....perfect colouring as always...pretty papers, although these are not your usual style!
xxx Margreet

Caroline said...

Morning Mina, this is gorgeous I love the image and the layout and colours are beautiful. Caroline xxx

Chrissy said...

Glad your Dad was a bit happier Mina...gorgeous card, love the coloured 'berries'...go beautifully with the papers.

Luv CHRISSYxx

My'scardcorner said...

Just beautiful Mina .enjoy your in day.
Myrax

Marjorie said...

Beautiful image..and perfect colouring...very elegant Mina:)..
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Sue said...

WOW!! Such a gorgeous image and coloured beautifully

hugs Sue

KandA said...

What a beautiful card Mina, super image xx

Lau W said...

Mina your card is delicious ! So lovely image and papers !
Happy that your dad is well !
xxx

coops said...

so beautiful mina.she is stunning to colour isn`t she and i love your fabulous bright papers :D

xx coops xx

Mojca said...

Waaaaw! The image is absolutely spiffing Mina. I love the way you colored it. Hope your hubby feels better soon. Have a great day. Hugs! Mojca

Naomi Johnson said...

A stunning card hun and you're right, christmas can be any colour. Love it! x

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Mina.

Hugs Riet.xx

Kat said...

Beautiful Mina, love how you've coloured her.

Kat xx

Ann said...

Beautiful card Mina. I hope your hanging in there with your new non smoking habit. Hugs

cuilliesocks said...

Beautiful card, love the colours, kate x

Chrissie said...

Another gorgeous card Mina and I love your papers and colours for Christmas.
Thanks for joining in with Sketch N Stash, please add a photo of the sketch you used so we can enter you into the challenge.
Chrissie xx

pinky said...

Beautiful card Mina, the striped paper is just gorgeous with it. Thanks for joining us at Crafty sentiments.
Pinky

Wendy said...

Oh my...this card is stunning! Love that image and how you colored it! Thanks for joining us this week at Artistic Inspirations! ~Wendy, DT ARTistic Inspirations!

Julie said...

Beautiful card Mina!! Love the colours and fab image, and I do love your pearl berries!! Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Stash, this fortnight! Juliexx

Pinkies Sparkly Creations said...

beautiful love the colours thanks for joining us at artistic inspirations and good luck emma xx

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