Wednesday, March 20, 2013

revenge of the ink...


Good morning everyone hows your week going?...good I hope...well I got myself all ready and make up on for the doctors but had an hour to spare so decided to pop into my craft room for a little painting therapy to keep my white coat syndrome in check lol...then off I popped to visit the vampires...oops sorry I mean nurse, blood taken, quick visit to the shops to get some groceries then headed home...when I was heading in I caught sight of myself in the mirror and realised I had a big streak of blue ink down my bottom cheek onto my neck...now seriously my Dad, the receptionist, check out girl and nurse all spoke to me, chatted and not one of them mentioned it lol...either they didn't notice or thought it was part of my makeup...but the freakiest thing is this is the card I coloured...do you notice any blue on it??????...so where on earth did it come from...those inks are so sneaky lol...right now onto my card for today which is for our new challenge at Crafts & Me Challenge, this weeks theme is Buttons & Bows (you must use both)....well how hard was it for me to use buttons and bows, I usually use at least one of them every day don't I...I used this beautiful Hannah Lynn digi called Cheshire Cat that will be released on Crafts & Me on April 1st...fab isn't she...I used my distress inks and  kept her face more cat like so didn't do skin tones this time on her...these fantastic papers are a double sided sheet of Graphic45 paper from their Communique Collection called Communique...I love the vintage look of it don't you...I finished with a sentiment strip from the paper, two different ribbon bows and a scattering or two of buttons to match...I made the sketch up as I went along but am entering this for the Love to Create Challenge, Anything Goes Challenge and the Bearly-Mine Challenge too...I'm off our to the chiropodist with my lovely Dad this afternoon but a bit of crafting this morning...don't worry I will give myself a good scan in the mirror before leaving this time lol...have a fab streak free day today and when you have time pop on over to the Crafts & Me Challenge blog to see what the rest of our amazing digi team came up with this time
Mina xxx

distress ink colours used
skin - antique linen, spun sugar
hair - tea dye
eyes - frayed burlap
outfit and bows - barn door
shading - frayed burlap
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26 comments:

  1. Chrissy20 March 2013 at 07:19

    This is fantastic Mina, love, love your colouring and fabulous design..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. debby400020 March 2013 at 08:15

    Oh what a fabulous card Mina.
    luv
    Debby

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  3. nnalorac20 March 2013 at 08:51

    What a fab image and super design Mina, love it. Carolxx

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  4. My'scardcorner20 March 2013 at 09:01

    This is lovely Mina and love your use of the buttons.LOL if youd met me Id of told you lol cant resist but sometimes its not always welcome!!.Enjoy your day streak free hopefully.
    Myrax

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  5. Hanneke20 March 2013 at 09:19

    What a great card Mina! The image looks wonderfull! I hope the blue ink came of well, lol! Hugs, Hanneke

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  6. Riet20 March 2013 at 09:38

    This is so beautiful card Mina.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  7. Sonia20 March 2013 at 09:50

    What a terrific card my dearest friend^_^
    Beautiful image^_^
    Have a lovely day,
    Sonia

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  8. mags20 March 2013 at 09:57

    Beautiful card Mina. The colour combo is very striking and lovely image. Hope your blue came off okay.
    Mags
    x

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  9. Janette20 March 2013 at 10:41

    Fab card Mina,..xx

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  10. rachel20 March 2013 at 10:48

    such a fabulous card Mina - and no I don't see any blue - lol xx

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  11. Nannieflash20 March 2013 at 14:10

    Hi Mina, oh my Cat Woman, love your colour choice and those papers are just gorgeous, the card is just stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  12. Anne20 March 2013 at 14:53

    love this Mina. Hope all went well at the docs sweetie
    Anne x

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  13. KandA20 March 2013 at 16:31

    What a fabulous image Mina and a really wonderful card xx

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  14. Cards By MI20 March 2013 at 18:22

    Really lovely with wonderful colours. Love it. Thanks for playing with us over BMC this week.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  15. Mojca20 March 2013 at 19:23

    waw Mina your card is just lovely!!!! Hugs! Mojca

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  16. Grenouille Greetings20 March 2013 at 21:08

    WOW! This is a corker! Fabulous colouring Mina and really cool papers too. Can't imagine where the blue ink came from though!! Hugs, Lesley

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  17. coops20 March 2013 at 21:47

    wow so stunning mina.i love your colours, the red really pops and fabulous image and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  18. Wendy Nicola Jackson20 March 2013 at 22:59

    Fab card! Love the colouring on the image and the papers are fab. Big hugs from NZ, Wends x

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  19. Dianne 21 March 2013 at 04:01

    Your so funny Mina and how rude no one told you I would have:):) anyway beautiful card, love the layout and lovely coloring as always. I always have inky fingers, have a great day..

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  20. Unknown21 March 2013 at 21:35

    Gorgeous card! Truly love the colors, the image, and your layout! Thank you for joining us this week at Love to Create Challenge Blog.
    Ruza, LTC DT

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  21. CRAZYCRAFTSHED22 March 2013 at 08:00

    Gorgeous and fabulous card Mina love the image and colour's thank you for joining us this week at Bearly Mine Challenges
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  22. Turtle In The Sand22 March 2013 at 17:03

    Hilarious story, gave me my daily Mina chuckle. This card is gorgeous darling.

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  23. RoseC23 March 2013 at 10:40

    Oh Mina . . . your Cheshire Cat looks magnificent on this gorgeous vintage themed card loaded with buttons and bows. TFS! Hugz, ~ Rose

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  24. amanda phillips23 March 2013 at 23:20

    Your card is wonderful! Thank you for sharing it with us over at love to create challenges.
    Amanda LTCDT

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  25. mixamatoasties24 March 2013 at 17:05

    Gorgeous card.

    Thanks for sharing at Love To Create this week.

    Susan

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  26. Laney24 March 2013 at 21:08

    WOW!! Fabulous card Mina and striking image too!thanks for joining us at BMC
    hugs
    laney

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Mina xxx