Mum...

Good morning everyone are you all having a good week?...well the sunshine has gone, see I knew I shouldn't have jinxed it by talking about it, I made it run and hide lol...oh well March is just around the corner so hopefully spring is to...I don't usually make Mothers Day cards because it reminds me too much of my Mum...every single day I miss her and whenever anything good or bad happens she is still the first person I think to ring...even though I cant, I even talk to her all the time...how precious are our Mums we should cherish them every single day they are with us, sometimes life gets in the way and we don't tell the people we love how much they mean to us...so if your lucky enough to still have your Mum ring her or better still go see her and give her a hug...don't wait for Mother's Day because you never know how long the people we care for the most will be with us...ooooohhhh that sounds kinda sad but it isn't meant that way honestly...right now enough waffling onto my card for today, which surprise surprise is a Mothers Day card...now you would never have guessed that would you lol...the amazingly cute and gorgeous image is of course from Mo's Digital Pencil, Mo certainly has a way with faces doesn't she, look at the concentration on this little fellas face...he is called What To Draw and the paper is blank so you can add what you want to it, I used wordart to add the Mum...hes coloured with my usual distress inks and teamed him up with these lush papers from the My Mind's Eye - Oliver 6x6 Pad I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...the colours are brilliant for him don't you think?...I finished with some gorgeous narrow satin ribbon and bow and a couple of buttons...the fab sketch is from the Sketch Saturday Challenge and I'm also entering it for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and the Inky Chicks Challenge too...I'm off out today to a Doctors appointment...yuck I hate going to the Doctors, in fact I hate it more than the dentists...but it will give me an excuse for a quick mooch in town too so hey ho...whatever your up to today I hope you have a brilliant one

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed linen, tattered rose, spun sugar

hair - antique linen

top - scattered straw, antique linen

jeans - stormy sky

shoes - pumice stone, tumbled glass

paper - old paper, scattered straw

pens - shabby shutters, stormy sky, tumbled glass, scattered straw

theres nothing like new boots...

Good morning everyone how you all doing...well I hope and enjoying your week...another day of wall to wall sunshine yesterday in fact it was so sunny I could only sit in my craftroom for about 30 minuets until I was so hot I had to go downstairs for a drink lol...now I never thought that would happen, of course I had to pick the sunniest room because of the wonderful light but didn't consider how hot it would get with the sun streaming in well duh lol...its a British disease isn't it, complaining about being too cold in Winter and too hot when the sun shines...its not usually me though, I love Summer and would dearly love to live somewhere warm all year round, but it always makes me chuckle when your standing in a queue in the supermarket in June and someone is moaning about how warm it is and I think 'give it a day or two and they will be complaining about the rain' lol...gotta love em...right now my card for today and how wonderful it would be to see a fairy get some new leaf boots wouldn't it...I can just imagine this little beauty sitting in a garden doing them up cant you...shes from Crafts and Me and is drawn by Sue Rundle-Hughes, isn't she just beautiful and shes fabulous to colour too...shes called The New Boots and I used my usual distress inks to colour her...the lush papers I used are from the Kaisercraft-The Lakehouse paper pad I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts many moons ago so is out of stock Im afraid but there are loads of brand new ones on my 'to buy' list, I finished with a fabulous piece of lace, some two tone ribbon and a Prima flower from my stash...I cant remember where the sketch is from but Im entering this for the Card Mania Challenge, Bearly-Mine Challenge and the City Crafter Challenge too...I haven't a clue what I'm up to today, might be a bit of crafting or even mooching or even shopping...you never know...whatever your up to today I hope wherever you are the sun shines on you even if its just for a little while

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose

hair - pumice stone

outfit - victorian velvet, pumice stone, shabby shutters, crushed olive

background - pumice stone, shabby shutter, crushed olive

all you need is....

Good morning everyone, whats going on we had more wall to wall sunshine yesterday and our deck being the little suntrap that it is was actually warm enough to sit and enjoy it, even if it was only on the way back from the bin and for a few minuets but I still cant believe I was sitting out in the sunshine, what next flowers peeping their heads out too soon to be able to resist the snow that will probably arrive next week...don't do it flowers lol...our family dinner was fabulous last night we had Phil's homemade Ham & Egg pies, salad, garlic and shallot roasted potatoes and fresh blackberry's, blueberries and strawberry's with greek yogurt to finish and it was just as yummy as it sounds too...I love it when we all eat together it reminds me of when our Daughter lived at home even if it was many many moons ago...we enjoyed it so much we tried to get them to come for dinner tomorrow night but of course they weren't having any of it lol...right now onto my card for today and its an old favourite Sugar Nellie stamp I used...shes by Diane Duba and is called Believe...I used my usual distress inks for colouring and some lush papers from the Bazzill Basics 6x6" Multipack - Antique Aged Papers, I love this lush pack the papers are really like old aged paper...I finished with some large black letters, a cream bow and a splash of red to match her lips with the gorgeous Red Ruffle Rose, the papers and rose are from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...the fab sketch is from The Sweet Stop Sketches Challenge and also entering this for the Crafting By Designs Challenge and the Dream Valley Challenge too...I'm not sure what I'm up to today but I live in hope of a bit more sitting in the sun...whatever your doing have a great one

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used
skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose, spun sugar
all shading etc - antique linen, pumice stone
cats nose - black soot
eyes - tumbled glass

p.s. theres a new release from Sugar Nellie this weekend...so put the date in your diary...11am Saturday for our hop...they are fab so you wont want to miss it

butterflies & bunting...

Good morning everyone did you all have a fabulous weekend...ours was kinda quiet but at least the sun came out yesterday, its amazing what a bit of sun does to people isn't it...we went for a little mooch around town and even though it was still freezing cold I found myself sitting in the sunshine with my face turned upwards, its lovely to feel the sun on your face isn't it...of course the winter blues aren't helped much when you return home to your neighbours asking if you will keep an eye on their house while they are off to Tenerife for two weeks is it lol...I so wish I was going with them, oooohhhhh for two weeks in permanent sunshine sitting around a lush pool sitting daft drinks with even dafter umbrellas in them...mind I would have to go alone as poor Phil doesn't even get a full day without either phone calls from work or being called in, he even had to go in for three hours yesterday evening too so dinner with our beautiful Daughter and her other half had to be postponed until tonight...it cant be helped though and we know we are lucky him having a job after our panic last year...never mind we live in hope of somewhere warmer not too far down the line...theres nowt like hope is there lol...right now onto my card for today and how spring/summery are these stunning papers and image...everything on today's card is from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...this cute little girl is from the new Crafter's Companion collection....isn't she a real sweetie?...the stamp is called Angelica and Friends - Grace and the amazingly lush papers I used are from one of the new Prima paper pads...these are from the stunning Divine Pad, I cut some of the bunting and the ruler from another to finish and added some of the brand new Prima Butterflies - Divine they were a perfect finish and I didn't think it needed anything else do you?...the fab sketch is from the Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge and I'm also entering it for the Joanna Sheen Challenge and the Totally Papercrafts challenge too...I'm having a crafting day today, I have loads to do and feel the need to cut things out lol...whatever your up to today I hope wherever you are you get to enjoy some sunshine

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

skin -antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose, spun sugar

hair - frayed burlap

outfit - Iced spruce, victorian velvet

bird - frayed burlap, stormy sky

flowers & parcel - stormy sky, victorian velvet

grass - peeled paint

p.s. pop by the Bunny Zoe's Crafts blog and join in with our Guest DT call....

Surf Saturday...er.....Sunday...

Good morning everyone...did you all join in my new candy yet?, if not the link is at the top of my sidebar...we had a lovely day yesterday, a bit of shopping, lunch a bit more shopping then home in front of a roaring fire and boy did we need a fire last night...can you believe I was raving about the sunshine last week and it started to snow yesterday afternoon and last night was -6c bbbbbbrrrrrrrrr...see I told you, hang about and we will have another season didn't I lol...because of my new candy yesterday surf Saturday is today instead and to start, I love this so much I might even print it out and put it on my fridge lol

it just sums up crafters don't you think...I think most of us have a love/hate relationship with housework...mainly because it interrupts our crafting lol...I found it on facebook last night...my first link for you today is a fabulous site, with some horror and some amazing cakes on it called
Cake Wrecks
have a look and see some of the horrific wedding cakes that some poor brides had to put up with....its a defo coffee and cake site...enjoy the drooling lol

my second site for you I don't have a picture for but just click on the name to go there...can you ever see too many pictures of super cute and funny animals...nope?, me neither...
The Internets Animals
is another brilliant visual site that will have you chuckling and ooooohhhhhing and aaaaahhhhhing to your hearts content...no crafting sites this week I will save them for the next time...have fun surfing...we are having our beautiful Daughter and her other half coming for dinner tonight so Phil will be cooking pies and I will be making a cheesecake, yum yum...have a great Sunday everyone and before I leave you in peace click
HERE
and read this, it will give you a massive feel good rush and restore your faith in human nature

Mina xxx

CANDY TIME...

Hi everyone...today instead of surf Saturday I have a treat for you all some yummy scrummy Bunny Zoe's Crafts monthly candy and a special one too...to celebrate that

Bunny Zoe's Crafts is exited to announce we are now a stockist of La-La Land Craft Stamps and Dies.  A great selection now available to *PRE-ORDER.  Due in stock Week Beg. 4th March!

our lovely Nikki has given me the prize of one of the brand spanking new La-La Lands Crafts Stamps of the winners choice...pop on over to check them out and which one you would choose

how fab is that...so what do you need to do to win

you must be a follower to win but please don't be just a candy follower

pop your link into the Mr Linky thingy AND leave me a comment

put a link to the candy using the above picture (sidebar is fine)

its open worldwide and you have until 12pm midnight 2nd March to join in

Good luck everyone...surf Saturday will be tomorrow (well I suppose that means its Surf Sunday lol)

speak to you all then have a great Saturday

Mina xxx

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Good morning everyone guess who slept in lol...well I say slept in, its freezing here this morning and I didn't want to get out of my nice warm bed is the truth...bbbbbrrrrrr...but the fire is on now and I'm getting toasty warm...oh I so wish this winter was over don't you it seems to have lasted forever and I cant wait for all the greyness to go away and all those beautiful spring colours to pop up...I'm living in hope as I went out and bought Nasturtium seeds and a trailing rose last week...maybe a little early but it made my imagination work overtime imagining our decking covered in a riot of colours and smells...I think we will buy more this weekend too, we are determined to be ready for the spring and as soon as the temperature reaches a livable average for them to live they will be all out and planted up...I cant wait and there will be so many photos you will be sick of seeing them...I show you how prepared we are we even bought an old tin bath in a car boot sale ages ago to make into a mini herb garden lol...right now onto my card for today, how cute is this Sassy Cheryl's Digi image...shes called Bubble Blower and is an amazing 50c....oooohhhhh don't you just love a bargain...I coloured her with distress inks and used some of these beautiful Kaisercraft-The Lakehouse paper pad papers for her...I bought this at Bunny Zoe's Crafts but it was ages ago so is out of stock but theres loads of new Kaisercraft pads in atm...I have my list ready to buy lol...I finished with a gorgeous pleated ribbon, a bow, button and some fab wooden letters to finish...the fab sketch is from Mojo Monday and I'm also entering it for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and the Through the Craftroom Door Challenge too...I'm going to do some of the dreaded 'H' today, I know its terrible but has to be done sometimes doesn't it...I think I hate housework even more than food shopping lol...whatever your up to today stay away from the cleaning stuff and have fun

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose

hair - frayed burlap

outfit - spun sugar, victorian velvet, pumice stone, stormy sky, peeled paint

eyes - tumbled glass

hop, hop, hop...

Good morning everyone we had another day of stunning sunshine yesterday, we will be getting used to it at this rate lol...welcome to our Mo's Digital Pencil Dreamteams monthly blog hop...you should have arrived here from our fabulous Debbie's blog but if you didn't and want to join in the hop for the chance to win a prize of a £5 credit for Mo's Digital Pencil then hop on over to our host for this month, the fabulous

Debby 

to start at the beginning

as you probably know by now our theme for this month is Babies, now who can resist a baby image, especially this cutie Cookie Dough S image from Mo's Digital Pencil...look at that adorable face. I coloured my cutie with my usual distress inks and used a beautiful pastel coloured paper from Fancy Pants Designs Time Spring collection called Ruffles...pretty isn't it and I love the soft colours...I finished with some wooden letters I bought ages ago from The Works, a few scattered buttons and some white seam binding...the lush sketch is from the Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge and I'm also entering this for the Cutie Pie Challenge and House of Gilli Challenge too...your next stop on our hop is the super talented

 POP'S

 don't forget all your comments along the way for a chance to win...I hope your enjoy our hop and whatever your up to today have fun

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose

hair - antique linen

eyes - tumbled glass

dough - antique linen

spoon - victorian velvet

bowl - mix of tumbled glass, stormy sky, pumice stone

a fight over bacon rind...

Good morning everyone, did you all have sun yesterday then...mind the temperature didn't go over 8c here even with sun, but there's something about sunshine isn't there, it always seems to put a smile on everyone's face, mind it does show the dust up in your house doesn't it lol...we didn't really get up to much yesterday, after two hours waiting in a super crowded outpatients department for a waste of time appointment that could have used better we did a bit of shopping for dinner then went home for lunch...poor Phil was shattered and sat down for a little while after lunch and nodded off bless him...so I decided to just let him sleep and of I popped to my craft room for a tidy up...nope your right no tidying was done or crafting for that fact...the mojo wandered off into the sun I think and I spent ages gazing out of my craft room window watching the birds going back and forwards fighting over and eating the bacon rinds I had left out for them and sipping tea (me not the birds of course)...very relaxing but nothing done...by the time I came back downstairs Phil was awake and I made a pasta sauce ready for dinner...so we did nothing but relax...I should have spent it hunting for my mojo I think lol...right now onto my card for today which a complete contrast from yesterday bright and sunny card...its for our new challenge at Crafts & Me Challenge, this time our theme is to Add A Charm...I don't really do charms do I but I found this lush love one with the top cut off it made a great sentiment too...I used this beautiful Crafts & Me image Art Deco Pearl for my card, coloured with distress inks and teamed up with the lush Prima 6x6-Fairy Belle pad I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts (its an old one so not there anymore)...I finished with some lush sheer soft gold coloured ribbon saved from a Christmas box and some punched butterflies to finish...the fab sketch is from Sketch Saturday challenge and I'm also entering it for the Anything Goes Challenge and The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge too...I'm off to do what I should have done yesterday and tidy my craft room today, maybe my mojo will be hiding under all the piles somewhere...whatever your up to today I hope you manage to get out and about and have some fun

Mina xxx

distress ink colours

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose

outfit - tattered rose, crushed olive

hair - frayed burlap

nothing says Easter like a chick...

 Good morning everyone...wow would you believe we have sun, mind no heat yet but wall to wall sunshine...I'm loving it...my lovely Dad is off on his travels, I will miss him of course but am chuffed to bits hes going he needs a break and some excitement in his life...we live in a gorgeous area but there isn't much to do around here especially in cold weather, I hope hes out and about everyday and has brilliant fun...can you believe its almost Easter...omg how fast is this year flying by...a perfect time for starting Easter cards and a mix of this fab stamp and the sun inspired mine for today which is using the gorgeously cute Whimsy Follow Me...aren't all those little chicks so sweet...I coloured it with my usual Distress Inks and teamed it with some of the gorgeous bright Echo Park - For the Record 2 Documented papers, the paper pad and the stamp are from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...I finished with some flowers cut from another sheet of the same pad and buttons added to the centres and some glitter on his pretty wings...well they are wings so have to be glittery don't they lol...I cant for the life of me remember where the sketch is from but am entering this for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge, Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge and the Love to Create Challenge too...Phil's off work this afternoon because he has a hospital appointment, just a routine thing nothing serious but it means we can have a rare mid week treat of heading out together so I'm off to get the old war paint on...whatever your up to today I hope the sun shines on you too
Mina xxx

Distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose

hair - frayed burlap

top - crushed olive

jeans - mix of tumbled glass, stormy sky

grass - shabby shutters, crushed olive

chicks - scattered straw, antique linen, wild honey

finger tips...

Good morning everyone, did you all have a brilliant weekend?...well I'm still hanging on by my fingertips with my internet connection but live in hope...that's me the eternal optimist lol...Dads feeling a bit better after our trip out yesterday and will Phil along I think it does him the power of good to have another man to talk too don't you?...hes off on one of his jaunts this week anyway off to my Sisters in England so that should help him buck up a bit more and it always makes him smile seeing my other Sisters little ones...mind they are a huge tonic to anyone and always bring a smile to my face...my Dad, Daughter and her other half are all coming for dinner tonight before he heads of on his jaunt so I'm so looking forward to that...Dad loves our gravy for some strange reason so I'm making a huge cottage pie, veg and cheesecake for afters...yum yum yum...oh no I have made myself hungry now lol...right now onto my card for today...how fabulous is this Janey's Digi Designs image...I so loved colouring this Red Hot Poker, even with so much red used lol...aren't the colours in this fabulous Prima 6x6" Paper Pad - Doodle Deux pad, I bought this from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...I love the colours in this pad...I finished with a fab green ribbon and bow and a butterfly charm from my stash...the papers and image go so well together I didn't think it needed anymore do you?, Im never quite sure where to stop where embellishments are concerned and always seem to have so few compared to others cards...the sketch is last weeks sketch from Mojo Monday (way behind because of my internet...again) but I'm entering this for the Papercraft Star Challenge, Inky Impressions Challenge and the Allsorts Challenge too...I'm off to make my world famous gravy lol...so no playing for me today well except in the kitchen of course....oooohhhhhh how I hate cooking but needs must when you have hungry mouths to feed...whatever your up to today have fun and stay out of the kitchen if possible lol

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

barn door, scattered straw, pumice stone

I want a pet dragon too...

Good morning everyone,  yes I finally managed to upload a card and do a post together...yyyyaaaahhhhhhh and about time too...long may it last...I went out for a while with my lovely Dad yesterday but we didn't stay out long because he isn't feeling too good atm...I get a bit panicky when there's anything wrong with the men in my life...I have not a clue why I just do...I'm hoping he will be a little better today as I think he needs a day out...he really needs a week or two away but out finances like everyone else are still recovering from Christmas so it may have to wait a while...well er....a long while actually...I will try my very best to get him feeling better though so fingers crossed I can get him out and about today...right now onto my card for today, how amazing would it be to have a pet dragon like the stunning Sasha & Jet Digital Stamp from Crafts and Me...just fly off whenever you wanted mind it might not be worth the singed hair and eyebrows lol...I coloured this beautiful Hannah Lynn image with my usual distress inks and used some more of the stunning coloured Echo Park - For the Record 2 Documented pad I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts....gorgeous bright spring colours aren't they?, I finished with two different ribbons in yellow, a cut out flower from the pad and a few scattered buttons...how great is this colour combo for the image...the fab sketch is from the Seems A Little Sketchy Challenge and I'm also entering it for the Charisma Cardz Challenge and Inky Impressions Challenge too...Phil's home today so I have help with operation get Dad out at least, well that's if he isn't called into work, I'm sure his place would shut down completely without him, or is that just the impression they give lol...whatever your up to today I hope you manage a lovely trip out too
Mina xxx
p.s. is your blogger acting up, mine is playing daft things with my fonts and colours etc.

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose

hair - black soot

outfit - scattered straw, evergreen bough, tumbled glass, shabby shutters

dragon - shabby shutters, scattered straw, evergreen bough, crushed olive

Surfs up...

Good morning everyone, well I finally managed to get online and upload at 10pm last night...how bad is that, every time I ring Bt they say they are working on the lines in our area and normal service  will be resumed as soon as possible...I must remember that for the next bill that comes in lol...anyway I'm finally online and just in time for the Saturday Surf up too...before I give you a few links omg did you see the Russian Meteor yesterday? I only heard snippets on the tv but got a real look last night...how scary is that...did you hear the bang?...have a look at this  

YouTube video 

and see how scary it was IRL...they would have found me under my bed hiding but the wonderful Russians just seemed to take it all in their stride didn't they...how brave are those people?

Right now onto my first inspirational link for today...this is a fantastic site, don't be put off by the Period Living title as it gives so much inspiration and has been known to make me drool with envy there are so many wonderful things on it and brilliant links too

a coffee and cake site and maybe even two cups...my next link isn't my usual sort of link...its actually a huge massive inspirational shop...totally addictive and when I go on I cant stop looking at all the yummy scrummy stuff...havent bought anything though, I just go for a look and a bit of a drool...Fab is full of aspirational goodies...you know the kind of things, the sort that you didnt know you wanted until you saw it lol

all being well I will be back with a normal card post tomorrow, Im off out with my Dad today as poor Phil is working (again)...they are so busy atm he dosent have a second, dont get me wrong Im not complaining as Im so pleased he has a good job when others arent so lucky, but seeing him every now and again without him falling asleep would be good...are the garden centres open yet I wonder I would love to go buy some flowers for pots on the deck but maybe its a bit early? ...whatever your up to today enjoy your surfing and dont forget your piece of cake for it

Mina xxx

officially fed up now

Good morning everyone, ok now Im officially fed up and mad now...I have tried four times to upkoad my card for today...its either my usual rubbish isp problem or blogger...whichever I surrender for now and will be back a bit later to try, try, try and try again...speak to you all later

Mina xxx

my cutie Valentine...

Good morning everyone I hope your all having a good week, do you all celebrate Valentines Day?, we dont really but I would love to know what your getting up to for it...thanks so much for all your sympathy yesterday your such a nice bunch of people...my toes are much better just kinda stiff but my knee is still a bit sore and swollen but at least I got out yesterday thank goodness, I was beginning to go a bit stir crazy...I didnt buy much just a few bits and pieces for the house we needed but at least I went for coffee...isnt it strange that we have a lush yellow Gaggia machine at home but I still pay to go out for one guess you cant beat someone making coffee for you can you lol...right now my Valentines card I made for today is using a digi from Sassy Cheryl's Digis, I havent used one of these before but as this cutie was all of 50c I couldnt resist now could I (of course just a couple more popped into my basket too lol)...this is the super cute Sweet & Sassy coloured with distress inks...I couldnt resist making her a bit vintage as think she has a real old fashioned look about her dont you?...the lush papers I used are from the Prima 6x6 Romance Novel pad I bought ages ago from Bunny Zoe's Crafts, the tags behind her are from the same pad too...I added a few pink tinted roses, some leaves and yes I know yet another punched heart, well it is Valentines Day isnt it...the fab sketch is from the Sketchy Colors Challenge and Im also entering it for the Crafty Cardmakers challenge and Sassy Cheryl's Digi Stamps Challenge too...its supermarket day with my lovely Dad today, I hate the supermarket, I find it so so hard deciding what we will have to eat every day and even after Phil being home for months and months still cant get used to making a meal every night...my idea of meals while Phil worked away was either a tin of soup, a sandwich or cereal lol...whatever your up to today have a brilliant one and if you have any hints or tips for food shopping let me know...pppppplllleeeeeaaaassseee
Mina xxx 

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose, spun sugar

hair - frayed burlap

dress and boots- spun sugarm victorian velvet

top, headband and tights - antique linen, victorian velvet

heart - victorian velvet

just a heart or two...or three...

Good morning everyone how you all doing?...well I didn't get out at all yesterday because of the return of the klutz, I only fell down the stairs didnt I, which was painful enough but I bent some of my toes weirdly when I fell and spent the rest of the day limping and nursing a very bruised knee...omg sometimes I'm too dangerous to let out of bed lol...they aren't broken (well I hope they aren't) because I can bend them ok, I think I just wrenched them...ouch...point of that was though that I didn't get out so no shopping trip or coffee or anything...ok are you feeling sorry for me yet lol...ok enough feeling sorry for myself onto my card for today, this isn't a colour combo I would normally use but it works ok don't you think?...how stunningly beautiful is this image from Mo's Digital Pencil...perfect for any love card...this is the gorgeous Full Heart, I coloured her with distress inks and I have been playing around mixing some colours together to get different ones for this beauty, having loads of fun discovering what they look like together too...I teamed her up with these lush papers from the My Mind's Eye - Oliver 6x6 Pad I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...that yellow really suits her don't you think...I finished with just a few more punched hearts (well you can never have too many hearts or butterflies I think lol), a lush cream coloured satin bow and a cream crinkly rose...I made the sketch up as I went along but am entering this for the Card Makin Mamas challenge, Totally Gorjuss challenge and the Papertake Weekly Challenge too...Im going out today come hail, rain, shine or stairs lol...whatever your up to today watch out for those things that life puts in your way they are lethal lol
Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose, spun sugar

hair - frayed burlap

dress and shoes - mix of scattered straw & antique linen, mix of

tumbled glass & shabby shutters

hearts - victorian velvet

leaves - shabby shutters

shading - pumice stone

you just never know what you will find...

Good morning everyone are you all having a good week?...its still tiddling down here and I'm expecting my first delivery of wood and nails this afternoon lol...I could hardly see a thing even with the light on either it was a very bad light day or my glasses need changed urgently...I'm hoping its the light lol...I was having a mooch through my cards and sorting them out and realised I seem to have an aversion to using black, mind you it is a bit like the dreaded red and takes care and time to use, just a teeny bit too much water and it goes everywhere and I don't know what is it about red and black inks but I always get covered in them when I'm using them and either look like an extra from a horror film or a coal man lol...so I thought ok bite the bullet and get colouring with black for a change so watch out I just used a tiny bit today but there is a card with much much more in the next few days too...I did get a bit distracted though, I found a box I hadn't touched since the move and loads of long forgotten goodies in the bottom of it, including these lush flowers I used on today's card...right now the details of the card...this stunner is of course one of the beautiful Vintage Adorable from Sugar Nellie and the last of the new ones I got to colour, look at all those amazing curls...this is the beautiful Suzie...I coloured her with my usual distress inks and teamed her up with some papers from the Teresa Collins 6x6" Paper Pad - Now and Then (I bought it from Bunny Zoe's Crafts but its out of stock atm I'm afraid)...I added some lush black ribbon and bow and these amazing flowers from K&Co, I'm sorry I don't know what they are called or which collection they are from but they match this card brilliantly don't they?...the fab sketch is from the Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge and I'm also entering it for The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge and the One Stitch at a Time Challenge too...I'm off out today I need a walk around in the fresh air even if its still pouring down and feel a little bit of retail therapy coming on I'm sure its hiding somewhere at the back of my mind waiting to pounce...whatever your up to have a brilliant warm, dry one

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose, spun sugar

hair - frayed burlap, antique linen

ribbons - black soot

eyes - peeled paint

sweater - stormy sky, black soot

we have a winner...

Hi me again...I almost forgot all about the winner of my newest candy didnt I...thanks to everyone who entered but there can be only one winner...but never worry there will be loads more chances to win some goodies soon...ok

the Mr random thingy picked No picked

No. 9

and that is

 RACHEL FISHER

huge congratulations Rachel, could you please email me and I will send your e voucher for you to get spending...night night everyone

Mina xxx

hhhheeeelllpppppppp.....

Good morning everyone did you all have a lovely Sunday...did you notice I was missing?...my ISP is playing silly tricks again...my connection was in and out on Saturday then went off Saturday night and only came back about 8pm last night...I had posts to do too aaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhhh why does things like that always happen when you need to get things done...is it sods law do you think...anyway I'm calm now lol...we didn't do anything yesterday at all, the heavens opened and it didn't stop pouring until last night I was expecting an ark or two floating up the street at any second lol...but at least we don't have it as bad as some places in the mainland and the USA, I watched an amazing time lapse video last night on Facebook of a snow storm it was like something out of a movie as the snow covered everything including the window it was being filmed from...really scary...right now onto my card for today which is for our new challenge at Bunny Zoe's Crafts challenge, so everything I used except the ribbon came from Bunny Zoe's Crafts of course...this month the challenge is Flowers & Pearls...I couldn't resist buying this stunning stamp set from Kaisercraft when I saw it...this one is called Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Periwinkle, another stunning set from them...I coloured it with my usual distress inks and teamed it up with one of their stunning paper pads, these papers are from the Kaisercraft - Pickled Pear 6.5"x6.5" Paper Pad...stunning colours aren't they...I finished with a few strips of pearls, a mix of 3mm and 4mm mixed pearl sets and a bias binding bow...the fab sketch is from Sketch Saturday challenge and I'm also entering it for the Papertake Weekly Challenge and the Delightful Challenge...I will have to show you the card I had for yesterday another day, well ISP willing that is...I'm going to spend today sheltering from the rain and crafting I think, I fancy a bit of crafting therapy...we all know those sort of day don't we...the kind of days when you need to create something, so fingers crossed my mojo stays intact for it lol...whatever your up to today if you have time pop on over to the Bunny Zoe's Crafts blog to see what the rest of our fabulous DT came up with...have a good dry one everyone

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

rose - scattered straw, antique linen

leaves - shabby shutters, peeled paint

open flower - antique linen

feather - tumbled glass, stormy sky

shading around image - pumice stone

shading at edge - antique linen

surfs up...

Good morning everyone...well its the weekend have you anything spectacular planned?...we haven't but its just lovely having a weekend together when Phil was away most of the last one...so I guess just a normal weekend day...bit of shopping, bit of coffee, a bit of gossip and maybe even a purchase or two (of course nothing crafting bought lol)...well now for a bit of surfing news, things and links for you to drool over, have a giggle at and enjoy...over the last six months I have been looking at paper sculpting on the net...wow its an amazing art form and my first link for today is for one of the paper sculpting kings...if you have never heard of it check out the link on Calvin Nicholls site under Shows & Demonstrations/News on page 4 he shows how he does his amazing creations...you will be fascinated...just click the name for the link sit back and enjoy

my next link is for a site called Humor Train, its a brilliant site for all things giggly and funny...its one of my coffee and cake sites though...so prepare to spend a while on it...the picture below is one I live my life by lol...this is from Humor train...theres loads of category's and some new stuff on every day...enjoy

 

my last one is probably one that's recognisable to most of you but just in case it isn't...pop on over to Pinterest for a vast amount of inspiration and of course some major envy too...its a brilliant visual site for well everything really (hint if you want more info on the pictures just click on them it usually has a link or something connected)...defo a two coffee and cake site though...click on the everything link to refresh every couple of minuets for something new

quick question before I leave you in peace to enjoy your Saturday...are you enjoying my Saturday surfing links?...now come on tell the truth lol...I wont mind if you would prefer a card or something else honestly...just let me know...right I'm off to get my war paint on, I'm at the age I wouldnt even  put the bins out without my mascara and lippy...oooohhhhh vanity lol...have a good surf

Mina xxx
p.s. theres only today and tomorrow to join in with my candy...so if you haven't already click the link to go straight to the post

not quite right...

Good morning everyone how are you all...well I hope no sniffles or colds?  theres loads of them going round atm...we went for our put the world to rights coffee yesterday so watch the news for all the worlds problems being solved and joy and happiness to descend on us all...my wonderful Dad could sort everything out no problem lol...well I say everything he managed to lose his gloves and we had to go looking for them so maybe not lost gloves lol...its usually me that loses things like that I have a fantastic soft leather pair of gloves I bought many moons ago in Venice and I love them to bits (well I have two pairs actually one pink pair but the black ones are my favs), I have lost count of how many times I have dropped them, I have a habit of putting them on my lap when I'm in the car forget they are there and leaving them in puddles or snow lying beside the car...I think that's why they have lasted so long, they have been soaking wet many many times and they look brand new and are super soft because of it...so if you have a pair of leather gloves that need softened you know what to do lol...right my card for today...you know when you colour something and your not happy with it, something is just not quite right...well that's how I feel about today's image...its a beautiful one from MayzyArt and is called Freckles Mermaid...shes brilliant isn't she...I coloured her with distress inks as always but I think I'm not happy with how the beigey pinky colour in her tail etc turned out...it looks too flesh coloured...do you know what I mean...anyway its a good excuse to use her again and be finally happy with the result...the lush papers are a few loose sheets from my ever growing pile of them...I know they are Prima but haven't a clue which collection they are from...I finished with some punched butterflies, a soft blue organza ribbon bow, a teeny sentiment charm and a few scattered gems from the Mixed Bag Clear Flat Acrylic Round Gems - 3mm, 4mm & 5mm...I know I bought the Prima pad from Bunny Zoe's Crafts and the Gems are from there too...the fab sketch is from the Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge and I'm also entering it for the Divas By Designs Challenge and Sketchy Colors Challenge too...I'm making a cheesecake today but remembered to buy some icing sugar so there wont be any gritty bits lol...whatever your up to today have fun

Mina xxx

distress ink colours used

hair - milled lavender

eyes - tumbled glass

lips - victorian velvet

face, arms, chest - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose

rest of skin, fins, face etc - tumbled glass, milled lavender, frayed burlap, tattered rose

blue boy...

Good morning everyone I hope your all having a fabulous week...I had a really relaxing crafting day yesterday, how many cards did I make...er....one lol...I got bogged down with playing and printing loads and loads of stuff...so much so that I almost ran out of ink and just finished in time...I get caught up with how many images I can fit on one sheet of my paper I used for printing at £1 a sheet its a challenge to see how many I can get on and fill every single square centimetre...sad I know lol...but my record so far is 10 of a decent enough size to colour of course I could probably get about 30 if they were smaller but they wouldn't be as enjoyable to colour or use...oh btw I got an email the other day asking about what I used for the whites in the eyes of the Vintage Adorables I have been colouring, the answer is nothing the white bits just aren't coloured is all...I don't have a white pen or pencil, I used to have one many moons ago but it dried up because it was never used the poor neglected thing...it can be a bit fiddly going around the white bits with a paintbrush but well worth it I think...I'm one of those rare people who love love love making boys cards so when I had a space left on my paper I had to print this darling little Simply Adorable sweetie from Sugar Nellie, I love him so much, everything about him is a joy to behold and hes a dream to colour too...this is the wonderful Thomas and I coloured him as always with my distress inks, I cut him out and popped him on top of these stunning papers from the Teresa Collins 6x6" Paper Pad - Now and Then pad I bought from Bunny Zoe's Crafts and finished with a lush checked ribbon bow and a button from my stash...I love this fab sketch don't you, its from Mojo Monday and I'm also entering this for the Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge and the Crafting When we can challenge too...its supermarket day today and we are off to Costa for a good bout of 'put the world to rights' coffee too of course...its a new one across from the supermarket and I said to my Dad next time we went I would take for a coffee and a cupcake...I love our coffee sessions even if he does ignore me for the first ten minuets while he catches up with the news headlines lol...whatever your up to I hope you have an enjoyable day

Mina xxx

skin - antique linen, frayed burlap, tattered rose, spun sugar

hair - antique linen, frayed burlap

trousers - pumice stone

t-shirt - tumbled glass, stormy sky

eyes - tumbled glass

engine - faded jeans, tumbled glass