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Tuesday 26 April 2011

Cute cats

I've been keeping myself busy with lots of DT stuff today, because it was Dex's first official day at nursery... eeek!!!  I hardly slept at all last night and I've been a nervous wreck all day - pathetic really, isn't it?!  Dex was fine, he's had loads of fun but was really tired and nodded off on the sofa when we got home!

Most of my cards I've made today can't actually be shown yet, but I did make this one using the Little Claire Cat in a Box stamp...



No colouring on this one, because I thought it looked nice stamped in Rich Cocoa memento ink onto one of the plain blue sheets from the GCD 'ella blue' pad.  I've just added some pearls from my stash, and a ribbon that I cut out of some new pyjamas!  Well, it was the right colour :o)

I'm entering my card for the following challenges:
Nursery again tomorrow for Dex, so hopefully I'll get lots done and will try not to worry so much about him now I know he's enjoying it!
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35 comments:

  1. Debs26 April 2011 at 19:35

    Purrfect card Lisa!
    The image is fab.
    Sometimes the ribbon on PJ's is there just to be recyceld - don't ya think?
    Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week.
    Good luck
    {{Debs}}

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  2. Amanda26 April 2011 at 19:35

    Hi Lisa, lovely card, it is hard not to worry, he is your baby but it does sound as though he is enjoying himself. You will soon find ways to fill the time he is at nursery and find it difficult to remember what is was like before.

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  3. martina's kaartjes26 April 2011 at 19:45

    wow, this is one pretty card ! lovely done,
    greetings, martina
    x

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  4. Lesley26 April 2011 at 19:51

    oh I do like this, glad you've left it uncoloured, it really works x

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  5. Feebsy26 April 2011 at 19:54

    I'm glad Dexter had a good first official day at nursery. I hope you get a better nights sleep tonight too.

    I think this card is great, I adore cats and the images are just perfect. I really like the papers you've used too, simple but really effective.

    Take care

    Feebsy
    x

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  6. Anonymous26 April 2011 at 19:54

    This is just perfect Lisa! Love the colour scheme. I buy my pyjamas at Primark because they come folded and have the most gorgeous ribbons wrapped around them! Aww, bless little Dex starting nursery - you'll soon start enjoying the time too! xx

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  7. Louise26 April 2011 at 20:05

    This is lovely Lisa. I love the simplicity - the stamp speaks for itself :)

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  8. Vicky26 April 2011 at 20:13

    Simply purrrrect hun...love the wee images and great recycling too..I do the same lol..

    Ahh and lil Dex going to nursery..and all that crafty time...just enjoy sweetie...!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  9. Debs M26 April 2011 at 20:21

    ooh love this, great stamp! x

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  10. The Little Stamper26 April 2011 at 20:25

    The monochromatic effect is really great on your card, and I can't wait to see what you have come up with using the other new sets! As for Dex, I am sure he had a wail of a time and you will soon be able to relax and enjoy some free time!

    Sharon x

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  11. Unknown26 April 2011 at 20:30

    Hi Lisa, your card is very elegant. The images are brilliant and to colour you've used (ink and papers) set it off lovely. Glad little one had a good official first day at Nursery. I cried the first day I left my daughter at the childminders, she was only 11 mths old, times move on she is now nearly 4 goes to Nursery and loves it! I'm the one who has suffered with nerves! Sarah

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  12. Jules26 April 2011 at 21:01

    Gorgeous Lisa .. .. and my fav papers too!!!

    Well done on surviving today. If only our kids knew just how much worrying we do about them.

    Hope all goes well tomorrow for you.

    Love Jules xx

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  13. Donna Mosley26 April 2011 at 21:10

    Hi Lisa, love it! Fab image and those papers are so lovely. Perfectly matched ribbon,lol! So glad Dex had a lovely day with his new little friends, hope you sleep better tonight hun.

    Donna x

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  14. Anonymous26 April 2011 at 21:16

    This is fab Lisa, love the colour and layout! Glad I'm not the only one who cuts ribbons out of clothes lol!
    Helen x

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  15. Faye26 April 2011 at 22:37

    Oh Lisa, this is gorgeous, I love the colours you've used and the no colour thing, it looks very good.
    I wrote an envelope with your name on today. This is an important move and means I won't forget. So long as no one puts anything on top of it! ;)
    xxx

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  16. Aunty Sue26 April 2011 at 23:00

    Fab card lisa and thanks for joining Creative inspirations this week

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  17. Jennifer26 April 2011 at 23:29

    Lovely card Lisa. Make the most of your child free time :-)
    xx Jenny xx

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  18. Lorraine27 April 2011 at 00:13

    Oh this is adorable! I love that cat stamp and the pearls, papers and your pajama ribbon match perfectly!

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  19. Unknown27 April 2011 at 07:24

    What a lovely card... very effective! Glad your son had fun... all these things are harder for Mummy when children start new things... I didn't feel it with my daughter so much because I had my son still at home (there's only 18 months between my two), but when my son started too, I was like a lost lamb!!!!
    Hugs
    Kim
    x

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  20. Marianne's Craftroom27 April 2011 at 07:51

    Very cute, love the additionof the little pearls in the middle. I love cards with slanted paper and images, so effective. Marianne x

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  21. coops27 April 2011 at 08:42

    stunning card lisa.i love the cute cats and your layout is superb.
    glad dex is liking nursery, am sure you will be fine after a few days :D

    xx coops xx

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  22. sandra's crafty corner27 April 2011 at 09:38

    love the card so very stylish, and i too cut of my ribbons of my clothes lol, thanks for playing along at creative craft challenges xxx

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  23. Jackie27 April 2011 at 10:08

    Sorry to say I am not a cat lover, but I love this card :o)
    Jackie xx

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  24. Pami27 April 2011 at 10:08

    I love this image Lisa, its so cute and looks great without colour. Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week. Pami x

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  25. Lisa Jane27 April 2011 at 11:12

    what a acute card - i love all those kittys
    a great way to re use the ribbon too
    Thanks for joining in my recycled challenge this week at MAWTT
    Lisa x

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  26. Shell Shearer Swinscoe27 April 2011 at 11:13

    Gorgeous card, love the kitties so sweet!

    Thank you for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck!
    Hugs shell xx

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  27. DesignerDiva27 April 2011 at 12:24

    Love this stamp! it has made a fab card. Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week and good luck with the challenge
    Hugs Laurie

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  28. Nannieflash27 April 2011 at 16:10

    Hi Lisa thats one fabulous card for a person who loves cats, with hugs Shirleyxxx

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  29. coldwaters227 April 2011 at 17:10

    Hi Lisa this is fabulous loving the colours, design and those images a super card
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  30. Nikbee27 April 2011 at 22:49

    A wonderful card. I love the image. Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft.

    Nikki x

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  31. Pat28 April 2011 at 17:04

    Beautiful card, cute images. Thanks for joining with us at MTTC this week.

    Pat xx

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  32. Cazza28 April 2011 at 18:12

    Oooooo, this is fabby Lisa!! Completely agree with you too, it doesn't need colouring, just great :o)
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  33. Craftdee29 April 2011 at 05:53

    Love this as a monochromatic card....and why else would they put ribbon on pj's anyway?! TFS, Dee

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  34. Lesley29 April 2011 at 14:01

    Great card, love the images! Thanks for taking part in the MTTC challenge xx

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  35. Beverley5 May 2011 at 16:31

    Fab card - Love the image and great recycling, I always cut off the ribons and reuse them as well. Thanks for joining us at Creative Craft Challenge. Bev x

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