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Saturday 11 June 2011

LIM # 19 In The Frame - and some sad news, sorry

Morning all, hope you are ok.  I've been reading this morning that a couple of my bloggy pals, Clare and Vicky, have been in the wars so sending you both tons of love and get well quick wishes.  I had something similar many years ago and thought I had broken my back, the pain was so awful.  Big hugs and mwahs to you.

Before I move on to my card, I have some sad news for those of you who have been so kind about my mate Ali and her darling cat Teddy.  Despite the very best efforts from a superb team of vets and Teddy being allowed home last Monday, the brave little chap lost his fight yesterday morning.  It was as if he had lost the will to live and really didn't want to go on.  So the hardest decision had to be made. 

I said on Thursday, very briefly, that I would explain my LOTV card - well, yes, it was made with so much love because I knew what was coming and my head was so full of thoughts and feelings - oh lord, I've started myself off again.  Pass a tissue someone please.  OK, enough - onto my card for today.

This week's LESS IS MORE challenge is a One Layer Card challenge with the theme of In The Frame.  I actually really like these OLCs but today my heart isn't really in crafting so that could explain my first two attempts at being inky-messy ending up in the recycling.  However, on ferreting through my stamps I found this little love from LeLo Designs by Stampavie


So, I gave up on trying to be arty-farty-creative and just stuck with the character stamps that I love.  Lightly coloured in distress inks with Prisma shading.  Pawprints and Miaow are from Wild Rose Studio.



Hugs, Sxx

47 comments:

Chrissie said...

I was so sorry to hear about your friend's kitty, I KNOW how she feels.
This kitty card however, is just darling and purrfect for our challenge!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Julye said...

Sorry to here about Teddy but cherish the memories and your card is fab and very poinient too.

Chrissy said...

Oh! no..poor 'Teddy' what a shame, I really thought he would be ok.
Big hug to Ali. and a big hug to you too, you sound all shook up.

Fab kitty card,
Luv CHRISSYxx

Deborah Frings said...

It's always sad when a much loved pet dies - sending your friends hugs.

Your card is the purrfect (sorry!).

Kathyk said...

Pets are like family and I'm sorry for the loss felt by both you and your pal, Ali

Fab card btw

Kathyk

Gina said...

So difficult to lose a pet - they are part of the family. This is a lovely card though and beautiful colouring.
Gina x

Kaz said...

Awww Squirrel so sorry to hear about your friends poor kitty.
I know from experience it is heart breaking.

Fab CAS card, love the image.
Kaz xx

Cynthia Schelzig said...

So sad to hear of your friend and her cat...cats are such wonderful pets I know she is sad but your card is sooooo sweet I sure it will brighten her day.

Hazel said...

Lovely card, I love that image. Hazel x

Loli said...

Hello Squirrel, i'm sorry for your friend's kitty, is very sad to lost a good friend pet, is sad for the soul.
Perfect card for this moment, beautiful stamps, really sweet,well done.
A warm hug from Palma Island

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Aw! poor Teddy your friend must be distraught.

your card says it all, it's lovely

uhooi said...

Uhooi,,
Waw,, These cards are nice, sweet and cool,,

Uhooi.blogspot.com

Sandra said...

What a super card, love the image Sorry to hear about poor Teddy. Hugs.

Helene said...

Sorry to hear about your friend's cat. As a cat person I know how that feels.

The card is fantastic and that image is so cute.

craftymum said...

sorry to hear about your friends cat Squirrel. I know how we felt when Daniels rabbit died!Distraught is the word.
Love the card you have made though.Love the less is more idea
hugs Sarah x

Karen M said...

Beautiful card!

Vicky said...

Hi sweetie thank you soooooo much for the hugs but I think you need them more shug I'm so soooo sorry about Teddy we lost ours a few years ago &...well they are part of the family they are a treasure & I'm sending you huge squishy hugs sweetie.
You card is perfect no pun intended sweetie at all. I love it tho its......well it really is perfect I love the image & as always hun your colouring is amazing.
Take care hunni.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Ang C said...

Such sad news



Your card is lovely!

G Peplow said...

Hi there, Such a lot of sadness, I'm sorry:{
I hope your card helps cheer, it's beautiful, lovely cat and great colouring, Gay xx

Michelle said...

I am so sorry to hear about Teddy -- they are such loves & it is so hard losing them, they are just as much a member of the family as anyone else. Your card is adorable, love the little paw prints :)

Suze Bain said...

Such a cute kitty and your colouring is fab. xx

Suzilou said...

Really gorgeous card, am loving the image. So sorry to hear about your friends cat xx

Mandy said...

So sorry to hear about your friends cat,they become such a big part of our lives....Love your CAS card fabulous image....
Mandy x

Jeannie said...

So cute!
Jeannie x

joanne wardle said...

awww sorry to hear about the cat. but that's a lovely card

Lynn said...

So sorry about Teddy - have been there and cried buckets. Your card, though is sweet and cheerful. Lynn x

Netty said...

Loving this cute kitty card, Annette x

My name is Wynneth said...

Poor Teddy, they leave such a huge hole in our lives when then leave. My heart goes out to your pal. I love your card, that is such a sweet image and beautifully coloured.
hugs
wynneth
x

Pink Dandelion said...

Lovely card Squirrel, so sorry to hear about your friends Kitty. Take Care Debs xx

Beryl K said...

Brilliant card, love the image
Beryl x

coops said...

aw no, i am so sorry to hear the sad news about teddy :(
your card is gorgeous hun, i love the image and superb colouring.
sending hugs (()))

xx coops xx

Mandi said...

Just purrfect! [Already said that today lol]
Aww Im so sorry to read about the cat, so sad our pets are our best friends.
Thank you Squirrel
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

Princess4Wiz said...

Such a sweet card, Squirrel. I love it! Beth xxx

Kat said...

I love this card Squirrel, it's so sweet.

Sad to hear about poor Teddy. Ali must be devastated. It's always sad to lose a beloved pet.

Kat xx

Susan said...

Squirrel, sorry about the kitty. Pets do tend to become part of the family.

Your card is just precious! Love that sweet image!
My Card

Rufus said...

I'm sorry, Squirrel.
R/

Jackie said...

Superb card :o)
I am so sorry to hear of your sad news (((hugs)))
Jackie xx

Christina said...

Woww Squirrel I really love this one!!!
Hugs Kristel

Sue said...

Sorry about your friends beloved kitty.

Your card is great, love the image. Sue.x

Pauline said...

Very sweet card.

Squirrel said...

I'm so sorry Teddy lost his fight (even though pussy-cats chase squirrels). Your image is just perfect, and beautifully coloured as usual.

Hugs'n'nuts till next time,
Squirrel-down-under xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Squirrel such a sweet card, beautifully coloured

Anne

Ruth M said...

What a sweet card, lovely colouring!

Lynne said...

Brilliant card. Sorry about your friends cat, pets are part of the family aren`t they?
Lynne xxx

Sandy said...

Your little cat is so cute - I'm new to LIM but having fun looking at the cards,
Sandy

Meggymay said...

Lovely cute image, realy like your card

Jan said...

A fab card xx Jan

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