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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Kitten in Cup

Hi everyone.  This is a pre-scheduled post that I did at the end of February.  I wasn't sure if I'd be up for making cards after surgery, and I wanted to be able to play along in the Rudolph Days March challenge ... I like to play along each month and have done so for several years. :)

I started with an adorable kitten die that I received from the wonderful Maureen, keeper of the Rudolph Days challenge.  Thanks again Maureen!

I die cut the kitten in the cup in several colours of card stock (white, red, gray, patterned paper - ho ho ho christmas from Polkadoodles) and then pieced it together, adding sponged shading along the edges of the plain coloured pieces.

I smiled the whole time I was making this card! :)

Close-up ... 
As I mentioned above, I'm sending this over to the Rudolph Days March challenge. :)

As well, this is the first time using this sweet die, so I'm sending it over to NBUS Challenge #48 - thanks Dolly!

Thanks for stopping by!


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Stamps:  n/a
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Slate Gray, Real Red card stock (SU!); ho ho ho Christmas (Polkadoodles)
Ink:   Basic Gray; Real Red (SU!); Distress Inks:  Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Kitten in Cup die (Cottage Cutz), sponges,  black fine tip marker, Circle die (Spellbinders)

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32 comments:

  1. Pat25 March 2023 at 11:19

    What a cute kitten sat in the cup and love that you paper pieced it with the same paper as you used in the background which is such fun Loll. I hope that you are progressing well after your surgery and every day you feel a little better and a little stronger and that in a few weeks we will see you back here. x

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  2. Denise Bryant25 March 2023 at 11:35

    Such a cute card! Love the kitty!

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  3. HilaryJane25 March 2023 at 11:49

    this is such a happy card. I can see why your smiled while you were making it. I do hope that you are doing well after your surgery and are feeling a little better each day xx

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  4. Julie B25 March 2023 at 12:23

    Love the DP you've used here Loll and that is such a cute kitty die cut. Hope you are recuperating well. XX

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  5. Judy Garrelts25 March 2023 at 12:33

    It's good to have you back!
    Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful works!
    Judy G

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  6. Bobby25 March 2023 at 12:41

    I was going to say I'm glad you're up to crafting but I guess not quite yet. This is adorable, Loll. I can see why you were full of smiles while you made it.

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  7. Chookarooni25 March 2023 at 13:03

    Great card, wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery from your surgery. hubby had triple bypass in 2019, sure knocked the stuffing out of him! One day at a time!

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  8. Papercraft Boutique25 March 2023 at 14:43

    What a fun and cute Christmas card, Loll! The kitten in the cup is darling! Love the design, using the patterned paper for both the cup and the background!
    Wishing you a day when you get well and enjoy making cards again coming soon!
    Hideko xx

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  9. Susan25 March 2023 at 15:09

    That kitten is adorable - no wonder you smiled the whole time you were making it. Love the background paper and the way you repeated it for the tea cup!

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  10. TK25 March 2023 at 15:39

    So cute, and a sweet Christmas card.
    I hope all is well and you're healing fast and complete

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  11. Brenda25 March 2023 at 16:12

    Awww, this is an adorable card Loll, that little tea cup kitty makes me smile! Love how festive your paper is as well as your kitty. Hope you are doing good and healing well. Sending healing prayers and gentle hugs, Brenda

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  12. Bonnie25 March 2023 at 16:12

    This kitty is adorable, Lolly! Who could help but smile at him and that bright happy paper!

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  13. Leslie Miller25 March 2023 at 16:15

    Even though I realize you made this ahead, I'm still so happy to see your post today, Loll! This is the most adorable kitten in a cup with the matching background and I know how you must have smiled all the way through it. I love those kinds of cards. Take care and heal well. Sending hugs!

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  14. My Paper Epiphany25 March 2023 at 22:30

    So adorable and a very happy card! I hope you are getting better and will be back to crafting soon. xxx

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  15. LesleyG25 March 2023 at 23:39

    That’s an adorable card, and I hope you’re recovering well, take care xxx

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  16. kiwimeskreations26 March 2023 at 00:35

    Such a sweet card Loll, no wonder your were smiling as you made it. Pre-posted or not, it's good to see this gorgeous card, and I hope that currently all is well for you and getting better!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  17. Jenny L26 March 2023 at 05:23

    Hi Loll,
    Happy Rudolf Days.
    Hope all is okay after your surgery and you are feeling so much better.
    Sending big hugs to help.
    Love your fabulous Kitty design.
    The papers are so colourful and cheerful and that die cut Kitty is so sweet and wonderful.
    Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT

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  18. Darnell26 March 2023 at 07:51

    What fun to see you pop up, Lolly, even if it is a scheduled post! Every day will get better and before you know it, you will be back in your craft room. In the meantime, thank you for making us smile, too, with your adorable kitten in a cup! I can't remember the last time I did paper-piecing, but I love it. And I love how you sponged the pieces for definition. Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Dolly

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  19. Cat Craig26 March 2023 at 10:10

    Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery. The kitten is adorable in his festive cup.

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  20. Nstiz26 March 2023 at 12:33

    This is just too cute, Loll! Love the sponging on the kitten and what fun papers. Praying for a speedy recovery for you too.

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  21. Christine Alexander26 March 2023 at 12:55

    Such an adorable kitten Loll, love the addition of the Ho, Ho, Ho designer paper ♥

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  22. scrappymo!26 March 2023 at 13:12

    You are amazing to manage to get a card posted whilst recovering Glad to see you were able to enjoy this die. Also love the way the 'ho ho ho" fit onto the teacup!

    Thanks for taking part in the Rudolph Days Challenge.

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  23. Trina P.26 March 2023 at 13:15

    aww that kitty is so cute.
    sending well wishes for a speedy recovery.
    love and hugs 💕

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  24. Lisa Elton26 March 2023 at 18:28

    What a cutie this kitten is! Sweet card, Loll. Hope you're feeling better with each passing day!

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  25. nancy littrell26 March 2023 at 19:29

    Ho, Ho, Ho...such an adorable tea cup with your sweet kitten that matches perfectly with your designer paper, Lolly:-) Wishing you continuing healing and getting closer to a full recovery. So happy to see your post even though it was created before your surgery:-) Love and Soft Hugs...Nancy

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  26. Sandy27 March 2023 at 06:13

    Cute, cute, cute! I am a cat lady and have two cats that are spoiled rotten. I love your sweet dog - my favorite breed of dog and pricey too! I know everyone is glad to see you back in action!
    Sandy xx

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  27. Brenda in IN27 March 2023 at 07:37

    This made me smile too, the look on that sweet face is adorable and this is so typical of a kitten to get in a small place. Love the paper. Love that you did a scheduled post and can't wait to see you back in person when you feel good. Sending healing thoughts so it will be soon.

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  28. Julia Aston27 March 2023 at 10:43

    Ho Ho Ho! how fun is this paper as well as the cute little kitty in the cup! Happy to see you with a post Loll - you'll get there with your recovery!! Julia xx

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  29. Marcia Hill29 March 2023 at 05:22

    I don't know how I missed this cutie, but he sure is making me smile too Loll! What an adorable kitty die and the dsp you used is perfect for the tea cup and the background!! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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  30. Robyn Oliver31 March 2023 at 00:17

    I agree with everyone else, that is the cutest kitty in a cup and sure did bring a smile to my face too. Big hugs Loll and hope the recovery goes well, Robyn

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  31. Sue's Crafty Corner2 April 2023 at 04:17

    Such a beautiful card Loll. Thank you for joining in the fun at Rudolph Days this month.

    Sue xx

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  32. BożenA2 May 2023 at 06:31

    This card is fantastic. This funny kitten is so cute. This is a card that will bring a smile to the recipient.
    xx

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)