Tuesday 15 March 2011

A fairy card to cheer me up

I've just got back from the vets to get Arnie's annual cat flu injection, and the vet has told me that my 'little boy' is not actually 4 years old like we thought, but is probably more like 13 years old.  Plus, (as if shaving 9 years off his furry little life wasn't bad enough) he's got an overactive thyroid gland.  Apparently, if this is confirmed by the blood tests, this means that we need to put him on medication twice a day for the rest of his life.  My healthy 'baby boy' has turned into a poorly pensioner overnight.  I just feel that 9 years have been taken away from him, and that he's now going to be constantly poorly.  He's been getting lots of extra snuggles tonight and hasn't stopped purring since I brought him home, so at least one of us is oblivious and happy!

Anyway, to cheer me up, I've been using one of my fave new stamps which is Stamp Fairy's Patsy Tooth Fairy, although I cut off (most of) the tooth part as I just wanted a fairy.  She's so pretty and I coloured her in lilac which is one of my favourite colours (along with pink!) and used my fave nesties.  I've followed a sketch but added some extra little pearls and a sentiment. The sentiment is one of Christine's (sorry for the confusion on the earlier version of this post where I'd taken credit for it - I'd got totally confused with a Mother's day sentiment I've made for a very similar card which will be a freebie on Saturday! Oh dear, sorry Christine, and thanks for pointing it out!) and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Finally, I glittered up her wings and the cloud.

Hope you like my little Patsy Fairy.
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Happy crafting.

20 comments:

Nikbee said...

A gorgeous. I love the sparkles and the colours are lovely.
Big hugs to Arnie.

Nikki x

Jaspere said...

This is beautiful. What a precious fairy. Thanks for taking the Digital Tuesday Challenge this week.

lindyloo said...

oh what a beautiful; card and in my fav colour too.Thank you for leaving me a lovely comment on my card.You asked where I got my backing papers from it is "Buzzcraft" and it was a bargain at 50p for ten sheets hugs linda x

Carissa said...

Such a pretty card and so beautifully coloured. Try not to fret about Arnie's health. I have a 6 year old kitty who is diabetic and he is happy as a clam even though I give him a shot each day. I am sure that your kitty has many happy years with you yet. Hugs, Carissa

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, Pastsy is soooo pretty! JO xxx

debby4000 said...

Wonderful, cute card.
luv
Debby

Anonymous said...

Ahhhh this is soooo cute! love how you have done her! hugs Samantha :0)

Christina said...

That is a gorgeous card Netty! Looks great!
Hugs Kristel

Christine L said...

Sorry to hear your vet gave you a bit of bad news - but as long as your cat is happy which he sounds - don't worry!
Lovely card Annette.... Love that image and those colours... But the sentiment?
Hugs
Christine x

Miss Molly said...

#1 - Love this image! #2 I love purple! #3 I LOVE YOUR CARD!!!! What an excellent and elegant layout!
Thanks for joining us at Paper Cupcakes!
Molly - Design Team Member

Elara said...

Too cute for words! Love it! :)

Debbie, Crafty Heart

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Netty I am so sorry but I just had to smile at the way you told the story of Arnie, it can't be good to have aged 9 years over night, poor love, I am sure he has a few good years left in him yet. I know how you feel about the age though my little JR will be 16yrs old in June and I can see that he is getting older, it scares me to death, but I know that he will be around for some time yet.
Anyway I just had to tell you how much I love your card the design and colours look gorgeous the image is beautiful I love it.
Hugs
Lorraine x

angelwhispers said...

Loving the card the image and colours are just lovely!!

Sorry to hear your little Arnie has aged so fast, poor little thing but I'm sure he will love all the extra cuddles!!

Thanks for joining us over at TCPFC Love Chanelle xxxx

Ellibelle said...

Oh,what a cute card! Love the sparkles, darling image and the sketch is fabulous.

I'm so happy you played along in my "magical world" challenge over at digital tuesday!!

Stampin Mindy said...

Awe! This is beautiful. I love the color and image is adorable. Beautiful flowers!

Thanks so much for joining us at Wild Orchid Crafts Dieing to Punch Challenge!

Hugs, Mindy

Lynn said...

Very pretty card and love the colour purple (it's my fav)
Thanks so much for joining us at Gingerloft Challenges:)
huggs
Lynn xx
And good luck x

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Just gorgeous!! I love all the glitter!!

Deanne :)

Alexeya said...

So sorry to hear about your cat Netty - all the best.

Love your card this week, those clouds look wonderful. Thanks for joining in the glitter and gems challenge at OSAAT. x

Love crafts forever said...

Thank you so much for playing at OSAAT this week.
Hugs Nataliya.

fairie said...

She is so adorable and the colors, oh so cute!! Thanks for playing at Paper Cupcakes.