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Saturday, 9 March 2013

Its a Boy!




Hi and Good Morning! :)

Today sees the start of our new challenge over at Sweet Stampin, where this week our theme is 'Its a Man Thing'.  We are sponsored by Cuddly Buddly, and also our monthly sponsor - The Ribbon Girl.  Awesome prizes, so well worth playing along.
 
I dont make a lot of male cards, but this week was rather special - we had a long-awaited new arrival in our family (all the way over in Oz), and thanks to the wonders of modern technology (Facebook - lol) I was able to see baby pics within minutes of his birth and I was so proud !  Welcome to the world little Tom ! :)
 
I layered MME papers onto Kraft cardstock and coloured in this sweet Mo Manning image with PM's.  The mesh die and sentiment are Cheery Lynn, and the other dies are a mix of Memory Box, Marianne and spellbinders. The colours look a little less grubby IRL, but it was such a dark day when I took the photo, I just couldnt seem to get it in a decent light.
 
Now I want to apologise for being a bit of a bad blogger in returning my visits again lately :(  We still have the same problems with our internet, and its so slow its almost like pulling teeth.  It can take me an hour to get round just a handful of blogs, but I do try to catch up with everyone at least once a week.  Certain times of the month (and certain times of the day) we get throttled and its a real struggle trying to make our allowance last till the end of the month.   
 
I really do appreciate every visit and every comment :)
 
Hoping you have a smashing weekend!
 

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32 comments:

  1. Claire9 March 2013 at 08:38

    This is so adorable hun - love the image, gorgeous elements and colours. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Claire x

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  2. Chrissy9 March 2013 at 08:49

    Congratulations on the new arrival Alison..and I just adore your card, love the colour combo and such a cute image and fantastic colouring..love the dies and design...gorgeous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)9 March 2013 at 08:57

    Congratulations on the new addition Alison and what a gorgeous card to celebrate the arrival! Hugs Susan x

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  4. Faye9 March 2013 at 09:04

    Alison, I really like the limited colour palette you've used on this cutie. X

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  5. Sarn9 March 2013 at 09:09

    Absolutely GORGEOUS new baby card. Congrats on getting a new family member!

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  6. KarinsArtScrap9 March 2013 at 09:14

    this is super cute and a fantastic card Alison.

    greetings karin

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  7. Annette9 March 2013 at 10:35

    Awww, so cute. I'm hopeless at male cards. Love this image. Congrats on the new arrival.
    Annette
    xx

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  8. Jacki Daniels9 March 2013 at 10:40

    Hi Alison well congrats on your new arrival this card is adorable love the sweet image and your detail gorgeous

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  9. Teresa9 March 2013 at 10:56

    Oh this is by far the cutest little boys card I've seen, isn't he sweet and gorgeous colour choice Alison, really love it. xx

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  10. Paula (PEP)9 March 2013 at 11:35

    Delightfully special image for your new arrival & I love your use of the kraft with those papers. Don't worry about return visits - you give plenty with your creations & your 'virtual' friendship. Take care of yourself & all the boys who are probably quite a handful - especially the little one, who probably isn't so little any more (I am refferring to the 4-legged lads by the way).
    Paula (PEP)

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  11. Sue9 March 2013 at 12:26

    Awwww I love that cute image. The colours and details are gorgeous.
    Congrats on the new baby in the family.
    I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend
    Sue

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  12. mixamatoasties9 March 2013 at 12:53

    I love this. And I'm sure baby Tom will too.

    Have a good weekend.

    Susan xx

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  13. Brigitte9 March 2013 at 13:39

    It's a fabulous card Jan!!!! Love the soft blues with the kraft cardstock! Just stunning! Hugs, Brigitte

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  14. Doreen9 March 2013 at 13:47

    This is just beautiful,gorgeous image and colours.xxx

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  15. Blankina9 March 2013 at 14:15

    Hi Alison, your baby card is perfect!! LOve the colour combo, the image, lay out and die cuts..

    Hugs Blankina

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  16. Marilyn9 March 2013 at 14:32

    I love this card! What a fabulous use of kraft paper and the image is adorable. Fabulous colour choices, dies and sentiments

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  17. Heidi9 March 2013 at 17:20

    Absolutely gorgeous!
    The image is so cute :)
    Beautiful design.
    Enjoy the weekend, hugs:)

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  18. catherine9 March 2013 at 18:29

    A fantastic card Alison and a super image. Love the colours you have used
    x catherine

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  19. Lorraine9 March 2013 at 18:30

    Brilliant boys card Alison. I love teh image, the colours and all those dies.
    Congratulations on the new arrival, Tom...what a great name!! :-)
    Enjoy the rest of teh weekend
    Lorraine x

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  20. ♥Gemma♥9 March 2013 at 21:01

    Gorgeous card hun and thank you for popping by mine and leaving such a sweet comment...means a lot!!
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  21. Nikbee9 March 2013 at 21:45

    A gorgeous card. I love the colours.
    Congratulations on the new arrival.
    Nikki x

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  22. Jewelsmae9 March 2013 at 22:24

    An adorable image indeed and your colouring is just great, love everything about this one

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  23. pam9 March 2013 at 22:25

    gorgeous card Alison, love this image and beautiful colours, fabulous design as always. pam

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  24. coops9 March 2013 at 22:37

    so gorgeous alison.i love your blue and brown colours and really sweet image and details ;D
    huge congrats on the safe arrival of baby Tom too hun.

    xx coops xx

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  25. Gail10 March 2013 at 01:06

    This is tooo cute for words. LOVE the image and the die cuts are fabulous! Wonderful card!!! --Gail

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  26. SusanLotus10 March 2013 at 11:00

    Veru sweet card!
    I like the dies with words on.

    Happy sunday to you!
    Hugs
    Susan

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  27. Natali10 March 2013 at 14:58

    This boy image cuties ever!! ))) Gorgeous combinations with kraft and amazing playing with dies (look like I telling you that every time )) nothing new ))) Adorable card!!
    Hugs,
    Natali

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  28. Sue B 10 March 2013 at 16:54

    Aww he is SO cute Alison! I love your soft colouring… so perfect with the pretty papers… the colours are fab… I love the trellis border and die cuts!
    Hope you are having a lovely weekend!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  29. Anonymous11 March 2013 at 21:14

    So adorable Alison! Love everything about this.
    xx

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  30. Kim11 March 2013 at 22:43

    so sweet, love the soft colors.

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  31. Rachel12 March 2013 at 20:32

    So sweet Alison!
    I love the image and the gorgeous layout.

    Wedgie xxx

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  32. Mau xx24 March 2013 at 15:29

    Totally adorable! gorgeous colours together.
    Hugs Mau xx

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