Welcome back! I am back from a few days of R&R and getting in a quick clean and simple card for a few challenge deadlines. Playing with: Shopping Our Stash (#556) for the subject; Seize The Birthday (#313) to add some embossing; Krafty Chicks (#786) for the card style and sharing with We Love StampingContinue reading “Special Delivery – A Cat in the Bag”
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Pretty Kitty times Three – Birthday Cheer
Welcome back! Are you still in holiday mode? Were the fireworks spectacular? Happy Saturday and a full slate of companion challenges… Inspiration: Double Trouble (#194) and their 3-2-1 Recipe (Red, White plus one color – Blue for 3 colors; at least 2 shapes; and try a fun fold) partnering with Try a Sketch on TuesdayContinue reading “Pretty Kitty times Three – Birthday Cheer”
Bella & Friends – Birthday
Indulge me…Stampin’ Through The Catalog featured Artisan Constanze Wirtz yesterday and we are invited to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) her card. Constanze created a CAS (clean and simple) card, a favorite style of mine, featuring Animals, Die-Cut Framing, soft coloring and a ribbon. These are my takeaways. My design choices were influenced by: FarmContinue reading “Bella & Friends – Birthday”
Cupcake Cat – Birthday Card
Welcome back! Friday already… Several related challenges today: Just Us Girls (#675) a birthday card featuring dies; Krafty Chicks (#758) birthday week and Inspired By (#326) featuring cupcakes. I selected the Creative Colour (#183) palette and the Sketch Saturday (#770) layout to bring my ideas together. Here is the result: Steps: All elements were adheredContinue reading “Cupcake Cat – Birthday Card”
Very Merry – Holiday Kitty Kat Koffee Kup
Welcome to Sunday and the newest Paper Players (#704) challenge. This week, Jaydee has chosen a fun little Sketch for us to work with. Lots of possibilities! How about an unusually colored Holiday card? I selected the Facebook Colour INKspiration (#171) palette; Caffeinated Christmas (#32) looking for a cute Critter; and chose a Kitty KatContinue reading “Very Merry – Holiday Kitty Kat Koffee Kup”
Just Peeking – Mischievous Cat
Welcome back! A brand-new week. Hosting the Ladies Book Discussion Group this evening and I have lots to do to get ready. So, a quick clean and simple little card before I get started. Challenges: CAS Colours & Sketches (#510) with the Alphabet (Letter C) for Cats and sharing with Give a Crafter a CookieContinue reading “Just Peeking – Mischievous Cat”
Fat Cat – Best Day Wishing Wishes
Tuesday! Design Team Challenge for Cardz 4 Guyz (#317) – Make Us Smile and I chose Fat Cat! Additional Inspiration: Facebook Stampin’ Up! Concept Art Creative Challenge for the “THAT” Colors; The Stampin’ Up! #SimpleStamping Challenge for March; Just Add Ink (#642) for the Sketch; Sharing with Critter Crazy (#72) and Happy Little Stampers BirthdayContinue reading “Fat Cat – Best Day Wishing Wishes”
Love Cats – Three Hearts
Welcome back! Time again for the Hand Stamped Sentiments (#406) challenge. This time it is an inspirational mood board reminiscent of Valentine’s Day. How will you be inspired? Me? I chose the Colors, Cat and Hearts. My design was also influenced by the following challenges: Make My Monday (#192) – Three Hearts, Color Hues (#45)Continue reading “Love Cats – Three Hearts”
Pretty Kitty – Jingle All The Way
Fa la la…Christmas in July. A number of challenges are heading to the tree lot. Do you smell the pine…are you thinking about the holidays? Over at AAA Cards (#119), the theme is a Christmas Pet. I do not have such a stamp and chose to improvise. My card is not strictly CAS (clean andContinue reading “Pretty Kitty – Jingle All The Way”
Pretty Kitty – Blank Card
My upcoming WEEKEND CHALLENGE is SIMPLICITY. It is always difficult to remember that sometimes “Less is More”. I am trying to embrace this concept. We often have lots of supplies at our disposal and it is so tempting to just add a little more… To wit, I combined a number of challenges that are outContinue reading “Pretty Kitty – Blank Card”