Meowica

Hello all, 

Happy 4th of July weekend!  This is a big one.  The USA is turning 250 years old.  Are you doing anything special?  We are doing the same traditions as always.  Fireworks, yummy food and lots of time with family.    

This stamp is from Unity stamps.   I love this line of Kitty stamps.  It was really easy to color and I think it makes a hilarious card.    I added some gold gel pen to the starts and sparkler.   I just forgot to take another picture...so you are going to have to do a little imagining.  

Copics used:

Red: R29, R56, R59

Blue: B16, B14, B12

Grey: C3, C1, C0

Ground: W3, M1

Beach Please

Hello, 

This is one of my favorite weekends of the year.   It is the official start of lake season.   It is time to start soaking up the sunshine and flip flop around.   This cutie little kitty is from Unity stamps.  I color her up with copics and placed her on a background from Taylored expressions.  This is quickly becoming one of my favorite backround stamps.  I can't wait to see what else I can pair it with. 

Copics used:

Grey: C5, C3, C1, C0

Pink: RV06, RV04, RV02

Yellow: Y15

 

You Are Fierce

Hello!

I'm talking a little break from Halloween cards today.  This is an older set from Stampin up called Wild Cats.  I'm always been drawn to tigers.  There is just something magical about them.  I wasn't 100% sure about the art work in this set when it first came out.  I think it was actually in part because the sample in the catalog were made with some really (IMO) odd colors.  Once people started getting their hands on their stamp set and started creating with it, I was all in.  When they are in the natural colors I think they look stunning!  What do you think?  

I have so many ideas for this stamp set, I can't wait to get it out again soon and try another idea. 

No copics today

More than black and white

Hello, 

This adorable cat is from Unity stamps.  I'm a dog person, but this stole my heart right away. I couldn't help but love this guy instantly.   I thought his marking reminded me to a grey tabby cat So I thought I would try to make a black/white card with a pop of color.  Those are always a challenge for me.  How do you only do a pop.    I technically used two colors.  The touches of pink and the green in her eyes.  Did I fail? Anyway. I think it is cute.  I'll have to keep working on just a pop. 

Copics used:

grey: C5, C3, C1, C0

Pink: R20, R11

Green: YG13, YG11

Feline Spooky

Hello, 

I really quick post today.  This is a remake of a card that I made about 13 years ago.  I would love to share a photos of the original card, but I searched and searched and I can not find a photo of it.   I loved the original so much that I've wanted to make more... but I've been unable to find pattern paper that would work (I'm picky).   The original card featured striped paper with oranges, purples and greens.  I stamped this same cat stamp and then used velvet black ribbon to tie a bow at the base of the cats feet.  I think the original card just said "Spooky".   

The velvet ribbon was really bulky.  I was glad to replace it with a paper ribbon.  I used glitter card stock and orange rhinestone on the bow to add some shine.   Overall, I think I stayed pretty true to the original idea.   It was so much fun to see this card come to life again.   

No copics Today

HOOMAN

Welcome friends, 

This is for all my cat loving followers.   There is nothing new about cats in a bookshelf.  However Waffle flower made it so easy to create.  The created a series of stencils that work together to create the books and then stamps with just the best book titles to add when done.    I hope that they have a dog version in the works.  It makes me wonder what the dogs would be doing.   Sleeping on the couch?  What do you think? 

Materials:

Waffle Flower

Cat Dies

Book Titles

Bookshelf

Stencils

Pet Thoughts

Paper:

paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

White gel pen:  Scrapbook or Amazon

Other:

Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue)

Tacky Glue

No copics Today

Merry Merry

 Hello, 

Look at these two.  I think someone is about to get some revenge.  This cute image was from a Stampin Up set  (Does anyone know the name?).   I had to have the set when I saw how these playful cuties.   This is an A2 card but I trimmed the front panel down to expose the inside of the card a bit.  I thought thought it spiced up the design.   What do you think?

Copics used:

Green: G46, G43, G21

Brown: E44, E43, E42, E41

Red: R29, R24, R14

Grey: C3, C1

Ground: W3, W1, W0

Pink: R10

Thorns and All

 Hello friends, 

Well life is messy.   In my head it is easy to organize and accomplish all the things but when it comes down to it somehow life manages rearrange the best laid plans.   All the important things are going well and that is all that matters.   

We took on some major project this winter, but I'm hoping to get back on a more regular schedule on the blog.  I've missed sharing my cards with you all.  I have a mountain of them on my desk that I can slowly work through.   How do you feel about Christmas cards in May?  

Today I have a some plant cards for you!  Taylored Expressions came out with a clever stencil and die set that creates a bunch of plants and pots.  You can mix and match them to create a variety of styles.  As you can see I made a bunch.  I love how all the cards turned out. 

I added the little die cuts of the cats because I thought that added a little personality to each card.  

Thank you for stopping in and checking in on me.   I hope you are working on your creative adventures!

No copics today

Tiny Sociopaths

 Hello, 

What could be more fun than this background?  When I first saw it... I swear a squeal escaped my mouth.   I'm a dog person at heart, but these cats are so so stinkin' cute.  

Materials:

STAMPS and Dies:  use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Fluffy Cats Background

All the Cats

Time with Cats

Paper:

paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Copics  are listed below (if used)

Other:

Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue)

Tacky Glue

I wanted to try the black and white card with a pop of color.   It doesn't matter what color you use these stamps are ADORABLE!

No copics today

Halo to Broomstick

Hello,

It September now or as I like to call it pre-Halloween.   This isn't really a Halloween card, but it uses a Halloween cat stamp.  This cat pairs perfectly with this silly sentiment.   This kitty looks like she is on the prowl for some trouble. 

 Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Wicked Cat

Karma

Paper:

paper from Stampin Up

Dies:

none

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Other:

Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue)

Tacky Glue

Blue Glitter Gel Pen

On the inside it says... "You have been warned"

Don't Sleep Through This One!

Hello all, 

You all know I'm an animal lover.  I can admit that there are times that I didn't get up because I was getting puppy cuddles.  We have to have our priorities right?  Cuddles first.. then housework!  I know I have a few cat loving friends who would get a kick out of this card.   Click here to see how this fun fold works. 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Cat on her Lap

Ink:

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Copics  are listed below

Paper:

Neenah: solar white card stock

Card stock from Stampin up

Other:

Sticky Mat-

Glue:

Bearly Art Glue- Amazon or Taylored Expressions--best glue ever! especially for small places!

Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-

Tombow Multi Glue

You can click here to see how to make this card. 

Copics: click here for the best prices on copics

Copics used today:

Orange: YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24

Grey: W3, W1

green gel pen for eye

You can click here to see how to make this card. 

Bits and Pieces

Hi!

Do you have bits and pieces all over your stamp table. I have tons. I have a bowl of sentiments, another of rejected die cuts from various projects, a tray of paper strips, and random other tidbits. This card kind of just came together. I had made the background earlier this month. I was going through my bowl of die cuts and found this cat. I thought it was the same style as the background. How perfect? I needed to pair them together. I even found a hello on my desk to add to the mix. I wish all card making was this easy!

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Cat Background

Cat sentiment-for inside

Ink:

Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook

Paper: Neenah:

colored cardstock from stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-https://amzn.to/3GoSkTr

Cat die- unknown

Clay Hearts: Amazon or Scrapbook

Coffee Birthstone

Hi,

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I live with some serious coffee addicts. The expression on the cat's face is perfect for this silly little sentiment. I colored up the kitty with copic markers (you can find the color list at the bottom of post).

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%

Coffee Cat

Coffee Bean

Coffee Background

Ink-

Copics:
Memento Ink: https://amzn.to/3vkAR86 or http://shrsl.com/3grmo
Brown ink- Altenew

White gel pen:  Scrapbook or Amazon

Paper: Neenah: Cardstock is from Stampin up Other: Bearly Art Glue:

Copics: click here for the best prices on copics

Coffee: E25

Grey: C7, C5, C3, C1

Pink: RV10

Blue: B06, B04, B02

Green: YG13, YG17

White gel pen:  Scrapbook or Amazon

All These Cats

 Hello, 

Today is the first day of February.  That means more stamps from Technique Junkies just hopped off the presses.  One of the this month is cats.   I really liked the cat background.  I can see myself reaching for it a bunch.  It would be purrrfect for Halloween too.  

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

More cats

Cat Background

Cat sentiment

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Versamark: Amazon or Scrabook

Paper: Neenah: https://amzn.to/3E5SnAE

colored cardstock from stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-https://amzn.to/3GoSkTr

Dog die- CC designs

Clay Hearts: Amazon or Scrapbook

No copics today

Check out all the cards made by other members of the design team:

Pam

Patti

Tracy F

Darlene

Pat

Here is a whole November Release.  Do you have a favorite?

Oh Christmas Tree

 Hello!  

How are all of your Christmas preparations going? I just wrapped up my last craft show for the year.  I need to start focusing on wrapping presents and making some Christmas treats.   I've still trying to sneak in a few more Christmas cards in before the season escapes us.  

I used these stamps by Technique Junkies to create this silly card.  This cat stamp has been a long time favorite. It paired perfectly with the new Christmas tree stamp.  Just to spice up the layout a little I used the vertical Merry Christmas.  I like that you can see it when the card is closed and open.  What do you think?

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%: 
Christmas Carol Kitty

Christmas tree

Vertical Merry Christmas

 Inks:

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Stardust Pen: Amazon

Other:

Bearly Art Glue: https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW

Neenah: solar white cardstock

Copic colors used: best price I found

Grey: C7, C5, C3, C1

Red: R39, R29, R24

Hat: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Pink: R30

I used Tombow markers to color the tree and gel pens to color the packages. 

Festive Season

 Hello!

I'm loving these bookbinding cards.  I used to make square cards, but stopped because they cost more to mail.  This allows me to work in the square format without having to deal with extra shipping.  

Inks: Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook Paper:

Neenah: solar white cardstock

Copic colors: best price I found

Green: G28, G24, G21

Dog: C3, C1, C0 and C9, C7, C5

Kitty: YR24, YR23, YR21, YR20

Red: R29, R24, R14

Fuzzy: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Snow: B02, B00, 0

Two Kitties with Video

Hello!

Watch these two kitties come to life. They are so sweet. Be sure to watch to the end. I almost had to go find a litterbox... it was nerve wracking to add those cute strips on that tabby cat. I wasn't sure they would look right. What do you think?

You can watch the Video here.

Copics used: You can purchase them here.

Grey: C6, C4, C2,

Pink: RV10

Dk Grey: W5, W3, W1

Ground: E44, E43, E42, E40

White Cat: E50, E51, E53

Stripes: C8, C6

Stamps: All stamps are from Technique Junkies More Cats Sentiment Boho Background: Two kitties: You can save 10% with this code: TJ10Chris Inks: Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook Paper:

Neenah: solar white cardstock

Pink is from Stampin Up

Copic Storage Box:

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Meow, Meow

 Hello!

Here is another card that has been on my wishlist to try for a while.  I saw a similar card on J. Mcguire's blog years ago.  She flipped the colors on two eclipse cards.  I love that it helps the design pop out a little more than a traditional eclipse card.  The photos don't show that the "Meow" is raised up on foam. 

I made the paws on this card a darker brown. I think if I did this again, I would try cream.  

Stamps and Dies are linked at bottom of post.

Materials: 

 Cat stamp set- Scrapbook or Altenew

Alphabet set- Scrapbook  or Altenew

Cat sentiments- Scrapbook

Happy Bird-day (with coloring video)

Greetings, 

We all know the old saying..  " A little birdy told me..."  I love this take on it.  It is about time someone put an end to that chatty little bird.  😁   I made a short coloring video if you are interested in seeing how I colored this image. 

Materials: 

Penny Black A Little Bird

Penny Black Bird Day

Speech Bubble dies-- similar to the one I own

Avery Elle- Wonky Frame

 Copics used:

Grey: W7, W5, W3, W1, W0

Red: R39, R29, R24, R14

Green: YG17, YG13

Yellow: Y28, Y26, Y15, Y13, E13

Ground: E44, E43 E42

Hi Pumpkin!

Welcome back!

 I've been alternating between Fall and Halloween cards. I've been having a blast making both. Today's card features an old Penny Black stamp. Sadly, I think it is retired. You might have some luck on ebay. 

 I sponged some black ink onto my orange cardstock. I'm not sure I would do this again if I were to remake this card. Originally, I thought the orange was too bright and wanted to make it feel a little spooky. It did make the cat the focus of the card.  In the end it looks okay. I'm still debating if I liked the bright orange or the dusty orange. What do you think?

Copics Used: 

 Grey: C0, C1, C3, C5, C7 

Purple: BV01, BV02, BV04 

Orange: YR07, YR04, YR02, YR00 

Yellow Y17