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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Cat Lover's Christmas Challenge - Remembering Janis at Christmas Kickstart

The October Christmas Kickstart Challenge remembers Janis (Her Peaceful Garden), a cat lover who created an October blog hop revolving around cats. I knew Janis through the Card Chain Challenge & shared her love of cats. Sadly Janis passed away in January but Jo has brought the cat theme to CKC in Janis's memory. Being a cat lover, although I didn't manage to do Janis's hops, I have to play in this challenge!

I pulled a stack of cat themed stamps from my stash - some Christmas, others not. For my first CKC card (we can play up to 6 times this month) I decided on a TH crazy cat looking down on a Sunny doggy. Here you go:

Supplies: Paper - Park Lane A2 card;
BoBunny Joyful Christmas; Authentique Pleasant;
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White
Stamps with coordinating dies - Tim Holtz Crazy Cats (dies discontinued);
Sunny Studio Santa's Helpers (sold out)
Stamps - Hero Arts It's All Good (retired)
Other - Copic Markers; foam tape;
Memento Tuxedo Black & Rhubarb Stalk inks;
Hero Arts clear & sparkle lacquers

I didn't use a cat from the Sunny set because the style is so different than the TH cat. It didn't seem to matter with the doggy image. Isn't he a cutie and the cat looks down on him with "what do you think you're doing in there?" My kitties (both gone now - RIP) loved boxes and would definitely be upset if a dog took residence in "their" box! This card really makes me smile & I hope you do too.

Thanks to Jo and her cohorts for putting on this tribute challenge! RIP Janis - we miss you! I'm also sharing at Show Us Your Pussy Cats Furrything Goes Challenge which is coordinating with CKC this month - thanks Fiki!

Thanks for visiting & have a crafty day!!



18 comments:

Rosemary said...

Fun cat themed holiday card, Linda!

Dawn T said...

Such a fun card Linda. Love it!

CinnamonSally said...

love your cat themed card Linda, such great images.

Cat Craig said...

Those are the two perfect images together, Linda.

HilaryJane said...

Thanks for reminding me that Janis used to take part in the CCC. I received a card from her in 2020, but I am not sure if I ever sent her one. Anyway, love your card. What great wallpaper xx

KT Fit Kitty said...

Oh, so cute! I love the contrast of the wirey TH cat and the adorable pup! Such a happy little Christmas scene! Thank you so much for joining us at the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge! I hope we'll see you again! Have a great weekend!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

:D Ah ah ah!! The looking of the crazy cat makes me giggle, how fun! Surely the box will become his own in a few minutes! Love the way you created this scene with the floor, the wall and the balloons!
I'm hopping from the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge

Dotty Jo said...

Ha ha ha! I LOVE this, Linda. The look on that cat's face is perfect - what a shock it's had. Gorgeous card as always. Thanks for playing along at The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge in memory of Janis, Jo x

Jean said...

What a lovely way to honor your friend. A fun cat!

Suzanne H said...

I don't think the cat is too happy with his present. :) Thanks so much for joining in the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge at Christmas Kickstart. Helpful Hopper - Suzanne

Becca Yahrling said...

Maybe kitty gave puppy the box as a present & that's why kitty is saying 'meowy Christmas'??? Yeah. Probably not. LOL Anyone who loves cats & dogs will adore this fun, sweet card.

Arlene said...

This card is cute and funny.

Carole J said...

Linda, your card made me smile - I love the expression on the cat's face looking down on the cutest-ever puppy! It's beautifully coloured and crafted. I look forward to seeing more Christmas kitty cards over the month,
Thank you for joining the special Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge in memory of Janis Woolbright. x

Deborah Hellman said...

Wonderful card and challenge.

ionabunny said...

That cat looks a bit sceptical about her Christmas present!!! Maybe she wanted kittens LOL. Fab card. Those crazy cats never get old. HUGZ

mandysea said...

I totally love that kitty stamp set, and you've created a wonderful festive scene using it. (love the doggy image too!) Fabulous shading and colours used. Great 'wood' paper for the 'floor' too. very clever!

Ellibelle said...

This is so fun with these critters ready for the holidays!
xEllie, hopping along in the Cat Lovers Christmas Kickstart challenge.
Ellibelle's Corner

Fikreta said...

That's so great card!

Thank you for playing at SUYP/Cats only challenge
Hope to see you again! Good luck!
Fiki from Bad Kitty's Craft Room 🐱