Christmas Tree Tag with Kitty

Hey there - very gloomy, rainy day here - perfect for crafting!

I'm back with my final entry for the special October Christmas Kickstart Challenge in memory of Janis Woolbright (Her Peaceful Garden). I made it to fit the the tic-tac-toe element that Gail (Crafty Nomad) added to Day 8 at CKC & that's my final entry there too.

Supplies: Paper - Park Lane A2 card;

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Tim Holtz Kraft Metallic

Stamps with dies - Hero Arts Fluffy Stockings Stamp & Cut (retired)

Stamps - Hero Arts Jingle Bells Script Bold Prints

Dies - Elizabeth Craft Designs Oh Christmas Tree;

Hero Arts Nesting Circle Infinity Dies

Other - Copic Markers; foam tape; Memento Tuxedo Black ink;

Recollections Christmas chipboard; Luxury Ribbon; DMC gold floss

Here's Gail's Tic-Tac-Toe Board; I used the middle vertical column - ribbon, tag, gold.

I hadn't used the center vertical column in my previous cards so I thought I'd show it some love today. I started by die cutting a Christmas tree from TH gold kraft metallic cardstock. To make it a tag, I die cut a hole using the smallest HA infinity circle die (love, love, love this set!). The gorgeous silver ribbon came from one of my UK friends - sorry I forgot who, but thanks!

I wanted to use the cute kitty in stocking image from Hero Arts so colored one & thought about how to add it to the tree tag. While I was searching for ribbon, I found a package of fabulous glittery chipboard sentiments with a snowflake. Tried one and it fit perfectly on the tree & the kitty looked cute over the snowflake. Assembled and added to an A2 card with a bow made by piercing two holes and threading embroidery floss through them. The card base has script stamping but it's wiped off - the card is glossy and the ink never dried. I wiped it with a paper towel which left a very light & pretty texture that finally dried.

I figure the tree tag can be removed from the card and either used as a gift tag or a tree ornament. It'll go to a cat loving friend with an in-person delivery. That way I don't have to worry about putting the chipboard through the mail - it's pretty thick.

I'll also add my kitty card to the Show Us Your Pussy Cats Furrything Goes Challenge & the current Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Challenge Holiday! Celebrate!

Thanks for stopping and happy crafting! I'm done with Christmas cards for a bit - need to work on October birthday cards next...