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...

 

Christmas Kitties with Fireplace

Hello friends - I'm still rolling with the kitty theme at the special October Christmas Kickstart Challenge in memory of Janis Woolbright (Her Peaceful Garden). This is card 5 of a possible 6 on the main challenge. I also managed to meet the the tic-tac-toe element that Gail (Crafty Nomad) added to Day 8 at CKC (this is card 2 of a possible 3).

Supplies: Paper - Echo Park Reflections (woodgrain);

Paper Studio Holiday, scraps of white and kraft;

Authentique A Magical Christmas (plaid)

Stamps with dies - Lawn Fawn Simply Celebrate Critters (dies HERE);

Hero Arts Winter Hearth Stamp & Cut

Stamps - Hero Arts Color Layering Snowy Tree (retired),

Christmas Trimmings Stamp & Cut (retired)

Dies - A Jillian Vance Design Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set

Other - Copic Markers; foam tape;

Hero Arts Cherry Ink; Memento Bamboo Shoot ink

Here's Gail's Tic-Tac-Toe Board; I used the right side vertical - pp, scraps, stamp.

This card took all afternoon - lots of moving parts but so fun to put together! Just stamp, die cut or fussy cut, color & assemble. I did a fireplace card with the quintet of mice from the LF set last year (different fireplace) - see it HERE if you missed it & are interested.

I'm also sharing my kitty card at Show Us Your Pussy Cats Furrything Goes Challenge & at the current Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero Challenge where the theme is Holiday! Celebrate!

Thanks for stopping and you'll probably see me back soon! 😸

Laurel Burch Christmas Kitty

Hey cat loving friends - I'm back with yet another kitty card for the special October Christmas Kickstart Challenge in memory of Janis Woolbright (Her Peaceful Garden). I created it, though, with the tic-tac-toe element Gail (Crafty Nomad) has added to Day 8 at CKC. We can enter these cards at the main challenge too, where this card would be #4 of a possible 6. Gail will take up to 3 cards at her challenge so I should be able to squeeze 2 more into both!

Supplies: Paper - Paper Studio A2 card, Vintage Christmas,

& Glitter cardstock; scraps of red & green for the present;

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Hero Arts Pitch Black

Stamps with dies - Laurel Burch Indigo Cats Cling Set

(I don't see the dies at LB - I got them back in 2017 at Stampendous)

Stamps - Hero Arts PSST! (2012-retired-speech bubble),

Fluffy Stockings Stamp Cut (2015-retired-sentiment) &

Jingle Bells Script Bold Prints 

Dies - Elizabeth Craft Designs Oh Christmas Tree;

A Jillian Vance Design Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set

Embossing Folder - Darice Cats

Other - Copic Markers; foam tape;

Hero Arts clear and sparkle lacquers, Cherry Ink

Here's Gail's Tic-Tac-Toe Board; I used the left side vertical, plus the right side vertical - wow!

Oh how I love Laurel Burch designs - I have tote bags, jewelry, knick-knacks, you name it. And stamps too - a wonderful set with Stampendous from 2017; you can see another card with it HERE. One friend commented after my first three kitty cards that she couldn't believe how much kitty stuff I have. LOL, that's just the tip of the iceberg, as they say. I have TONS!!!

I started by stamping a piece of red striped paper with my new Jingle Bells cling background using Cherry ink. Then I die cut the panel with a stitched rectangle and embossed the cat background. You can see the card I made for Janis HERE after she sent me the ef - shows more of the ef pattern. Added the rectangle & a piece of glittery ground to an A2 card. Stamped, die cut & colored kitty. Added lacquer to his eyes and sparkle lacquer to the red triangles on his body. Die cut and assembled some ECD presents. Stamped the sentiment in a speech bubble and fussy cut - assembled the card elements & done! 

I'll also add this card to Darnell's October NBUS Challenge since my Jingle Bell background stamp is getting first play today & to Fiki's Show Us Your Pussy Cats Furrything Goes Challenge.

That's all I've got today - time to rest up after last night's chorus rehearsal. We are doing a Jingle & Mingle which involves inviting any community women singers to come in for 7 weeks of rehearsals to sing 2 songs with us on our winter show 12/2 - no auditions or membership required. We had 13 guests attend the kick-off; it was so fun, plus we had treats - yay!

Thanks for stopping and happy crafting!!