Friday, September 9, 2011

TCP Tuesday175 (and some news)

If you've ever visited this blog before today, it's probably been obvious to you that The Cat's Pajamas stamps and dies are a big favorite of mine. I've been participating in the challenges for a while now and have always admired the fabulous design team. Well to make a long story short here, Alma has asked me to join The Cat Pack!! I couldn't possibly be more excited. You can see the official announcement here.

As my first official TCP duty, I have card for you today using a sketch by Leigh and boy,  is it ever an interesting one (TCPTUES175). I started out by stamping the bunny from the Take Off set and then cutting out with Spellbinders Nestabilities with some out-of-the circle action for those big ol' ears. I colored up the bunny with Copics and paper pieced the airplane portion. I substituted the pennants with some Jenni Bowlin star and letter stickers pierced with a couple of Making Memories star stickpins. I covered up where I stuck the pins with a couple of JB letter stickers. I took some liberty with the main sentiment by stamping it directly onto the circle panel rather than as shown on the sketch. I used the Cloud Border CutUps die (which unfortunately is out of stock at the moment - it will be back soon though) to cut a strip of clouds which I then embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. For a finishing touch I wrapped the Airmail Divine Twine around the border tying through a button from my stash.

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, My Mind's Eye and Echo Park dp, Divine Twine, Jenni Bowlin stickers, Making Memories stickpins, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic markers

Copics: Bunny-E40, E41, E42; Helmet-B93, B95, B99; Aviator glasses-R27, R29, C3, C5, C7; Smoke-C00, C3

All the details for this TCP Tuesday challenge can be found on Alma’s blog. There is potential for fame (Pick of the Litter) and/or fortune (Pick of the Week). Good luck!!


14 comments:

  1. Huge Congrats Nancy! You are a dream DT member and they are lucky to have you rockin' their images! Have fun!
    Love this design, I don't think you could have made a more perfect card...super cute!

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  2. How wonderful and well deserved! Congratulations :)

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  3. Congratulations, Nancy! It is a well-deserved honor! Heehee, love this little guy, and those embossed clouds, super cute card!

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  4. Super cute! LOve the way your colored the bunny.

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  5. Congrats, Nancy! Such a cute card...I love these little bunnies.

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  6. So happy to have you on the team Nancy!!! Great first official card as a catpacker;) Love the stars and the HI:)

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  7. Congratulations Nancy!!! So well deserved. =)

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  8. Just a terrific card. Glad you are joining the team! Welcome!

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  9. Super cute! Love the embossed clouds. :)

    I see you are in AL as well. Nice to see a fellow blogger so close. :)

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  10. Such a cute card, Nancy! And congratulations on joining The Cat Pack! You're going to love it, almost as much as we are going to love working with you! :)

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  11. Congratulations Nancy!!. Lovely card!! :)

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  12. I'm so HAPPY for you Nancy! CONGRATULATIONS! I just saw the news over on Alma's blog! You'll be a FABULOUS addition to The Cat Pack! Yippee! BTW...this card is simply adorable! :D

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  13. Congratulations Nancy! You are so talented and inspiring and will be a wonderful addition to the DT.

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  14. OMGosh...I LOVE that r/w/b twine! Awesome card! Congrats on the DT.

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