Thursday, April 21, 2016

{The Cat's Pajamas Sneak Peek} Hello There


Is it already day four of the The Cat's Pajamas sneak peeks? Are you making a list of your favorites? Today we are showcasing the new Hello There CutUps.


I LOVED this die the minute I found it in my design team package. You can go as simple or as detailed as you want to be with this one. As you can see, I went simple even though I originally thought I would use it with the new Sketchy Flowers set to be showcased in a couple of days from now. Bear with me as I have a "grandmother" type story for this one. My daughter-in-law dropped off my two year old granddaughter bright and early one morning. So early, that my husband was still in the bed. So when he got up and walked into the family room with us, he said to her "well hello there sunshine". Thus, the idea was born for this card. 

I prepared the background by using the smooshing on acetate technique with Bright Buttercup ink onto Ranger Distress Watercolor card stock. I then stamped the sentiment from the also new Sending You set which will be featured tomorrow directly onto the panel using Orange Fizz ink. I die cut out the Hello There sentiment three times, layering them for added dimension. The "sun" was cut from patterned paper using a die from the County Fair CutUps which is one of my favorite dies ever. I topped the sun with an enamel dot and added some tiny yellow sequins to finish it up.

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamps and dies, Ranger cs, Bazzill cs, PTI cs, dp and ink, MFT ink, Pretty Pink Posh sequins, Doodlebug enamel dot

Here are some details you need to know:

1. All the new stamps and dies will be released on Tuesday,  April 26th.


2. Are you IN IT TO WIN IT? For a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to The Cat's Pajamas store, leave a comment on each of the sneak peek posts, including The Cat's Pajamas blog. A winner will be randomly drawn and will be announced on the TCP Facebook Page the following day.


3. Save the date for the Pajama Party on Monday, April 25 from 8-10pm EST.

Here are the other Cat Pack participants today: BrendaWendyJulieChristineJessie,  Lesley Croghan-Guest Designer

And here is the new product I used:


17 comments:

  1. Ooh beautiful! And thanks for sharing the details on all the techniques you used.

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  2. Just perfect! Who wouldn't smile after receiving this?

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  3. Bright and cheerful. Love it.

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  4. Great card, Nancy. Love the watercolor with the sun CutUp and the fabulous new sentiment die "hello there." It is on my must have list.

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  5. So smart Nancy, love your watercolour wash and the sweet sunshine!

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  6. Wonderfully simple card Nancy - Sunny and fun with just the touch of orange.

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  7. Wonderfully simple card Nancy - Sunny and fun with just the touch of orange.

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  8. Pretty card! I love the colors and the fun flower embellishment! Awesome new CutUps die... gotta have it! Cute story about your hubby and granddaughter!

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  9. Lovely! I'd can see making a set of these!

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  10. That's a wonderful die cut, and I love your story behind your motivation. Fantastic pp sun rays and enamel dot too!

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  11. You can't help but smile when you look at this beauty! Love it, Nancy.

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  12. This is so cute! Love your inky background!

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  13. The simple watercolor background really makes the die stand out. The sun embellishment is a great finishing touch

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