Monday, August 31, 2020

The Cat's Pajamas September TCP Tuesday Challenge (#372)


The September TCP Tuesday Challenge is to create a card that includes an AnimalTCP products are not required but encouraged. You have until the end of the month to submit a project and there is a $50 gift voucher up for grabs.




I have always loved the sweet Freezin' Season image so I thought it was time to use it again. I stamped it onto Copic friendly cardstock, colored with Copic Markers, then fussy cut out. For the background I blended blueberry sky ink over the Birch Trees Stencilz. The image was then attached using a combo of foam dimensionals and glue. Lastly I added a bit of white glitter below the snowbunny. 

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamps and stencil, Hero Arts Glitter, Altenew and PTI ink, Copic Markers
Copics: Bunny-W00, E81, C00, C1, C3; Snowbunny-G0000, G000, YG01, YG03, B41, R20, R22, R24

Here are the details for the TCP Challenge:

  • Each month a new challenge will be posted on The Cat’s Pajamas blog and our Facebook page.
  • If you want to play along you just upload your design to The Cat’s Pajamas blog page using the InLinkz button provided.
  • You are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas stamp or die but if you have them we would love to see them.
  • On the day of the next challenge the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $50.

Stay safe everyone!

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Woofing You a Wonderful Day

I already had these sweet images from the Avery Elle Dog-Gone set stamped and diecut when I saw the Inspired By: Give a Dog a Bone Challenge so I decided to go ahead and create a card. 


 

I started out by blending the background with speckled egg, fine linen and gathered twigs distress ink, then colored the images. I stamped the sentiments and then attached the images with foam dimensionals,

Products: Avery Elle stamps and dies, PTI cs, Altenew and Ranger Distress ink, Copic Markers
Copics: Dog-E50, E33, E35, E40, E41, C1, C3; Dog-W00, E81, C1, C3, C5, N1, N3; Dog House-W1, W2, E31, E34, E37; Bones-W00, E81; Bowl/Ball-B41, B32

Have a blessed Sunday! 


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Monday, August 24, 2020

Last Day of Sale! {Purple Onion Designs}



Heads up, today is the last day for the sale!

Today's cards feature two of the sweet images illustrated by Julian Charlton (@juliancharlton). Elliott & Marcel are great friends who always support one another. Don't we all need a supportive friend during these chaotic days? Both of these cards have already been sent to friends of mine. 


For my first card after stamping Elliott & Marcel-Feeling Blue I colored with Copic markers, then fussy cut out.  I created the background with a combo of white linen cardstock and patterned paper cut with a stitched die. The sentiment was stamped direct to paper using blueberry sky ink. Enamel dots finished it up.

Products: Purple Onion Designs stamps, Doodlebug dp, PTI cs, Doodlebug enamel dots, MFT die, Altenew ink, Copic Markers
Copics: Elephant-C00, C1, C3, C5, R30, R35, B41, B34, B23; Monkey-E30, E31, E33, E40, E41, E42




For the second card, I stamped Elliot & Marcel-Hugs onto Copic friendly cardstock and colored with Copic markers. I kept it simple with a simple coordinating patterned paper border layered onto cardstock. The sentiment was stamped onto a fishtail tag. More of my favorite embellishements of enamel dots provided a finishing touch.

Products: Purple Onion Designs stamps, Doodlebug dp, PTI cs, Sakura Gelly Roll pen, Altenew ink, Copic Markers
Copics: Elephant-C00, C1, C3, C5, B41, BG10, BG11, BG13; Elliot-E40,E41, E30, E31, E33, R02, BG10, BG110, BG13; Ground-W00, W1, W2

I hope this finds you safe and healthy. Bless you.
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Sunday, August 23, 2020

Twelve Days of Christmas

Warning! This is a picture heavy post! My grandchildren have moved out of state and I miss them terribly. Plus I worry about them daily but I guess that is part of being a grandmother. Twelve days of small Christmas packages arriving in the mail (beginning after Thanksgiving) - I hope - will make us both feel a little closer even though we are miles apart. 

The CAS Christmas August Challenge prompted me to get started early. I first stamped and die cut all the images from the SugarPea Designs Every Day is Christmas set. Then I cut all the card bases and linen cardstock fronts. At that point I fully intended only making the first three cards and set the rest aside to finish at leisure. But once the foundations were done, I just couldn't stop! I basically designed the twelve card fronts in one afternoon by limiting my colors and patterned paper in addition to diecutting and ink blending as I went along. On another short afternoon, I stamped the 12 Days of Christmas sentiments using pure poppy and green parakeet ink, then cut out with a stitched die. I also attached the completed panels to the card front. On another day, I colored all the images with Copic markers and attached to each card with foam dimensionals. A few have extra sentiments from the Feeling Sentimental set which I could not find in the SugarPea store so it is possibly retired. 

Products common to cards: SugarPea Designs stamps, PTI dp and cs, Lil Inker Designs dies, Altenew and PTI ink, Copic Markers

1- Lawn Fawn die, MFT stencil and Copics: Partridge-W1, W2, W5, R33, E37, E59, Y17; Limb/Pears E31, E35, YG01, YG03, Y000, Y21, Y25
2- Simon Says and MFT die and Copics: Turtle-G20, G21, Y11, YG01, YG03, YG06; Dove-W00, E81
3- PTI die and Copics: Hen-E00, E11, E13, E07. R22, R24, Y35;  Glass-BG10, R20, R59 

4- Pretty Pink Posh die, The Cat's Pajamas stamp and Copics: Bird- R20, R22, R24, Y35; Phone-C00, C1, C3; Limb-E31, E35. YG01, YG03   
5- Michael's metallic cs, Sakura Gelly Roll Pen, Simon Says die and Copics: Box-N1, N3, N5, R20, R22, R24; Ring-BV000, Y21, Y26
6- PTI and TCP die and Copics: Goose-E40, E41, Y13, Y15; Egg-W00, E81

7- MFT cs, MFT stencil, Mama Elephant die and Copics: W00, E81, Y17
8- MFT die and Copics: Cow-W00, E81, N1, N3, N5, N7, R00, R01, R20, R22, R24; Pail-C00, C1, C3
9- Ranger Distress ink, The Cat's Pajamas and Lawn Fawn dies and Copics: Pig-R0000, R00, R01, R05; Clothing-BG10, BG11

10- The Cat's Pajamas stamp (trampoline) and Copics: Frog-YG01, YG11, YG03, N1, N3, N5, N7, R20, R22, R24; Trampoline-R22, R24, N1, N3, N5
11- The Cat's Pajamas stamp (sentiment), MFT die and Copics: Lizard-YG01, YG03, YG06; Bagpipes- E21, E23, E25
12- Ranger Distress ink and Copics: Bear-E50, E30, E33, E40, E41; Drum-E81, C00, C1, C3, B41, B32, R20, R22, R24


I actually did a 12 Days of Christmas for my step-granddaughters when they were small but in a different format and it was a big hit. I am feeling quite proud of myself for getting a head start this time. 

The Individual Photos:














Thank you for stopping by. Stay safe!

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Sale Continues! {Purple Onion Designs}




There are are a few more days left for you to take advantage of the 25% off sale at Purple Onion DesignsI am sharing another project using images from the newest illustrator Shari Bresciana (@sb.grannysmith). 



I stamped the Squid and Stingray, Seahorse and one of the images from the Tropical Fish Set (twice) all from the Under the Sea collection onto a copic friendly cardstock circle, then colored with Copic markers as well as the "sea" background in the Gulf of Mexico colors. I cut the porthole from oceanside cardstock and attached to the circle. I prepared the background using patterned paper matted with sorbet cardstock. The sentiment was stamped with oceanside ink onto a patterned paper strip. I wrapped cording around the front of the card several times ending in a small bow, then attached the image piece with foam dimensionals. 

Products: Purple Onion Designs stamps, PTI dp and cs, Concord & 9th cs, Hemptique cord, The Cat's Pajamas die, Altenew and Concord & 9th ink, Copic Markers
Copics: Sea Creatures-Y11, Y02, Y13, BG11, BG13, BG15, R00, R01, R02, R05; Ocean-B000, B000, B01

Don't forget the sale ends 8/24!

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Monday, August 17, 2020

{Reminder} TCP Tuesday August Challenge


I am here today to remind you about The August TCP Tuesday Challenge which is to create a card with the popular Slimline shape. TCP products are not required but encouraged. You have until the end of the month to submit a project and there is a $50 gift voucher up for grabs. How easy is that?



I created another Christmas card using a non-Christmas-themed stamp and die set. After stamping and diecutting the four images from the Alpaca Bundle, I colored with Copic markers. To create a shaker, I cut a stitched slimeline rectangle from white linen cardstock, then used the Big,Little Alphabet to cut out the "fa la la". I stamped the rest of the sentiment then splattered hibiscus burst ink lightly over the whole piece. After attaching the acetate to the back of it, I filled with Clear Holographic Holeless Sequins, backed with cardstock using foam tape, then attached to a scalloped mat. The images were attached with glue and dimensional foam. 

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamps and dies, PTI and RC cs, The Cat's Pajamas sequins, PTI and Altenew ink, Copic Markers
Copics: W00, E81, R00, YG01, YG03, YG06, B0000, B000, B01, RV13, RV04, RV17, E40, E42


Post your slimline cards here. Stay safe. Be blessed. 

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Sale! and a New Illustrator {Purple Onion Designs}


Michele at Purple Onion Designs is celebrating 17 amazing years in the stamp business with a 25% off sale. You don't need a code. Discount will appear in your cart. 

I am sharing another project using images from the newest illustrator Shari Bresciana (@sb.grannysmith). 



After stamping the Maxwell (pirate dog with map) and Treasure Chest, I masked them and stamped the Tropical Island image and colored all with Copic markers. Rather than a sandy island I colored a real tropical island where you see lots of green foliage.  All the images are from the A Pirate's Life collection. The sentiment was parsed together from the Pirate-ments set and stamped with pure poppy ink and then I added the starfish and shell from the Seashells and Starfish (from the Under the Sea collection) and colored with Copics. The panel was cut with a stitched die,then attached to a patterned paper border background.

Products: Purple Onion Designs stamps, PTI dp, Bristol Smooth and PTI cs, WPlus9 enamel dots, Sukura Gelly Roll Pen, PTI and Altenew ink, Copic Markers

Copics: Dog-E30, E33, E35, N1, N3, R20, R22, R27; Map-W00, E81, C3; Treasure chest-W00, W1, W2, W5, E30, E42, E44, Y11, Y21, Y26, R85, R46; Shells-E00, E01, R00, R01; Palm Tree-YG61, YG63, YG67, E70, E71, W2; Grass-YG01, YG11, YG03; Water-BG1, BG11, BG15; Sky-B0000, B000

I hope you are finding some treasures (arrrgh) to put in your cart. Stay safe. 

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Sale! and a New Illustrator {Purple Onion Designs}


Michele at Purple Onion Designs is celebrating 17 amazing years in the stamp business with a 25% off sale. You don't need a code - just fill up your cart with your favorites. Even the new stamps are included in the sale. 

Today's card features images from the newest illustrator Shari Bresciani (@sb.grannysmith). There are two collections, A Pirate's Life and Under the Sea and both are available to purchase now

I stamped the Mermaid, Striped Coral from the Seaweed, Tubes & Striped Coral set and fish from the Tropical Fish Set onto Copic friendly cardstock, colored with Copic markers and fussy cut out. I cut a circle from cardstock, using kraft cardstock for the bottom of the "ocean" with a few sprinkled sequins and blended ink for the water. I stamped the bubbles from the Tropical Fish Set, then attached all the images using foam dimensionals. After using a wave embossing folder on plain white cardstock, I stamped the sentiment using tropic ink and attached to a patterned paper background. All the stamps are from the Under the Sea collection. 

Products: Purple Onion Designs stamps, PTI dp, PTI cs, Lil Inker Designs die, Altenew and The Stamp Market ink, Copic Markers

Enjoy your discount. Stay safe. 


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Thursday, August 13, 2020

A Fabulous Sale! & Intro to a New Illustrator {Purple Onion Designs}


Michele at Purple Onion Designs is celebrating 17 amazing years in the stamp business with a 25% off sale. You don't need a code - just fill up that cart! 

Today's card features images from the newest illustrator Shari Bresciani (@sb.grannysmith) here at Purple Onion Designs. There are two collections, A Pirate's Life and Under the Sea and both are available to purchase now



I created a shadow box card using images from the Under the Sea collection including the Seahorse, fish from the Tropical Fish Set, Rocks, Coral & Algae set, and the Branch Coral set. All were colored with Copic Markers and then fussy cut out. The Branch Coral set was used to create a background for the "water" creatures an also used on each side of the shadow box. The sentiment from the Sea-timents Set was stamped onto a banner, then attached across the top of the shadowbox. Of course, this little box will fold flat to easily fit into an A2 envelope. 

Products: Purple Onion Designs stamps, PTI and MFT cs, Lawn Fawn and MFT dies, PTI and Altenew ink, Copic Markers



Have fun shopping and don't forget to stay safe. 

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Monday, August 3, 2020

The Cat's Pajamas August TCP Tuesday Challenge (#371)

The August TCP Tuesday Challenge is to create a card with the popular Slimline shape. TCP products are not required but encouraged. You have until the end of the month to submit a project and there is a $50 gift voucher up for grabs.

I am still in Christmas card mode so I used two of the images the newly released Warm Wishes Bundle. After cutting out the Little Truck also from the new release I loaded with gift packages which I stamped and cut using a small image from the Alpaca Bundle. This sweet moose is hurrying to the truck to get his package included. He better hurry because it's looking full now. 

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamps and dies, Sunny Studios dp, PTI, Concord & 9th and Bazzill cs, Altenew and Concord & 9th ink, Copic Markers

Copics: Moose-E81, E84, W1, W2, W5, R20, R22, R27; Bear-E21, E23, E25, YG01, YG03, YG06, R20, R22, R27; Gifts-B000, B01, YG01,YG11, YG03, R22, R27

Here are the details for the TCP Challenge:

  • Each month a new challenge will be posted on The Cat’s Pajamas blog and our Facebook page.
  • If you want to play along you just upload your design to The Cat’s Pajamas blog page using the InLinkz button provided.
  • You are not required to use a Cat’s Pajamas stamp or die but if you have them we would love to see them.
  • On the day of the next challenge the winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $50.

Stay safe everyone!

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