Sweets for the Sweet (The Cat's Pajamas Sneak Peek)

Before you finalize your TCP shopping list, The Cat Pack has two more days of sneak peeks for you. Today we are showing you projects using the new Love Stinks stamp set featuring those cute little penguins.

I picked up this pretty pink Valentine lollipop just the other day while traveling home from our North Carolina trip thinking it would be fun to use on a sneak peek project. I attached it to a pre-made paper doily  with double sided tape (package of heart doilies came from a craft store). To further secure it I threaded some Rose Seam Binding through two of the holes at the bottom, then wrapped around the lollipop stick, ending in a bow. I stamped one of the penguins in the set onto Copics X-Press It, cut out with Spellbinders Nestabilities and then colored with Copics. I used my Fiskars fingertip knife to cut a slit at the bottom of the heart image, and then inserted a patterned paper heart cut with the Heart Trio CutUps. I placed dimensional dots underneath to give it some lift. I made a tag shape from an older piece of American Crafts patterned cardstock using a pre-made tag as a template, attaching the stamped image which was layered onto a Martha Stewart paper doily. The sentiment also came from this set. I tied the completed tag onto the lollipop stick with some Peppermint Divine Twine that is also new to the TCP shop. Easy, fun and a perfect Valentine for a sweet little girl I know. 

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, Seam Binding, Divine Twine, Buttons, American Crafts, October Afternoon and Echo Park dp, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: E40, E41, R30, R32, R35

All the details for this TCP Tuesday challenge can be found on Alma’s blog as well as the list of the Cat Pack members who have a sneak peek today! And, don’t forget that Alma is giving away a set a day to someone that posts on the IN IT TO WIN IT thread on the TCP forum on SCS. Good luck! 

 

Cracked!! {The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek}

 

Welcome to another The Cat's Pajamas sneak peek. Today we are previewing the new Bunny Side Up. I stamped the bunny with some of his ears outside of the box and colored with Copics except for the egg portions. I stamped the egg portions of the image again, colored with Copics, then cut out and adhered over the base image with pop dots for a 3D affect. I used the also new Lacy Floral Doily for a background panel placing a plain cardstock circle behind it. I wrapped a piece of the big striped ribbon in the TCP shop and then bordered it on both sides with patterned paper cut with the Inside Pinking CutUps.  The sentiment is from the same set; I stamped it onto a banner shape cut with the Easy Rosette and wrapped it around a Maya Road stickpin. I finished it off with some of the new Peppermint Divine Twine and a couple of buttons from the Sweet Things button package. I really wanted everything to look fresh and spring-y so I included lots more white background than normal. 

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, Divine Twine, Ribbon, Buttons, Echo Park dp, Maya Road stickpins, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Bunny-E50, E51, E53, R30, R32; Easter Egg-E81, W00, 0, RV10, R81, R83, G12, G14, G17; Shadows-G0000

 
All the details for this TCP Tuesday challenge can be found on Alma’s blog as well as the list of the Cat Pack members who have a sneak peek today! And, don’t forget that Alma is giving away a set a day to someone that posts on the IN IT TO WIN IT thread on the TCP forum on SCS. Good luck! 

 

 

Sweet November Preview Day 3 "Jilly's Candle and Mia's Confetti"

It's the third and final day of January Sweet November previews. Today we are featuring Jilly's Candle and Mia's Confetti. 

First is Jilly clutching a birthday candle. After coloring her up with Copic, I cut her out and then positioned her as if she was about to place the candle on top of the cupcake which was created using the new C.C. Designs Cupcake Cutter die. I added three more paper candles and placed a sentiment strip across them. The "flames" in the candles were cut using an old Quickutz die. You will also see this card along with many more of the Sweet November January release on the All That Scraps blog today so please stop by there to take a looksee.

Products: Sweet November stamp, C.C. Designs Cutter dies, Echo Park and Bella Blvd dp, Purple Onion Designs sentiment, Kaisercraft pearls, My Favorite Things Die-namics, Quickutz die, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E33, E35, E39, E29; Wings-YG0000, YG01, YG03; Clothing-B0000, B000, B01; Candle-RV10, RV11, RV14, Y13, Y15, Y38

Next is Mia's Confetti. To continue the celebration theme I added some extra balloon strings to the balloon patterns on the paper using the C.C. Designs Squiggle Cutter dies. I also used some "confetti" patterned paper. Both papers came from the Kaisercraft Party Animal 6x6 pad.

Products: Sweet November stamp, C.C. Designs Cutter dies,Kaisercraft dp, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Ranger Crystal Effects, PTI buttons, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E50, E51, E53; Wings-BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG13; Clothing-Y13, Y15, Y17, YR12, YR14, YR16, Y38

I hope you've enjoyed all the Sweet November previews. I really had a lot of fun making these as I was very tired of Christmas cards.  These were a nice change of pace. This collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store January 5 at 10 pm CST. Be sure to also click on over to the other design team member Marion and Rachel. Amy, the illustrator of the Sweet November line has a card to share with you and also outlines the details on how to win some blog candy which includes the stamp we are all using today. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

C.C. Designs January Release Day 2 +All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

*** This is my third post for today. Please scroll down for my Sweet November and The Cat's Pajamas posts.***

Welcome to the second day of the C.C. Designs January previews.  Today the team is featuring the newest stamps from the Animal Crackers line. My card features the new Moo-valous which includes an image and a sentiment. Continuing on with the party/birthday imagery this little guy is wearing a cute party hat. I wanted it to be a fun boy card so I used lots of primary colors on this one - all the papers are older favorites from my stash.

Products: C.C. Designs stamp, Ki Memories dp, Twinery Twine, PTI buttons, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Cow-C3, C5, C7, C9; E81, W00, 0, R20, R22; Party Hat-R22, R24, R29, B21, B23, B26

My second card is for the All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge which is "anything goes" and I used another one of the new January release stamps, Monkey Zoo. Love this whimsical image so I colored him up in a fun orange, paper piecing the gift image. I paired him with the equally fun Kaisercraft Party Animal 6x6 patterned paper.

In order to be eligible to win, your project must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps shop whether it is any of the wonderful in house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries. Be sure to check out the challenge blog for specific details on how to include your entry.

Products: C.C. Designs stamp, Kaisercraft dp, My Favorite Things Die-namics, Twinery Twine, PTI buttons, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Monkey-Y13, Y15, Y17, YR12, YR14, YR16, Y38; Gift Ribbon and Bow-BG0000, BG10, BG11; Party Hat-YG01, G21, G82

This new collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store January 5 at 10 pm CST. Be sure to check out the All That Scraps blog for even more previews. 

J'Adore {The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek}

***This is my second post for the day. Please scroll down for my Sweet November preview***

Welcome to another day of TCP Sneak Peeks! Today the Cat Pack is previewing the new Feelin' Cupidy stamp set which features that fun lovin' big eared bunny. You also notice on my card the Hearts Rosette CutUps which is also new for this release. It can be used a flat shape or as a rosette which means you would need to cut two of them. I must say the rosette cut and folded beautifully. I then stamped the image, colored with Copics and then attached to the rosette. The sentiment is also from the same stamp set and I stamped it onto one of the pieces from the Circus Panels CutUps. I combined two paper pads for the patterned paper My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 2 Blush and Love Me pads. Hard to see but there are is a row of pink pearls at the bottom corner.

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, My Mind's Eye dp, Kaisercraft pearls, Copic Markers

Copics: E40, E41, E42, E44, W00, W1, W2, R81, R83

All the details for this TCP Tuesday challenge can be found on Alma’s blog as well as the list of the Cat Pack members who have a sneak peek today! 

Sweet November Preview Day 2 "Daphne's Balloon and Piper's Surprise"

Good morning. I have two more Sweet November previews for you today. We are featuring Daphne's Balloon and Piper's Surprise.

First is Daphne - she looks like she is about to fly away with those balloons. I stamped the image onto Copics X-Press It cardstock and then the balloon portion onto patterned paper. After coloring the image I cut out the one balloon and placed it over the original image, using dimensional dots for a 3D effect.

Products: Sweet November stamp, October Afternoon dp, May Arts ribbon, Purple Onion sentiment, PTI buttons and dies, Kaisercraft jewels and pearls, Copic Markers

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-Y11, Y15, Y17; Wings-G0000; Clothing-B0000, B000, B01, R32, R35, R37; Balloon-YG0000, YG13, YG23; Shadows-B0000

Next is Piper's Surprise. I used the C.C. Designs Fairwee Tiny Scallop Cutter to cut strips of patterned paper for the background. I substituted a row of candles for one of the strips, cut with the C.C. Designs Candle Border Cutter which is also new for this release.If you saw yesterday's Sweet November preview you had a glimpse of it then.

Products: Sweet November stamp, C.C. Designs Cutter dies, My Mind's eye dp, Kaisercraft jewels and pearls, PTI buttons and twill, Cuttlebug embossing folders, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E33, E35, E39, E29; YR01, YR14, YR18, YG0000, YG01, YG03, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

This collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store January 5 at 10 pm CST. Be sure to also click on over to the other design team member Marion and Rachel. Amy, the creative mind behind the Sweet November line has a card to share with you and also outlines the details on how to win some blog candy which includes the stamp we are all using today. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs. 

I'll be back gain today with even more previews. 

C.C. Designs January Release Day 1

*** This is my third post for today. Please scroll down for my Sweet November and The Cat's Pajamas posts.***

Well first of all I wanted to let you know that I have joined the All That Scraps team effective January and today is my first preview day. I am really excited to be joining in all the fun and excitement of showing you these soon to be released stamps.

Today I am featuring the new Party Time Lucy from the Swiss Pixie line. She is all dressed up as you can see and after coloring her with Copic markers, I then fussy cut her out. I attached her to the panel with a few dimensional dots underneath her head to provide a sense of movement. The sentiment is from AmyR's Heart-y Sayings released last month and the layered flower was created with the C.C. Designs Phlox Flowers Cutters. The patterned paper is all from the Kaisercraft Miss Nelly 6x6 pad. I finished it off with some cotton twill and a Webster's Pages butterfly pin.

Products: C.C. Designs stamps and Cutters, Kaisercraft dp, Webster's Pages stickpin, Kaisercraft pearls, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E50, E51, E53, E57; Clothing-R0000, R81, R83, G000, YG61, YG63, E81, W00, 0

This new collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store January 5 at 10 pm CST. Be sure to check out the All That Scraps blog for even more previews.