Keep Calm and Purr On!

Hi friends!  Have you checked out the Kat's Meow Release from Kat Scrappiness, yet?  It is a cat lover's dream!   Today, I am sharing a card that I created for the release, but I created it for my dad!  This kitty soooo reminded me of his cat, Grady!  She is such a princess and we all just love her! 

I colored up the kitty from the Pawsome Cats Stamp Set with Copic in the Warm Grey family. (W10, W8, W6, W4, W2), used the coordinating dies to cut it out and set it aside.  

When I saw this stamp, I envisioned the cat sprawled out in a cat bed, so I used my Cricut to cut one out using some cardstock and one of the patterns from The Kat's Meow 6 x 6 Paper Pad.   I layered some coordinating cardstock colors with another piece of the patterned paper and I used the Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangle Dies on each layer to add interest.

Before I adhered them to the card front, I wrapped it with crochet thread and tied a bow.  I heat embossed my sentiment from the Pawsome Cats Sentiments Stamp Set and die-cut it using the coordinating dies.  For the last, but not least bit, I made a ball of "yarn" using the crochet thread.  I have to admit, that was the hardest part of this entire card.  I kept dropping it... it was so frustrating, but I think it was 100% worth it!   I also added some Clear AB Glass Bubbles for some additional dimension. 

I seriously can't wait to give this card to my dad!  I think he will be over the moon!    Do you have a cat lover in your life that would be able to appreciate this cutie!?  

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Xoxo, Kim

What Part of Meow Don't You Understand?

 Hi lovelies!  I hope that you have had an amazing week and are ready to jump into the weekend!  I sure am!  I am over on the Eyelet Outlet Blog today sharing a fun, snarky card that I created!  Have you ever needed the perfect card to send to a cat-loving friend? 

When I saw the Kitten Clear Stamps, I knew I had to make a card to send to my dad!  Grady, his cat, is a total princess!  (I adore her by the way.)  She totally rules his house, so I thought this was fitting. 

I heat embossed this fun sentiment in white on black card stock and die-cut it using the Hero Arts Infinity Oval Dies.  I also cut a white oval using the next size up.  Before adhering them together, I punched some small holes in the panel and added some kitten brads.  How cute are they?  

I layered up some black and white card stock, including a panel that I dry embossed using an old Sizzix 3-D Embossing Folder that I had in my stash.  I popped my ovals up on foam dots, added a bow made from black and white bakers' twine, and some black sequins. 

Shopping List:

Kitten Clear Stamp Set

Kitten Brads

Please hop over to the blog and check out all of the other amazing inspiration from the Design Team!  They really knock my socks off!  While you are there, hit the shop and fill up your cart with all of the amazing goodies! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Xoxo, Kim