Saturday, April 26, 2014

Activity, Feline Style

     Good morning and happy Saturday!  It's the weekend, the Easter festivities are over and summer is just around the corner.  It's time to begin a new challenge at Open-Minded Crafting Fun with four more fantastic sponsors.  They are: Art by Miram; Kenny K.; Pholkart; and Stitchy Bear.  Our theme is "Sports or Activity."  I used a delightful image from Pholkart.

     I call this card "Window Staring" for obvious reasons.  Since the theme is Sports or Activity, I guess I should explain that "Window Staring" is one of the premier events in the Feline Olympics!  This particular 'Folk Art Cat' has been at it day and night for 2 straight days.  :-D


     The image is colored with Copics and ProMarkers and cut with a rectangle die.  The papers are from Close to My Heart and are also die cut.  The long strip isn't ribbon, it's also dp from the same CTMH set.  I tied a triple bow using cord and added a flower and a rhinestone.  The sentiment is printed with a computer font and then cut with a fancy frame die.  I added distress ink around the filigree edges.

     Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps & More -- Make your mark (Coloring)
Crafting from the Heart -- A/G
Everybody Art -- Cute card
Fan-Tastic Tuesday -- A/G
Incy Wincy Designs -- Furry friends
Just Inspirational -- Bingo: dies/ Flower/ Glitter/ Twine
My Craft Creations -- A/G
Outlawz Twisted Thurs -- A/G
Pholkart Studio -- A/G

     Come join us in our challenge at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  If you check out the rest of the DT projects, you'll find all kinds of activities that are a lot more 'active' than Window Staring, but my life is ruled by felines, especially those who love to Window Stare!  Our challenge run for two weeks so you have plenty of time to get something made and entered.  Remember, with four different sponsors, you have four times as many changes to win something great so it's definitely worth entering!  See you over there.  Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie

27 comments:

Donna Hanley said...

We have a cat down the street that would give your some great competition at window staring. LOL. This is a cute card with some very nice papers. Enjoy the weekend.

Emily Thubbron said...

Nana, I love your "activity" card. You did an amazing job as usual. :)
~Em~

Doreen said...

This is just beautiful,lovely image and details.xxx

Kathi said...

I love your image and love, Love, LOVE this card.

Wonderful!!!

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Anonymous said...

Hi, A lovely card, love the image and the pretty colours. Thank you for joining Crafting From The Heart this week. Good luck and we hope to see you again soon.
Hugs Erin DT and Co Owner x

Benzi said...


This is so cute, Connie. That cat really loves the scene outside and is thinking what all it could get into out there. :-)

Linda Simpson said...

Oh Connie, this made me chuckle as this is what my fur babies do! Loving the layout and beautiful image.
Hugs
Linda xxx

jimlynn said...

Rambo could compete in this event too! (So could I at times!) LOL!
Super cute card and love the design for this Connie. Great sentiment too. A perfect little scene.
Lynn

Denise Goeldner said...

Great take on the theme I so love cats having 2 myself. Your card is wonderful love the layout & colours.
~ DT Sis ~
{Denise's Patch of Creativity}

Sassy Raggedy said...

How wonderful Connie. Great thinking too...Love the twine bow with the flower. Hugs, joann

Teresa Arsenault said...

This is darling and I love the sentiment. I have two cats who take the sport of window staring very seriously. ;)

Crafting Vicky said...

This is so beautiful! Love the great DP you have used for this!

Unknown said...

Stunning card NC, I love that image, and your shape and detail are just perfect. hugs hun xxx

Crafty Judith said...

Fabulous project hun and ty for sharing with us at Fan-Tastic Tuesday hugs Judith xxx

Crafty Judith said...

Fabulous project hun and ty for sharing with us at Fan-Tastic Tuesday hugs Judith xxx

cass said...

Wonderfully designed card, lots of inspiration for our challenge at Open Minded Challenges this fortnight

fiona mctiernan walker said...

A very beautiful project. Thankyou for entering our challenge at Crafting from the heart.
Hugs
Fiona dt/blog co-owner x

Pia S said...

This card looks really pretty with the combination of different patterns and shades of blue and the beautiful layout. I love cats and this is a really nice image!

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Connie this is my type of activity lol. Love your card so cute. love Alison xx

Heather said...

A fabulous card, I love your layout and gorgeous papers!! Your image is just adorable and lovely details!!

Thanks so much for joining Everybody Art Challenge,
hugs
Heather xx

Glenda Atkins said...

Loving the shades of blue and the wonderful image with the cat's tail outside the box! Beautiful papers too!
hugs
Glenda

Danielle Vincent said...

So pretty and what a great design! Thanks for joining us this week at ATS&M.

Unknown said...

I was so busy scrolling down and looking at your cute cats that I missed the card the first time around! haha. Super cute - and so true! Thanks for sharing at Just Inspirational Challenges - Melissa DT

Peanut said...

Cute card, NC. Every cat lover will appreciate this.
hugs, Asha

Anonymous said...

Oh you gave me such a good laugh, NC! I read the title of the post, and then scrolled down to see the card with that hilarious greeting in light of the "sports or activity" challenge theme. Yep, those kitties sure do excel at window staring. Love the folk art feel of this -- great job!

Anonymous said...

Love this! Know all about Window Staring. Thanks for joining the fun at ATSM. Monika