Saturday, October 27, 2018

Flying In

     Today is another double post day and all because of the Cat Lovers Hop.  It's the last day and I've had so much fun visiting all the other folks who've been doing feline related projects.  Lots of wonderful inspiration!

     I've tried to do cards for varied occasions and this one is for a birthday, though I think it could pass for Halloween as well with a different sentiment.  I used to have a friend in Arizona whose birthday was on Halloween, and I loved making cards for her each year.


 I started with the sketch from Sketch Saturday
reversed with sentiment on top.
My colors came from the 3rd column of the tic tac toe
along with Mink and a neutral, beige.
 

     I used ProMarkers and gel pens to do the coloring, then cut the image piece and wrapped it with lemon yellow ribbon.  I used one of my lace bow tie bows to set off the ribbon.

     After I had those steps complete, I added the layer of mulberry paper.  The card front itself sparkles with glitter and embossing, but it's a bit difficult to see in the photo.

     Challenges:
Aloha Friday
Cardz TV
Cute Card Thurs
If You Give a Crafter...
Jo's Scrap Shack
Outlawz Festive Fri
Outlawz PAM

     Stop back later for my second post of the day.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

26 comments:

DonnaMundinger said...

LOVE that kitty and the way you've added the white stripes to him. The yellow strip sure pops the card and the lace bow is gorgeous. The texture of the mulberry paper is purrfect framing and I do see the sparkle. Fabulous! xxD

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Fun and beautiful card, love the mulberry paper and the lace bow!

Becca Yahrling said...

Your kitty is delightful with his glasses and purple bow on the tail.
Really great design and love the textures as well as the sparkle.

Suzanne H said...

Great cat image and so beautifully colored. The yellow ribbon sets it off perfectly.

Fikreta said...

this is so lovely card!

Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino Queen said...

PURRcious birthday card, that kitty is adorable! I'm busy playing catch-up and hopping in reverse ;0)

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Lori Kobular said...

Love that cat riding in on the broom with its birthday greetings!! So fun!

Heather said...

How cute!!! Love that you added mulberry paper! I've been using it quite a bit lately and with the torn edges it really adds a great visual element. Thanks for playing with Jo's Scrap Shack.

Karenladd said...

This is the perfect sentiment with the flying broomstick image. The mulberry paper framing give it a wonderful look for Halloween

Arianna Barbara said...

LOL!!! What a funny and adorable card!!! Love it!!!

ike said...

Lovely card and super image. It's cool that you can use him for other things. Great idea for this birthday card x

mandysea said...

Teehee, 'flying in' - love it! Love how kitty is flattened out on the broom like its flying so fast! Coloured purrfectly! Love how the yellow ribbon pops on the page!

Vivian Foo said...

Your friend is so lucky to have this awesome card.

D.Ann C said...

Oh this kitty with the bow on her tail and the frayed mulberry paper... love it all!!

Susan Renshaw said...

Gorgeous image! Fab Halloween card!

Carole J said...

Although at first glance this looks like a CAS card, an awful lot of detail has gone into it. It is fabulous! Great image with just the perfect sentiment to match - that made me smile! And I adore the torn mulberry paper behind your image mat - It's so feathery and sparkly and delightful! Gorgeous card - your friend will love it!

Sue D said...

Cute cat image and great card design.

Tina Campbell said...

Super cute card :) Thanks for playing along with us at Funday Friday over at Jo's Scrap Shack. Good Luck :)
Tina-DT

*Vicki* said...

Connie, this is so adorable!! LOL!! Love the wonderful layer behind your image panel and that sparkle everywhere looks quite amazing! Such a fun birthday card!! Now it's DT hat time: Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Cute Card Thursday Challenges! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Nana, loving that mulberry paper and love your color choices for this card...love the image and the sentiment. Thanks again for sharing with us at Color Dare.

Chicca said...

great! Grazie per aver condiviso con noi Chicca Sabrina ( www.chiccaeilittlemice.blogspot.com) KittyBee DT

Janis said...

I NEED to get out my mulberry paper and use it up!!! lol... Have I *ever* used up ANY craft supply??? Ha. You have inspired me with this great way to mat an image or panel. Love this Happy Halloween Birthday card! The cat on the broom is so funny, since most of my cats are VERY wary of brooms!! :)
My spotty internet seems to be working for the moment so I am trying to visit the last 50 or so projects while I can!! Thank you so much for being a part of the 2018 Cat Lovers Hop!!!
<3 J

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Melanie R said...


You have been a busy crafter! Such a sweet card. Thank you for joining us at Color Dare!

papercraftingprincess said...

I agree that this could be a halloween card, but your punny sentiment is so cute. Thanks for joining us at Color My Heart Color Dare.

Cat Nowak said...

Another wonderful card! I love it!! Thanks again for playing with us at Color Dare!

debi said...

Cute! Cute! Cute! That kitty on the broomstick-love! Thanks for playing along at Color My Heart Color Dare!