Saturday, October 27, 2018

Helpful Kitties

     This is my last project for the Cat Lovers Hop and I'm going to miss it.  Hopefully, it will be back again next October and maybe you can come play if you didn't get in this year.

     Those of you who have had kittens at or near the holiday season, or even some of our fully grown cats, will be familiar with how "helpful" those little fluff balls can be, especially when it comes to wrapping packages and tying (untying?) the ribbons.

     These little sweethearts (found in a clip art file I downloaded a few years back) decided to  decorate the front of a Christmas card.


I knew I wanted to play in the Color Dare challenge
and was delighted to find it was a monochromatic challenge.

     Once I saw that Color Dare inspiration, I knew I could use my MS Word software to get the monochromatic green image.  When I had that part done, I printed it, added some highlights with ProMarkers and white gel pen, then cut the image and the green CS mat with dies from Spellbinders.  Those went onto a green card base and I added the 2 jute cord strings, tied into a square knot.

     I found some old Christmas embellishments from K & Co., and added the holly leaves plus one tiny pine cone right next to the jute cord knot.  There are tiny red gems for the berries on the holly leaves.

     Challenges:
Allsorts
Crafty Friends
Crafty Hazelnut's
Crafty Sentiments
Cute N Crafty
Outlawz Festive Fri.
SUYP Cats
Tuesday Throwdown

     That's it for today.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

31 comments:

DonnaMundinger said...

Love the sweet image and the monochrome, Connie! I have to close the door if I'm wrapping gifts or Goliath will park it right on the rolled out paper. Cute sentiment and I love the little holly accent. Purrfect for a Christmas card. xxD

Kathleen said...

My words that is definitely a challenge to use those colours. Great job you have done with them, cute image and fun sentiment. Thank you for joining our 'Gem and Pearls' challenge at Asllsorts.

Kath x

Suzanne H said...

Great take on the color challenge. Green isn't easy to use. My cats are very "helpful" when it comes to wrapping. Always in the boxes and papers.

Becca Yahrling said...

Great card! Love the greens you used. Don't kitties always want to be helpful?! lol I have a small parrot (who does believe he's a kitty cat!) love to just chew up the paper, and even play fetch! Just doesn't give the little balls of paper we toss BACK to us. lol

Fikreta said...

this is so very nice card!

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

Lovely vintage style card, love the green! I'm busy playing catch-up and hopping in reverse ;0)

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Lori Kobular said...

Love this card! It is so adorable!

Karenladd said...

Love the sweet vintage kitties and that green, monochromatic card is so unique and fun.

ike said...

A super sweet card. I am debating about putting up my Tree this year as I have 2 new kittens to my bunch of cats and they will be too naughty I think LoL Thank you for purring along to play at SUYP Cats Challenges.
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Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

:D Oh yes, they are really helpful with gift wrapping and boxes :D Sweet and cute card, so fun! Love the string with the greenery you added!!

Arianna Barbara said...

Awww!!! What cutie card!!! Love the scene and the beautiful colouring!!!

mandysea said...

What a beautiful vintage scene! Yes, I know what you mean with playful kitties at Christmas - I had one kitty who (while we were out) brought the whole Christmas tree down! Played amongst it - had a lovely time!) Love the mono green - its sweet!

Vivian Foo said...

Very cute card in green.

D.Ann C said...

Sweet monochromatic card! I've heard of dogs being born green in real life, I wonder if there have ever been any real life green cats?!

Susan Renshaw said...

Georgeous monochromatic card - sweetlittle kitties!

Linda Simpson said...

WOW this monochromatic card is fabulous! Simply adore the cute kitties.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Carole J said...

Sweet little image of kitties 'helping' and not hindering in any way! A great monochrome card, Connie! I've loved seeing all your fabulous creations, and thanks for leaving me some lovely comments! Hasn't the week gone by so quickly! Same time, same place next year? I do hope so! xx

Sue D said...

Cute image and funny sentiment.

Christi Conley said...

Oh but how would we ever get things done without their help? Adorable image and a very creative use for those colors!

Beatriz said...

Cute card! Thanks for join us at Crafty Sentiments Designs, good luck with the draw. Beatriz DT

Michelle said...

Great job with the monochromatic greens. Thanks for sharing with Color My Heart.

*Vicki* said...

Wow that image is just as precious as can be Connie! Love the monochromatic green and your fun little helper sentiment to go with it!! HUGS :)

Miss. Carrie's Creations said...

What a cute, cute card! I love how you use your software to change the color of the image to match the challenge. Thank you for joining in this week's Color My Heart Dare. <3 Miss. Carrie

CuteNCrafty Mommy said...

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Ellibelle said...

A really sweet card, love the cute kitties!
Thank you so much for joining us this month at Penny Black and More challenge!

Priya said...

Beautiful card and love the colour
Thanks for joining
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Janis said...

Oh, those playful babies are just the cutest little helpers ever!! Just makes my heart smile to see that precious pair. Great job on the monochromatic challenge theme....so clever to alter the color of your image.
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!!!
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flossbite said...

Cute card. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge. Good Luck!

papercraftingprincess said...

Thank you for joining us at the Color My Heart Color Dare. Our next challenge is posted...come check it out.

debi said...

Would never have thought to use a stamp like that for a green color challenge but you nailed it. Thanks for the inspiration & for playing at Color Dare.

Vandra said...

Such sweet kittens. I like the way you thought outside the square by printing with green ink and adding it to your card. Thanks for sharing with us at the Color My Heart Color Dare Monochromatic Green Challenge.