Friday, October 26, 2018

When Cuddling is Needed

     Day 5 of the Cat Lovers hop and I have to share with you what happens when one of the fur-babies needs a cuddle and I'm busy doing something.  I get this kind of stare - usually from the desk or craft table closest to where I am.


     If I don't respond within an appropriate amount of time (their calculation as to how much time, not mine) I get a paw on my shoulder or arm.  If that doesn't get the desired response from me, then they move closer and I get cat whiskers on my cheek and breathing in my ear, accompanied by a few judiciously rendered yowls of disapproval at being ignored!

     I colored with pencils and ProMarkers, then cut the image with plain, square die from Spellbinders.  Both the green paper and the black CS were scraps from my stash and I mounted everything onto a kraft card base.  I added one strand of green jute cord and called it finished.  I really wanted that cat stare to be the focus of the card.

     Challenges:
Ike's World
LeAnn's World 101
Lemon Shortbread
Outlawz Twisted Thurs.
Pammie's Inky Pinkies
Penny's Paper Crafty
Scrappy Land
SUYP Cats

     That's the last for today but I may have a double post again tomorrow.  It will depend on what I get done this afternoon.  I've had one ready for a few days now that will get posted and we'll have to wait to see if the other one also is ready.  Until then, Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

33 comments:

Suzanne H said...

Beautiful coloring. He looks so realistic. I'm enjoying your cards in the hop.

Jo said...

Oh my, that image is absolutely stunning....would love cuddles with that cat ! Beautiful card NanaConnie, the green paper is just perfect x

Arianna Barbara said...

Oh my!!! Your kitty looks like so real!!! Awesome project!!!

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Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous, love the cute face of the cat.
Hugs
Linda xxx

DonnaMundinger said...

Really fabulous design, Connie. I know that stare well! It's usually followed but a nip somewhere, either leg or elbow depending on the proximity. The kitty is gorgeous! xxD

Becca Yahrling said...

Love how that gorgeous kitty face is the star of this card.

Susan Renshaw said...

Gorgeous face!
Love the green paper and twine!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Great colouring, it really makes the cat's eyes pop. Beautiful design, so realistic!

Carole J said...

A beautiful image with stunning colouring, Connie! I especially love how you coloured the cat's eyes and nose! Beautiful! x

Donna Ellis said...

That image is amazing, Connie, and your coloring is fabulous! Laughing at the communication skills your fur babies have. I know THE STARE well. I love your pretty creation, which really should be framed and displayed! Hugs, de

Teresa Arsenault said...

Yup. I know that look. It is usually accompanied by head butts or paw pats. Beautiful card and image. Hugs, Teresa

Karenladd said...

Oooh, I love those big green eyes! My kitties used to follow up the stare with a swift swat at whatever I had in front of me. How dare something else take away my attention!

D.Ann C said...

Hahahaha!! Your description is spot on!! I love how your green paper brings out the green of his eyes!!

ike said...

So amazing - gorgeous colouring. LoL Yes - can you imagine me getting this from at least 12 kitties all at once ? LoL

ike said...

Thank you so much for coming to play along at IKEsWORLD and SUYP Cats Challenges :-)
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Michele K. Henderson said...

This is really nice! I love how you did the eyes - so stunning and captivating! Beautiful card!

Fikreta said...

So very nice card!

Lori Kobular said...

This is gorgeous! The eyes are really beautiful! Your kitties sound like my dogs, except they cry, howl and paw at me for attention! But you gotta love them!

mandysea said...

LOL, aren't they just so clever, knowing exactly what to do by pushing the envelope to get the desired outcome! Cats are just so 'intuitive', they know the right buttons to push! As I was readying, I was 'seeing' the whole scenario Love your gorgeous card!

Vivian Foo said...

Im so enjoying all your lovely makes.

Sherrie K. said...

Awesome card design! Wow, your coloring is amazing!
Thanks you so much for joining and celebrating with us in the 100th Scrapy Land Challenge!
Sherrie K
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Sue D said...

Beautiful cat image and I like the layers.

Christi Conley said...

Love those green eyes! And I am very familiar with that stare <3 Lovely coloring ~ xo

Roberta Stevenson said...

Wow! Your card is amazing and I LOVE how you coloured the eyes! Stunning!

Thanks so much for being a part of the 2018 Cat Lovers Hop!!!
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Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie Lou said...

I am a cat lover and can relate to your attention getter. lol. This card is just beautiful! Thanks for joining with us at PIP Challenges!
Hugs

Borqna said...

Awesome card design and beautiful coloring!
Thank you for coming to play at IKE'sWORLD CHALLENGES.
Good luck!

CraftyLyn said...

Beautiful card great for any animal lover,thanks for joining us here at Penny's challenge Lyn DT x.

*Vicki* said...

Wow this is quite an impressive image Connie! I absolutely love it and you've done a really brilliant job in the way you've featured it on your design here! HUGS

Janis said...

My, my, my....what an absolutely stunning image!!! Fabulous coloring and wonderful card. Love your description of your furbabies wanting attention. Mine do the same thing!!! lol...

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Sall said...

Gorgeous! Thank you for participating at Ike's World Challenges

Melle Clef said...

I am a bit late but I wanted to thank you for participating to LeAnn's World 101 challenge 7 ! It is such a beautiful cat card. Challenge 8 is now on. Melle Clef, DT

Angela B. said...

Thank you so much for entering the Twisted Thursdays Anything Goes challenge at The Outlawz Challenges last week. Looking forward to seeing you again in our next fun Anything Goes Challenge with optional twist.
Happy crafting,
Angela
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