Hi Everyone. Happy Sunday.
It's my turn to host the Paper Players challenge this week and it's color week.
So, black and white and ONE other color. As fall is just around the corner, really?! We only started summer about three weeks ago, didn't we? Anyway, I digress…. where was I? Oh, yes! As fall is just around the corner, I decided to go with orange. But, today's card has NOTHING to do with fall 🙂
As a last minute purchase, I slipped Stampin' Up's! Nine Lives into my basket. as I adored the little cat. I love the way it comes with different patterns for the cat coat.
I wanted to make a very clean and simple card and allow the focus to be on the cat. However, I needed some way to make him be the main focal point and not having him just floating out there in space.
I decided to use my layered rectangles to create a window frame for him. I popped the frame up onto the center of my card and then fussy cut the cat and popped him on the card base as though he was sitting on the window sill, with his tail sticking out the side of the window.
Here's a closeup:
The layered rectangles worked perfectly as the window 🙂
I stamped a sentiment and the card was complete.
I hope you will join us and play along this week. As usual, the design team have some fabulous inspiration for you:
On a personal note:
I managed to spend some time in my craft room making cards for SendASmile4Kids today. Although stamping and designing are still difficult for me, I am able to make cards using some of the Echo Park paper, stickers and ephemera kits. All I need to do is cut the card stock and the paper and the rest is just assembly. It's good exercise for my hand. So, it's a win-win. Exercising my hand – and doing something good for someone else. Oh and on a wet, rainy, cool day – it's a great place to be to escape the weather:-)
I'll be back tomorrow with another card – and the winner of Lou's birthday blog candy. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.
Hugs
Jaydee
Stamp recipe:
- Card stock: Neenah Solar White
- Stamps: Nine Lives – Stampin' Up
- Inks: Altenew
10 Responses
How cute! I love how the tail sticks out..fun design!
Your framed kitty is absolutely adorable! Great CAS design!
The use of the frame is a really clever way to add interest to your CAS card Jaydee and frames your kitty beautifully. This was such a fun challenge this week!
This frame is so adorable and playful with your adorable cat!
Jaydee, I am so sorry you are still struggling with your hand and arm. Prayers for continued healing, My Friend!
I love the little frame around the kitty! This is a super CAS card! You always make it look so easy! Have a great weekend! XX
super clear and simple card, congrats!
i love the cats 🙂
hugs from Chile
This card is so much fun with that cute cat! A cat would definitely become entwined like that if given the opportunity I’m sure! Love the colors too on this very creative design!
This card is adorable, Jaydee! I love how it is positioned within the frame! So creative!!!
This is just too cute, Jaydee! I love how her little tail pops out from the rectangle and the clean design really makes the kitty the star of the card. So sweet! Thanks for a fun challenge this week! Hugs!
I love what you did with the Cat, Jaydee! It is adorable sitting in the open box. A perfect CAS card!