Nov 28 2010
There’s a Kitty in My Stocking!
Happy week-after Thanksgiving, everyone!! I’m still smiling over the special time with good friends and family. And, it was actually fun to “get out there” and actually get the majority of my Christmas shopping done! Yay! (Those who know me well, know that this is ‘not’ my norm. Maybe we’re never too old to learn new tricks after all!) I’m looking forward to Cyber-Monday to “wrap up” a few remainders. 
The kitty in this stocking is colored to look a bit like one of my kitties, although they both actually prefer a plain deep box for playing & hiding. My inspiration for this card came from this collection of stockings at The Country Porch. Check out this week’s Inspiration Challenge 260 at SCS if you would like to share in the inspiring fun!
Since the ‘Stocking Kitty’ stamp is a little taller than most, I opted for a tall card for better overall balance. That choice also allowed room for added snowflakes and ribbon plus sentiment. The base card was cut at 7.5″ X 9″ with a center fold to leave the 9″ length, and the card fits into a traditional long (business) envie. It’s been a long time since I’ve used this format, but it’s fun to have the larger work area for a little change of pace. You might want to give it a try sometime!
The stocking itself was paper-pieced after I had colored the “stuffers” and heated the liquid applique on kitty’s hat. The snowflakes and branches were glittered before adhering to the card. It’s easy & quick with a 2-way glue for glittering. 😉
Here’s to the “official” opening of the Christmas season everyone! May your coming days be merry & bright, as well as your smiles! Thanks so much for stopping by … I always enjoy hearing from each of you.
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Card Recipe: STAMPS = “Stocking Kitty” SKU:23-13, and “Merry Christmas“ SKU:387-10 (both from Rubbernecker Stamps)
PAPERS: Prism Ivory, SU Baja Breeze + Ruby Red, October Afternoon “Good Cheer” dsp
INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers = N0, N1, N2, N4, RV11, R21, R46, R89
ACCESSORIES: MS Arctic Snowflake punch, MS branch punch, Inkssentials Opaque White Pen, Spica Red, Sakura Glaze pen, white half-pearls, buttons (stash), Glue Dots, thread, Liquid Applique, heat tool, OCL Crafty Sparkles, Ranger Glossy Accents, 2-way glue, retired SU ribbon
10 responses so far
This is a lovely image xx
You have coloured it in beautifully & love those papers xx
Bev, this is just the cutest! Beautifully colored and fabulous use of the d/p! Beautifully done!
What a great card, Bev! Love the format and your gorgeous design. Your embellishments are fantastic. What beautiful work!
Hi you! 🙂
How stinkin’ cute is that little kitty?
Hope your day is well. It’s drizzly and cold here… ugh.
Oh Bev what a fabulous card! LOVIN’ those colors and the paper pieced stocking.
How adorable is that kitty in the stocking!!!!
Congradulations on getting the DT spot for Outlines!!! I look forward to visiting you more often!!!!
Love this card, Bev – so much so that I commented on it on SCS and now here!! Love the papers you used and the liquid applique is perfect for kitty’s hat! So nice to know you’re a fellow cat lover! I’m really looking forward to working with you on the Outlines team!
Love the card too cute!
Very cute. Wish I had that stamp to work with. Edna
Very Cute, Wish I had that stamp to work with. Edna