Saturday, January 1, 2011

Christmas kitty

I have to admit that I'm one of those people who listens to Christmas music in the summer and makes Christmas cards all year round. So it definitely isn't surprising that today's card is ... Christmas!
The image I've used is a freebie offered in Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine. This magazine usually contains a double spread of digi images that you can photocopy or scan and then use at will. I just couldn't resist this cat - his expression is just priceless!

As usual, I used Copic markers to colour the image and Basic Grey papers. But I also used the Copics to colour all of the embellishments - the taupe rik-rak was actually an ugly shade of red so I turned it over and coloured it to match the kitty;  the gold ribbon started out white; and the pearls were off-white. I am a major advocate of Copic markers because of their versatility and usefulness (no, I don't work for Copic but if they want to send me any free markers ... LOL).

Anyway, have a wonderful first day of 2011! Here's wishing everyone a creative year full of fun!

Challenges:
Fab 'n Funky - quick & easy Christmas
Top Tip Tuesday - get embellishing
Christmas Cards All Year Round - anything goes Christmas
CES Challenges - anything goes
Sketch & Stash - choose a sketch from the year

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42 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Super cute card! Thanks for sharing :)

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  2. ThePurplePlaceJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Happy New Year!

    It's a pleasure to have found you and your blog over at Feline Playful! I'm now happy to be a new follower!!

    Have a very crafty and creative 2001!!

    Lis

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  3. DebraJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Great card! I love the Kitty!!

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  4. jimlynnJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    OMGoodness! This is simply adorable. LOVE that little image and your card is fabulous.
    Lynn

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  5. CindyJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    What a delightful image. And well colored. Great job. C2

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  6. Ms. JenJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Great cards! I want that image, it's too adorable. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Found you on Karen's blog post "Give a comment, Get a comment". So I'm making my rounds. I hope you'll come visit me too Happy New year!!

    Hugs - Jen

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  7. Scrap It Girl, KimberlyJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Hello I just found you through Feline.. cute cat card!

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  8. Cindy GayJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Nice whimsical card! I am doing the Feline Play blog hop. Happy New Year!

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  9. gracescraps@gmail.comJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Just love this cat card. My sister is a cat lover! I stopped by from Feline Playful and an now a follower. Happy New Year.

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  10. papertrails leaverJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Hey there Shelley! I am so happy I joined the Feline comment swap because you have some sweet cards! This cat card is adorable and thanks for sharing where I can find it for free! I am signing on as a follower! :-) Amy

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  11. Parchey FamilyJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I really like the kitty on this card. Very Cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. BarbaraJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Shelly, you are so clever. I am amazed at all that you altered in order to make your card just perfect! Thanks for sharing your techniques. I am now a follower through Feline Playful. Happy New Year.

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  13. Little Scraps of Heaven DesignsJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    cute kitty card. Reminds me of my fat cat.
    I found your blog on feline playful.

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  14. **Farrah**January 1, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Ironic that your card is of a playful feline, and I found your fun blog thru Feline Playful!!
    Happy 2011 from your new follower,
    Farrah

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  15. Erum TasneemJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    hahaha i love this stamp!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Cute card with the kitty cat! I stopped by from Feline Playful and an now a follower. Happy New Year.

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  17. MargoJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Hi Shelley,
    Love your card, I'm a huge fan of copics myself :)
    I intend to make christmass cards all year too 'cause you can never have too many, can you?
    Love
    Margo

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  18. MargreetJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Hi Shelly....what a cute card....I'm a Feline buddy too....love your work....became a follower!
    xxx Margreet

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  19. SueJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    fabulous card and i love your image...so sweet:)

    Thank you for joining us at sketch and stash

    sue
    xx

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  20. JenniJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Love that fun image, great card :o)
    Came for a visit from Feline Playful, have a great day!
    Jenni x

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  21. Josie0602January 2, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I love this image and card! So cute!! I came from Feline and am now following!

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  22. DebsJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Great card, love that kitty image, might have to pop to the shop and see if they have any mags left.lol.
    Hugs

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  23. ~ Kendra ~January 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Cute cat card!! Love the image! I've followed you from Feline Playful.

    Kendra

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  24. lissy-hanneJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Godt nytår, det er da ikke en kedelig blog,
    klem fra mig

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  25. MandyJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi,
    Just popped over from feline playful,Sorry I'm a day late love your blog and your card is wonderful,such a fun image and love how you have changed your embellies...
    Mandy x

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  26. Rachel HopeJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Oh Goodness!! That image is So cute and the card is perfect! Popped by from Feline Playful! (A Little late, sorry!) :)

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  27. LeanneJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Arrived here late via Feline Playful, am a new follower. Love the background paper.

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  28. AnitaJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Love your blog. Found it on Feline Playful.I am now a follower. Hug Anita

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  29. Mrs A.January 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Looks like my persian cat 'Wrapper' has been doing some moonlighting. Lol

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  30. Vivi CasaleJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    such adorable card!! this image is so cute!! made me smile!! hihi
    I`m now your follower and have found your throught Feline Playful!
    xxx
    Vivi

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  31. Nancy in IowaJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Just popped over from Feline Playful.
    Your card actually made me laugh out loud!
    It is hysterical. And you certainly did it justice.

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  32. JackieJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Fabby card, love that image, thank you for sharing with us at Sketch and Stash this time. x

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  33. NeetiJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Fun card Shelley and all your other cards are also cute... I found your blog on Feline Playful and now becoming your follower. Happy New Year to you :)
    Hugs, Neeti

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  34. DarleneJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Love it! Looks like something my girls would do to our kitty!

    Darlene

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  35. Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty PressingsJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Wow! What great designs you have here! I found your blog through the event at Feline Playful and have become a follower : )
    Please would you take some time to see me :-)
    Happy crafting in 2011!
    Hugs~
    Claudia

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  36. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Found your blog through Feline Playful and have become a follower. Your work is gorgeous!! Hugs, Stephanie

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  37. dj1952January 3, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Hi Shelley, your cat is hilarious! I really enjoyed looking at your "Time Out" cards. They are fantastic. I came over from Feline Playful. Hugs, dj

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  38. FayeJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Your super image made me smile! x

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  39. Shirley GJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Arrived here from feline playful...I love your card, I'm a huge feline fan and that cat is just so cute. great job.

    Happy Crafting,
    Shirley g

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  40. KarenJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    What a gorgeous image - we all love kitties don't we! Which issue of the magazine is it in??? I have a feeling I missed it :-( Just popped over from FP - we're all having fun with this aren't we!

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  41. ShelleyJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    The image came from issue #77 of Simply Cards & Papercrafts Magazine.

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  42. EmmaJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Fabulous....I just love the image.
    Thanks for joining us at CES Challenges.
    Hugs Emma x

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