Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Cat's Meow

Good morning! Hope you are all having a fabulous week! Today is Sweet 'n Sassy Digi day here on my blog, and I'm showing you a card I made with one of the great images released last week called Sleepy Kitty, illustrated by the talented Leah Cornelius. What a cute image! I have three cats ...most of the time they can be found right smack in the middle of whatever I'm trying to get done! Gotta love them though! I always think they are so cute when trying to curl up in a box or basket, just like in this digi image.

The image was printed off on Neehah cardstock and coloured with Copic markers. I used lots of layers on this card, topped off with a bit of machine stitching. The sentiment is actually just part of the DP. Hmmm...does "meow" count as a sentiment?? lol. Since Sleepy Kitty is snoozing in a basket of knitting, I thought it appropriate to use balls of yarn as embellishments. I pulled out my stash of embroidery floss, chose coordinating colours and wrapped it around little cardstock circles.


As I am typing this post, I'm looking at all three of my kitties snoozing away on the couch. Must be nice!! I've always got a "to-do" list a mile long, so no cat naps for this stamper!

If you haven't been over to Sweet 'n Sassy, you MUST!!! There is a fantastic sale going on right now. Trust me, you will not want to miss out! This image is on sale for 25% off...that's only $2.25 (USD). Remember, with digi images you can shop without even leaving your house...and be printing off images in no time! Take some time to look around the store. Korin has a great selection of Digital Stamps, as well as clear sets too! (some discontinued sets are on at a whopping 70% off!! But, only while supplies last.)

Blessings ladies (and maybe gents?? sorry, didn't mean to be exclusive. lol)!!

Melanie

Image: Sleepy Kitty(Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Stamp)

Paper/Cardstock: Neenah, Bazzill, Rhonna Farrer

Ink: Memento, Copic markers

Tools: Spellbinders

Embellishments: Ribbon from Walmart (yup, I'm a big spender!!), DMC embroidery Floss

9 comments:

Brandi said...

Your card is gorgeous! I love the colors and the design and of course the sweet little kitty.. I have a kitty sitting on my lap right now helping me catch up on my blog hopping. :)

Karina said...

Dear Melanie, occasionally I landed on your blog and love what I see her. You make wonderful artwork. Will come back from time to time to see what's new.

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Love from Switzerland
Karina

Welcome! said...

Woweee, I think this one of the cutest cards I've ever seen, love those balls of yarn!!!!

Leah said...

Such a sweet card. I love the little yarn ball embellies, so cute! Your coloring is fabulous:)

Lorie said...

Melanie, your coloring is beautiful!! I love how you make the fur on your adorable critters look real! Beautiful and vibrant card!

Hugs,
Lorie

Mary Giles said...

Oay now girl! I just want to cuddle and pet this kitty! That fur is just amazing! Your coloring is absolutely beautiful and a fabulous layout wiht all those layers.

Kathy said...

WOW I just seen your SNSS card on Paper planet and had to come visit your blog!!! Your cards are fabulous and wow your coloring is stunning!!
:)Kathy

Country Mouse said...

Stunning card! So realistic, love all the embellishments!!!

My Paper Passions said...

So precious...you know how i feel about cats!!
LOVE IT!!!
Amanda B