In The Cat Cave

Monday, 31 March 2014

Stampin’ Up! corporate post with Celebration Banner Kit!

Hi Hi Hi!

Just popping in to wish me luck on my LASIK eye surgery tomorrow.... so if I am away for a little while, you know why!

Also, drop by Stampin’ Up!’s homepage to check out the projects I created using the Celebration Banner kit and the Add-on kits.

Hop, Hop, Hop!

Cheers!
Cathy

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

My Paper Pumpkin: Circles & Bags Project #5

Whhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaat..?

Yes, I used the negative of the February My Paper Pumpkin as a mask.

I painted gesso + melon mambo reinker in the holes and then doodled around the circles.

Pretty cool background, right?

Note that this project was created as inspiration for the My Pumpkin Challenge.

Make sure you link up and play along!

Have a fab day!

Cathy

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

CELEBRATION BANNER MINI ALBUM | AWW

(photo credit to Sandra Lee Photography)

Hi.

I can truly say that this Artisan Team is one of the most special group of woman I have ever been involved with. We are from all different parts of North America and most definitely are different..very different.. Some of us are "fancy", others are sarcastic, one or two might be emotional and kind hearted, a couple are very active where as the rest of us are envious...one thing for sure is that one of us is definitely very "pink"! We have bonded in our daily conversations.. It's possible that I feel a little too familiar with some of their toes. :>

..it turns out we know way too much about each other without it ever being said "out loud"...

And we can definitely tell one style from another.

SO..

When Connie wrote me a message and said "Hey Cath... you should do a mini album with that Celebration Banner." I replied "Well now, Miss Collins, you are reading my mind."

Then it hit me. We are, in every sense, "A Team". Sure, we are individuals but we act like a team and work as a team. We are proud of each other and embrace each other's misfortunes.

For anyone out there thinking about applying for the 2014-2015 team but aren't sure - Please apply.

You won't regret it and you'll have friends for a lifetime. And that's the best reason there is, isn't it?

Now. Wipe those tears off your computers and check out the rest of my album. It's made of 3 banners using front and back from the Celebration Banner kit, as well as 2 Tag-A-Bag gift bags with pockets for double sided photos. And the best part was it took me 2 hours. Get 'er done!

(photo credit to Sandra Lee Photography)

Did you enjoy it? Well don't stop now, check out Cindy!! She's on fire lately!

Monday, 24 March 2014

Project Life: Salmonier Park

This week's project life challenge at Stuck on U Sketches is Butterflies!

I was inspired by the project life style but this time used a plain 12x12 piece of paper. I couldn't find the pocket protector style I wanted. There's not a lot of embellishments but I love this layout as it details our lovely day at the Park... the nature Park, in which we saw a handful of animals... bu it was a gorgeous day.

It reminds me of a gallery wall... in which I really need to start finishing... er... starting at my house.

Have a great Monday.. Snowing here. 15 cms. 30-40cm coming on Weds. I've lost hope for Spring.

Cheers,
Cathy

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

My Paper Pumpkin: Circles & Bags Project #4

This project was created as inspiration for the My Pumpkin Challenge using the February 2014 Paper Pumpkin stamps. I seriously could play with circle stamps all day long. Super versatile!

Make sure you link up and play along!

Have a fab day!

Cathy

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Rustic Love | AWW

Well, now... you might say "this isn't your style, Cath.."

And I would reply, "Its my style now... because that signature Connie Collins' style is rubbing off on me like nobody's business."

Next thing you know I'll have ordered that Gingham wheel...

So nice to see you Friends!! Here's the details in short form style...

1. Lots of layers = love

2. Frayed burlap + linen thread + soft suede ink = love

3. Stamp on vellum + fussy cut it out = floating words with love

4. Paper Piercing = love

5. Daffodil Delight + Sponging in circles from inside to out = love

6. Hardwood stamp = SERIOUS love.

All of the above = RUSTIC LOVE

WAIT NOW. Is this the third week in a row that I used the sentiment "enjoy" from the Simply Celebrate stamp set?

Yup. Yup it is. And that probably means love too. It might also mean you should just buy it.

As my father in law would say, "Now that's something."

Friday, 14 March 2014

Using a Negative | CCC Tags Challenge

"Hi"

That about covers it most of the time, doesn't it. All you have to do, is say it and already you've got a smile. I love this little thinlit from the labels thinlit collection so I used it for the Catherine and Cathy Create March Tags Challenge:

"Use a Negative"

Simple but sweet.

The thinlits and framelits make doing negatives super easy. Test it out!! This month the Ampersand embossing folder is up for grabs so link up for your chance to win!

I couldn't stop there... I had to use the die cut I used to create the negative. This week my friend, Jen Timko, created a sketch for the Freshly Made Sketches team so I thought I would give it a whirl.

Thanks Jen!!

...and "Hi!"

While I was searching for the perfect "hi", I ran across my Word Bubble framelits and thought I would try that out for a tag. I have a list of 6 baby cards to make and its growing... I have got to get through that list... This stamp comes from the "Baby We've Grown" set and its one of those sets where I said out loud: I will never give this out away. :>