Sunday, 5 November 2023

Blue Baubles and Cats

 Morning and I have two DT posts today-the second one is for Inspiration Photo challenge(chosen by Alyson) at  Dragonfly Dreams. We have Maxine as GD this month.


 

I have been dying to have a try at a technique I saw Tracy Evans using.I die-cut a circle in cardstock and used it like a stencil with distress ink,the foliage stamps are from Stampin Up and Pink Frog,sentiment stamp from Pink Frog too,die-cut cats were from a set I bought on a FB decluttering page.Really pleased how this turned out so made another one for a DT next month lol.


Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!

 

Challenges----- 

use your stuff-ATG

creatalicious-ATG

the paper shelter-stencil it

addicted to stamps and more-make your mark

the sisterhood of crafters-get inky

trimmies craft-ATG

crafty catz-ATG

creative fingers-ATG

allsorts-ATG

we love to create-ATG

crafting from the heart-ATG

Sheepski designs-getting ready for Christmas

crafts galore encore-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

love to craft-ATG

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-ATG/stamping

creative inspirations-contemorary Christmas colours

the paper funday-ATG

crafty calendar-ATG

Daisy chain-Christmas/Winter 

Happy little stampers-Christmas--------FAVOURITE

through the purple haze-ATG

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us.

Carol x x x



53 comments:

meg said...

The foliage and baubles are gorgeous Carol,I can imagine the as playing with them,a great idea to add the diecut kitties

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

A gorgeous card
Thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge Blog challenge.
Good luck Ginny DT for CRAFT Challenge Blog

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous card Carol

gr karin

Lynne said...

A beautiful card Carol and great shading on your baubles. Love those little cats too x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Fabulous card!! Love so much how you made the baubles, so inspiring! Those black cats have surely a great idea in their minds... :D LOL

Carol L said...

That's a great idea to use the die cut for a stencil and the ornaments turned out great with those tiny bows, but those cats peeking in off the sides makes this one extra cute!

Elle-Jeanne said...

Prachtige kaart Carol.
Mooi in deze kleuren.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne

Dotty Jo said...

Oooooo, this is gorgeous, carol! Jo x

Pauline C said...

Very pretty card Carol, great use of stencilling to make the baubles, love the shading on them.
Pauline xx

Gerrina said...

Wow beautiful sponging! And the cats and leaf branches give it so much depth! Beautiful! Hugs, Gerrina

Chris said...

It's fabulous Carol- such a lovely design the stencilled baubles are fabulous- they look quite fragile so I hope those cats don't break them!!
xx

pinky said...

That is just beautiful Carol. I think I will try that with the circles for sure!!

Ellibelle said...

So beautifully done and love those cats peeking out from the sides :)

Art by Zowie Dixon said...

Beautiful, I love your card Carol. Hugs Zowie x

Sarn said...

Fantastic bauble card. Great technique xxx

Beebeebabs said...

Beautiful card!!!

coldwaters2 said...

Fantastic technique Carol love those baubles they look lovely so does the foliage a great card
hugs
lorraine x

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Carol just popped back to thank you for joining us at Allsorts
hugs
lolo x

Sheryl said...

Another beautiful card.
Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl CRAFT DT xx

Chrissy said...

Beautiful technique Carol, the baubles are beautiful, and I love the foliage hanging down, gorgeous card..

Luv CHRISSYxx..

HilaryJane said...

Your homemade stencil is very effective. Love the look xx

Christine Alexander said...

the mischievous cats are so cute :) great card.

Freubelmina said...

You did a great job...a beautiful card and the kitties are sweet xx

brenda said...

A fun design with the peeping Cats Carol, lovely to see you at Allsorts challenge, many thanks for joining us.

B x

Liz said...

Beautiful card Carol, a clever way of making the baubles. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
Liz xx

papierelle said...

Wow, it looks so beautiful and the littel cats are the special eyecatecher on your card!!

Janette said...

This is so beautiful Carol, what a great way to make baubles too. They do look so delicate, Chris is right, watch out the cats don't get them.!!!! xxx

wannabcre8tive said...

I love this beautiful card. A wonderful technique. I like the cats peeking on the edges, too. Good job.

Valerie-Jael said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Carol! Have a great week! Hugs, Valerie

Darlene said...

OMG this is GORGEOUS! And of course, love the little kitties peeking around the corner! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Owner
Sisterhood of Crafters
Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth, Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B

Brenda said...

Great stenciling, Carol. I love the cute little scene youʻve created.

Lori Podolsky said...

Truly lovely and sweet, Carol. Love the cute kitties. Thank you for joining our latest challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog. Good luck, and hope to see you again. Lori - DT

Pia S said...

You made the baubles look like real ones with the shading, it looks like the light hits on them to shine so naturally. Beautifully done!

Jean said...

Love this Carol ! A fun way to stencil very effective too x

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

A beautiful card and such a clever technique! The peek-a-boo black cats are a great touch too. Michelle x

aussie aNNie said...

Absolutely adorable and so beautifully coloured too, love your card ♥

Leslie Miller said...

So cute with the cats peeking in from the edges. I know what they're thinking... just wait till you're not looking and they'll be at those baubles. Speaking of the baubles, they're beautifully done with such a lovely transparent look.

EmmaT said...

Fabulous fun festive designx

Lisa said...

Love the peeking kitties. Super adorable Christmas card.

Helen said...

Fabulous card Carol - love those little cats peeking in to the picture!

Thanks for a great inspiration card for Dragonfly Dreams.

Helen x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Very late commenting on this lovely card. I can remember our cats being fascinated with the Christmas baubles too.
Lorraine

gwen70 said...

Love your card Carol, great idea x

lichazul said...

Beautiful card, congrats 😊💐 have a great week

Mrs A. said...

Your baubles look super. A great idea to cut a stencil with a circle die. Love those cute little kitties peaking out . They have their 👀 on the baubles for sure. Hubby says he has a gold band I can use . As you say nothing to loose. Hugs Mrs a.

*Vicki* said...

Wow Carol, this is absolutely stunning! I love your circle stencil technique for the baubles and how cute are those little peeking kitties! Really lovely card my friend! Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us at Mix It Up!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a clever design, love the shading and the cats peaking into the card. Another Super design.
Faith x

Mariann Jakobsen said...

Another beautiful card, Carol. Love the peeking kitties, they're so cute.
Hugs, Mariann

Linby said...

Beautiful. I love how you put the cats peeking around the card.

Paper Scissors Glitter said...

Pretty card. Love the stencil idea. Has worked really well, cute cats too! Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations Jayne DT

Ilonka said...

What a wonderful card, thanks for sharing it with us at Sheepski Designs Challenges Blog.
Big hugs Ilonka DT

SarahR said...

Hi Carol, what a fabulous card - love the kitties peeking round the edges! Many thanks for joining in with us this month at Crafty Calendar Challenge - Sarah, DT.

creationsnz said...

This one made me laugh at those cheeky cats, perfect for a cat lover. CarolG

Helen said...

Such a beautiful card. I love those cheeky cats peeking in frame. Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Craft Challenge. Happy New Year! 😊