Sunday, 29 October 2023

Big Cat Christmas

Hello Nomad friends.  Time is flying but you still have a couple of days to join lots of challenges.  The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge is still open and there are lots of amazing sponsors.  The Lost Coast Portal to Creativity also has a Cat Challenge, but don't forget to include real stamping on your catty anything.  I made a cute little Christmas card using a Hunkydory topper and an embossed snowflake background. 

I embossed the snowflakes on some black ribbed paper and smeared with blue distress oxide ink.  I mounted it askew on a yellow card base and smeared the exposed corners with the same blue ink.  Add the topper and sentiment and done.

Thanks for dropping by.  Hugz

Joining the fun at
The Christmas Kickstart Challenge 79 - Cat Lovers Christmas
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
HobbyVision Challenge 138 - Alles Mag
Allsorts Challenge Week 752 Embossing









16 comments:

Catnip and Kitty Whiskers said...

Wow, love your gorgeous card with the awesome wild looking kitty! The embossing and background are so lovely, and I love the shiny circular border! Such a pretty card! I'm so happy you shared it with us at The Christmas Kickstart Cat Lover's Challenge!

brenda said...

Great focal image Gail and Effective embossing, perfect for our Allsorts optional theme this week, many thanks for joining in.

B x

papierelle said...

Whether it's a domestic cat or a wild cat, they are cats and they are adorable and so cute!!! Really lovely card!!

Linby said...

So cute! a great layout too. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Thanks for including a wild cat in the fun, Gail - love how you featured him!!

Bunny said...

I love the cat's face and the blue DOX on the black paper looks great. I always enjoy seeing a card slightly catty-wampus. Very cute. [Bunny]

Ellibelle said...

Another beautiful cat themed creation Gail! Love it!
Ellie (hopping along in the Cat Lovers Christmas Kickstart challenge)
Also thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge!

Dena J said...

Great image and very colorful and creative use of embossing. Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Allsorts.

KT Fit Kitty said...

Such a sweet little spotted kitty! I like how you added the distress oxide to your embossing, such a lovely detail! I also like how you offset the snowflake panel and added more ink around the edges! I hope you've been enjoying the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge! It's been fun hopping around to visit all of the kitty cards! Wishing you a wonderful day!

Becca Yahrling said...

The snow leopard image is sooo pretty! Love the design and the mixed media used on your gorgeous card.

mandysea said...

How gorgeous! I love your back ground and how you've rubbed the oxide ink on the embossed areas - that cool! That sweet little 'leopard? kitten is just adorable! A fabulous card with cool techniques! Thanks for playing along with Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge.

Dotty Jo said...

This is lovely! I thought we might see more of the domestic moggy's wild cousins in our challenge. Thanks for playing at The Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge where we are remembering our dear friend Janis, Jo x

Sarah said...

Wow, that embossed background is fab!! Such a cute image too. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts. Sarah

Suzanne H said...

Look at that face! Wonderful card and I love how you've put this together. Thanks so much for joining the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. Helpful Hopper Suzanne

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Great use of that topper and such fabulous embossed background!Your card has a fabulous look! Amazing design!

Carole J said...

Beautiful card, Gail! I love the textured snowflakes catching the inky goodness and the sweet little cat topper.
Thank you for joining the special Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge in memory of our dear friend, Janis Woolbright. x