Friday 3 April 2015

Cute springtime cats!

Hello all and I hope that your Easter weekend has started in a relaxing way with some sunshine. Sadly no sunshine here at the moment - a bit of a grey day - but, being ever-hopeful, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some brightness later! We've had a slightly more relaxed  week this week, and it feels as though I've had time to catch up with a few things - although the boiler breaking down didn't help! It was a case of washing up with kettles of hot water and no heating - thank goodness there wasn't a foot of snow outside lol! Thankfully the plumbers managed to repair it yesterday - yippee!

Anyway, as it's Friday it's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Catz - and this week is my last one as part of the Design Team. I made the difficult decision to step down after 3 years on the team, but time is limited and there are so many other projects I want to work on, so I felt it was time to go. The team have been fantastic, they really are the friendliest DT in Blogland I think, so I will miss them hugely!  But this week's challenge is everyone's favourite - "Anything Goes"!  So the Crafty Catz team would love to see all types of crafty creations that you have been working on.

I was asked by someone at work if I would make a card for his partner - they are both great animal lovers, and his partner particularly loves her cats, so I used the Joanna Sheen Ivory Cats cd to find a gorgeous image


I decided to make a gatefold card, embossing the panels and inside panel with a Crafters Companion embossing folder.  The flowers are from WOC and the ivy, butterfly and dragonfly dies are from Joanna Sheen



And I even managed to make an envelope to fit!  I just hope the recipient likes it! I liked the soft creams and greens - and the look of concentration on the cat's face lol!  Our Grumpy Poppy is definitely too lazy these days to do that sort of thing. She sat out in the garden yesterday, watching the birds bickering on the bird feeders with what I can only describe as 'boredom'! 

I do hope you'll have a look at the fantastic inspiration from the DT over at Crafty Catz and then join in the challenge with your crafty makes. 
And I hope that you have an enjoyable and relaxing Easter weekend - whatever you have planned.
Back soon,
Kim x 



21 comments:

  1. This is wonderful in every way Kim. Love the perfectly matched dies and the gorgeous butterfly on the back is a lovely addition. Have a lovely weekend xx

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  2. This is a beautiful gatefold card Kim and it will be loved. The image is so lovely and I adore the embossed background - gorgeous - Michelle x

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  3. Kim this is such a lovely card and i too love the cream and greens. My cat I had many years ago would do this and still think of him often. Have a lovely Easter and hope you stay in touch we will miss you. Hugs xx

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  4. Such a lovely soft colour scheme Kim and beautiful image and design. Have a fab weekend xx

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  5. a beautiful gate-fold card, we shall be sorry to see you leave the team, have a lovely Easter weekend
    Tilly x

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  6. Beautiful card Kim and I love the Ivy die, I really must get one...

    We are going to miss you so much Kim, your gorgeous creations are also a big loss, please stay in touch with us won't you, it's been a pleasure and an honour to work with you...

    Have a lovely Easter break...xxx

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  7. Love this gorgeous creation Kim, love the colours and all those beautiful flowers and embossing.
    Have a good Easter sweetie.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  8. Gorgeous card and that image is fab... I love the brilliant and bright greens. That pretty green ribbon is perfect for this and I like how you attached it with the dragonfly charm at the back.

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  9. So gorgeous Kim..love the beautiful picture of the cat with the beautiful greens and love your card design with the embossing and fabulous fold..
    Happy Easter.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. Fabulous card Kim, love your design, the image is lovely, I do love cats and this one is just so sweet, love how you have done the ribbon around the card too, fabulous work!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  11. This is stunning Kim. I love the image, gorgeous soft colours and beautiful design.
    Sue xx

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  12. Gorgeous and beautiful card and we are going to miss you over at Crafty Catz but i will still pop back to see your gorgeous and beautiful makes and have a lovely weekend and Happy Easter
    Dianne xx :)

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  13. Such a gorgeous card Kim. Love the soft colours and the image and the gorgeous embossing! The recipient will love it.
    Hope you have a lovely Easter.
    Hugs
    Gina xx

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  14. Totally stunning card Kim have a great Easter huggles Sue xx

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  15. Aww this is beautiful Kim! Love the dragonfly on the back too, nice classy finishing touch!

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  16. Wow Kim, your card is so gorgeous! I love all the gold with the mix of greens! We will all miss you a lot over at Crafty Catz but I hope to see you and your wonderful work around blogland.

    Wish you a great week to come!
    Nick

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  17. oh its gorgeous Kim, Happy Easter, hope you are having a lovely day, Take care and Happy Crafting x Carol

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  18. Beautiful card Kim, love all the greens, so sad that you have to go, shall miss you but will be visiting here so you dont get rid of me that easily, Happy Easter and have a great week xx

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  19. This is so sad, Kim, that this beautiful card is the last one for Crafty Catz :( Love how you matched the image and the dies, perfectly done! Have a Happy Easter!
    Hugs,
    Anna xxx

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  20. This is such a beautiful card! Love the colours and fabulous topper.

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x