Monday, August 3, 2020

Cat Paradise

Hi, there!  I'm back for a spell and I hope I can stay for a while.  There really are so many things to do.  I've been coloring quite a lot, but can't share it yet.  Think "Power Poppy" and "gorgeous".  That's all I'm saying for now.

Today's card is a tear-apart-and-re-do of one I made in January.  It's been sitting in my card box ever since and was never photographed, so it's like brand new, right?  I kept skipping over when it came to mailing because it felt and looked too bulky.  The entire image panel with frame and heart is part of the original card.  It was popped up on a busy background.  The new base is sleeker -- more white, simpler designer paper.  Much better.




The Rubbernecker 3 Cats in Tree were stamped on watercolor paper and colored with Copics.  Cut with the matching die and arranged on a smooshed watercolor background.  You can Google "ink smooshing" videos.  Very easy and fun.

I'll wrap this up and see what more I can accomplish today.  Got a list as long as my arm, sheesh.  Take care and give yourself a hug from me!


Stamps:  Rubbernecker 3 Cats in Tree with matching die, Rubbernecker Day in Paradise sentiment  Paper:  Arches 140 lb hot press watercolor for cats, Strathmore mixed media vellum surface for smooshed background, grocer's kraft for frame, SU Whisper White base, My Mind's Eye Notable designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, smooshed DOX Salty Ocean  Coloring:  Copics  Other:  Hero Arts Wood Frame, Paper Smooches Hearts, SU Subtle embossing folder used on card base (barely noticeable in the photo)

18 comments:

Pauline said...

Oh my goodness I love your card today Leslie. So whimsical and tastefully done as all your cards are. Love everything about this, the cats, tree, your awesome smooshing background, and your new base. So glad you were able to re-do the card to your liking. Love the sentiment - we say this a lot at work, when someone asks how your doing - lol (well when we were at work that is). I can't wait to see what you have been colouring up for Power Poppy, as you had me at 'gorgeous'. I was just thinking of PP this week actually wondering if she was going to have another release soon. Have a fantastic day Leslie, sending hugs your way!

Cat Craig said...

Oh this is great, those three look like they are right at home in that tree. YOur re-working is fantastic. Looking forward to your coloring and power poppy image....hugs.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What a cute card! I love the cats perches on the tree and the sentiment. Can hardly wait to see what you have been up to! Hope you had a good camping trip - have a great week!

Verna Angerhofer said...

That is so cute with all the kitties on it. A great little scene. I am glad you shared it.

Margaret said...

Fabulous. Just love that cute image and the colors you made for the kitties.

Yogi said...

cute. Have a great day

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Hello Leslie: It's awesome you are back, even if it's for a little while.
I'm a cat and dog person, we have a white 2 1/2-year-old Siberian Huskey named DeJaVu and a 2-year-old black kitty name Ivy.
This card talks to me, because Ivy loves to get on her window beds and just stare outside, she has 3, one in the bay window in our kitchen, one in my craft room and the third one on an area between my bedroom and our bathroom.
I love your smooshed sky, I must try that technique soon, and your kitties are adorable looking out into the horizon, just chilling out.
Glad to see you back after 8 days, you're right, I kept track, LOL!!
Stay healthy and safe, my friend.
XO
Maria.

Cindy Beach said...

Love this one, Leslie! The smooshed background looks great and adds just the right brightness.The cats are cute as can be! I can use the hug, thanks! Sending one back to you!

Lynette said...

I'll bet your original one was wonderful, but I sure do love this one - so cute and so CAS:) I find it quite amazing that we can be as busy as we are these days!

Bonnie said...

These kitties are such fun, Leslie! Love the smooshed background that looks like our sky today and the embossed frame! I don't think this will be passed over again! Can't wait to see what you and PP have coming up!

Ida said...

Love those cute little cats sitting in the tree. Super fun card.

Conniecrafter said...

They are too cute, I just love that sentiment with them! Your smoosh background looks terrific for the sky! I have never tried alcohol markers on watercolor paper, love your coloring on it! Glad you were able to figure out what you needed to change to make you want to use it now :)

Christine Alexander said...

these little kitties are adorable, Love that wood frame :)

Darnell said...

I'm all about a sleeker, more white, and simpler design, Leslie, and I think this is the cat's pajamas! (You know I couldn't resist!) The beautiful sky is just what a sky in paradise should look like! Keep well, my friend, and don't work too hard! Hugs, Darnell

Ros Crawford said...

OMG!!! This could be my home with those cats... So incredibly coloured (as always) I just can't help but smile looking at this... You made my day!

Diane said...

Such cute cute kitty cats in the tree, a definite look at my house with our outside kitties, as well as wishful thinkers with our inside three, I agree with Ros, this card makes my day, so adorably CUTE!!

Pam Sparks said...

So cute! One of our granddaughters outside cats just had 8 kittens! They are so sweet as long as I don't have to touch them! lol

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card love the smooshed sky and fabulous cats
Carol x