Hello! Today is Valentine's day and I hope you're all feeling cherished, whether it be by a significant other or any friend or family member, including the furry kind. Most of my Valentines go to friends because, you know, friends are the family you choose yourself.
Gosh, I hope I'm not sending these cats to the same people again, but I just love this little Gerda Steiner cutie pie with the XOXO. I did one in pink and one in red. The fun thing I'd like to tell you about these cats is that I colored them with ink and small blending brushes from Amazon. Some are angled, some flat, sized small to tiny. Not as dense as more expensive brushes, but they work nicely. I was mainly planning to use them for stenciling but this was fun, too. I like how they gave the image a shaded look without any extra effort from me.
One in pink, one in red. I covered the card bases with some random loose designer paper sheets from The Vast Hoard. Supplies are listed below so I won't go on too much about details.
These kitties make me smile and even giggle a bit, Leslie! You have colored them beautifully with your new brushes! The kitties are a perfect way to wish send some love and the clothesline hearts are pretty special too! Happy Valentine's Day, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh my! These little cats are so cute! I love the clothes lines you have hanging in the background with all the sweet hearts swinging in the breeze! I love making Valentine goodies. So much fun!
ReplyDeletecute. Have a Happy Valentine's day
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable, Leslie, and must have brought smiles during your creative process! Those pink cheeks on your little girl kitty are beyond darling with the pink ears and sweet "love line" in the background! Your little boy kitty looks entirely too mischievous sitting on the shelf and sending all his sincere, loving thoughts. Beautifully designed! But then, I've never seen a card on your blog that was not always heartwarming and lovely. Happy Valentine's Day! hugs ,de
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how different these look in the different colours. Both are great. I love the softness of the first one and the boldness of the second. I am very happy to report that I have some chocolate to eat today. We also went out to lunch so that means too much eating, but never mind xx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! These little kitties are so adorable, sweet and the best messengers for wishing XOXO to family and friends.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day, Leslie ❤️
Lots of love to you and Rich!!
Maria.
Your brushes worked perfectly on those chubby little felines! These are both adorable, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteTwo kitties are ALWAYS better than one, Leslie - ask me how I know! Just love the look of your blended coloring. Your 'loads of love' hanging from the line is just darling! But WOWZERS that pink rose paper is out of this world!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day, my friend!
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These little cats are just adorable and perfect for Valentine's Day! I love all the sweet pink so I guess the first card is my favorite. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, I would not mind getting them again for the second year!
ReplyDeleteYour kitties are so adorable. I like the technique you used to color them. The cards are relatively simple, but so pretty. I'm sure they will be make two friends very happy.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThese little kitties are just too cute Leslie and totally made me smile! I love both the pink and the red version too!! Your new brushes worked beautifully too! Sweet, sweet cards my friend, and hope you got to eat chocolate all day long yesterday! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThe brushes remind me of our brass stencil days when we'd use stencil brushes to color! I bet these are softer though? Darling cards and sure to bring smiles! I finished January birthday cards late and didn't get any Valentines made! Shopping for wedding clothes/shoes etc has really slowed down my cardmaking time! lol
ReplyDeleteOhhh I love them both...you know..cats.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I thought your doggie valentine cards were so adorable, but must say these kitties are just as adorable! Love, love! Your colouring is fabulous, love the clothes line with the hanging hearts, just so sweet! Well done Leslie!. Hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day! xo
ReplyDeleteI have two sets of the brushes from AliExpress (one flat and one angled). They are awesome for getting into small places. I have used them mostly for stenciling, but now I will try with colouring of images. :) Thanks for the tip! Your cats are so adorable and I love both the cards in different colours. These are sure to bring a smile to whomever receives them! Eat chocolate and no chores ... sounds like the perfect way to spend V-Day! xx
ReplyDeleteAwe ... so, so sweet! Love them both! Your coloring is always spot on!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness they are just the cutest ever, I love the look of using the brushes to color them, gives it a great look! I like how you have the second one sitting on the border!!
ReplyDeleteOMG what a cutie, love both colours :)
ReplyDeleteThese are just SO adorable, Leslie!
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