Hello and welcome back! Just some fun and frivolity today. I thought I would share the the last of the Penny Black Birthday Critters I colored earlier this month. It was a treat to pick a stamp set and a pack of paper, then just sit with my Copics and color to match. Saves some of the decision making. Not only that, but it helped me finish off a paper pad.
The first looks like a boy card to me. Maybe it's the colors, maybe the cat?
A close up below shows the glossy balloon and sparkly stars. The balloon gloss comes from packing tape over cardstock before die cutting. I love that trick. I used a Ranger Distress embossing pen and sparkly embossing powder on the stars, baker's twine for the string. A little apricot ink brushed over the pennants-embossed background.
The next one is actually a gift tag made with Spellbinders Scallop Labels and Tag. The designer paper is in the die cut Happy Edger (Penny Black). Other sentiments are Penny Black as well -- Happy Builder and Carefree Wishes. Ribbon and eyelet (!) from the vast neglected hoard.
I'm rushing off again. It's been a busy week with all the home and life stuff that's not necessarily a lot of fun, but has to be done. Our son is coming for a long weekend so I'll be able to slow down and enjoy more then. See you again soon!
8 comments:
Cute card and gift tag. Yes the 1st one is more Boy'ish. Have a great day
Oh Leslie...both of these cards are so dang CUTE!! Your card totally makes me smile...the coloring of your kitty is purrrrr-fection and I just love that trick of using packing tape on the die cuts. Your tag is just as sweet as can be too with another adorable kitty!! You sure do know how to make PB images SHINE my friend!! Hugs. :0)
I love both of these but the card is my favorite! There is so much to see and it is not cluttered at all. Just makes me smile and that little feline is adorable!
Well you have to know using those cute Penny Black kitties got my attention!! Super cute card and gift tag! I love how you have colored them up, I did a PB kitty today too but not near as pretty and colorful as yours! Enjoy your time with your son, nothing like family!!
Leslie, I adore your birthday cats! I love all the layers of fun on your 'male cat' card - how have I been making cards for 10+ years and never heard of this glossy-packing-tape trick?? It's fantastic!
I think that tag is so cute it will be tough to find a present that's as cute!
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Beautiful card and tag, love the die-cuts and really cute cats.
Carol x
These are both so adorable and well-done, Leslie! I always love all the little extras you add to your cards. And an eyelet. :-) And not an ordinary eyelet, either. LOL. Super.
You know I am a cat person. Love the cards, and what a great idea to use the packing tape to add shine to the balloon. Enjoy the time with your son.
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