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!
19 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.
The vast hoard... lol, I totally get that, Leslie! Congrats on using up another paper pad, too. I've still got some Prima 6x6 pads from a decade ago! Your card and tag are so cute and full of thoughtful details, as is your style!
These are such great makes. You just have to smile at those cats. Enjoy the time with your son and I hope he does a load of chores for you too xx
This is crazy-I've never heard of that packing tape trick! I'm going to give that a try for sure-TFS! Super cute as always. Do hope you enjoy your visit with your son-it is always such a great feeling having them home-even for just a few days! Enjoy girlie! 💕Sue Kment (you should add this to the PB challenge)
It's been one of those weeks for me too, Leslie. Hopefully we can slow down soon. Your kitties are adorable and such fun! What a great idea to pick out paper and chose the colors to go with them. Maybe I could use more if I did that! You're tempting me again with that happy edger and sentiments! Fortunately I already have some kitties!
Hold on here a minute... packaging tape over cardstock to make those nifty balloons??!! Oh, I have to try that one. Gosh these are fun. Love all of your layers and yes, the colors do look like boy colors! Enjoy every minute of your son's visit!
those cats would make anyone smile on their birthday :)
Both those cats are adorable. Thanks for the smile! :) Enjoy visiting with your son! xx
Oh my goodness these two are just too cute, excellent coloring as always, like how you dressed up the balloon and gave it a bit of sparkle, like the banner background and how you used the frame!
The tag is too cute and I love that image and sentiment to go with a gift tag, perfection :)
Hope you will enjoy a long weekend with your son and get to slow down a bit and enjoy! You guys continue to be in my prayers, hugs!
Fun and frivolity? Yes, Please! And a big dose of kitty cuteness! I must give the happy edger that I also have a try. I love what you've done with it! The boy cat is my favorite - the glossy balloon and sparkly stars are so sweet!
What a cute card! Your cat is just adorable with his HB sign and balloon. All your little touches makes your cards so pretty! I love that you made a cute tag to match. What a great idea!
Hope you enjoyed your son's visit, and that all is well, Leslie! I'm not sure about the "maleness" of your first card. I would certainly enjoy it! LOL Both cards are adorable. I've been working on my "unfinished" projects, so I can definitely admire that you have finished using a paper pad! Sending lots of hugs, my friend. xx
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