Today is my sister-law's birthday. This is a virtual card I created for her because I didn't get a snail mail card out in time. As she likes cats, I'm hoping she likes this! Happy birthday, Marcia!
My card is inspired by the challenge at Festive Friday #0069 and the Pampered Pets Stamp Set that UPS delivered yesterday is purrfect for my creation!
I chose to use a cat, a mouse, fish, and embossing. Take a look see...
I used a card cut that I have in the past as it is quick and easy...plus I love it! I can't thank Sharon Armstrong and Susan Mack enough for introducing me to this fold!
I created a flat base by cutting Basic Black Card Stock at 5 1/2" x 4 1/4". Then I cut a piece of Basic Black Card Stock at 3" x 8 1/2", scored, folded and burnished it at 4 1/4".
Next I cut two pieces (2" x 4 1/4") of Playful Pets Designer Series Paper (on sale now for $9.78!) and adhered one to each side of my card base with liquid glue.
Then I cut two pieces of Whisper White Card Stock at 2 3/4" x 4". For the front panel, I stamped everything from the Pampered Pets Stamp Set. Using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, I ran it through my embossing machine and adhered it to the front flap of the folded card stock.
I used the second piece of Whisper White to stamp a sentiment from the Many Mates Stamp Set and the Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set and at the bottom, I used more stamps from the Pampered Pets. I adhered it to the inside of the folded flap. Then I adhered the folded piece to the card base.
Because this is the first time I have used this set and the DSP that matches, I'm entering my card at NBUS (Never-Before-Used Schtuff #19. Of course, I must also enter 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #43 ATG.
I decorated my envelope flap with another piece of DSP ( 6" x 2 1/4"), adhered it with liquid glue and trimmed it. I stamped the front with the heart stamp from Pampered Pets.
This was such a fun card to create for my brother-in-law's wife and the challenges. I hope you enjoyed it too! Oh, and remember 10/29/20 is National Cat Day. I think if you were to ask a cat, it would say the whole month should be dedicated to cats and maybe even the entire year! They can have 2020 for all I care...they don't have to wear a mask...lol. See you tomorrow!
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Super cute! Love your embossed front and this IS a super fun fold!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mary.
DeleteCute card! Love the embossed panel. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy.
DeleteI love this fun fold and the embossed front. Marcia is sure to enjoy it—virtual or in hand. TFS.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Susan.
DeleteI LOVE this Karen:) I really need to get this set. Your design is purrfect
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen.
DeleteI love that cat, Karen! Such a sweet creation. Thank you for playing along and supporting our "Anything Goes with Featured Creature challenge at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies this month. :-D Good Luck.
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Thank you, Connie. I'm trying my best to support your site!
DeleteThis is just fun and adorable. I LOVE the design and simplicity. Thanks for playing with us at Festive Friday.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Stephanie, for your comment on behalf of FF.
DeleteAdorable! The embossed panel looks great and the DSP is too cute! Thank you for stamping along with the Festive Friday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon, for leaving a comment on behalf of FF.
DeleteWhat a fun card. I love the idea of that centre lift up panel. Thank you for playing along with the Festive Friday Challenge
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen
DeleteYour sister-in-law will love this! Darling card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Festive Friday.
Please join us again next week!
Blessings,
Beth McCullough-DT
Thank you so much for your comment on behalf of FF, Beth.
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