The Cat's Pajamas October Release!

The Cat Pack has been teasing you with lots of inspiration using The Cat's Pajamas October release ... guess what?  It is available today, my friends ... it contains four new stamp sets, and three Cutups!  We're also having a Hop - you should have arrived here from Deborah's blog - but if you'd like to start at the beginning, head to TCP blog.

Shall I give you a few more examples of what you can create with them?  It's my pleasure! 

[It's Christmastime AGAIN already??!!]*

That little Nut Cracker Bunny is from Christmas Dreams  and you are going to crack-up when you read its sentiments!

 

Speaking of... check out Fat Cat Christmas!

 



[Whatever jingles your bells... hope you get it.]

 

[I need those about as much as these antlers.]

 

If you are not into coloring, leave him black and white ... he is just as hilarious!  Here he is with simple Prisma-coloring:

Next up? A few cards made with the gorgeous new Cutable: Holiday Window Duo Dies:

Yes!  a window shaker! and one of the sweet little decorative dies that are included with the Holiday Window Duos set -

also included: holly and berries! 

Anybody else imagine a wreath hanging in this window?

I loved creating an inside-and-outside scene using

the Holiday Window Duos, and Presents die.

That tiny little tag from my snippet bowl was just

the perfect size for the sentiment! 

One more window? just for fun!

 

 Reindeer games, indeed!  somebody let this guy in!

Using the third Cutable from the release:  Rudolph Die

Last but certainly one of my personal favorites from this release - another of those adorable We Three Snowmen:

Just the simplest coloring with Prismacolor pencils

and some extra snow using Clouds & Balloons Cutups. 

OH and it's reminder time for

our TCP Tuesday Challenge: Sparkle! 

see the bit of Wink of Stella I added here and there?

 

Here's the October lineup folks:

WOW that is a ton of information ... here's what to remember:

1. Shop now at the TCP shop
2. Play along with TCP Tuesday #340 to win that $50 voucher!!!
3. Head over to Nancy's blog now - you won't be sorry!

Thanks for stopping, and Hopping!

=]  Michele

[*any of the sentiments bracketed, are my own]

CAS[E] this Sketch #243

Donna Mikasa has charmed us once again with her eye for Sketch design!  Take a look at CTS#243:

I think you'll have no problem seeing my take on Donna's Sketch:

I used the Poppy by E.H. United We Flourish collaboration with Altenew.  My "vase" is made by white heat embossing a bit of the set's outline stamp onto a tiny scrap of vellum.  A bit of stenciling took place at the bottom of my card panel, with a simple Copic marker line above.

There is another version of it that I shared on IG last week - sneaky, huh?  I like it, but in the end decided it wasn't as true to the Sketch.  Which do you like best?

Of course we all look forward to YOUR version of our Sketches... let's go see what Donna and the team made, shall we?

Thanks for the visit!
=]  Michele

TCP Sneak Peek Week!

Hi my friends!  It's time for Sneak Peeks of another great release from The Cat's Pajamas!  We're all really excited about this release: 4 new stamps sets, and 3 new Cutables!  But first things first...

It's my pleasure to introduce you to the newest member of The Cat Pack:  Lynn Collins of Sprinkled Creations!  Lynn will add so much sparkle to our Pack. 

Since we are the new Kits on the block we get to share a day this week!  Ready?  Set?  GO!

 See those two feathered friends
on top on his hat? 

I couldn't love them more!

 

We Three Snowmen:

 



 I've used a simple die to create a track around my card for:

 

Christmas Dreams

There are even more Christmas goodies coming your way on October 17th - so mark your calendars - we'll be hopping! 

On an even BRIGHTER NOTE - you might even win a $10 gift voucher to use in our shop just for commenting below ... be sure to head over to Lynn's blog, and the entire team's blogs this week, for additional chances!  well.  are YOU in it to WIN it?



 

Thanks for stopping by today!
=]  Michele

Color Throwdown Guest Designer #464

Thanks for stopping by ... I'm so happy to be your Guest Designer in October! 

Here is the loveliness Amy Rohl has gifted us with for CTD#464:

Remember last week, when I resisted the Fox?  Well, I just happened to purchase one recently that I just could NOT resist using this week for Orange, Taupe, and Black! 

That gorgeous taupe-y grey of the cover panel was achieved by stamping a little background texture over a piece of shimmery cardstock.  But, please... can we just stop talking and gaze at those little darlings from Penny Black!?  [Am I hearing the 'awwwws' from here??]

OH! you probably came for the pumpkins!  Okay... here you go:

Here is the entire Color Throwdown team ... hop along now!

Amy Rohl our hostess this week!
Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Thanks for the visit ...
=]  Michele

Supplies:

For the Fox and bird card:
Penny Black: Snow Much Fun [yes, I did replace the holly with a sunflower - he hee]
Michael's:  Recollections Shimmer Silver cardstock paper
Lil' Inkers:  Love you More

Pumpkin card:
Ellen Hutson -  Essentials by Ellen GOT CANDY? by Julie and dies. 
a standard tag die, and scraps of patterned paper.

E.H. Mix it Up October Challenge

Ellen has asked us to Mix it Up with Altenew this month ... how easy is that?   There just happens to be a new Essentials by Ellen set on my desk ... and a gift from a friend, from Altenew - you'd think I planned it!

Julie's Modern Christmas and coordinating dies, provides a fun backdrop to Altenew's Poinsettia & Pine...

 

How about a little close-up for the detail?

 

 

Altenew Bamboo, Olive, and Rose Quartz for that

just-kissed bit of pink!

Yes, you do see a bit of Stickles, and pink on the Holly to coordinate with the Pale Rose Bazzill paper!

 

Off to the gallery with this one ... thanks for the visit!

 

=]  Michele

 

 



A very productive day with a friend!

Yesterday, I spent another day with Bobby Hagen ... you know her I'd bet anything, as Bits and Pieces?  She's a delight and a very wonderful friend!  [there was no bribery to say so with the blueberry coffeecake, pizza, or apple pie!]

We spent the day sharing our stash - all our new goodies, and even some old that one or the other doesn't own.  It's a great way to shop without spending a dime!

I traveled with a few challenges in mind... first up:  Time Out #93 who is asking us to use Pink or a Friendship theme,  and to bring attention to October as month-long Breast Cancer Awareness.  CASual Fridays is their sponsor... here is the card that I made using Bobby's stash:

CAS-ual Friday's Casual Comfort Stamps, and E.H. BCRF ribbon die

 



Next on my agenda, a Clean and Layered card for: The Card Concept: Rustic Neutrals - right up my alley!

 

A new GinaMarie die, sentiment and cotton from PTI, and a perfect inside sentiment compliments of Honeybee and Essentials by Ellen United we Flourish set.

I brought my newest Altenew goodies with me ... of course you know that Fantasy Floral die was tops on my pile of goodness.  I shared a few ways that I had used it, and then got into Bobby's stash to help her create a few to play with, too... hope she liked them - more my style, than hers, I'm betting.

Here is what I came away with, just for fun - take a look at all this color [Ms. Coni!!]:

Cardstock from Bobby's "pink stash" and a piece of patterned paper

from my Altenew Reflections Kit.

 

A few cards completed today from those that began in Bobby's craft room ... I missed you, my friend!  'Til next time... thank you for your hospitality!  xx

 

=]  Michele

CAS[E] the Sketch #242

Leigh Penner is our Sketch artist this week... though I love butterflies, I had a little Autumn favorite in mind for CTS #242:

Lawn Fawn stitched leaves SO often appear here, but today, I'm turning over a new leaf... see what I did there?

 

A few GinaMarieDesign's Oak Leaves cut from a gorgeous patterned paper* are all the glam I wanted, or needed, on this birthday card for a special girl in my life - but a bit of Delicata gold in the sentiment never hurt anyone...

 

=]  Michele

 

*thanks, Cat... you were so right about those papers!

 

Altenew Beautiful Lady for that sentiment