WOW...is it the last day of June already? I can't believe how fast the last few months have gone by. We are finally starting to get some summer weather here in the Northwest. It is supposed to reach close to 100 degrees by mid week in southern region of my state. A little too hot for my taste, I'm a Spring/Fall kind of girl. In the low to mid 70's is the perfect temperature for me. The night temperatures are still staying cool, so it is not completely unbearable yet.
For my project this week, I wanted to use one of my favorite Memory Box images, Love Kitten(C999). The first time I saw this image, I received a card from a dear friend of mine using this image and thought it was the most adorable kitty. I was immediately on the hunt for one for myself. I also used the Leafy Tree(E1266) image from the Sparkly Bird Bonanza release & the "sun burst" image from the Hear Me Roar(CL131) clear set. The patterned paper is from the Sweetbay 6x6 pack. The sentiment "Sending My Love" has been retired, but I thought it would be a fun sentiment to use on this card. I have many retired Memory Box stamps that I can't part with. I thought it would be fun to use a combination of "old" & "new" stamps this week. I think this would make a fun card to send a little love to a friend or family member.
Start with a Truffle Scallop card as your base. These are part of the Soiree collection. Cut your blue piece of Sweetbay paper to 5" x 3.5". Punch your fence border (I used Martha Stewart border punch) & cut to 5" x 1.5". Stamp your Leafy Tree image using black ink (I used Memento Tuxedo Black throughout this project). Color with colored pencils. Add you "fence piece" to the patterned blue base. Stamp the Love Kitten onto white or ivory card stock color with colored pencils & cut out omitting the legs. Cut your green piece of Sweetbay paper to 5" x 1 1/8". Stamp the legs of kitty image onto this piece. You will add your cut out piece to the legs later. Cut the grass on the green piece using sharp detail scissors. Be careful not to cut the "legs". Ruffle up the cut pieces of grass using your fingers. Adhere that piece to the base of the punched white fence piece. Stamp your sentiment onto the green piece. Embellish your Love Kitten & Leafy Tree images with Jewel Stickers. I used Cherry (15506) on the tree, and Diamond 15501 on the kitty. Stamp the "sun burst" image onto white card stock & cut out. I used Memento Dandelion ink. I adhered a button to the center using a glue dot & popped the "sun" up using dimensionals.
Enjoy the rest of your week & I hope you will stop back for a visit next week!!
Ooohh...this is so totally cute!! I have a feeling I know who your dear freind is, and can you believe that it was her card (and also Karrie Baker's card) that inspired me to get Love Kitten...she is such a sweet stamp!!! Love the beautiful details; punched fence, the DP as the sky, bling, grass fringe, Leafy Tree....really gorgous! Tuesdays are always a highlight in the week, as I know you would have posted some fantastic eye candy....as always, TFS and look forward to next Tuesday:)
Posted by: tinla | June 30, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Nancy, this card is adorable!!! I just stamped with Love Kitten the other day. She is one of my faves too!! :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | June 30, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Hey love kitten. Anothe masterpiece. Your details are absolutely gorgeous. I love everything about your card including the rocks!! Your work is so awesome Nancy. See you next week and Happy July 4th. I hate when its too hot out so I feel your pain. Luckily it cools off for you at night. Can't say the same for MN. Love the new Poppy stamps and I want/need some of that scalloped paper.
Posted by: Tami | June 30, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Oh my word Nancy, this card rocks!! Just pure cuteeee-ness!! Love all the details you put into this card..wow oh wow!! Fantastic scene..seriously!! You're super talented!!
Posted by: Armie | July 04, 2009 at 12:04 PM