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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Lost Coast Designs - 50 Shades of Green - Readers Blog Hop Giveaway

Hello, everyone!  Today I'm participating in Lost Coast Designs - 50 Shades of Green - Readers Blog Hop Giveaway over at Lost Coasters Review.  I hope you will go looking through your crafty stash, dig out your Lost Coast Designs or Carmen's Veranda stamps, and join in the fun! You could win a $20 gift certificate to spend at Lost Coast Designs!  All the details can be found here.

For my card, I used one of the fun kitties from the Party Cat Hat Set, stamped in Versafine Onyx Black. That's the only non-green colour on my card!  I think this card would be great for one of my brothers so I kept it masculine.


I started by inking a background using Forest Moss, Peeled Paint, and Crushed Oliver Distress Inks. Then I created a stencil from Die-versions Summer Flowers Background die, soaked it with water and pressed it onto my background.  I think it was a complete failure because you can't really see the outline as the water took over but, hey, I tried LOL. Then I splattered more water and DI onto the backgound.  I added a few fun die cuts in green cardstock: Tattered Lace Everday Sentiments, Simon Says Stamp stitched stars, Poppystamps Simple Banner, and the tiny stars from Lawn Fawn's Stitched Journaling Card.

My "Party Hat Cats" stamps

Now I hope you'll check out all the inspiration at the 50 Shades of Green hop and join in yourself! The InLinkz should appear at the bottom of my blog post.

I would also like to support these fun challenges: 
Artistic Inspirations AG with Twist of Green UE; Blessings Ink Amusing Challenges Green 1/2 (TOP 3); Craft Stamper AG Take a Stamp 2/3; Craft Your Passion Always AG 2/3; Craftin Desert Diva's Use Lots of Green UE; Creative Inspirations AG Optional Sketch UE; Cute Card Thursday Die Cuts and Punches UE; Cuttlebug Mania Monochromatic Green 2/3; Di's Digi Designs Birthdays 2/3; Dies R Us Monochromatic 3/3; Great Impressions Go Green 3/3; Inspiration Destination AG UE; Loves Rubberstamps Use 3 Shades of Green UE; My Craft Creations AG UE; Not Just Cards AG UE; One Crazy Stamper AG 2/5; Pile it On Green UE; PINspirational Inspiration Photo Think Green 2/5; Pixie's Snippet Playground (all die cuts were made from snippets) 1/3; Red Rubber Inspirationals For the Boys 1/3; Simon Says Stamp Monday B is for (birthday, banner) 2/5; Sister Act (Cards Only) AG UE; Stamping Sensations One for the Guys 1/3; STAMPlorations Stamp and Stencil 2/3 (used homemade stencil from die-cut); Sweet Stampin' Green 1/2; Word Art Wednesday AG w Uplifting Sentiment 1/5

Thank you for looking at my card!  Wishing you a joyful day!

49 comments:

  1. Sunshine HoneyBeeMarch 11, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Like the card with the cat stamp & green colors. Wonderful use of Tim Holtz distressed inks. I do not have any LCD. Thanks for the complement on my TH Mar 2015 Tag.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  2. CheetarahMarch 11, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    I actually really like your background! So there you go, a 'failure' can produce really pretty unexpected things :)

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  3. Darlene March 11, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Very creative! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘MONOCHROMATIC’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  4. Alice (scrAPpamondo)March 11, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Very misterious cat! Perfect card for a man's birthday! Love your stunning background !!

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  5. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartMarch 11, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    What fun Cat stamps. Too cute.

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  6. Princess Judy PalmerMarch 11, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    This does make for a great masculine card! Party cat! I have this set but have only ever used the stamp you used here. I suppose should... some day!

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  7. Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino QueenMarch 11, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    What a fabulous 1st entry to our "50 Shades of GREEN" blog hop, I adore cats so LOVE this even more ;0) Thank you for playing with us at Lost Coast Designs and GOOD LUCK!

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  8. marionMarch 11, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    What a lovely image and card, so different but again so you somehow, lots of hugs and love and cuddles to your furbabys, Marion

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  9. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    I don't think the technique was a complete failure! I love it and that sweet Kitty with all the green. Thank you for playing this week at Red Rubber Inspirationals! Hope you come back and play on Thursday for a new challenge! Barb DT

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  10. CélineMarch 11, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    gorgeous
    thanks for playing with us at di's digi
    hugs
    céline

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  11. Top 2000 2019March 11, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    I like your card with the lovely Kitty.
    Thanks for playing with the 50 shades of green!

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  12. Bad KittyMarch 11, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    purrrfect card

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  13. Stamping With BibianaMarch 11, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    SO great to see you playing along us! great card and those kitties I should guess that that was your stamp...CATS!!!
    big hugs my friend
    bibiana

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  14. DeniceMarch 11, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Awesome masculine card....a perfect image and fab banner! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Loves Rubberstamps, good luck!

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  15. SharonMarch 12, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    This is so cool - I love that cat stamp - so much fun!! A great card for the "green" hop!!!!

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  16. valscraftingsMarch 12, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Love the cat image and card!

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  17. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    I like your card and the stamps you used , looks great together ! :)

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  18. Julie BMarch 12, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Don't knock yourself over the stencil I don't think it needs to be a clear image all the time as it contributes to the background effect.
    Thanks for linking up to STAMPlorations. :)

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  19. SueMarch 12, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Fab card thanks for joining us this week at Sweet Stampin' hugs Sue DT xx

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  20. KraftyKoolKatMarch 12, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    This is awesome Kitty and I am sure your brother will love it.

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  21. Mynn xxMarch 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    This is AMAZING! I LOVE the fun stamps you used and the different dies! Thank you for joining us at Great Impressions! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  22. VickiMarch 12, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Fantastic card! Thanks for joining the Dies R Us March "Monochromatic" challenge!

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  23. Becca CrugerMarch 12, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    What a grungy and cool looking kitty! He looks like a little rebel sitting there with that expression! :D Thanks for sharing with STAMPlorations, too!

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  24. cotnobMarch 12, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    This is a fabulous card Kitty, such a gorgeous background.
    Pauline
    x

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  25. Nikki WMarch 12, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Such a fun image, great card x

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  26. DiMarch 12, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Darling card Kitty - I adore the expression on the puddy tat's face :)

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  27. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Thank you so much for entering our AG family friendly challenge this week. Remember, you can enter up to five times. We enjoy seeing your creations.
    BLESSINGS, Carole

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  28. BlankinaMarch 13, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Such a cool cat card and perfect for our three shades of green challenge, good luck at Loves Rubberstamps,
    HUgs Blankina

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  29. ChrisMarch 13, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Lovely card, fabulous stamps and stamping. The background may not be as you intended but it looks fabulous anyway...a great result! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
    Chris
    x

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  30. Monika ReeckMarch 13, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    hey Kitty you always have a great cat Image
    cute he has a hat also
    and lovely BG you have made too
    and clever use that star and banner
    gorgeous kitty card my friend
    hugs, Monika

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  31. arlsmom aka LyndaMarch 13, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    What a super fun card!! Love all the green! Thank you for joining the challenge at the Red Rubber Inspirationals! Lynda - DT Champion Red Rubber Designs

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  32. KarenMarch 14, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Great card!! Love how you added the banner at the top! Thanks for linking up your project at Craftin Desert Divas! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  33. teachdanzMarch 15, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    What a fun card!! Thanks for linking your card up with the Craftin Desert Divas "Use Lots of Green" linky party!!
    Nicole
    CDD dt

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  34. Karen LetchworthMarch 15, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    This is stunning! Thank you so much for stopping by to share your amazing art with us. I am so grateful to have you play along in our challenge, and I really hope that you will stop by to join us again soon.
    God bless.
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  35. LindaMarch 15, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    This is such a fun card. Thanks for joining in with the Craft Stamper TIMI Challenge .... good luck! Linda xx

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  36. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful! Such a sweet kitty! Thanks so much for joining us for the Great Impressions challenge! I hope you share with us again!

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  37. AO CreationsMarch 16, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Such a cute card, so fun!!! Thank you for joining us at Cuttlebug Mania, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  38. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 17, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    Oh this is so fabulous. Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!

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  39. TRACEY MOMarch 17, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    What a cool card brill image, thanks for joining us at
    Inspiration Destination

    Tracey CT

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  40. Corrie HerrimanMarch 18, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Great cat card !
    Corrie x

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  41. valscraftingsMarch 19, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Nice cat card......on behalf of Pat C.

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  42. stamping sueMarch 19, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    well done party cat card.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  43. JoanMarch 20, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Fab card, love your background and the fun cat ( I had forgotten I have that stamp! )

    Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month
    Joan

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  44. LauraJane:)March 23, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    IMPERFECT is Such a good thing with stencils:)) Thanks for joining the fun at STAMPlorations:)

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  45. EretMarch 24, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Very fun and creative card. Love the colors and this lovely image. Thank you for sharing your wonderful card with us at Stamping Sensation.
    Eret x

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  46. ShariMarch 25, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Great card and it would definitely make a great masculine card! Thanks for playing with us at One Crazy Stamper and good luck in the challenge.

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  47. WyvernMarch 26, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    I love that background! Not a failure...just an experiment! LOL. This one turned out great.

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  48. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    Hi KT!! You are using one of my all-time favorite LCD images! I just love the face on this kitty! I get that look on a daily basis from one of my kitties! :) This is a fantastic card and there are absolutely no failures in crafting!! This card is proof of that :)
    Thank you so much for coming by my blog and leaving such a nice comment! I've 'met' you before from coming by from other challenges :) :) Nice running into you again through the LCD blog hop :) XOXO-Shari

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  49. Gerda WeilandMarch 29, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Love your partycats !

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