Hello, everyone! Today is
Day 4 of the
2019 Cat Lovers Hop, hosted by the lovely Janis at
Her Peaceful Garden. Have you had a chance to check out the hop yet? If you love cats, it's definitely the place to be! There are fun daily games, lots of prizes, and the best part is "meeting" other cat lovers and seeing their cats and projects!
Today I'm sharing a card made with just dies, no stamping. I was inspired by the challenge at
The UnstampaBelles, whose theme is Thank You, with a twist of Brilliant in Blue, and the challenge is always no stamps permitted.
I created the inky background with Distress Oxides on photo paper. I layered several blues using the watercolour ink-smooshing technique and then dried in between each colour. It's best to work from lightest colour to darkest, but I didn't. When finished, it had a dull appearance but when wiped with a baby wipe, it became vibrant like you see here. I first saw this technique on a video
here. I adhered the kitty oval die-cut and the thankful word die-cut on the blue panel and then onto a white card base. I finished off the card with half-pearls in each corner.
I would also like to support the following challenges:
2 Crafty Critter Crazies AG w Critters 4/5;
A Perfect Time to Craft AG UE;
Crafty Creations 401 AG 2/2;
DL.ART October Linky UE 1/d;
Double D Silhouettes 1/3;
Penny's Paper-crafty AG 1/3;
Show Us Your Pussycats Furrything Goes UE;
Word Art Wednesday 410-411 AG w Uplifting Sentiment wk1 2/5
Thank you for looking at my card! Wishing you a joyful day - and Happy Hopping!
Another lovely lovely card! I haven't seen this die - its just gorgeous! Loving your ink smooshing technique - you are motivating me!
ReplyDeleteWOW Kitty, your DO background is a true delight, it remembers me snow or underwater... so beautiful! Also the diecut is fabulous, I have never seen it before! And the pearls in the corners add a touch of elegance!
ReplyDeleteWell done for entering this card at UnstampaBelles, I think it's just perfect!!
Big hugs dear friend, so happy to see you around :)
Beautiful card, love the background!
ReplyDeleteGreat background and love the silhouette !
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ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card!
Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of
luck with your entry.
Robin DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogs
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I'm having fun at the Cat Lovers Hop, and I'm commenting on every card, even my own hehe!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous die and it looks AMAZING in white against that beautiful blue! Fabulous! xxD
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love that blue, and the white just pops!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Leslie
Love To Scrap 2
I love blue and white. It's so pretty and I love that you've used just dies. Another beautiful card. [Bunny]`
ReplyDeleteThat die cut and background is just wonderful on your beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteOooh - that is so striking and what a beautiful cat die cut :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for purring along to play at SUYP Cats Challenges.
Also visiting from the Cat Lovers Hop.
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Such an elegant card love the die too.
ReplyDeleteOh this is just exquisite! I really love the white silhouette against that brilliant blue. This is a gorgeous die, and you used it to perfection!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to make your silhouette white on a dark background.Love that kiity die. Thanks for sharing with us at Double D Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteKathy
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Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteYour BG is just fabulously puuuurfect!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a pretty die, too. I'll have to
check out that challenge since I use a lot
of dies only cards myself. ;-)
Beautiful background for this fun silhouette! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Silhouette’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Oh my gosh that is a gorgeous diecut, love it. The background is awesome and thank you for the link to her video. it was great can't wait to try some things on photo paper. Fantastic card!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, fabulous background and great die!
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty card!
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What a pretty card!!! Beautiful combo of colors!!! Backgrouns is really great!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Kitty, that white on blue is incredible! Magnificent background.
ReplyDeleteOoooo, KT! This is one beautiful creation! I love the stamping behind the left side of your card - it's lovely in that bright, vivid blue! So glad I got to see your critter project showcased at the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge. Hope to see more of your creations in the future.
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Donna
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That die cut is gorgeous against your blue background. Great card!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, Kitty.....this is gorgeous!! That beautiful silhouette die cut would be lovely against any background....but paired with your gorgeous vibrant blue piece, it is just STUNNING!! My eyes can't get enough of this!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for playing along in the #2019CatLoversHop!!!
<3 J
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Oh wow, Kitty! This card is stunning! I love the inky background and the white die cut really pops from the page - it is so very striking! Beautiful work! xx
ReplyDeleteThat die cut is lovely and your inky background looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAwesome die! Love the background!
ReplyDeleteI do love cats and I adore your card.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute AND creative using the white..can never go wrong with a cat stamp/die...thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
Love the bright blue background you created and the white really pops against it. Thanks for sharing with us at Unstampabelles.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for sharing it with us over at UnstampaBells Challenge and I hope to see many more of your beautiful creations soon :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, lovely colours and great design also! Thanks for sharing with us at Double "D" Challenge.
ReplyDeleteAmelia (Double "D" Challenge Design Team)
Love your background. Looking gorjuss with white diecut on it. Thank you for sharing it with us at UnstampaBelles. Keti (DT)
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