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Friday, October 29, 2021

Cat Lovers Hop 2021 - Day 5 (Merry and Bright)

Hi, everyone!  Before I get started, I would like to welcome my newest follower - Angela Fretwell - thank you for joining me!

Today is Day 5 of the 7th Annual Cat Lovers Hop, and I am sharing my fifth and final card. So sad to see the hop coming to an end!  It's been a fun five days for us cat lovers!  The hop link-up is open until tomorrow and there are extra days for visiting and commenting, thankfully, because I need them!  Thank you, Janis, for the awesome hop!

My card features a cute kitty from Gerda Steiner Designs.  He is one of three kitties in a digi called #362 Christmas Carol Cats.  I believe this image is retired as I cannot find it in Gerda's shop.  I coloured the kitty with markers, fussy-cut, and applied Star Dust Stickles to his hat.  He is popped up on foam tape.


I created the background with Distress Oxides (Mowed Lawn, Lucky Clover, Tumbled Glass) using the watercolour ink-smooshing technique on textured watercolour paper.  I added a sparkly white snowbank (left over from last year's holiday cardmaking) and a die-cut scene in white, to which I applied Star Dust Stickles in various areas to simulate snow.  I stamped a sentiment from Uniko Simply Said Blocks Christmas, fussy cut, and adhered with foam tape. The ink-smooshed panel is layered onto a teal panel, and I finished the card by adhering three punched snowflakes in teal (Recollections punch).

I would also like to join the following:

BYSH Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays 2021 Hop Oct. 22-29 https://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com/2021/10/falling-for-holidays-2021-byshc-hop.html


Christmas Craft Creations October Black and White plus One (teals) 1/3
https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-challenge-reminder-black-white.html

Cardz TV 152 AG 3/3
http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2021/10/cardz-tv-anything-goes-challenge-152.html

CRAFT 615 Christmas Non-Traditional Colours 2/2
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-615-christmas-non-traditional.html

Crafty Catz 570 AG No Twist 1/3
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/crafty-catz-challenge-570-anything-goes.html

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas 565 AG Christmas Optional Add a Flower UE
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/10/chnc-challenge-565.html

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-218.html

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2021/10/creative-moments-challenge-225-anything.html

DL.ART October AG UE 
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2021/10/dlart-october-2021-linky-challenge.html

https://www.gsd-stamps.com/blogs/share-your-designs/share-your-design-challenge-1

Get Creative 106 AG No Twist 3/3
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/ch106-agopt-twist-holidays-winners-of.html

Jingle Belles Not a Creature was Stirring
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2021/10/not-creature-was-stirring.html

Penny's Paper Crafty 508 AG w Paper 2/3
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/pennys-challenge-508.html

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2021/10/card-making-crafting-challenge-wk-44.html

Show us Your Pussy Cats 71 Furrything Goes UE
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2021/10/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-71.html

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-89/

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-oct-15-28

The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up 82 Christmas Optional Snow Globes 6/10
https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-82-opt-twistsnow-globes.html

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/10/atg-challenge-week-beginning-26th.html

Word Art Wednesday 515-516 AG w Uplifting Sentiment Wk1 3/5
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2021/10/anything-goes-weeks-515-516.html

Thank you for looking at my card!  Happy Hopping, and I wish you a joy-filled day! 

33 comments:

  1. Tina Z.October 29, 2021 at 9:14 AM

    You are incredible and so creative. Super cute.

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  2. EllibelleOctober 29, 2021 at 10:29 AM

    Love this winter scene with all the sparkle and the kitty is so cute! Beautiful colors too!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  3. Teresa RussellOctober 29, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    Love the color palette of your card!

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  4. LeslieTOctober 29, 2021 at 12:28 PM

    Waving hi from the Cat Lovers Hop! Super adorable background die cut! And your colors are magnificent! LOVE this kitty!

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  5. Suzanne HOctober 29, 2021 at 12:51 PM

    Hi! You and I must post our cards around the same time. I'm always close to you in the lineup. I love all the glitter and I envy your background die collection. Great color combo.

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  6. Denise BryantOctober 29, 2021 at 12:57 PM

    Love your gray kitty and the beautiful background! Awesome card!

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  7. Twórcze pasje DankiOctober 29, 2021 at 1:54 PM

    Hello from Hop Cat Lovers! Cute Christmas card, I love it.

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  8. SueOctober 29, 2021 at 2:30 PM

    So adorable thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz hugs Sue x

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  9. KarenladdOctober 29, 2021 at 4:09 PM

    It's been wonderful to see your card in the Cat Lovers Hop. Your coloring and design are always purr-fection.

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  10. DonnaOctober 29, 2021 at 5:07 PM

    This is a stunning scene, I am so enjoying seeing all of your creativity again dear friend!

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  11. Becca YahrlingOctober 30, 2021 at 9:04 AM

    You make the prettiest cards! This is a stunner. And I love the white & teal color combo; very wintery pretty.

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  12. mandyseaOctober 30, 2021 at 9:12 AM

    I think this is one of my favourite cards of the hop... oh my, the colours are perfectly wintery -the touch of frost/snow on the tries and rooftop.. and the cutest little kitty! Just adorable work! Happy hopping from Cat Lovers Hop!

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  13. Barbara GoddenOctober 30, 2021 at 9:14 AM

    Love the colours, beautiul smooshed background and a super cut scene along with an adorable kitty. Awesome job.

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  14. JoOctober 30, 2021 at 10:34 AM

    Oh, that's lovely......and that kitty is adorable x

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  15. InkamiOctober 30, 2021 at 2:29 PM

    Such a pretty background for this little cutie, perfect for winter!

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  16. BunnyOctober 30, 2021 at 3:50 PM

    Another great card, Kitty. Love the sparkle and that great die. The hop has been fun. This is my first year. I had more cats than I realized too. [Bunny]

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  17. valscraftingsOctober 30, 2021 at 7:22 PM

    So beautiful love the scene and colours!

    Val S – LeighSBDesigns DT
    https://LeighSBDesigns.blogspot.com
    http://www.Etsy.com/shop/LeighSBDesigns

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  18. Crystal O. MinklerOctober 30, 2021 at 9:11 PM

    Adorable card, Kitty! Thanks for playing along with the Falling for the Holidays 2021 {BYSHC} Hop!

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  19. KraftyKoolKatOctober 31, 2021 at 12:20 PM

    Another cute and very pretty Kitty creation from you sweetie.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  20. HazelOctober 31, 2021 at 2:48 PM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for CHNC challenge 565 - I hope to see you again soon. x

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  21. FikretaOctober 31, 2021 at 5:10 PM

    its super sweet card Kitty!

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  22. MandyOctober 31, 2021 at 6:03 PM

    Such a cute card, love the background and the sweet little kitty.

    Thank you very much for entering your lovely card into our challenge. Good luck with the prize draw.

    Stay healthy, happy, keep crafting and Creating Joy :)

    Mandy ♥
    DT for The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up
    Made By Mandy – My personal Blog

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  23. Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino QueenOctober 31, 2021 at 6:45 PM

    Such an adorable kitty Xmas card, so sweet! Thank you for hopping to LeighSBDesigns Inspiration Blog for the Cat Lovers Hop, your comments are most appreciated!
    Leigh
    https://LeighSBDesigns.blogspot.com
    https://www.Etsy.com/shop/LeighSBDesigns
    https://www.LeighSBDesigns.com

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  24. Ina GOctober 31, 2021 at 8:17 PM

    Simply gorgeousand amazing colourful scene. Love the cute kitten and touches of glitter. Thanks for adding to our Gallery at Chirstmas Craft Creations.

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  25. SHartlNovember 1, 2021 at 12:42 AM

    This is gorgeous with the blue and white and beautiful die cuts. That kitty looks happy to be in a winter wonderland

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  26. Carole JNovember 1, 2021 at 2:40 PM

    You have the best cat stamps, Karen. This little cutie is gorgeous and colour co-ordinated with the beautiful winter wonderland background. It has been fabulous seeing all of your Cat Lovers Hop cards and I too am sad that it is over (although very grateful for the extra commenting time). This is the only hop I take part in outside of DT ones, so I do look forward to it each year and it never disappoints. The ladies who regularly take part are like firm friends now. Hopefully we'll cross one another's path around blog land in the coming weeks and months. Take care and Happy Crafting. xx

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  27. SmilynStefNovember 2, 2021 at 10:35 PM

    What a fun little scene ... love the ink smooshed sky ... so very glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles

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  28. JanisNovember 3, 2021 at 3:32 PM

    Wow...wow...me-WOW!! Kitty, this card is sooooooooo gorgeous! I love the beautiful pastels and the glorious winter cabin in the woods scene....with the adorably kitty, of course! Awwww.... Truly a wonderful card.
    Thank you so much for your kind words and all your lovely participation in the 2021 Cat Lovers Hop!! I know this has been a difficult year for you, so I am tremendously honored that you joined us.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  29. Catnip and Kitty WhiskersNovember 3, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    Oh my! This is so pretty! Love the smiling kitty, and the gorgeous scene you created! I just love your cards! So glad you could be in the hop! Hope you are doing well! (((HUGS!)))

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  30. lauren bergoldNovember 3, 2021 at 6:43 PM

    another super cute cat and the inky background (& touches of sparkle!) make it even more lovely. so pleased you could join our celebration of christmas critters once more at JINGLE BELLES!

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  31. Sue DNovember 3, 2021 at 11:41 PM

    Sweet kitty and I like the sparkly scene in the background.

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  32. ikeNovember 5, 2021 at 6:44 AM

    That's amazing. I love how you put all the layers together to make this lovely scene.
    Thank you for purring along to play at SUYP cats Challenges.
    Also visiting from the Cat Lovers' Hop.
    Hugz
    IKE =^..^=

    My Challenge Blog
    My Shop
    My Blog
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    Cat Lovers Challenge Blog

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  33. Andrea WNovember 19, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    Such a cute card! I love the snowy scene and the adorable kitty.

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