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Friday, October 28, 2022

2022 Cat Lovers Hop (Day 5) - The Old Island Stamp Company

Hello, everybody!  Before I get started, I would like to welcome my newest followers - mandy- sea and Vivian Foo - thank you for joining me!  

The 2022 Cat Lovers Hop is  now well underway, and I'm guest designing again!  Yay!  If you're going to join the hop, then you must hurry; tomorrow is the last day to link up your cat-themed project!  However, for commenting, you have until November 2.  

Today is Day 5 of this fun hop, which has been organized for the 8th year by Janis at Her Peaceful Garden.  Janis does an amazing job keeping things running smoothly and has arranged many awesome sponsors and prizes!  I don't know how she does it all!  Please head over and be inspired by the cat cards and projects in the link-up - you will be glad you did!  I have been enjoying the daily games too!

Handy List of 2022 Cat Lovers Hop Links

My card features one of today's generous sponsors, The Old Island Stamp Company.  This company is a brand-new sponsor this year so you will want to check them out!   You can find them on their web site or their Etsy shop.  

On the web site, you can choose between Wood Mount, EZ Mount Cushion, or Rubber Die Only.  In their Etsy shop, I see Wood Mounts, which is what I own, and I have shared a photo of my stamps below.


Stamps:  
 

I stamped the Kitty and Potted Berries in black on a white scrap and coloured them with markers.  I die-cut the image into a stitched octogon shape and layered it on a red glitter die-cut of the same shape.  For the background I used patterned paper but decided to add interest by stamping the Tiny Snowflake repeatedly in green.  I don't own any holiday sentiments from The Old Island Stamp Company so I used one from my stash (Avery Elle).  


I've been a fan of this stamp company for many years as they are based in Canada, and some of the first stamps I purchased were from The Old Island Stamp Company.  These rubber stamps bring back fun memories and make me happy!  

Did you know that wood-mounted rubber stamps are making a comeback?  Not only do they stamp beautifully on the first impression, but they are also a wonderful way to decorate your craft space!  Some crafters change their displays with the seasons.

        

Thank you to The Old Island Stamp Company for sponsoring the Cat Lovers Hop!  

I would also like to join the following 9 challenges, for a total of 10:
BYSH Cardmakers Falling for the Holidays Linky Party

Thank you for looking at my card, and happy hopping!

        P.S.  I have a Cat Lovers Giveaway - you can check it out here!

36 comments:

  1. Crafting With JackOctober 28, 2022 at 6:06 AM

    Fabulous card and a great sentiment. The Old Island Stamp Company have some great stamps, unfortunately I am in the UK. I think you are right, wooden stamps make a great display.

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  2. papierelleOctober 28, 2022 at 6:22 AM

    Oh she has such beautiful whiskers!! Just beautiful!!! Happy hopping again!!

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  3. mandyseaOctober 28, 2022 at 6:45 AM

    Just gorgeous! Love this whimsical kitty! I'd would say if I saw this in a shop, I'd buy all three!! (being in Australia... sad face!) Aaaaannyway, your card is super fabulous (as always!) I'm not a cardie but seeing your work, I'm getting more and more inspired! Oooh, happy hopping!

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  4. GailOctober 28, 2022 at 11:03 AM

    This is a stunning card with a great sentiment! TFS

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  5. Suzanne HOctober 28, 2022 at 11:07 AM

    You were very busy as a DT. I'm jealous of your cat stamp collection :)
    I love the lines of these stamps. You've colored them beautifully.

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  6. Mary HolshouserOctober 28, 2022 at 11:15 AM

    I always liked using the wood mounted
    stamps, but they take up so much room.
    Still go back to them a lot when I'm
    making a card. Love the sentiment
    and picture - so cute. thanks
    for sharing.

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  7. Kelsey ThomasOctober 28, 2022 at 11:26 AM

    This is cute!

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  8. jimlynnOctober 28, 2022 at 11:37 AM

    I've never heard of that stamp company but will have to check it out now. Cute stamps and a fabulous and fun card!
    Lynn

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  9. Denise BryantOctober 28, 2022 at 1:15 PM

    Adorable card! I love the images you used! Will have to check out the Old Island Stamp Company! The kitty is just adorable and I love the potted berries too!
    Love my wood mounted stamps!

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  10. valscraftingsOctober 28, 2022 at 1:21 PM

    Love the cute kitty, fab card!
    Popping in from LeighSBDesigns & Cat Lovers Hop

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  11. PamOctober 28, 2022 at 3:25 PM

    I love your adorable Christmas kitty card.
    Have a great day!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  12. Becca YahrlingOctober 28, 2022 at 4:44 PM

    Another wonderful card, Kitty! Great job guest designing this week and even getting Brian in on some action!! This company's logo looks familiar to me, but I don't have anything by them; will have to earmark them for sure. Lots of cute stamps like the ones you used for this pawsome card! The sentiment is way fun!

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  13. Alice (scrAPpamondo)October 28, 2022 at 4:55 PM

    Oh, there is one card from you, Kitty! :D And a beautiful one as always!! LOVE the retro style of these sketchy stamps and the way you framed the cute scene with the sparkling red! It's a so cheerful card in traditional festive colours! Love also so much the way you added interest to the background with the tone-on-tone green snowflakes, such great idea! I always learn somthing new here, thanks so much for sharing!
    Sending biggest hugs and love and my congrats for what you have made with Brian. I'm sure you are proud of him, and also that him could be proud of himself! This is a very positive path!
    Have joyful days ahead my friend!

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  14. TracieOctober 28, 2022 at 6:35 PM

    Such a cute kitty card. Thanks for sharing with us at PIP Challenges.

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  15. Carole JOctober 28, 2022 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful Christmas kitty card, Karen. This company is new to me, so I'll be sure to check them out. x

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  16. Laurie2catsOctober 28, 2022 at 8:52 PM

    Darling card! Cute cat and great sentiment.

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  17. EllibelleOctober 28, 2022 at 9:00 PM

    These stamps are simply fabulous and I just love this cat. The sentiment goes so well with it too! I can just imagine him planning something with that tree LOL. Too funny!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  18. Sunshine HoneyBeeOctober 28, 2022 at 10:34 PM

    Wonderful use of the 2 wood block stamps. My first stamps were wood block. I do not buy wood block much anymore since the cking stamps work wonderfully with MISTI. Visiting from Cat Lovers Blog Hop.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  19. Tina Z.October 29, 2022 at 9:37 AM

    this is so cute and you coloured it fantastic!
    Hello from the Cat Lovers Hop.

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  20. Barbara GoddenOctober 29, 2022 at 9:46 AM

    This is so adorable, love the cat stamp and of course works well with the berry tree, I love the feel of the woodblock stamps, since that is all that was available when I started stamping I do have a good supply to decorate with, (awesome idea) BTW happy to be home now.

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  21. terrieOctober 29, 2022 at 6:03 PM

    cute and adorable at the same time...great sentiment and images.
    well done Kitty...keep them coming I enjoy seeing your creations.

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  22. Sue DOctober 29, 2022 at 8:42 PM

    So cute. I like the stripes on the cat and the snowflakes on the background paper.

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  23. PaperesseOctober 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM

    Just 'hopping' by, checking out all the cat cuties, and this is certainly one! A 'purr-fect' holiday card!

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  24. Crystal O. MinklerOctober 30, 2022 at 6:56 PM

    Such an adorable card, Kitty! Love that sentiment! Thanks so much for playing along with the Falling for the Holidays 2022 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

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  25. LeslieTOctober 30, 2022 at 8:05 PM

    Popping over from the Cat Hop again today to say hello! I'm new to this brand, and those stamps you've used are amazing! This is a great card!
    Hugs,
    Leslie
    Love To Scrap 2

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  26. Roberta StevensonOctober 31, 2022 at 2:23 PM

    Love how you combined these stamps to create this super adorable card! Love the die cuts and background paper too! Your card is beautiful!

    Just hopping by again from the Cat Lover's Hop!
    Roberta
    rstevensoncreations.com

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  27. scrappymo!October 31, 2022 at 5:30 PM

    What a fun and very cute card! Love those stamps. It has been a long time since we had a cat, but I can remember very clearly how they love the Christmas tree! Brings out their playful yet naughty side...

    Thanks for taking part in the October Rudolph Days Challenge.

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  28. Vivian FooNovember 1, 2022 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for your warmth welcome. Marvelous card. I cannot order Wood Mount as shipping would be very expensive for me. Thanks for your lovely remarks on my FB post.

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  29. FikretaNovember 1, 2022 at 1:52 PM

    so very cute!
    hi from cat lovers blog hop!
    and

    Thank you for playing at SUYP/Cats only challenge
    Hope to see you again! Good luck!
    Fiki
    my blog: Bad Kitty's Craft Room

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  30. NanaConnieNovember 1, 2022 at 6:25 PM

    Delightful images, Kitty, and I really love your holiday paper choices! Visiting again from the Cat Lovers Hop!

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  31. Susan RenshawNovember 2, 2022 at 5:39 AM

    What great stamps - you have made a wonderful card!
    Just hopping by from the Cat Lovers Hop!

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  32. WhisperNovember 2, 2022 at 9:48 AM

    WOW what a great use of the 3 stamps, especially the way you have done the background, thanks for joining us at October's Rudolph Days Challenge, Luv Sam x

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  33. Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino QueenNovember 2, 2022 at 3:12 PM

    Your kitty Christmas card is so gorgeous, I just love that saying, too PURRfect for words! Hopping in from the Cat Lovers Hop, thank you for visiting LeighSBDesigns Inspiration Blog and leaving us some love for the CLH, so much appreciated!
    Leigh
    https://LeighSBDesigns.blogspot.com
    https://www.Etsy.com/shop/LeighSBDesigns
    https://www.LeighSBDesigns.com

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  34. ValerijaNovember 2, 2022 at 4:45 PM

    Amazing card. Love the image.
    Valerija xx

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  35. JanisNovember 2, 2022 at 11:09 PM

    This card just makes me giggle whenever I read that sentiment. Define naughty? Pretty much anything and everything my kitties do!!! Loveable little rascals!! <3
    Thank you so much for Guest Designing for me. I was so thrilled when you offered to make a card using this wonderful new sponsor. What a fabulous card it is....love that you added tabby stripes to the kitty!!
    Thank you so much for all your help and support in the #2022CatLoversHop!!!
    <3 J
    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  36. Alyson MayoNovember 3, 2022 at 12:52 AM

    That sentiment made me laugh... I have seen people hang Christmas trees from the ceiling to deal with naughty cats! Very cute :)

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