Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge - The Old Island Stamp Company

Hello, everybody!  Have you joined the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge yet?  It runs until October 31 so you have time to dig out those Christmas kitty stamps and dies and make a card or two (or 6)!  Make sure you head over and follow the challenge blog so you won't miss any of the fun and games this month!  

During this challenge we are remembering our dear friend Janis Woolbright from Her Peaceful Garden, who hosted the annual Cat Lovers Hop for eight years and who sadly passed away in January 2023.  You can read about my memories of Janis here.  If you have some fond memories about Janis, please leave a comment here at the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge.  Rest in peace, Janis.  

When Jo invited me to be one of Janis' Helpful Hoppers, I was excited to do so!

This is not to be a time of sadness but a time for fond remembrance of Janis and to celebrate the joy of cats and Christmas.  Let's have fun!  With much joy and love in my heart, I present today's card, and it's a shaker!  It features one of the challenge's generous sponsors, The Old Island Stamp Company.  You can find them on their web site or their Etsy shop. They have a gorgeous selection of cat stamps - I hope you'll go take a look!  My card showcases Tall Cat:

Products used:

Stamp:  The Old Island Stamp Company - Tall Cat

Dies:  Anna Griffin Shaker Window Set, Poppystamps Prim and Proper Bow

Punches:  Snowflakes

Embossing folder:  Die'sire Embossalicious Let it Snow

Other:  Glitter cardstock, sequins, snowflake sequins, tree sequins

I purchased my stamp over 15 years ago, when I first started stamping.  The red rubber still stamps beautifully, and it's so much fun to colour and will work for any occasion. In this case, I used markers with traditional Christmas colours and then fussy-cut.  

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.

Thanks to The Old Island Stamp Company for sponsoring the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge!

I would also like to join the following challenges, for a total of 10:

Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge October Christmas Cats 2/6 C10
Crafts Galore Encore 116 October AG 2/3
Die-Cut Divas Layering Die, or Layer a Die-cut on another Die-cut 1/4
Gem of a Challenge 19 AG 2/3
Jan's Digi Stamps October AG 2/5
Pammie's Inky Pinkies 2339 AG 2/3 C10
Passion for Markers 710 Spots and/or Stripes (striped cat)
Penny's Paper-crafty 556 AG 2/3
Polkadoodles 39 AG 2/4
Show Us Your Pussycats October Furrything Goes UE

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

Please note:  Hurricane Philippe is heading our way, so we may lose our power, phone, and internet. If so, I will be back as soon as possible to look at your cards.  In the meantime, stay safe, everyone!