Friday, 25 October 2019

Christmas Cat for Rudolph Day

It's day 5 of the Cat Lovers Hop and it's also Rudolph Day (I hate to rub it in but that means it's only two months to Christmas) so I decided that today's cat card just HAD to be a Christmas one.

I seem to have two recurring designs for cat Christmas cards and I wanted to get out of that rut, and remembered that tucked away somewhere I had a booklet of  Christmassy cat decoupage  papers and designs. Everything is pre-designed, so it's definitely craft rather than art - but that's perfect for a busy day when the imagination seems to have gone AWOL.


I chose this design partly because it reminds me of my beautiful late cat, Charlie, and partly because the decoupage is very easy and it's a very long time since I did any really detailed decoupage. I might do one of the more complex ones before I put the booklet away again, just to remind myself how satisfying it can be.

I'm making another trip to Her Peaceful Garden to play in the Cat Lovers Hop again


And also sharing with

Rudolph Days at Scrappymo's

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - use a flower or anything goes

Watercooler Wednesdays - All about Occasions 


Jingle Belles - Rudolph and friends 

32 comments:

ike said...

Such an amazing card and I love the decoupage kitty. It looks just like my BeeBee :-)
Visiting you from the Cat Lovers' Hop.
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Jo said...

Beautiful.....a lovely image x

LeslieT said...

What a sweet card! I love the kitty and I love the bright colors! Just beautiful!
Hugs,
Leslie
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DonnaMundinger said...

This looks just like my Goliath. Beautiful card but I'm a bit teary eyed, now. xxD

Becca Yahrling said...

Oh, thanks for reminding me it's the 25th for Rudolph Days. My card has
been ready for a week! lol (But no kitty). I love your sweet card - the
four bows are so darling.

Fikreta said...

gorgeous card!

crafty-stamper said...

Great card and nothing wrong with a pre designed card love the decoupaged cat
Carol x

Dawn Phillips said...

So sweet. Ideal for a cat lover at Christmas x

Mrs A. said...

This is lovely and Christmassy. I do like a bit of decoupage too. Sumer house is up though the garden now looks a bit of a quagmire as the rains came down just as the chap finished it off. Wind is howling round the house and
I in my fluffy pj’s and socks. The blanket will be going onto melt down shortly on the bed. Supposed to pee down with rain tomorrow too. Hugs Mrs A.

Karenladd said...

What a good idea to combine the Cat Lovers Hop with the Rudolph challenge, as cats for Christmas are always hit with me. What a sweet, vintage design

Arianna Barbara said...

Awww!!! Adorable Xmas card! Pattern paper is amazing!!!

NanaConnie said...

Oh, Jane, this is just so sweet. I love, love, LOVE the red gingham paper you chose and those bows are delightful !

Suzanne H said...

This is such a sweet Christmas card. I was hoping to make a kitty Christmas card but I haven't yet.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Super cute kitty and a great card.

Liz said...

Cute Christmas card, Jane. xx

scrappymo! said...

Adorable cat themed Christmas card. My daughter had a cat that looked just like this one. She passed away this year, so I think I shall take a peek through my decoupage and see what I have too!

Great card...I love the wee bows on the ribbon!

Thanks for taking part in the October Rudolph Days
Challenge.

Jenny L said...

Hi Jane,
Happy Rudolf Days.
What a very wonderful card and that cat just pops so decoupaged.
Love your wonderful bright design.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful card, looks like our Patch.

Janis said...

What a super sweet image for this lovely festive card!! Cats and Christmas are purr-fect together!! I don't really know how to use the decoupage papers, but this one makes me wish I did!!
Thank you so much for playing along in the #2019CatLoversHop!!
<3 J

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Tink said...

Such a cute card, Love the image!

Vivian Foo said...

Love this cuteness here.

KT Fit Kitty said...

Kitty decoupage Christmas - adorable and I LOVE it! I don't have anything like this and I love to make Christmas cards! Need to look around for a kit like this, thanks for the idea! Purrfect card for Rudolph Day and purrfect card for the Hop!

Andrea W said...

Such a sweet card! I love the gingham bows and paper.

Carole J said...

Jane, your decoupaged card is gorgeous. The cat looks beautifully relaxed and the red gingham is so Christmassy! Beautiful work xx

Susan Renshaw said...

Great decoupage! Love the colour scheme!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

So cute and bright card, love that cat and your decoupaging looks great!

Sue D said...

Sweet kitty and I like the bows.

mandysea said...

That’s a lovely tribute to your kitty! Love the vibrant reds

Dawn T said...

A really pretty card. That cat is adorable. Thanks for joining us this week at Watercooler Wednesday. Dawn ~ DT

SmilynStef said...

who doesn't love a sweet Christmas kitty ... so glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles.

lauren bergold said...

super cuuuuute xmas kitty! such a great addition to our christmas critters gallery at JINGLE BELLES! ♥

Lorraine said...

Aww. How cute is that!