Wednesday 20 August 2014

The cat that walks by himself

I was actually introduced to stamping by my daughter, who took it up when she was about 10 years old. Now she's in her thirties and lives overseas - and when she moved abroad about ten years ago she left a box of her stamping goodies with me for safe keeping. By then I had plenty stamping kit of my own, but her box contains some lovely stamps that I borrow from time to time.

This gorgeous cat is one of her stamps (if you're reading this, Fiona, I've cleaned it thoroughly and put it away carefully!) and is one of those stand alone images that is really so gorgeous that it doesn't need anything done to it, although if you look closely you may be able to spot that I've coloured in the eyes in that gorgeous golden-green that so many cats have in their eyes and finished them with glossy accents to give them that glow-in-the-headlamps gleam of a cat's eyes. I picked out the same golden-green for the matting.



I'm joining in with

Less is More - Animal
Craft Room Challenge - Cats
Addicted to Stamps - CAS
Pinspirational Challenges - this picture
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/141581982010707602/

16 comments:

Sazzle Dazzle said...

A super fun card Jane, striking image and love the addition of those paw prints
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

Sue - said...

What a beautiful cat image - not surprised you borrowed it!

Chrissie said...

This is great Jane, it's a very striking image!
Super job!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Debi said...

what a gorgeous cat stamp! just a lovely card, Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi xx

Unknown said...

What a beautiful image! And you nailed those eyes! Thank you so much for joining in at Craft-Room Challenge ~ Christi

Julie B said...

You're right about it being a stunning stamp Jane. It doesn't need anything else it speaks for itself.
So pleased you joined us at ATSM this week. :)

Annie said...

A beautiful cat stamp.....so sweet and the cat paws are purrfect !!!!!

Thank you for joining in at Craft Room Challenge
Hugs Annie DT

Zoechaos said...

Jane this is lovely, the image so reminds me of the late great Havoc, before we knew each other! Beautiful card thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge XOXO Zoe

Les idées de Magouille said...

I just...love it! great card!

Esther said...

Love that stylish cat...such an elegant image and card...Thanks so much for sharing with us at Craft Room...Esther xx

Neets B said...

I adore cards and have two of my own. This is a gorgeous card, that stamp creates such great texture so you're right to let it speak for itself on this CAS design. Thanks for playing along at ATSM this week, Anita x

Anne said...

What a striking stamp and the close up of the eyes is brilliant!
Thank you for joining this week's Less is More Challenge, animals.
Anne
LIM Designer

Janice said...

That is a gorgeous stamp and a lovely card... I do love cats! Jx

Rika said...

Pretty card, wonderful image!

stressfreestamping said...

I love the paw prints border! Looks fabulous with the cat image! Thanks for sharing with us at ATSM. :)

Deanne Saunders said...

Beautiful CAS card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our {PIN}SPIRATIONAL challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!
~DEANNE~
A Little Bit O' Paper