Friday, 30 October 2020

Birthday Cat

 No, you're not imagining it, I really didn't post a cat card yesterday. We had the grandchildren here for the day, and as the coronavirus situation is worsening and we don't know what will be happening at Christmas, we decided to have Christmas Dinner together yesterday. We spent the morning cooking together, got out all the festive table linen and serving dishes and then downloaded a film and spent the afternoon vegging out in front of the TV. Just like a real Christmas Day, and the grandchildren loved ot - so did we! But I'm back with a kitty card today. 



A card made with just dies and an embossing folder, for a change. The smocking folder is a very useful one as it has two completely different effects depending which way round you use it. I tried the cat die cut against both surfaces and it stood out best against this one. 

I am sharing this with 

Watercooler Wednesday - All About Occasions  



The Cat Lovers Blog Hop 



27 comments:

LeslieT said...

Visiting from the 2020 Cat Lovers Hop... your cat project is awesome!

Lori Kobular said...

Your cat die is so pretty and so is your great card!

Twórcze pasje Danki said...

Beautiful card, I love your cat.

Suzanne H said...

Super cat die and the embossing folder too. So smart to celebrate early. I'm in Pennsylvania and we are going to have a Zoom Pollyanna. Anything to keep the connection with my family. Take care.

mandysea said...

Oh Jane, I can only imagine how hard it is for families trying to stay together and especially since the holidays are not far away. We are very safe here in Tasmania, our Premier shut our island down and we have had no covid cases for 3 months. He was strict, we didnt like it at the time, but we are all in a very good place. I pray that a solution will soon come to you soon and Christmas will be celebrated wholly again. I love your little lacey kitty! What a gorgeous die! I've really enjoyed visiting your blog. Stay safe and hopefully we will meet again next year!

Vivian Foo said...

Your card made me smile.

Becca Yahrling said...

So glad you were able to get together with your family! We are still getting together for Thanksgiving, but I don't think everyone will be coming (like my 83 year old aunt & my cousins, but they're still thinking about it!). The only reason we are is that everyone has been very diligent about social distancing and quarantining when necessary. Anywho - live your cute card - the embossing folder is so pretty! And I love the filigree kitty, too. Purrfect combo!

valscraftings said...

Love your cat die and embossed background!

Popped over from The Cat Lovers Hop

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NanaConnie said...

Jane, This is incredible! Who would have thought that an embossing folder and a die could create anything so visually enchanting? Beautifully done!

Dina said...

This is just BEAUTIFUL! Anyone that receives this birthday card is very lucky!!

Crafting With Jack said...

Love your card, I seem to have problems with fancy die cuts.

Cindy Holmes said...

Oh my gosh! I so love that cat die! It is so gorgeous!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Really classy! Love your clean design!

Beverly S. said...

I just love your cat die and the beautiful embossing folder used on this classy and elegant card!

Mary-Anne V said...

Such a pretty die cut and great card.

Ashley Cortez said...

This is a pretty card I like how it turned out

Karenladd said...

What an elegant card with that lacy cat silhouette and the embossed background. Your early Christmas dinner sounds wonderful! I don't know what will happen here in the US with the COVID situation, but I suspect we'll be still distancing during the holidays as well. Thank goodness for the internet, right?

Fikreta said...

so aodrable card!

D.Ann C said...

I am head-over-paws in love with that kitty die!!!

Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino Queen said...

FURRtastic kitty cat make!
Happy Creating & Stay Safe!
Leigh
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Catnip and kitty whiskers said...

Your card is gorgeous! Love that peach color and pretty kitty! What a smart idea to do Christmas early! Be safe!

SHartl said...

This one is so pretty and fancy, and I love the colors!

Roberta Stevenson said...

Wow! Love this!

Carole J said...

The kitty die is beautiful and looks so pretty against the embossed background.
Such a great idea to have Christmas Dinner early before the lockdown. It is supposed to be for at least four weeks, but my bet is that it will be much longer, so wise decision. And I can imagine what a fun day you all had! xx

Sue D said...

Beautiful--love this kitty die.

Michelle W said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing with us at Watercooler Wednesday

Janis said...

Ho ho ho....Merry Christmas!! Wait a sec.......
It was a great idea to celebrate early with your family. And who knows? Maybe you'll be able to have another get together around the holidays, too.

I really love your beautiful card, Jane! That smocked embossing folder is totally fabulous...I can see why you like it. It is the perfect background for this intricate cat die. Pink and black always looks great, too!

Thank you so much for joining in the purry, furry fun at the #2020CatLoversHop!!!
<3 J

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