Furry Christmas for Paper Players 163

Hi Everyone.  Happy Saturday night.

The fabulous Anne Marie has a great challenge at the Paper Players for us this week and I had such fun making my card for this challenge!

As I am still making a few last minute cards for the OWH card drive, this challenge couldn't have been more perfect.  As I was sorting through the cards this week, I realized that I had not done enough cards for kids, so decided to have some fun!

I'd bought a new set from Simon Says Stamp especially for the OWH card drive, but had forgotten about it.  Now, I bet you've never bought a stamp and forgotten about it have you?  Please tell me I'm not the only one who has goodies that she's forgotten about :-)

As I was going to be using Copics to color the image, I stamped the animals onto x-press it card stock and got to work.   Here's what I came up with:

Of course, the cat had to be a ginger cat and the dog on the right just looked like a weimeraner, so he had to be grey.  Once I had finished coloring it, I felt it needed just a little depth, so re-stamped the cat, colored it and popped him up on the original image using dimensionals. 

I then cut the image out into the shape of a tag and cut out a backing in Real Red.  I knew I wanted it to be on a white base, but felt it needed just a little something.  A snowflake embossing folder was exactly what I needed.

All that was left to was to add the ribbon, a button.  I took some of the tartan ribbon and shredded it with my fingers and fed it through the button.  Although you can't see it, I finished off the eyes and noses with a little gel roller to make them shine.

Of course, I had to add a little something to the inside! :-)

I was really pleased with the final result.  It might be clean and simple, but it certainly took me a while to finish it!

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspiration from the design team:

• Ann
• Anne Marie
• LeAnne
• Nance
• Sandy

We'd also love it if you would play along with us this week!

On a personal note:

Now that I have finished my Paper Players card, I need to go work on finishing up some of the cards for the OWH card drive. 

As always, thank you for your visit - and for your comments.  Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

I'll be back tomorrow with some more OWH submission teaser cards.

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipe:

• Card stock:  Xpress It.   Gina K 120#
• Stamp:  Furry Christmas - Simon Says Stamp
• Inks:  Memento Black.  Copic Markers
• Accessories:  Buttons/Ribbon
• Tools:  Stampin' Dimensionals, gel roller

Comments

[Anne Marie Hile]

Ginger kitties are the best! (Tony Triple Paws waves hello to you!) I love the embossed background and the pop of plaid ribbon. Such a fun holiday card, Jaydee! :)

[Ann Schach]

What an adorable card, Jaydee! I love this image and the sentiment inside. It is definitely one of those cards that is sure to make you smile!

[Nance Leedy]

This is darling, Jaydee! Love those critters--their expressions are priceless. Great idea to pop up the orange kitty--the perfect touch. Love that you finished the inside too and that sentiment is awesome!

[Sandy M]

Oh my gosh Jaydee this stamp set is just the cutest! This Christmas card is sure to make a child smile!

[Kelly W.]

What a fun and happy card! I love the critters and how the kitty has some dimension. I'll have to try to include a few cards for kids in the next drive. Oh and, yes, I have some stamp sets that haven't seen any ink yet as well. I just located two of them as I was preparing for OWH!

[Cindy Brumbaugh]

Your card reminds me of dressing our dog when we were KIDS! Isn't it funny how a CAS card can sometimes take a lot of effort. It was worth it, Jaydee- cute, cute, cute!

[LeAnne]

LOL! Such a cute, fun card....love the critters!

[Marge Penley]

Love, love, love this card. It is adorable and even though I am trying to curb my addiction, I think I'll get it. I have at least a draw full of unused stamps that I've forgotten about.
Have a wonderful afternoon.
Marge

[Kate Nolan-Denham]

Super cute card! I can't help but smile looking at it.