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Monday, December 3, 2018

Age and a Cat

Welcome.

I recently received a rather humorous birthday card from a friend, and I had great delight in sending her one of similar ilk.


I decided to do a window technique, using a die that  co-ordinated with the Tim Holtz "Crazy Cat" image

The image is actually stamped on the inside, and the matching die is used to cut the front panel.


After stamping the sentiment repeatedly across the base of the coloured panel, some enamel spots finished the outside of the card


The only colouring on the cat was the eyes, which then had a layer of Glossy Accents added. and some washi tape was used to 'ground' the cat.

The 'snark' came in the inside greeting


... and I added "I hope you are not feeling the years!" 

I am linking this to:

Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes
Moving Along With The Times Challenge #85 - Cat or Cats
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #431 - Crazy Egg/Anything Goes
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #95 - Anything Goes
Crafter's Castle Challenge #12 - Anything Goes (twist not taken)
Love To Craft December Challenge #29 - Anything Goes
2 Sisters on the Blog Challenge #22 - Bingo
(centre horizontal line - sentiment, white and animal)
Polka Doodles Challenge Week #48 - Anything Goes
Jo's Stamp Shack Fun Day Friday # 262 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #362 - 363 - Anything Goes


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25 comments:

  1. Wendy LDecember 3, 2018 at 7:55 PM

    Super card, thanks for joining us at MAWTT. Xx

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  2. Megan JDecember 3, 2018 at 10:23 PM

    Hi Maxine, I hope this was appreciated, with a good laugh from the recipient. Love the little car peering through the top of the card... have a wonderful week... Megan
    p.s. many thanks for all the comments during the my mad month of cardmaking..

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  3. MonicaDecember 3, 2018 at 11:40 PM

    Such a cute and funny car. Lovely colours too.

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  4. Lovely LindaDecember 3, 2018 at 11:56 PM

    Such a clever card Maxine - I love the window effect and the eyes on your cat - gorgeous!! Take care n=my friend xo

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  5. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) December 4, 2018 at 1:35 AM

    Maxine, of course I love your card... so cute! And those eyes. They are the perfect touch!

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  6. jimlynnDecember 4, 2018 at 1:43 AM

    Gotta love that green eyed cat on this precious card! Love the sentiment too.
    LYnn

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  7. MariLynnDecember 4, 2018 at 2:05 AM

    Love the cat. What a great idea to use the die and stamp that way You have inspired me. I think I'm going to do a card for the coffee lovers blog hop using my STAMPlorations coffee cup and die. I wish we could figure out why you can't visit my blog. I miss you. I am thankful that I can still come and see your blog. Hope you have a blessed day my friend.

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  8. CarolineDecember 4, 2018 at 3:40 AM

    Nice card you've shared with us at 2Sistersontehblog, thank you!
    Caroline DT

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  9. Mac MableDecember 4, 2018 at 3:52 AM

    Great technique and the expression on the cat's face is priceless. I bet your friend loved it? x

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  10. EllibelleDecember 4, 2018 at 4:46 AM

    What a great idea to use the matching die! Love the design and great sentiment!

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  11. froebelsternchenDecember 4, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    Cute and funny - and beautiful made!
    Hugs, Susi

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  12. mamapez5December 4, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    A real fun card. I have the crazy birds set but not the cats. It is an interesting way to use the die too. I like your clever play on the words. I am sure this card was greatly appreciated. Kate xx

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  13. aussie aNNieDecember 4, 2018 at 3:04 PM

    a fab meowie card. Love these TH stamps.x

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  14. QuillishDecember 4, 2018 at 6:39 PM

    OMG.. this is one technique that makes me go wow, and I always want to try but haven't yet. What a lovely card and cute too!

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  15. NicoletteDecember 4, 2018 at 9:52 PM

    A very nice card.
    Thank you for sharing it at 2Sistersontheblog.
    Nicolette DT

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  16. ChristineDecember 5, 2018 at 11:33 AM

    Cute card with such a great sentiment!
    Thanks for sharing at Jo's Scrap Shack!
    Blessings,
    Christine
    DT Member
    https://withaverygratefulheart.blogspot.com

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  17. GerrinaDecember 6, 2018 at 4:28 AM

    It is great that with only a few colours your card makes such an impact! Hugs,Gerrina

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  18. Shelly SchmidtDecember 6, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    Love this card- fun sentiment and that cat is fun- love the expression on its face. Such a fun technique and love the result!

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  19. Sam Squires - A Crafting NicheDecember 12, 2018 at 4:49 AM

    A fab and fun card. Thank you for taking part in the "Love To Craft Challenge" for December. DT Sam x

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  20. Monika ReeckDecember 13, 2018 at 12:09 AM

    Always love this crazy cat image
    and the layout is nice too dear Maxine
    cute cat eyes hehehe makes me smile
    sweet card again
    hugs
    Monika

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  21. The Craft PrincessDecember 13, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    Such a fun card! I love that you just colored his eyes and glossy accents bring it to life.
    Thank you so much for entering our Challenge at Crafter's Castle this week. Good luck :)
    Hugs...Janie
    DT
    Crafter's Castle
    crafterscastle.blogspot.com

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  22. CraftyGirlDecember 13, 2018 at 12:30 PM

    I am very glad you joined us this week at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog. I hope you had a fantastic time!!! See you back very soon to play in another amazing challenge. :)

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
    Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Design Team Member

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  23. FranDecember 18, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    Too cute! Love the humor the card represents.
    Hugs, Fran

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  24. LynDecember 19, 2018 at 7:56 AM

    Just found your card on the Southern Girls blog and had to drop by and say Hello, loving your card. Awesome cat and the sentiment is great!

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  25. craftysahmiamDecember 24, 2018 at 4:00 AM

    What a fun card and technique, thanks for sharing with us at Love To Craft. Happy Holidays!

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