Now here's the thing; the theme is spring, but right now in the Northeast we just got hammered with yet another snow storm. Yeah, not very spring-like outside...and when it is spring, you get mud. So instead of flowers and butterflies, this one is more reminisce of going stir-crazy waiting for spring to come!
If you've been here before, you've heard I have cats. When Newton's Nook came out with their new Naughty Newton stamp set, one cat in particular came to mind:
I'm shocked he's not sleeping in the clean laundry... |
Meet Jasper. Jasper is...well, overall a good cat. Other times, however, Jasper is a bit of a jerk. Anyone who's been to my house learned fast never to leave any beverages unattended when Jasper is around. The little furball has broken two of my coffee mugs over the years and wasted countless amounts of caffeine.
Looks just like him...I clipped out the flower pot Newton there knocked over and replaced it with the coffee mug from the Verve Holiday Treats stamp set that I won during the last hop.
I colored in Jasper with my Spectrum Noir markers, fussy cut him out and added in the coffee cup. I then figured out where I wanted him on the watercolor paper and grabbed my Distress Inks and water brush to paint in that poor, wasted cup of coffee.
While it dried I used the Mama Elephant frames to die cut the deep chocolate (or is that coffee?) brown cardstock and add it to the kraft base card I created. I die cut the watercolor paper to fit on top, then stamped the little sayings in black Versafine ink. The word bubble is a set I won from My Favorite Things and the patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye. I heat embossed the 'bad kitty!' in Ranger super fine black powder and then broke out the foam tape to add it and Jasper to the card. A little Ranger black enamel for his name tag and the front was done!
And for a change, I stamped the inside, too:
I love how it turned out, and may need to frame it as a warning to others...LOL
Also linking up to:
Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes
Virginia's View Challenge 13 - Embossing
Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!
What a creative idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cute card design Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteHugs diane
Loonheffing thuis is just perfection love, love it. I am a huge fan of those Newton stamps you sure rocked it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable and fun! Love the "bad kitty" Newton!!
ReplyDeleteOH, love the card, but the story is simply too much fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest card, Jen, I love your Jasper image! Your Jasper looks exactly like my Tigger that passed away two years ago. He was a wonderful cat, but drank out of anything you left down...so I just never left something down so nothing got broken here! I have a new Tigger now only he has long hair. He doesn't climb on counters and he doesn't drink from a glass or cup, so strange that some cats do that and others don't! Enjoyed your tale!!! or tail!!!Happy Thursday and happy hopping...your card was a fun card!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun card, it made me chuckle!
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs
Maarit
What a sweet kitty and LOVE your Jasper card:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in the fun♡
Cute card! Jasper is a good looking cat. TFS
ReplyDeleteSo cute, looks like he got a little too curious.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute.
ReplyDeleteWell as a cat lover I think this is FABULOUS! Jasper is a cutie! A bit naughty when it comes to your coffee though! I love your card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card! And what a cute kitty!
ReplyDeletefunny and fun--love the coffee spill and the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!!!! I can so relate to that card....lol. That is FABULOUS!!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for your card! I love your sweet Jasper, even if he's not always sweet, he looks sweet anyway!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so adorable...love your sweet cat.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your card!!! Oh, such a naughty kitty. I have 20 kitties of my own, so you know that I am well-acquainted with their antics!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm always glad to meet another cat lover and would love for you to visit my blog. I am your newest follower on Google Friend Connect: J. Woolbright
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I say, kick that cat to the curb! Haha, love the card Jen!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I love the sweet little kitty and the little scene you created is too cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Wishing you Spring weather very soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! One of my favorites of the entire hop! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL what a fun card! Big smile for the day.
ReplyDeleteLove this awesome card! And your kitty is adorable!
ReplyDeleteJasper looks like my late (sniff) cat, Cinnamon. He was a shy, sweet little chubby kitty. Cinny like to lay mid-way up the Christmas tree...Love your sweet 'sorry' card. NN stamps have such awesome images. Great watercolored spilled coffee. Really cute card. Bev
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTE!!! love it! :)
ReplyDeleteAwwww!!! Both the card and Jasper are adorable! I live in the house of the Fabulous Feline Five, so I can certainly relate to the "OOpss"! :) Christi
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Fab job! I love the frame, too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable... "inside and out!"
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this is so darn cute!! That naughty kitty made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteSimple and adorable, love it!! :) I have a trouble-making feline as well....who is trying to sit in my lap where my keyboard is at... lol
ReplyDeleteUh oh that little Newton is getting into trouble. lol. Thanks for sharing your cute card.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs,
Dawn
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Adorable.....and then some!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I like how you made the cat yours and the back story. Cats are funny, all have their quirks. We love them anyway.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I like how you made the cat yours and the back story. Cats are funny, all have their quirks. We love them anyway.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so darned cute, the scene you created is darling!
ReplyDeleteso very cute!
ReplyDeleteHahaha - this is SO cute! I love the card but I love the story behind it even more! :) thanks for giving me a grin! Thanks for linking up with Eclectic Ellapu!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea- great card!
ReplyDeleteThis is just darling!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! So clever!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project! LOVE your kitty-cat! Thanks for joining the “Anything Goes” challenge at Eclectic Ellapu.
ReplyDeletex Asha