Thursday 30 July 2015

As You Like It Challenge #59 - Fur or Feathers and WHY.

Hi Crafters,
 
A new challenge at As You Like It today and this week we are asking you to tell us WHY you like Fur or Feathers along with your creation.
Our sponsor for this week is Sweet Pea Stamps.
I have chosen Fur as my favourite because I own two cats and really love when they snuggle on your lap in the evenings. 
 
Recipe
Penny Black Stamp - Purrfect Day Stamp Set
Medium - Pro/flexmarkers
Papers - Crafters Companion CD rom
EK Success Paw Print Punch
SB Beaded Ovals Die
Embossalicious Floral Embossing Folder
Sentiment - Waltzingmouse Stamps
Impression Obsession Cat Die Set
Ribbon and gems from stash
 
Challenges I'd like to enter:
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #90 Use Ice-cream Shades
Eureka Stamps - #151 ATG
TTCRD - ATG
Papertake Weekly - Take Your Pick (Sketch # 76)
 
I Love Promarkers - #280 3 or More Layers
Creative Moments - #73 Bingo
(Die, Image, Flowers)
 
I'm looking forward to seeing what you choose for your favourite - don't forget to tell us WHY you like it -  but to see what the rest of the DT came up with pop over to the blog and have a peek.
 
Thanks for stopping by today and if you've left a comment then I thank you, it is so nice to read all of them and I will visit you as soon as I can.
 
Lorraine


31 comments:

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine, the image is adorable, your colouring is so beautiful and I love the papers.
Sue xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

So cute and pretty and I love the added cat dies

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine, love the cute stamp and pretty layout
Lorraine x

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine, love the cute stamp and pretty layout
Lorraine x

coldwaters2 said...

Gorgeous card Lorraine that image is so cute I love the die cut frame also the lush papers and the cat shaped embellishments a super make.
hugs
lorraine x

Erika said...

Hi Lorraine a perfect card for all those cat lovers out there. Love all the little silhouette cats, and the image is really cute and beautifully coloured.

Have a super Thursday, hugs Erika.

cuilliesocks said...

Hello Lorraine, just gorgeous, love the cat image, he looks just as if he's stolen the cream.
Beautiful colours and papers, hugs Kate x

Pamellia said...

Wow, so beautiful Lorraine! Love the colouring technique you used here, almost has a watercolour feel to it! I love those extra little kitty die cuts you added so sweet! hugs :)

cotnob said...

A gorgeous card Lorraine, such a sweet image and pretty papers - your die cut cats are fabulous.
Pauline
x

Jenny L said...

Hi Lorraine,
oh this is fab.
Great image used, and super papers.
Wonderful design too.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Gina's Cards said...

Love this Lorraine!! The cat is so sweet and beautifully coloured, you just want to stroke her. Love the papers and cute die cuts too.
Hugs
Gina xx

Jacee said...

Fabulous design Lorraine, a great image and I love the little kitty's!
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

dutchess said...

great cheeky image Lorraine, love your use of the little cats round the card and that backing paper I'd fab! xxxxx

Linda Levoir said...

Fabulous card, love the way you coloured the fur, it's something I suck at so I'm always impressed when it's well coloured :) xx

Elaine Stark said...

Any cat lover will love this card. A great image and I'm loving those subtle cat die embellishments. Elaine

crafty said...

Love the colours of this beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Eureka Stamps this week. Mary

Carol S. said...

Gorgeous card and love the PB image and the sweet cat dies. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Carol S. said...

Gorgeous card and love the PB image and the sweet cat dies. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Karen Petitt said...

Lorraine this is gorgeous! I love that DP, the little stamped cat is just lovely, then those awesome die cuts. Love everything about this one! I must try to get some of that paper, stamp and die - we have a lot of cat lovers in the family Karen x

Carol said...

This is cute Lorraine, so pretty. Carol x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card hunny so pretty I love penny black stamps, hugs me xx

Elizabeth Hart said...

So very cute - perfect papers too! Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

Kat W said...

Absolutely gorgeous, such a pretty colour combo and the image is lovely...the cat looks a lot like one of our neighbours' that always comes over for a cuddle!

Big hugs, Kat xx

Brenda said...

Lorraine, as usual, a beautiful creation. I love that sassy little kitty you colored up so perfectly! The cat silhouette dies are just right. Love it! Brenda

Sue said...

Lorraine, this is a beautiful card, I love the image but it your lovely colouring that sells It! Really lovely card design too.
Hope the Farmer's market went well...xxx
Sue...xxx

Sharon Noble said...

Fantastic card love the colours. Thank you for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers challenge blog. All the best hugs Sharon (DT)

Dawn said...

Brilliant card Lorraine! I love the image & all the little die cut kitties sitting around!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us in the Anything Goes challenge at Eureka Stamps this week!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn x

Tracy said...

The Penny Black kitties are always so cute. Gorgeous coloring and the little die cut cats are adorable. :-)

Asmah Zainal Abidin said...

Love seeing the kitties on your card Lorraine. The is so pretty and you have created a beautiful happy card for cat lovers out there! Thank you so much for entering ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this time. Please join us again in the upcoming challenge soon. Happy creating :)
Hugs&Smiles,
Asmah
TTCRD DT
Qinaahana Arts and Crafts {My Blog}

Zw@@n said...

Fab card and colouring, Lorraine. I love the cat, it's so cute. Luv, Wilma

Lori Turner said...

Adorable card, Lorraine! I love your image and all the cute die cut cats all around....gorgeous!