Sunday, September 6, 2009

Kit Cats On The Loose!!!

Hello, and a very happy Sunday to you! I hope you are enjoying a nice, long and relaxing holiday weekend. There are so many things around here going on this weekend, and unfortunately, I haven't had time to take in too many of them. I almost forgot to upload my card for the August Kit Cat group, and if I hadn't checked my email this morning and seen that some of the girls had sent notifications of their postings, I WOULD have forgotten!! Sheesh!! I don't know about me... Sometimes I need a keeper!! A few weeks ago one of my fellow SCS friends and member of our ever so wonderful Sisterhood of the Traveling Cards (Kelly) asked if I would like to participate in a monthly card kit club, where the members would each receive a card kit with the same images, a variety of papers. The only rules are to use the image provided, and then the sky is the limit. Of course I can't pass up too many direct challenges, so I jumped at the chance to join the group!!
This is my card for the August Kit Cat Challenge. The adorable girlfriend image is a Stampavie stamp by Leere Aldrich. It paired up perfectly with the sentiment from the Warm Up stamp set from Sweet -n Sassy Stamps. I colored these beauties up with my SU inks, and an aquapainter, and Kelly was kind enough to include some beautiful sparkly brads and prima flowers for embellishments this month. Of course, I had to add some bling, because I rarely make a card without sparkles, or ribbon. Why stop at one? I used both on this baby!!! I have to tell ya, this was so much fun, and I can't wait to see what the rest of the girls come up with. Please go check out Jeanette, Kelly, Michelle, Catherine, and Susan's blogs to see what wonderful creations they've come up with using this image. Next month it's my turn to hostess this swap, and I have a 3-D project planned. Those packages will go out this week, girls, so be looking for them!!
Thanks for stopping by today, and may you be blessed with everything that you love today and always! Happy Stamping!!
Love Ya!

12 comments:

MiamiKel said...

Wowwee, what a beauty! Your coloring is absolutely DIVINE .. as always! You have totally mastered shading! (please please remember to teach me at the palooza, lol!) I love your take on this - even the wee bit of chocolate ribbon is a perfect touch! Thx for playing! Hugs!

MiamiKel said...

Wowee, this is the cutest! Your coloring is out of this world DIVINE! I love how happy these gals look sippin' their java! Even the little bit of chocolate ribbon is just the right touch! Wonderful job, Lorie -- you sure warm my heart! :) Thanks for playing!! xoxo

kadie said...

This is so cute! Oh I just love it! How fun! I'm off to check out the other girls blogs!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness... Lorie, I'm not surprised that your card is outstanding...... BUT YOUR CARD IS JUST AMAZING!!! I love it! I love the way you watercolored the image! I love the layout! I love love love the Sweet-n-Sassy sentiments you added. Just gorgeous!!!

And you have me so excited - and a tad bit nervous - about next month's kit. 3-D!?!?!? Hmmmmm... wondering what you have up your sleeve, my friend! ;)

Judy McMullen said...

Beautiful card, Lorie! I'm sure you and the other Kit Kat gals are having so much fun with your card kits!

Lauri said...

What a great job!! I am always amazed at your coloring!!! I saw the other cards as well and think the kit club is such a great idea!! You are all having so much fun with it!

Anonymous said...

Lorie - it's beautiful! I love the coloring and the sentiment is perfect! Those wonderful white highlights make such a difference. I need to get me one of those pens :) I can't wait to see what you have for us next month - I'm so excited! Hugs to you dear friend...

Catherine said...

OMGosh,Lorie! Your coloring is supah fab (and it's always fab in my book, so this is like beyond, beyond supah fab!) and I love the way you laid it out. The sentiment is so perfect! LOVE IT!!!!
{{{{HUGS}}}}

Mary Giles said...

Oh Lorie your coloring is absolutely gorgeous. I lov ethe rich fall colors and your sentiment is so lovely. Just like you. Off to check the rest of the gang.

*Susan* said...

Lorie, your card is scrumptious..I can almost smell the coffee! And oh my stars, your watercoloring is simply amazing! You create such depth with each image, and this is no exception! Just beautiful!

Ooo, a 3-D element?? I will be on pins & needles until your September kit arrives! {{HUGS}}

Barbara said...

Very cute card! Perfect for friendship and sisterhood sentiments! I love the image, and what a neat challenge. Your work is always such fun!

Barb

Unknown said...

Coo Lorie! This is another example of your stunning colouring. Simply gorgeous and a pleasure to ogle.
Hugs Viv xx

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