Lucky Dip - Cats!

The new challenge at Less is More is a lucky dip - to use pattern paper.  As this challenge is always about Clean and Simple pattern paper is often overlooked, so I am happy to be able to use some of my considerable stash of paper this week!

So here is my card:


I don't know the manufacturer of this gorgeous cat paper, but I loved the fact that the cats were in horizontal rows, rather than being scattered over the page.  I just cut a strip, mounted it on a black mat, and adhered it to a complementary coloured card.  This will be going to a friend who has had recent surgery for skin cancer on her face ( I know a bit about that!) and she adores cats, with two Siamese of her own.  I hope this card cheers her up as she recovers


Just had to try to capture the texture and glimmer!

Stamps:  Hello from Amy Tangerine Hey There and Friend from WPlus9 Folk Art Florals

Comments

  1. Esther1 May 2016 at 18:37

    Firstly, best wishes to your friend at what must be a very difficult time. I hope she's recovering well from the op. Your card is absolutely gorgeous with those cute and fun cats - this well definitely cheer your friend up! Great job!

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  2. Kath1 May 2016 at 20:09

    A beautiful card - I love your paper strip, fabulous cats!
    Kath x

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  3. Anonymous2 May 2016 at 09:59

    A great card. Quick and easy to too as well as CAS. win win.
    Hope your friend is recovering well - the down side to living in the Aussie sun.

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  4. Ankie vd Polder2 May 2016 at 21:27

    Great dsp. Love your card. Have a nice day, Ankie

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  5. Sid3 May 2016 at 16:34

    Fab card Ann, great choice of paper and I love the stamped sentiment !

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  6. Merry Makewell3 May 2016 at 22:58

    That paper is fab. The card looks great. I'm sure it will raise a smile.

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  7. Linda4 May 2016 at 11:33

    I love the shine on those sweet cats Ann. Bet your friend will love it! Thanks for your lovely comment over on the SB blog - it made my day! Happy crafting :) xx

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  8. Anonymous4 May 2016 at 18:54

    Ooh - that cat paper looks luscious...what a great card!

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  9. Sharon Traynor Designs4 May 2016 at 22:48

    Delightful card Ann! That cat designer paper is phenomenal. Such fun!
    Thank you so much for sharing this with.
    Sharon xx
    "Less is More"

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  10. Anne7 May 2016 at 06:01

    Great use of your cat paper and a super card for your friend!
    Thanks so much for joining us
    Anne
    "Less is More"

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  11. Chrissie7 May 2016 at 06:44

    What a great card Ann... it's a super piece of DP!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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