Purrs and Pants
Your source for whimsical dog and cat rubber stamps
The July Design Team projects have arrived! They're amazing as usual!
There will be a new cat card and a new dog card each month.
For more info on our fab designers, scroll to the bottom to see their pictures and links to their blogs.
 Claudine's June "Cat" card Paper- Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink from Stampin Up, white, Basic Grey’s Sultry paper pad Accessories- Spellbinders Contemporary Hearts Pendant die, oval punch, tag punch, ribbon, half pearls For my card, I cut and layered the brown, pink, and patterned papers. I used a Spellbinders Contemporary Hearts Pendant die to cut out the pink pendant. I colored the woman and her kitty with Copic markers then cut it out. I layered it on a piece of brown paper then cut around to create a small frame. I completed the card by adding a bow, a sentiment, and half pearls. Isn’t this a sweet little kitty? Definitely huggable. |
 Chris's July "Dog" card
- Start with A-2 size card base - attach back ground paper
- stamp and color image
- cut out with oval scallop nesties {next to the largest one}
- cut out mat with largest oval scallop nestie
- attach two ovals together
- staple piece of ribbon to image
- attach to card front
- stamp & mat "feel better soon"
- attach to card front {I used two layers of fun foam}
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 Chris's July "Dog" card
- start with A-2 card base. - cut a piece of design paper for your back ground
- cut a piece of mulberry paper 2x5 inches
- wet the long edges of the mulberry paper
-while wet tear the edges, set aside to dry
- stamp image and color
- stamp words on same card stock as image
- corner round only to corners oppiset of each other.
- mat with card stock and corner round same to corners
- attach dry mulberry paper to back ground {wrap around paper and tape on the backside}
- attach matted image to background paper
- add some bling to corners
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 Claudine's June "Cat" card Momento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers Paper Stampin Up’s Pumpkin Pie and Brilliant Blue, white, Patterned papers by Bo Bunny Accessories Ribbon from Michael’s, paw button For my card, I made the background panel by cutting out two 5 x 4 ½ sheets of patterned then cutting it in half on the diagonal. The other two panels were made by cutting and layering rectangles. I stamped the image then colored it with Copic markers. I added a ribbon and paw button to complete the card. Don’t you just love the look on that cat’s face? |
 Chris's June "Dog" card -start with a 11x5.5 sheet of white card stock- fold in half for card base
- cut a 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 sheet of patterned paper
- stamp image and verse on same piece of white card stock
- color image {I used Bic & Copic markers}
- mat image in blue card stock
- cut 2 small pieces of same background paper and mat in same blue as image
- attach matted patterned paper to larger sheet of patterned paper
- attach image over those
- tie blue ribbon around patterned paper on side
- tie three more smaller pieces of ribbon to make "bow"
- add clear snowflake {hard to see in picture but there!} with a brad
-attach to card base
- add light blue stickles to the snow in the image
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 Stamps: Cat laying on book, Cat Code #12 Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers Papers: Hazelnut Tan and Breezy Blue by Mark’s Finest Papers, Basic Grey’s Max and Whiskers, white Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 5 and Ovals dies, corner rounder punch, paw charm, paper piercing tool, Breezy Blue ribbon by Mark’s Finest Papers I cut out all the background layers with a paper cutter, then cut out the other layers with Spellbinders dies. I colored the cat image with Copic Markers then cut it out. I pierced around the edges of some of the layers with a paper piercing tool. For the sentiment, I cut it into a rectangle shape then used a corner rounder punch. For the piece behind it, I cut out a label shape with the die then cut it in half to piece it behind the sentiment. I completed the card by adding a ribbon and paw charm. |
 start with a 5.5x8.5 card base {makes A2 size card}
mat with patterned paper
I used Nesties to get my shapes that I stamped on
Image colored with Bic & copic markers
I stuck double sided tape to the back of the saying to add the ribbon. Once I had the ribbon the way I wanted it I added more tape to make sure it stayed.
{ALL of this ribbon were pieces that I had cut off of other projects that normally would go in the garbage} I NEVER throw away ribbon scraps!!
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 simple A2 size card
stamped image on white card stock
punched corners with SU ticket punch
matted with purple card stock
the shape I used for the saying was a punch I borrowed from a friend, I have no clue who makes it but I will find out!
Took my piece of ribbon, tied it in a knot then attached it to the card front.
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 Start with a 5.5x5.5 piece of white card stock.
add a piece of 5x5 pattern paper
cut out of another patterned paper a 4 inch circle, I used the cricut.
then cut a large scalloped circle in white card stock, I used nesties.
stamp image on white card stock and matt with pink.
I colored image with Bic & Copic markers.
I added glitter to the chip board swirl with stickles
Toss in some ribbon and a prima flower and call it a card!
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CHRIS HURLEY--Doggy Design Team Member
I've been a scrapbooking, card making, rubber stamping, paper hoarder for about 15 years. I love to make cards and other altered items. I spend most days in my studio. I also love to garden and spend time outside, that is when it's warm! I've been married to my wonderful husband Dan for 9 years. We have 3 dogs, Fred, Doodle & Omlette. They are like my babies and most of the time act that way too!
CLAUDINE POCH--Kitty Design Team Member
My name is Claudine Poch, and I am excited to be on the Purrs and Pants Design Team. My two biggest passions in life are cats and crafts! I have enjoyed doing crafts almost all of my life, and have been doing paper crafts for over four years. I particularly enjoy making cards and artist trading cards (ATC’s). Regarding cats, I am an avid cat-lover, and have eight cats of my own. I never set out to have that many cats, but I have a soft spot in my heart and have rescued seven of them. I have found a way to combine my two passions by making cat-themed cards, which I sell to benefit the no-kill animal shelter where I volunteer. I live in Ohio with my husband, 10-year old son, and of course, my eight cats. I work full-time at an agency that provides advocacy to individuals with disabilities. When I am not at work, I am usually busy creating and making cards. Please visit my blog at http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com