Purrs and Pants
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The October Design Team projects have arrived. If you are keeping track, this month concludes the amazing service of my Design Team! They've done fantastic work, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. They sure have a great feel for their dogs and cats! Thanks, Chris and Claudine!
For more info on our fab designers, scroll to the bottom to see their pictures and links to their blogs.
 Chris's October "Dog" card
Image stamped in black versa fine ink and colored with copic markers paint chip board swirl black and set aside to dry
mat all back ground papers in black and sew around all edges
stamp "yappy hour" on a piece of white stock and punch out {i used a stampin up punch}
layer and attach all background papers
add red dog bone paper clip
add hemp twine and attach to the back with tape
attach dry chip board
attach yappy hour punch out and add bling to the corners
add matted and stitched image to card, use pop dots or fun foam
attach to a card base
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 Claudine’s October card recipe Stamps: sentiment and cat from Purrs and Pants Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers Paper: white, Tempting Turquoise and Cameo Coral from Stampin Up, Echo Park patterned papers Accessories: Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle dies, Recollections border punch, ribbon, paper piercing tool For my card, I stamped the kitty, colored him with Copic markers, and then cut him out with a circle shaped Nestabilites die. I cut a scalloped circle shape out of Cameo Coral card stock. I cut the patterned pieces of paper, taped them together, and then used a paper-piercing tool around the edges. I completed the card by adding the sentiment, a punched border, and a ribbon. This kitty reminds me a lot of one of my cats. It is for that reason that I have to keep all toilet paper out of reach!
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 Claudine’s September card recipe Stamps: sentiment and cat from Purrs and Pants, grass stamp from Art Impressions Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers Paper: white, Hazelnut Tan from Mark’s Finest Papers, Cajun Craze from Stampin Up, Max and Whiskers pad from Basic Grey Accessories: Spellbinders oval and scalloped ovals dies, Martha Stewart fence punch, cat dish embellishment For my card, I stamped the kitty, colored him with Copic markers, then cut him out with an oval shaped Nestabilites die. I cut a scalloped oval shape out of Cajun Craze card stock. I cut and layered the basic panels of the card. I made the fence panel with a Martha Stewart border punch then stamped the sentiment directly onto the fence panel. I completed the card by adding small springs of grass to “ground” the kitty and a metal cat bowl embellishment. Check out the vicious looking fangs on this sweet kitty! |
 Chris's September "Dog" card
Image colored with Bic & Copic markers I used the Stampin' Up! ticket corner punch on image, mat & pink card stock
I used the Stampin' Up! word window punch on the "wag much?"
I used the marth stewart punch for my greenery for the flowers
Flowers are from Prima and are attached with Glue Dots
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 Chris's August "Dog" card
- flatten a toilet paper roll. Run a zig-zag stitch down two sides to make sure it stays flat attach to back ground paper with lots of adhiesive
- stamp image and color
- corner round 2 corners of image and mat for image
- stamp and mat dog decree stamp
- add bone clip to image and attach to image
- after images are attached to card add the hinge with brads.
- attach to card base
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 Claudine's August "Cat" card Stamps: sentiment and cat from Purrs and Pants Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers Paper: black, blue, green, orange, yellow, red, purple Accessories: Cuttlebug embossing folders, circle punches, Spellbinders circle dies, ribbons http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com |
 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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 Claudine's May "Cat" card 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. http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com |
 Chris's May "Dog" card (verison 1)
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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 Chris's May "Dog" card (verison 2)
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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 Chris's May "Dog" card (verison 3) http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/ |
 Chris's May "Dog" card (verison 4)
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!
http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/
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