* Path of Positivity: Peeping Tom

   

Hello!

Today is the start of a new Path of Positivity challenge.

The challenge lasts for the month of October.

This month the theme is Anything Goes with the optional twist of 

Fall into a Book.

Prizes this month include:

• FOUR images from Ike's Art, our guest sponsor for this month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all qualifying entrants. 
• ONE image (value of $5 or less) from Scribbles Designs, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch based on all qualifying entrants.
• One digital image from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for each person chosen as a DT Delight.

Our optional theme this month is 

Fall into a Book.

We want you to make a project inspired by a book or a story. Getting lost in a good book is a great way to relax and find some positivity. The written word can transport you to many places, whether fictional or non-fictional. Sit back, open a book and let it lead you down the Path of Positivity.

I used Peeping Tom from Ike's Art to make my project. 

My friend gave me a book for my birthday. The book is called 'A Street Cat Named Bob' by James Bowen. It's a two part omnibus and contains the sequel, 'The World According to Bob'. Bob was a ginger cat and he choose James, a young man recovering from a drug addiction and living in sheltered accommodation, to be his owner. They became local celebrities busking and then selling The Big Issue on the streets of London.  It's a really heart warming, autobiographical story. A film, by the same name, was released.

I have always loved cats and have had at least one in my life for most of my life. Recently my kitty passed away and now there is such a void in my life and it has to be said that our house feels a little empty. We will most likely adopt another kitty or two in time, but for now we are having a little freedom to travel around. 

My cat is coloured with Copic markers and die cut. Whilst the die was still in place I used Antique Linen and blended ink into the background. I matted it onto black card. The background was stamped with Distress Oxides applied to a stencil and spritzed with water. I used Fossilised Amber and Rusty Hinge Oxides and love the way it turned out. I added some stamping to frame the background and popped the image on top at an angle. I'm going to add this to my loose leaf journal.

I wasn't sure whether to include a close up photo or not - my fur colouring technique leaves a lot to be desired. My crafty friend, Annabel Hayes has brilliant colouring tutorials on colouring fur with pencils - pity I was using Copics :)  

A Street Cat Named Bob

If, like me, you love cats, then please come to visit the Cat Lovers Hop over at The Peaceful Garden Blog. It starts on the 25th October and there are loads of fabulous sponsors and many super prizes. It is a wonderful community too! 

Many thanks to Ike's Art, this month's guest sponsor,

and to Scribbles Designs as the ongoing sponsor of the challenge

We would love to see your creations! 

Just make sure that your entry is positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some way!

The link up is here: Challenge #95 Path of Positivity.

That's all for today! 

I'll be back with a another Path of Positivity project in a couple of weeks time.

Thanks for stopping by today!

xoxo

                                                                                                                                            

I'd like to play along in these challenges:

* PIP Challenges #2124 AG 24/10

* Critter Crazy #55 AG 25/10

* Crafty Animals #55 AG 27/10

* Creative Fingers #217 AG 29/10

* Ike's World 149 AG 31/10

* SUYP #71 AG Cats 31/10

* Corrosive Challenges #10 AG 31/10

* Cute Card Thursday #693 AG 03/11

I'd really love some feedback :)      

I read and appreciate all your comments. 

xoxo