At last, it's here .... the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge, organised by Jo at the Christmas Kickstart Challenge.
Each October for the past 8 years, our dear friend Janis Woolbright of Her Peaceful Garden blog, held a week-long Cat Lovers Hop. This week was always eagerly anticipated by kitty loving crafters world-wide and Janis made it a very special week of fun where new friendships were forged. Sadly, Janis passed away in January this year.
Jo consulted with Janis's son and they agreed upon this one -off challenge to honour and remember this truly remarkable lady.
The challenge is running until the last day of October. You can enter up to 6 cards.
There's a whole host of generous sponsors. Winners will be chosen at random, but you have to be in it to win it, so link up your Christmas kitty cards, leave some comments or just display the above badge on your blog and other social media to be in with a chance of winning. Oh, and don't forget to sign up in the comments section of Day 1.
Jo has some helpers to showcase the companies sponsoring the challenge, so there will be plenty of eye candy and inspiration.
Head over to the Christmas Kickstart Challenge blog and take a look.
The link up page for Christmas Cat cards is here.
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I decided to look through my stacks of digital files for a Christmas Kitty and found this one from Kate Crafts on Etsy.
Oh, Carole, this is just gorgeous! I love the Christmas kitty! He reminds me of my precious Honeydew, may he RIP. The Tim Holtz greenery is the perfect addition! I am happy to see you again this time of year, in our Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge! Wishing you a purr-fect day!
ReplyDeleteYour card is just amazing! I pinned it. Great use of the TH diecuts and inking to add interest to the fabulous cat and the lovely paper.
ReplyDeleteWe all miss Janis so much
What a stunning card! You know we have a 'teenage' kitten in the Rescue where I volunteer who looks just like this beauty! I must try and get a photo to share with you if I can. The kittens tend to get rehomed very quickly so it isn't always possible to see them again. I love the foliage too. How lucky the recipient will be when they open this. Thanks for all your help and support. I can't tell you how much I value Janis's helpful Hoppers. Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteit's a beautiful card Carole
ReplyDeletegr karin
Such a pretty card! I love this sweet kitty and the greenery you added to the card!
ReplyDeleteGosh this is beautiful! What a wonderful way to jump start the Cat Lovers Hop at Christmas Kickstart. Thanks for sharing this lovely card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful card, love how you added the foliage, it makes it so special. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at Critter Crazy Challenge this week. Good Luck. I hope to see you again in our next challenge.
ReplyDeleteFaith A DT
Wow, wow, wow! What a beauty this card is! So much interest and love the texture. I always enjoy seeing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful and a perfect combination of design paper, pretty picture and cutting dies!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Carol! Your card is stunning! Such a strikingly pretty kitty, and I love all the gorgeous detail you put on your card! A real work of art! Thanks for joining us at the Cat Lover's Christmas Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, the image is almost like a photograph, gorgeous! Love the added foliage, gives it a 3D kind of feel. Thanks for joining us at the Cat Lover's Christmas Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card and challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun cat image and absolutely loving how this turned out. So many wonderful details!
ReplyDeletexEllie, hopping along in the Cat Lovers Christmas Kickstart challenge.
Ellibelle's Corner
Its gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteMe again,
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing at SUYP/Cats only challenge
Hope to see you again! Good luck!
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