Saturday 10 February 2018

Seagulls and a flying kitty

It's been an awful wet, sleety evening, definitely one for cosy PJs and making my craft stash untidy again!

After my tidy up a few weeks ago, this seagull stamp was a bit of a challenge to find!  I've a pack of coloured card that I'm determined to use up, this wishy washy grey-blue sheet was destined never to be used, but I figured I'd give it a go.   My seagulls didn't look right so I stamped them again and popped them up on foam pads.


In this one I made the mistake of sticking my town down first before stamping my kitty, should have done it the other way about! I would really have had him a wee bit more to the left.

House dies from Paper Smooches - I'd a bit of this grey card in my scraps box, coloured a few of the windows in to match the other orangey bits.  Penny Black kitty.  Gold stars from stash.
  • Layout inspired by Anita's gorgeous card over at the Muse challenge #252
  • Penny Black Saturday February - anything goes, option: use scraps
  • As You Like It - favourite way to add stitching - mine's to use a stitched die, I love the added interest (and they're always nice and straight, not like when I cut them myself!!)
  • Crafty Calendar February - 2 or more layers

19 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Two lovely cards! I can't believe you fussy cut all the gulls - wow! Jo x

Cheryl W. said...

Your cards today are brilliant, Lynne. I especially love those seagulls. They look good against the gray background. Looks like they have their Sunday finery on with those colored wings. LOL

Chris said...

Both cards are lovely, great stamping and designs, I particularly like the colour choice on the second one. Thanks for sharing with us at crafty Calendar.
Chris
x

Leigh Penner said...

Fabulous cards! I especially love your super fun take on the CTS sketch!

Ardyth said...

So fun! I love the great adventure your cat is taking over the skyline! Thanks so much for joining us at Muse this week, Lynne!

Sarah said...

These are fab cards Lynne, the seagulls are perfect for that paper and I love the mustard and grey colour combo on the second one. We had three minutes of snow today...yay!! xx

Helen Whitehead said...

I particularly like your flying cat :) Nice colour combination too. And thanks for sharing your idea for improving it next time - I think we can all benefit from each others' reflections on how to improve.

Magic Flying Boots said...

Awww, I love this! The colours are great, and the cat is so cute!

Jen xx

Cicci said...

Wonderful card and a wonderful design!!! Love the colours!! its really a wonderful card!!
Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
HUGS Cicci
TTCRD DT
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Zw@@n said...

Stunning cards, Lynne. My favorite is the flying cat. Thanks for joining us at As You Like It. Luv, Wilma

Cazro said...

Great idea , loving the gulls. Thanks for sharing your artwork with us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Caz. DT.

Neets B said...

Two fabulous cards, wonderfully executed. I love those gulls, the pale grey looks great against the little pops of colour on their wings. And your balloon kitty is an awesome interpretation of my card, thanks so much for liking my design :)
Thanks so much for playing along at Less is More and Muse, Anita x

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Oh your first card made me smile Lynne! If only gulls did sing musically hahahaha. Popping them up on pads on top of that subtly inked wall is such a fab idea. Great use of the grey card! Your little kitty card is super too. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Less is More xx

Trina P. said...

Adorable cards. Your gulls all lined up singing happy birthday is so fun. A great combination of challenges. Your flying kitty card is equally fun. Thank you for joining us at Less is More.

Oh You Made Me Ink said...

Both of your cards are amazing! I absolutely love them!! Fabulous! Thanks for sharing them with us at Cardz 4 Guyz! Cyndi, DT

Chrissy Larson said...

He he he! These are both ADORABLE!!

Anonymous said...

I just LLLLOVE that seagull card!

Sue from Oregon said...

A high flying birthday card for sure! Love the kitty paired with the cityscape! Super cute!
Thanks for sharing you wonderful inspiration with us for our February Penny Black Saturday Challenge ! ♥ Sue Kment

Ger said...

That kitty is adorable! Love your card. Thankyou for joining us this month at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Ger x