Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Hello Friend



Good morning! I had a lot of fun making this card. My 6-year-old was hanging out with me when I was making it and said she likes the "fat cat." Funny...she also said, "He looks like he swallowed a balloon!" Hehe, I think she's right. :)

The cat, sentiment, and butterflies are from my Hello Friend transparent set. The grass is from Sweet Home. I sponged the sky with Ballet Blue ink and underneath the grass with Old Olive ink. The entire panel was matted with 05-002 Fern Green Tritone CS. An extra cat and trio of balloons were stamped, cut out, and popped up on foam tape. Stickles were added to the butterflies, balloons, and the cat's cheeks. Here's a close-up...



That's it for me. Hope you have a really great day!






SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: 30-069 Hello Friend, 40-054 Sweet Home
Paper: Neenah White, Penny Black 05-002 Fern Green Tritone
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive, Ballet Blue, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose
Copics: 0, G21, G24, G28, G40, YG63, YG67, W1, W3, W5, R20, R81, R83, R85, RV13 (pearls)
Accessories: Kaiser Craft Pearls, Corner Rounder Punch, Foam Tape, Stardust Stickles, Pink Ribbon, Sponge

28 comments:

Susie said...

Love the "fat cat". Very sweet and adorable card.

Dawn Easton said...

So cute!!! Love the scene you created with the grass! Fun!

dolcreations said...

Love it! I just love how you did the sky and the grass. The grass fits just perfectly. I adore the cat with the balloons. I think your daughter is right...he did swallow a balloon! Love the little ribbon at the side too. You always add these little touches to your cards...LOVE IT!

Dawn B. said...

This is so adorable Denise. I love the grass and butterflies. Great job.

Kathy H said...

adorable!

Silke Ledlow said...

AWWWW super cute Denise! The grass in the background and the 3D look is fabulous! Kara is just the cutest too :) love her and Mimi's age!

Thank you for you sweet comment on Janice...we all miss her terribly!
It was sooooo nice chatting with you the other day. You really brightend up my afternoon...BIG HUGS! ~S~

Elizabeth Allan said...

Denise this card is so cute. I love the grass background and the tiny butterflies you added. Such a wonderful composition of balance and color.

Unknown said...

SO adorable, Denise! Love the sweet scene and all the dimension on the cat and balloons!

America said...

oh my gosh, this is way way way adorable!!!!

Carol L said...

Out of the mouths of babes :) I'd have to make a scrapbook page with this card and your little girl's thoughts about it. That's just too cute to forget :)
Great card, love the grass!!

Marisa said...

I always get a smile on my face when I see these cute critters :) Darling card using this "fluffy" kitty.

Monique said...

Oh My goodness.. this is to cute.. You always make such cute cards and I know when I visit I will be leaving with a smile... Great work Denise :)!!

Betty Wright said...

This is so adorable, Denise! Love the dimension and 3D look! Fantastic card!

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Denise.

Hugs Riet.xx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Aw!! How sweet and cute is this!! I just love your kitty!! Gorgeous coloring and dimension!! Awesome my friend.
hugs,
Chris

Beate said...

Your card is adorable! Love the scene you created.
Hugs and smiles

Joan Ervin said...

Aren't 6 year old minds wonderful...they just tell it like it is...LOL!!! Anyway...your little fat cat is just tooo cute and I love the background you created!!!!!

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

Super fun, Denise! How great to be crafting with your daughter! I wish mine were still little enough to do that! :) This card brought a big smile to my face! Great background! Hugs xxaxx

Jerri Jimenez said...

Hysterically adorable Denise, love the kitte and the balloons . . . sooooo cute!

dpkennedy said...

This is so adorable! I love the dimension and the grass looks great!

Whimsey said...

Gosh I LOVE this card; the pearls, the 3D effect - just beautiful; such a great scene!!

Rose Ann said...

Totally adorable, and what great dimension as well!! Fantastic coloring, and that kittie is too cute!!

JD/ Jill said...

So adorable!

Marie Bingaman said...

*sigh* Denise, your coloring makes me sooo happy! Thank you for adding cheer to our days! :)

Sue from Oregon said...

What a lovely springtime scene you have created Denise!

Jovita @ Inky Impressions said...

I have to agree with you six year old, he had to swallow something to make him so chubby. Wonderful card, great background and I love all the little details you added.

Sharon said...

Oh wow, this is absolutely beautiful. Just love all your details too.

Jessie/knightrone said...

That is just TOO CUTE!!