I'm again thrilled to be joining the Aurora Wings Showcase Team with the new release of Beach Kitty in celebration of 2750+ members in the Stamps by Aurora Wings FB Group.
Here's a closeup of the adorable Beach Kitty. She's colored with Copics with some Rock Candy Distress Stickles on her frosty glass. "She?", you say. Well, I suppose she could be a little boy, but I find there are far more attractive girls with ginger hair, with the possible exception of Prince Harry, don'tcha think? LOL I've used the png version and flipped her, but she also comes in a full beach background jpg version HERE.
I've made a cutaway card front by printing a non copyrighted beach photo from the internet twice. I positioned Beach Kitty and lightly drew around her to cut the front mat. Then I did the same for the card front with the mat in place. Beach Kitty was printed 3 times, fussy cut and layered. (There are actually 3 layers to the umbrella, which doesn't show from this angle.) The sentiment was computer generated and popped with foam, as well. The little flip flops are embellishments from JoLee's. Aren't they cute?
And here it is open, to reveal her lost sunglasses (also JoLee's) and the rest of the sentiment. Be sure to stop by the Showcase Blog to see more fabulous inspiration from the Showcase Team and there might even be a surprise for you puppy lovers.
Today kicks off our 2750 member celebration in the Stamps by Aurora Wings FB Group, as well. Pop in for games and giveaways, contest and even a Freebie digi plus a super discount code you can use on the new releases. Hope to see you there.
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I'm entering this in the DL.Art July Linky Challenge, the DL.Art Summer Foods Challenge (hey, see the pineapple? LOL), Aud Sentiments ATG + Sentiment, Crafting with an Attitude ATG, the Outlawz Monday Greetings Summer Recreation, Star Stampz Summer Treats (I'd say a Pina Colada is a MAJOR treat!), Inspiration Destination ATG, Sisterhood of Crafters Animals, City Crafters Typically Tropical, Crafty Sentiments ATG, TTRCD ATG, Crafting from the Heart ATG, the Craftin' Desert Divas Beach Linky Party, Love to Scrap ATG , The Crazy Challenge Summer Fun, Eclectic Ellapu Life's a Beach, Glitter and Sparkle ATG, Corrosive Challenge July Nature/Animals, Cupcake Inspirations Tropical, Simon Says Monday Nautical/By the Sea and Craft Your Passion ATG.
Omg!! Brilliant card layering. And i also love love love her fur!! Awesome colouring!
ReplyDeleteLove the shape of the card and how you matched the papers from the front and the back. Fab colouring and colours on the cute little kitty and such summerly card. Love also how you did the sun umbrella, fabulous idea to use several colours, makes it more like summer also, lots of hugs, Marion
ReplyDeleteOoooh, love how this card opens to reveal the kitty's sunglasses, Donna! The sentiment's placement is awesome, too. And did I tell you how much she looks like my Fanta (He's a giant boy kitty - Maine Coon mix - weighing about 18 lbs.)? I totally squeed and showed this to everyone at my house. I just want to cuddle her, and I don't care now matter how hot it is. lol I also love how pretty the umbrella and deck chair design is with your coloring. Thank you so much for helping me with today's new release, Donna!! Mitzi xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my!! I am loving this gorgeous ginger girl!! I love how you've colored her and the wonderful pops of color with the chair and umbrella. Don't even get me started on that clever cut away and background. and the super cute embellies. You've outdone yourself once again.
ReplyDeleteWow, your coloring skills are amazing. I love the beautiful colors on your cat and the clever addition of the rock candy distress stickles to give the drink some glimmer. Awesome! Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteCathie ♥
OMG what a cute image and what a clever design! Great job! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘ANIMALS’ challenge and please come back again soon!
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Adorable image and card! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Donna, love the little ginger Kitty with the bright parasol and your layering is fab x
ReplyDeleteThis kitty definitely is living the life! Love how you colored this furball! So glad you were inspired by this week's tropical challenge at Cupcake Inspirations!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, DT
Your sweet beach kitty, with the amazing background and cutaway card front, makes me smile! Incredibly pretty! Thank you for sharing your artistry at Cupcake Inspirations!
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I love your colouring! Beautiful vibrant card! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations!
ReplyDeleteKamila DT
Fabulous card love the cute image and bright colours -great flipflops too--Thank you for joining us at Crafting From The Heart
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Hi Donna: Great card - love the layers! Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion Challenges! - Patti (CYP DT)
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. I love the fold out and something on each page. love it. So glad you shared over at Aud Sentiments.
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What an adorable card! This cat is so cute and it makes me wish I was on the beach also! Thanks so much for joining us at Craft Your Passion- Rina, DT Member
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Donna, thanks for sharing with Inspiration Destination and good luck. Wendy DT x
ReplyDeleteSuper cute kitty, love the card. Thanks for linking up with us over at Ecletic Ellapu this month.
ReplyDeleteSue
Aw Donna, what a fun summer creation. Adore how the front lifts to open up the beach background.
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Wow this is amazing! Such a sweet kitten ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our ATG challenge at Through the craft room door!
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Awesome card ! Thank you so much for joining us at Craftin Desert Divas :D
ReplyDeleteWonderfully colourful. Thanks for joining in at City Crafter.
ReplyDeleteI love your bright umbrella! Very pretty! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and colorful card! Thank you for joining us at Star Stampz challenge blog! Maria
ReplyDeleteThis card is so sweet and adorable. Thank you for joining up at CDD. Hugs, Amy :)
ReplyDeleteThat cat is right where I want to be. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
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So cute cat!Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge! Hugs, Valentina DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, beautiful and brilliant card! Cute image. Thanks for joining us at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog
ReplyDeleteTina dt
woww is a super cute image¡ Love it the colors
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