Saturday, 30 January 2021

Cream and Black Cat Easel Card

A card today which I made recently for a card swap.  The recipient loves cats, so this was a starting point for my card.  The card is cream, although it looks for white in the photo.  It's so difficult taking photos in the dull weather, I think I need to get a light box so my photos show the true colours.  Any recommendations gratefully received! 😊

I started with a 6" x 6" square cream card blank to make my easel card.  I used a Creative Expressions 'Pawprint Lattice' embossing folder for the background.  I die cut two cream Memory Box 'Stitched Square Layers' die cuts and hand cut a black mat inbetween the two sizes of the squares.  After layering them together, I added a Spellbinders 'Pawing around (Cat)' die cut.  The cream and black cat ribbon was attached over a strip of black card and raised up on foam tape so the easel card stands up.  The sentiment was a stamp from Happy Little Stampers 'Birthday Friends' set. 

I am joining in the following challenges:
Allsorts Challenge Week 609 ~ Four legged friends
Country View January Challenge - Squares
Memory Box Challenge #68 ~ Hearts
HLS January Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
Dream Valley Challenge # 240 ~ Our 4 legged Friends
Let's Squash It Challenge #4 ~ Use an Embossing Folder and an Animal





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35 comments:

  1. KT Fit Kitty30 January 2021 at 21:57

    I have this die and have used it lots and for different occasions. Love your beautiful card and I'm sure the recipient did as well!

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  2. Claire30 January 2021 at 22:04

    Love it, those cute little embossed paws are just delightful and I totally adore all the gorgeous cat elements x

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  3. Greta31 January 2021 at 05:44

    This is darling & perfect for a cat lover! Thank you for the condolences--sad time.

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  4. Valerija31 January 2021 at 07:54

    A gorgeous card. Perfect for cat lovers.
    Valerija xx

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  5. brenda31 January 2021 at 08:13

    A very effective monochromatic easel card Liz, many thanks for joining in with our 'Four Legged Friends' theme at Allsorts challenge this week.

    I bought a lightbox from Amazon last year for that very reason, if I can find the link I'll come back and leave for you.

    B x

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  6. brenda31 January 2021 at 08:21

    This is the one I bought Liz, wasn't sure it would still be listed as they change their stock so often, looks a long link so by all means dump this comment:

    :https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-16x16x16Photography-Background-Brightness-Photography/dp/B07NWKD6ZF/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=light+box&qid=1612081127&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&smid=A3QLV0O0FV8QTV&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExV0E3WURUSVc3N005JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjE4NDI5M0Y3WFZYUVE0OUQ5OSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjAyMjE3VkdKN0NKRzVOQjJUJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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    1. Liz31 January 2021 at 18:30

      Thanks Brenda, I'll leave your comment here in case anyone else is looking for a light box. Thanks for the recommendation, my light box is on it's way! 😃 xx

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    2. Mac Mable31 January 2021 at 22:26

      Thanks for the link Brenda x

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  7. meg31 January 2021 at 08:38

    Fabulous make Liz love your layout and beautiful cat elements

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  8. Aquarius31 January 2021 at 08:52

    A great card for a cat lover. Sorry can't recommend anything for photographing cards. I usually scan mine but of course that doesn't work with easel cards and the like.

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  9. Alice (scrAPpamondo)31 January 2021 at 09:04

    Amazing easel, Liz!! Really elegant and striking!
    I have the same problem with taking photos when there are clouds or rain!

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  10. Stamps and Paper31 January 2021 at 10:51

    adorable cat card Liz

    Anne

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  11. Kath31 January 2021 at 11:07

    A lovely card and perfect for a cat lover.
    Kath x

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  12. Jules31 January 2021 at 11:52

    Hi Liz

    A great easel card and I love the cat dies. My son and his wife adopted two black cats around this time last year .. .. now suddenly everything seems to be cat related where they are concerned. LOL!!

    Hope all is well with you.

    Love Jules xx

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  13. Carol L31 January 2021 at 12:32

    This is so cute and just perfect for a cat lover! I love that ribbon - I thought those were all die-cut cats until I read your description! Well done!

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  14. cotnob31 January 2021 at 12:40

    A fabulous card Liz, a super monochrome design.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  15. Mac Mable31 January 2021 at 12:59

    What a creative card. Love the fold and the cat theme and the recipient it going to love it x. Adorable embossing folder too x. I will pop back and see Brenda's recommendation as I need a light box too x.

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  16. Faith A at Daffodil Cards31 January 2021 at 14:35

    A Beautiful B&W card Liz, love those cats, and the centre die. As for a lightbox, I went to choose one for my Christmas pressie, and couldn't make up my mind, either too big or too small or much too expensive, so I hope someone can help you, then they can help me too hahaha.
    Keep safe
    Faith x

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  17. Brenda in IN31 January 2021 at 14:40

    This is awesome for a cat lover. The die is great and that ribbon is adorable. I can never get a good picture of my cards, they are always crooked so I'm no help at all.

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  18. Bunny31 January 2021 at 14:41

    What a great easel card. The cats look so cute. Love that great embossing. [Bunny]

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  19. Verna Angerhofer31 January 2021 at 15:48

    Wonderful design for the cat lovers. I love the cream and black together too.

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  20. Suze31 January 2021 at 16:53

    Beautiful card. It is annoying when colours don't photograph true to the colour. I have had the same issue from time to time but so far not with cream.

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  21. Dotty Jo31 January 2021 at 17:10

    Stunning card, Liz! Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! Jo x

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  22. Brenda31 January 2021 at 17:33

    Beautiful card Liz, so elegant looking! I love the cat embossing folder, it is so cool looking, but yet so elegant. The die cut of the cat is perfect and again...them of this card is just elegant! Love that cat ribbon as well. Such a beautiful card for any cat lover. It is dreary where I'm at too, actually it is snowing right now. I know nothing about light boxes and just try and auto fix the lightening on my photo's in a free software program I use. Hugs, Brenda

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  23. Sarah31 January 2021 at 19:40

    The black and white looks fabulous Liz but the EF adds another fabulous dimension. I bet your swapee loved it!! xx

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  24. Shona Erlenborn31 January 2021 at 20:05

    What an awesome card for the cat lover! The cream and black is lovely - makes for a lovely elegant look. Great embossing folder too!

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  25. Claire 1 February 2021 at 06:33

    Love the silhouette effects

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  26. Corrie Herriman1 February 2021 at 12:49

    Great card for a cat lover ! Thank you for your contribution to our January Challenge 'squares' over at Country VIew Challenges! Corrie x

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  27. Liz McGuire,2 February 2021 at 15:33

    Oh wow! Love this, very eye-catching, Liz x

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  28. Mervi2 February 2021 at 16:26

    Gorgeous card, very classy with cats.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

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  29. pam3 February 2021 at 20:34

    Gorgeous card Liz, love the cat and colours
    Pam x

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  30. Tracy4 February 2021 at 21:37

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Allsorts challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  31. ionabunny5 February 2021 at 10:52

    Awesomely gorgeous. White and black looks good to me. I usually can't get white to look that good! Can't trust a digital camera LOL. Love the cat die and that ribbon. I have some like that here somewhere...... Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! Hugz

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  32. N-Eva5 February 2021 at 16:52

    This is such a fun card . Thanks for sharing with us Dream Valley Challenges!
    Neva DT

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  33. laurie9 February 2021 at 15:24

    Hi Liz!! Love the black and white and amazing fold...so awesome. Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers!

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