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Saturday, April 13, 2013

Purrrfect SPARKS

Have you noticed? I've been trying my best to play along with the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenges as much as possible. This week is a sketch challenge.

As soon as I saw this layout, I wanted to make it into a modified gate-fold card. Which may just mean I'm weird, but whatever. 
Closed...

... aanndd open.
You've got to love the glint of mischief in this cat's eyes, despite his suave-looking chevron-patterned coat. A little trick I picked up from my friend Emily is to leave the tail unadhered -- much more fun that way. 
I wouldn't exactly call this strictly a masculine card, but I am going to give it to my brother for his birthday. He'll appreciate the cat's look of mischief, too. 

 Supplies: white, orange & green cardstock, Cosmo Cricket Clementine & Basic Grey Plumeria patterned paper, Paper Smooches Nine Lives stamps, Versafine onyx black, Versamark & Memento new sprout & tangelo inks, clear embossing powder, Spellbinders small circle dies, Queen & Co. paw print trendy tape, dimensionals
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8 comments:

  1. Glenda JApril 13, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    This is adorable! Love the colours. Great take on the sketch.

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  2. Jessi FoganApril 15, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I'm pretty sure you're weird whether or not we're talking about gate-folds... :D
    That cat really does have a look of 'Guess where I just left you a present?' Love the washi & the fun fold :)

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  3. Lisa AranaApril 15, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Funny, I had a similar idea and then went a different direction. It is FABULOUS. That kitty looks up to no good for sure.

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  4. Jen W.April 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    He really does have a cheeky look to him doesn't he? Love his chevron coat - I want a cat like that! LOL!

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  5. KaryApril 19, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Ooo, this is Super cute, Lindsey!! Love that cheeky cat, and your paper piecing. It looks fabulous!! The gatefold card is a fantastic idea. Happy weekend!!

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  6. Emily LeiphartApril 20, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    This is awesome, Linds!! Everything about it is perfect from the resist embossed panels to the paper pieced cat and the paw print washi tape. Wow!

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  7. Savannah O'GwynnApril 22, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    ACK! I love love love that this card opens up!!! FUN!!!!! I love your white embossing too!!

    I know I'm a bit late leaving a comment--- LOOOOOOOOOVE your take on this sketch!

    THANKS for joining in the fun with the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!!!

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  8. Barb KingApril 23, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    That is a funny cat! Very cute card.

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