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The Cat's Pajamas October Blog Hop...

The Cat's Pajamas October Blog Hop is ON! And I know you've all come from Kelli's blog right?  If not, head on back to the start of the blog hop over on Nancy's blog so you won't miss any of the previous posts.  The ladies have done an incredible job with the latest images and dies from The Cat's Pajamas!

So how can it be almost November? That's just crazy. And even more crazy is the holiday stuff already showing up in the stores and online.  I admit it was kind of odd stamping with Christmas stamps this month, but hey, why not start enjoying it now? I always complain that it goes by too fast I don't get time to enjoy it!  

Oh, the penguins are back! How I love them.  This set called 'Believe' (K-3793) is definitely my favorite from the new release.  The ornament dies were so easy to use with any holiday pattern paper. I think I might make a ton of them and use them as accents for future gift embellishing maybe? Cute right? 

Btw, have you seen the newly redesigned TCP website created by our fearless leader Alma de la Rosa?  Go check it out and make sure to browse around and have a looksie! Fabulous.

Next up on the hop, Julie's post with the cutest card ever featuring a favorite fall sport of mine! What could it be?

You & Me & the Stars

Welcome! Hope you've all landed here on my blog coming from Debbie's fabulous blog hop post! These ladies have been rocking it during sneaky peek week for The Cat's Pajamas latest release out today. If you didn't catch the start of the hop, head on over to Alma's blog where it all begins.  So,I've managed to get in on the fun and participate with the Cat Pack as well...

Been a long time since I've been camping,  but my favorite part about it is definitely sleeping in a tent!  And to have the penguins along, well, that's even better. :)  I also love the TCP star dies and as soon as I read this phrase, it had to happen. 

Thanks for dropping by on the TCP blog hop!  Next stop is Noelle... Go check out her post!

The Spring Release is Here!

Welcome to The Cat's Pajamas Spring blog hop! I hope you've made it over here via Lori's blog as you make your way through all the fun hop stops... and hopefully you started at the beginning of the hop at Jen's blog!  It's been great seeing all the amazing creations the ladies have made with the new stamps and dies from this release!  Here is one of my favorites!

Cutest sock monkey ever!  This little guy from the 'Sock it to Me' set (K-3774CL) is so whimsical and  fun.  Great for coloring in and come with several matching phrases. 'Hugs' is my favorite though.  Applies to everyone and every occasion!  Really hope you've enjoyed the past week of sneak peeks and pick up some of these great new goodies from The Cat's Pajamas for yourself!  The next stop on the hop is over at Wendy's blog. Don't miss it!

Show Me the Magic...

Love my weekends... and on this second to the last day of sneaky peek week for The Cat's Pajamas RS, I present the following card...

 The set called 'Show Me the Magic' also has that phrase with a cluster of stars as options to stamp. But I loved this particular saying with the hearts for this one.  Bears just love their honey right? LOL.  So there's still a chance to win some of these new sets before they're available on Tuesday!  Just head on over to the TCP forum on SCS and check out the IN IT TO WIN thread! GOOD LUCK!  

Tied Up...

Sneaky peek week here for The Cat's Pajamas! Here's the cute card I made using the new 'Tied Up' set.

I love this cute little bear all tied up with the big yellow bow. Great to color in with copic pens.  Used up some of my sheer ribbon and some adorable heart stick pins that I have been hoarding for a long, long time.  I'm a bit rusty in the card making department lately, but it sure was fun to use this opportunity to get a little ink out and create. There are plenty more new sets just waiting to be stamped!
If you'd like a chance to win this new stamp set, head on over to the TCP forum on SCS and check out the IN IT TO WIN thread! Enjoy the rest of the sneak peeks!

The Cat's Pajamas Winter Blog Hop!

Welcome! Hopefully you've arrived here via Carol's blog as you go through the Winter Release Blog Hop for The Cat's Pajamas Rubberstamps! 

If you didn't start at the beginning of the blog hop, click on over to Lori's blog and cruise through all the blogs so you don't miss any of the wonderful goodness these ladies have been creating! Hm.. I have a feeling you'll eventually make it back here to my blog and continue on to see the rest. :) 

Stamps: Tree-mendous (The Cat's Pajamas)
Dies: 3x3 stars, holiday toppers (The Cat's Pajamas)  

So this was a bit of a stretch for the TCP Tuesday #238 theme - Vintage Holiday... but I went for colors that I thought were considered 'vintage'. I love how the stars were stackable and created a nice 3D effect. And poor bear, I think the tree he chose was a bit bigger than he expected, no?  Where there's a will there's a way! 

These limited edition rubber cling stamps have been a great way to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Cat's Pajamas Rubberstamps.  (Congratulations Alma!)  The stamps and dies from the new release are now available for purchase, so head on over to The Cat's Pajamas and grab some of these great images and dies for your Christmas Craftiness! (You do realize Christmas is in 4 weeks right?) Eeek! Remember these sets are in limited quantity so if you're thinking about purchasing, do so quick before they're gone!

Next up on the hop, is Amy who has a fantastic post to share with you all!  Thanks so much for hopping by! 

The Cat's Pajamas - Sneaky Peek #7

So I found some time to participate in this week's Sneak Peek with the crew from the Cat Pack over at The Cat's Pajamas rubberstamps!  And the great thing about this upcoming release is that it really is in RUBBER!  Cling-rubber, but still, that's rubber.  Many vendors are now only producing clear and while I think it's fine, I am a true rubber purist at heart.  Love these new stamps (although I can't believe the holidays have crept up on me already!)  



Stamps: Homemade for the Holidays (The Cat's Pajamas)
Paper: Candy Cane cardstock (A Muse)
Accessories: Starmint paper tape (Recollections), Copic markers, extra fine prisma glitter

The set I used here is called 'Homemade for the Holidays'.  It includes a gingerbread man outline (which I didn't use this time, more on that later), all the fixin's to dress him up real good, and two phrases.  Also in this release is a TCP 'CutUps' die shaped like a gingerbread man.  I just had to use it with this set.  I think the two g-men look like they are enjoying the holidays, don't you? 

If you missed peeks from the past week, you can head over to the TCP forum at Splitcoaststampers to check them out!  Also, checkout out this thread for your chance to win some of these fabulous new stamp sets... and hey, the release is available starting tomorrow, so head on over to The Cat's Pajamas to get all the goodies bright and early! Thanks for stopping by. :)

Cue Jaws Theme Song...

I have a dear friend Jill who loves Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.  So she sent out a fun challenge to coincide with the start of this week long celebration!  Here is the card I created using the challenge materials she sent (stamped shark images, teal washi tape, and the 'jawsome' stamp).  And of course since the mascot of my favorite hockey team happens to be 'Sharkie', he had to be included in the photo! :)

 Check out what other 'jawsome' creations these other ladies came up with for Shark Week by hoping over to their blogs!
Jill Grace {Creative Grace}
Cheiron Brandon {My Crafty Life}
Dawn Stein {Lavender Giraffe}
Glenda Wyatt {Paper Scissors Rocks}
Jenn Shurkus {Creative Chick}
Stacy Koscielniak {Stacy Cakes}

Cards & Friends...

I created this card a few weeks ago for a fun friend!  It's great to send snail mail, hoping it'll put a smile on the recipients face. :)  I think she liked it.

Girl image, alpha, grass die: The Cat's Pajamas; Prima flowers, Misc leaf die and brads

I also received a fun card from a sweet friend.  I'm alcohol-free, but don't feel like I'm missing much.  Life is (still) good! LOL.  Love how she cut out the red and black circles for the symbol...

Never too early for the holidays...

It's here! The A Muse Studio 2011 Holiday Catalog and Inspiration Guide!  Want to take a look?  Email me for the details! So much good stuff!