Mar 21 2008

On The Lighter Side

Published by leslierich at 12:25 am under Cards

Mar08 Butterfly KittyButterfly Kitty is the name of this stamp by Penny Black.  I didn’t just take a random notion to make this card — it started out as a child’s card but even though the image is rather child like, the finished card didn’t look quite right for a child.  I’m not sure why I feel that way.  Maybe it’s the size — 5 1/4″ square.  It’s going to be a RAK now because it’s a happy card.  This kitty looks like she’s enjoying her day and maybe she can brighten someone else’s day, too.

She’s watercolored with reinkers, the sentiment is embossed and the great big flower is a Sprites Prima.  More particulars are listed below.

One last thing…you’ll probably notice at the end of this paragraph that I got myself one of those cool signatures that everyone has these days.  I finally checked out the link and, what do you know — it was easy!  If you haven’t tried it yet and you’re interested, you can find the instructions here where Katie was nice enough to write a post about how she did it.   Have a wonderful day!  Thank you so much for stopping by for this very short visit!

Stamps:  Penny Black Butterfly Kitty, Stampin’ Up! Riveting (retired)

Paper:  Cool Carribean, So Saffron, Whisper White, Petals & Paisley designer paper (all Stampin’ Up! — some retired)

Ink:  Jet Black Stazon, Versamark, various for watercoloring

Accessories:  Ribbon, brad, embossing powder, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape

29 Responses to “On The Lighter Side”

  1. Laura (scrapnextras)on 21 Mar 2008 at 6:15 am

    This is adorable! The kitty is so cute, and your papers and colour so spring like! Love the sentiment in the paper flower!

  2. Carolon 21 Mar 2008 at 6:28 am

    What a lovely card, and with spring just arriving, the colors scream warmth all around! I really wish SU would bring that cool carribean color back! I should have bought 6 packs before it retired! LOL TFS such a sweet little card:)

  3. Lynnon 21 Mar 2008 at 6:41 am

    Leslie,
    This card is so fun and makes me think of spring, its adorable!
    Your watercoloring is beautiful!

  4. Tracyon 21 Mar 2008 at 7:55 am

    Love it!! So cute. :0)

  5. Sueon 21 Mar 2008 at 8:04 am

    Leslie that stamp is just darling!

  6. Diane Lapointeon 21 Mar 2008 at 8:19 am

    What a lovely card! Love all the beautiful pring colors!!

  7. Kim Bon 21 Mar 2008 at 8:26 am

    Love, Love, Love! Kittens are so cute and this card shows how cute they are! Love the coloring and the flower!

  8. Susan Hon 21 Mar 2008 at 8:48 am

    Love the card Leslie! The colors and everything falls together so nicely. Thank you for sharing the signature part too!

  9. Alexandra Hobsonon 21 Mar 2008 at 8:51 am

    OMGosh - that is totally adorable Leslie!!! I love the cute little kitty!!! What a beautiful card, love that big flower, and the coloring is awesome!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  10. Marisaon 21 Mar 2008 at 8:52 am

    I just LOVE the Penny Black animals and this cat is adorable!!! Haven’t seen it yet so it must be new. Think I’m going to have to get this one - you enabler you :) Cute card with it too.

  11. Cazon 21 Mar 2008 at 9:03 am

    beautiful work, I love it all!

    Caz

    Marisa - this is actually a fairly old Penny Black design - think I have it

  12. Cindy H.on 21 Mar 2008 at 9:14 am

    This is so charming! I love the image, your watercoloring and the pretty colors you chose to work with.

  13. bronihon 21 Mar 2008 at 11:21 am

    How utterly precious! Somehow I don’t believe a child would truly appreciate the beauty of this card!!

  14. Jackieon 21 Mar 2008 at 12:28 pm

    I love that card - you did such a wonderful job coloring, the kitty especially. I love kitty stamps and have alot of Stampendous Fluffles and one Penny Black Christmas Kitty that I rarely use because I find it difficult to color kitties most of the time. Every now and then I get it right. You surely got it right this time. Feel free to RAK me with it :-)

  15. nancy littrellon 21 Mar 2008 at 1:03 pm

    Leslie, your card is adorable and would brighten anyones day :-) I loved your spring colors, playful kitty, prima, DP, ribbon and EB sentiment. TFS too the signature link. I have definately noticed them and like yours too.

  16. Conniecrafteron 21 Mar 2008 at 1:40 pm

    Oh that is just a fun card, it does look more on the grown up side, sure to bring a smile!

  17. Jessica (jessrose21)on 21 Mar 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Aw, that is so cute! I like how you placed the sentiment in the flower’s center. Yes, that kitty looks very happy, just like my cat was today when she discovered a fly on the window, caught it, and ate it. blech!

  18. Medaon 21 Mar 2008 at 1:56 pm

    It sure brightened mine! :)

  19. Ritaon 21 Mar 2008 at 1:57 pm

    Fantastic card. Great colors and I absolutely adore cats and kittens! rita

  20. Debbieon 21 Mar 2008 at 3:27 pm

    How cute! I love Penny Black critters, especially the hedgies and the cats. Your RAK recipient will love it.

  21. Deborah Golanon 21 Mar 2008 at 6:23 pm

    Happiest card I have seen all day! I must go and order this stamp right now! Great card! Thanks for the giant smile you put on my face! Deb

  22. Fabrizioon 21 Mar 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Made me smile and the colours are stunning ! That stamp is uber-cute too…

  23. Rose Annon 21 Mar 2008 at 11:51 pm

    This is just adorable!! Love your papers and big flower! Your coloring looks as fabulous as ever too!!

    Have a Happy Easter, Leslie!!

  24. Micheleon 22 Mar 2008 at 8:50 pm

    LOVE this card; so bright and cheery!!!

  25. Linda Bullardon 23 Mar 2008 at 1:51 pm

    What a totally delightful and happy card! I love your combo of papers and that wonderful big Prima flower. Linda

  26. Bethany Paullon 23 Mar 2008 at 8:43 pm

    This is so upbeat and fun! Totally cute. TFS.

  27. diane (cookiestamper)on 27 Mar 2008 at 11:10 am

    This is a fun card- I love the Penny Black critters!

  28. trudeeon 27 Mar 2008 at 8:16 pm

    So sweet, Leslie. You used some of my favorite SU paper,too!

  29. notimetostampon 01 Apr 2008 at 10:16 am

    Fun card — love it — fab coloring, as always!!!

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