Aug 31 2008

Whipper Snapper Weekend

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards

I’m besotted with the new Halloween sets Anna Wight designed for Whipper Snapper!  After I made my first card with them I couldn’t wait to make the next several and then time got away from me…I didn’t do much stamping this week…lots going on…end of summer activities.  How sad to see the summer go but the new season has lots to look forward to, not the least of which is the chance to slow down a little.  Hmmmm…I wonder when that’s going to happen?

I did find time today to make this card with its very simple stamping and a little fun in the design.

Cats on the Prowl Aug08

The Spooky Expressions set is all about Halloween sentiments and sayings but there are some pretty darn cute images in it, too.  I just love those toothy grins!

Cats Prowl Close Aug08I used two coordinating sheets of designer paper and punched 1 3/8″ circles from the design in one of the sheets.  The cats are positioned so the pattern in the paper gives the impression of hair standing up on their backs.  They’re all mounted on little cut up pieces of foam mounting tape and the white outline helps them to stand out a little more, too.

The Fun Fibers and star snaps make their appearance every year at Halloween but the scallop border is my new Martha Stewart punch I hope to use often.  Isn’t it great to have all these fun things to play with?

I hope you’re having a good Labor Day Weekend.  This is the big one that wraps up the summer so I’m going to try to make the most of it.  Enjoy!

  • Stamps:  Spooky Expressions by Whipper Snapper
  • Paper:  Lovely Lilac, Basic Black, Whisper White by Stampin’ Up!, My Mind’s Eye Kaleidoscope series designer paper
  • Ink:  Palette Noir
  • Accessories:  Star Snaps, Fun Fibers, 1 3/8″ circle punch, Martha Stewart border punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

27 Responses to “Whipper Snapper Weekend”

  1. # Juleson 31 Aug 2008 at 3:11 am

    Great card, I love the colour combination :)

    Jules x

  2. # Shellyon 31 Aug 2008 at 3:19 am

    I love that cat with the cheesey grin, cute card Leslie!

  3. # Cindy H.on 31 Aug 2008 at 5:43 am

    This is an adorable Halloween card!! Great images and fun colors! TFS

  4. # Gabrielaon 31 Aug 2008 at 6:26 am

    Now that’s a grin even a Cheshire cat would envy! Your trimming skills are par excellence, Leslie. Your cats are trimmed to perfection and I adore your choice in DP and periwinkle fibers. I must confess, I too, am smitten with Anna Wight’s designs. TFS. Happy Labor Day weekend.

  5. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 31 Aug 2008 at 7:22 am

    This is so cute! Love those cats, the fuzzy fiber and star brads…you bring them all together into such a fabulous Halloween card!

  6. # Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy)on 31 Aug 2008 at 7:31 am

    You make my heart sing… =)

  7. # Jessica (jessrose21)on 31 Aug 2008 at 8:13 am

    Those cats just crack me up! I’m not into scary Halloween stuff, but these guys are too cute to scare anyone. Adorable card!

  8. # Connie Pruitton 31 Aug 2008 at 8:29 am

    Your card is so cute! That cat makes me smile back! LOL

  9. # Colleenon 31 Aug 2008 at 8:41 am

    Super Cute!!! I too love these images…the smiles are soooo funky! The colors you used for this card are awesome.. bright, fun, and festive.

  10. # cwilliamson 31 Aug 2008 at 8:52 am

    So cute Leslie, love the fibers!!

  11. # Alexandra Hobsonon 31 Aug 2008 at 9:22 am

    Very cute - I love the color combo and that cat made me laugh out loud - totally adorable Leslie! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  12. # Jerri Kayon 31 Aug 2008 at 9:42 am

    So adorable Leslie, Fall is my favorite time of year, I just wish we experienced it here in Tampa . . . LOL . . . !

  13. # Viv (VivLyn)on 31 Aug 2008 at 9:56 am

    Leslie, this is a sweet card!! Great job!!

  14. # Cazzyon 31 Aug 2008 at 10:30 am

    I love the wicked grin on that cat’s face!

  15. # Christina Fischeron 31 Aug 2008 at 11:32 am

    Oh, this just makes me smile!! What a fun image — I love what you did with it! The colors, layout and fibers are just great!

  16. # Shirleyoneon 31 Aug 2008 at 12:08 pm

    Talk about putting a smile on my face!!! What a grin. LOLOL Cute card, Leslie!

  17. # Savor the Journey * Texon 31 Aug 2008 at 12:33 pm

    Oh how purrrrrrfectly darling!
    Love the popped up cats … and that fiber is just the right touch!

  18. # Rose Annon 31 Aug 2008 at 1:43 pm

    Oh my gosh…what an adorable Halloween kitty, Leslie!! I love your layout, fun papers, and all of your dimension!! That sentiment is so cute, and I love your edging and fibers too!!

  19. # Danielleon 31 Aug 2008 at 6:27 pm

    That’s a fantastic sketch! I can’t wait to use my new sets…the images are just adorable!! I love this card!

  20. # barb schramon 31 Aug 2008 at 7:29 pm

    LOVE how the hair is standing up on the cat’s backs! What perfect strategic image placement! LOL Love the colors and super design, Leslie!

  21. # Linda C.on 31 Aug 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Fabulous creativity!

  22. # Mel M. M. M.on 01 Sep 2008 at 3:49 am

    Ouuu! I love that little cat. Superfly layout and the fiber looks SO kewl too! :o)

  23. # notimetostampon 01 Sep 2008 at 7:06 am

    This is adorably fun, Leslie — fun design, darling cats — LOL!!! Great sentiment!!! And wonderful paper — I am loving the purples and greens for Halloween!!!!

  24. # jamion 03 Sep 2008 at 7:35 am

    I just love what you’ve done with that cute little grinning cat!!!! And that fiber stuff is the perfect touch!

  25. # loricraigon 04 Sep 2008 at 6:27 pm

    How stinkin’ cute is this!!

  26. # Shel9999on 06 Sep 2008 at 7:01 pm

    I just love everything you’ve done with Anna’s stamps! This is adorable! I love the funky fibers!

  27. # Libbyon 10 Sep 2008 at 6:23 pm

    Another super cute Halloween card!! Ugh I am feeling a shopping spree at Whipper Snapper coming on!! Well I did just make a bunch of extra cash at my stamp garage sale - time to “reinvest”! :-)

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