Friday, October 14, 2011

September C.A.T.S. - Flowers

Good morning!  This post is long overdue . . . notice that my title says "September C.A.T.S.".  I know, it's almost half way through October.  So funny 'cause my C.A.T.S. partner, Enjoli, and I emailed each other to say that we will be late in making our deadline.  She's so busy with work, caring for her kids, and her new venture with Sugar Shack Crafts.  For me, I had a lot on my plate too.  Anyway, we finally got around to completing our card and tag set for one another.

Here is what I received from Enjoli.  She created an easel card using Ayako from Sister Stamps.  I really luv the washi paper Enjoli used with the pattern of cherry blossoms scattered throughout the paper.


Now here is the tag that came with the card.  Cute, cute, cute!  :)  Thank you so much Enjoli!


Since the theme for September was FLOWERS, I decided to make my own flower out of felt.  Wanna know how I made that flower?  Check click {HERE} for a video tutorial by Beate Johns.  Whenever I need ideas or inspiration, I head on over to Beate's blog.  She's so creative! 

The image on the belly band of this card is from the CC Designs Laugh Lines called Flower


This is what the insert looks like.  The sentiment is from Purple Onion Designs called Flower Quotes.


Here's my tag.  Doesn't look like much, but hang on.  This is how it works.


This is a Telescope card/tag.  I first saw this on Creations by Patti's blog and then on Jenny's blog, Crazy for Papercrafting.  It must've been a sign for me to try it and I luv'd the idea.  When you slide the middle layer over, the largest piece is revealed.  There she is!


Here's when you slide the smallest layer over to reveal the middle layer.  I created another insert for this pocket tag to write a little message.


Well, that's it for me!  I've had so much fun participating in my GF Joy's C.A.T.S.  If you want to participate, check out her blog for more information.  Have a great weekend!

18 comments:

  1. This is why I love stopping at your blog, there's always something fun and adorable to look at!

    What a fun swap! I love both of the cards...the one that you rec'd and the one that you sent....both of you girls are super talented! And how about that telescope card?!! Super cool....and I might have to give it a try!

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  2. Both swaps are awesome Mama -
    TFS on Beate's tutorial, those loopy flowers look simple to do...

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  3. Yay!- You rocked that telescoping card! And Enjoli's Kasa is unreal- I can't believe she paper pieced that umbrella.

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  4. HI Mama!!
    O my you and Enjoli both did amazing jobs with your CATS swaps! I love her card for you, so dainty and sweet, and my goodness your card and tag are amazing and so cute with the LL gal. She's so cute and the paper is so fun. And that tag!! I'll have to try it now that I have more time to do that. Thanks for sharing all the links and for sharing this wonderful swap. I too haven't posted mine. Thanks for reminding me!
    Hope ur doing well, have a wonderful weekend! ;)

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  5. you always come up with super fun ideas and designs, Mama! love the sliding layers and the flowers are sooooo pretty! love it!

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  6. Aweomse swap!! Enjoli's creations is beautiful and i love that she went against white, because the image surely pops! and your creations are awesome! the flower looks really cool and i love that you used Jenny's idea for the tag (something on my to-try list)!! great inspirations from the both of you! Have a great weekend!

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  7. I love the interactive moving card and tag. So clever and cute! I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for another great idea!

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  8. Oh my these are both TOTALLY ADORABLE!!!!!!! SOOOOO SWEET Mama!!! hope you have a great weekend!

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  9. Great job you guys! Both so creative and so very cute!!!

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  10. Woo hoo, you both did a fantastic job on your swaps. SUPER CUTE.

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  11. Hi Mama,
    Wow I love both your's and Enjoli's creations!
    You both make adorable cards and tags.
    I like your telescope card, hope to try that one day.
    TFS

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  12. Both swaps are sooo cute!!! Hugs, Jen

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  13. Both swaps turned out soooo cute!! Have a blessed week. Hugs, Jen

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  14. Love your flower! I also like the cheeriness of the colors on your card! So Happy!

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  15. Your Laugh card and tag are Fabulous!!! LOVE them! Beautifully colored and designed! Made me smile so big!

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  16. OH MY GOODNESS! I love what you came up with for your C.A.T.S.! this is amazing! but I shouldn't be blown away as you are always so creative and talented...but I am! this is fabulous! love that flower too! man! I can't wait to get back into the swing of things! maybe I lost my mojo! oh no! any whoo...it was so good to see you at the soccer game! what a surprise! glad that you were out and about! Asa is so big and such a cutie! well, hope we can get together soon! take care!

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  17. WOW!!!! Not only is your project beautifully colored but the tag is SO COOL! This is a gorgeous project and I love the frills and papers! MISS YOU!!!!!

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  18. Hi There!

    It's fantastic how you did this! Thanks for all the inspiration. Stop on by my blog for your Liebster award when you get a chance! Have a nice day!

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Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate all the kind and sweet comments that y'all leave 4 me . . . showing me some luv from your {HEART} makes me smile and want to create, inspire and ramble some more! :o)