Monday, May 25, 2020

Meow Xmas

Time for the girls in the christmas card club to show their next cards. Rachel's turn to choose the theme which is Humour. Thought I would have to pass on this one but on looking through my box of  xmas stash I found this old card front. I used my Crafts-Too rectangle stitched dies to first trim the card down and then to make a layer  for it from green card stock that matched the green on the image perfectly. Mounted onto white card stock for the base card and then instead of trimming with silver edging (as I was going to ) I decided to use the green cardstock to cut a few narrow strips off and used those instead just for something a bit different. Three pearls and card finished. A simple offering from me this week as right out of ideas.



I do have photos to show though of the beautiful Poppy that is out in bloom right now in my garden.

 A further two of the buds have opened out  since I took these.


29 comments:

Diane said...

First I just love the adorable little cats Valery. Wow your poppies are stunning and huge.

Hugs diane

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful poppy, so stunning. Love those cats and your card is gorgeous.xx

dutchess said...

Great fun card Mrs A....such cuties and a great find in your recycling.....
Beautiful poppy...funny how they come some years and then disappear...had some lovely pink ones but sadly no more....take care xxx

brenda said...

It's a lovely fun Christmas card, but oh that Poppy, what an absolute beauty. One of the things I am really missing not being able to go out and about is seeing all the Poppies in the fields and hedgerows here in the Fen which are usually abundant and which I am sure will be in bloom by now.

B x

LesleyG said...

That’s such a fun card! Love the edging strips too, a nice finish8ng touch. Beautiful poppies xxx

Aquarius said...

That cat image was a great find and you've made it into a super Christmas card. Thanks for sharing the lovely flower photos.

Jackie T said...

Hi Mrs A your card is stunning. I love those cats they are so cute. The poppies are glorious. Ours are now way ready to flower yet. There will be a lot of them. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Kath said...

A fabulous card and great upcycling too. I love your poppies - they're one of my favourite flowers.
Kath x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Great recycling Valery Anne, I had thought when I first saw this card that you had stamped all of these cats out one at a time with a different letter.

Sue xx

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

What a great card! Love it. The garden is looking fab too xx

cuilliesocks said...

Your poppies are gorgeous, beautiful colours and look big ones too.
Super fun card Valery, perfect for the challenge, Kate x x

Margreet said...

Love your card with the happy cats.
Those poppies are beautiful. Love them!
Joop is doing well with his pacemaker/ICD. We're picking up life.
xxx Margreet

Linda Simpson said...

As a cat lover I absolutely adore this card! Your poppies look fabulous.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

What a fun card using those recycled kitties Mrs A and fabulous pictures from your garden too.
Lorraine

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ahh your card did raise a wee smile, what agreat make. I love those poppies. They are so pretty and such delicate wee things. I threw seeds down last year from the poppies at my folks house but as yet nothing has appeared. Hope alls well, Hazelxx

KandA said...

Love your xmas cats and great upcycling Mrs A, and those poppies are gorgeous... ours are all orange and yellow xx

Valerija said...

These cats make me smile. Wonderful card.
Valerija xx

Kathleen said...

What a fabulous fun image, really great card.

Kath x

Claire said...

Those cats are fun... I bet your grandson would love this x

Claire said...

Those cats are fun... I bet your grandson would love this x

Julia said...

Oh, I do love that Christmas card ……… never too early for Christmas!

Donna said...

Your Christmas card is so cute and fun and your Poppy's are beautiful, the color is amazing!

pinky said...

Very cute cats!!! Loving your gorgeous flowers though. Everything seems to be thriving in this hot wet climate we are getting at the minute.

Mac Mable said...

Wow to your amazing poppy and what a wonderful Christmas card x.

scrappymo! said...

This card is too funny! I had a chuckle when I opened your post!

You did a gtreat job of getting the image to fit your card base!

Hope are still keeping safe. Hugs...
Maureen

lichazul said...

Ohhh super cute and fun Cats😺😻😸great card Valerie, congrats
Hugs and good vibes 💐👍

Craftychris said...

Love these super fun cats! Such a gorgeous card! Take care my friend and stay safe. Hugs xxxxxx

Di said...

Such a fun kitty card and great upcycling. Really made me smile here and goodness knows I need that. Your beautiful poppies - oh my. They look waxen and what a glorious colour. It made me get off my behind and take a few photos of ours this evening - and for that inspiration, I thank you so much

Hugs

Di xx

Greta said...

Your poppies are really gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the pictures, Mrs A! Really cute Christmas card!