Hello, my dears! So happy you stopped by today! Why, you ask? Well, silly, because at long last, it's RELEASE DAY for The Cat's Pajamas! Now YOU can get your paws on all EIGHT of the new sets and/or all FOUR of the new CutUps dies! Why do I care so much about you having access to all of that swanky goodness? Because I'm just generous that way. I want my buddies to have the best in life, and when it comes to stamping, nuttin' is better than The Cat's Pajamas, honey. That's a proven fact. Take my word for it. I am centuries old and very wise, so I know this stuff. Trust me.
If you started at the beginning of the hop with JULIE (also known as this week's Hipster Hostess With the Mostess), you've already learned about today's TCP Tuesday Challenge to MAKE A SHAPED CARD1. I'm sure you're dizzy from all the shapely lovelies thus far, including those from our special guest blog hopper, three-time Swanky Stamper JENNY PETERSON2. It's a tough job, following my fellow Cat Pack-er, the fabulous TORI, but somebody's got to do it. So, here I am. Ta-da!
And here's my stab at a shaped card -- something I NEVER do, mind you -- starring the brand new WET PUDDLE set:
I made one of those trendy little printed Wellies that everybody's wearing these days -- cute, huh? I drew the boot freehand onto a regular-sized card then cut the shape out and covered the front with the printed paper (a quadrant from 'It's Raining, It's Pouring' by Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker that I picked up at my LSS) and the red cardstock I used for the upper and the sole. The treads on the sole were made punching with the top part of a 1/4" circle punch.
Wet Puddle Girl (not to be confused with her friend, Dry Puddle Girl...3) was colored with Copics and her polka-dotty jacket was paper pieced. Her boots and the trim on her coat were given a coat of Glossy Accents for authentic slicker-ness. She has Tiny Twinkle yellow gems for buttons on her little ensemble. Isn't she adorable with her short hair? I swear, I'm so excited to have a stamp with a girl with shorter hair, for once! There's definitely some prejudice against us gals with length-challenged follicles in the stamping world. Fortunately, The Cat's Pajamas isn't afraid to fight the power and give us our moment in the sun/ink!
For the boot top I used one of our previously released CutUps dies, BIG SCALLOP BORDER.
Surely, though, some of the other gals have given your glimpses of our new CutUps: GRASS, HOME TWEET HOME, PINWHEEL, and EASY ROSETTE. Alma's always got her finger on the pulse of what's hot and cutting edge in the paper crafting world, as this release exemplifies. She's one cool cat, that Miss Meowy!
Well, I've bent your ear/eyes enough (ouch!). Time for you to make your way to the one-and-only TONI's blog to see what sort of sweetness she has in store for you. Thanks for stopping by, and let me know what's a MUST-HAVE for you from this month's release. If you're anything like me, you want it ALL!
Footnotes:
1. When I saw this technique challenge, I made a snooty face like Veda on Mildred Pierce and sneered "Ye gods and little fishes - a SHAPED card?!" Did you watch Mildred Pierce on HBO last night? Parts 1 & 2 of 5 were aired. It was pretty amazing to watch something take its time to develop so richly. But that Veda (Mildred's daughter)? I don't practice corporal punishment on my own kids, but I sure wanted to give her a good SMACK! What a pretentious little self-entitled monster! Of course, Mildred's created that monster... can't wait for the rest of it!
2. Jenny is relatively new to the online stamping scene, but let me tell you, she's got talent in SPADES! I'm telling you, this gal is one to watch! Seriously. Do yourself a favor and add her your Google Reader or subscribe to her blog. You'll thank me for it later. :)
3. Just kidding. There isn't a Dry Puddle Girl. At least, not that I know of...
Okay, the 'matchy-ness' of this card could not be any better! Seriously crazy skillz Carole!
Posted by: tracy f. | March 29, 2011 at 01:26 AM
Fantastic card! Love this new stamp set!
Posted by: Mary J | March 29, 2011 at 04:07 AM
As usual, your talents are amazing. Today I cannot resist pointing out that you may enjoy reading a book series that I believe starts with The Spellman Files, by Lisa Lutz. I just finished the series (at least as it stands now) and your writing style, complete with humor and footnotes, reminds me of the narrator's. I hope all is well way out there in cowboy (shudder...still trying to find hope in my Redskins; can they get any worse next season?) country.
Posted by: Elena Heyer | March 29, 2011 at 06:14 AM
What a fabulous card! Love everything about it!
Posted by: Colleen | March 29, 2011 at 07:49 AM
This is AMAZING Carole!! Not only is the idea great but then you drew it yourself?? The best part is the sole - looks totally realistic and just perfect!! So adorable! :)
Posted by: Julie L Masse | March 29, 2011 at 07:58 AM
Oh how I love this yellow haired, yellow booted girl on a big ole boot! Soooo clever, Carole, and perfection with the boot paper to boot!!
Posted by: Leigh O'Brien | March 29, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Your posts and creations always are sure to bring a smile to my face! I enjoy reading your posts almost as much as I enjoy looking at the beautiful eye candy you create....and that is saying something!
Lovethe boot you made. The sole on it is perfect!
Linda
Posted by: Linda | March 29, 2011 at 09:35 AM
I looooove that boot! Fantastic!
Posted by: Toni | March 29, 2011 at 09:51 AM
This card is truly inspired. I'm sure if there were a dry puddle gal, she would love it, too.
Posted by: alma de la rosa | March 29, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Oh my heck!!!! This is A*M*A*Z*I*N*G!!!! Only you Carole.
Posted by: Tracy | March 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM
me lo-lo-loves it Carole!!! the paper, the boot...it' so you and so cute!!! I kinda wanna pull out my rainboots and play in puddles now...:)
Posted by: Sony Christoph | March 29, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Your card is fabulous!!!! You would think you were doing shaped cards for years. Ha... even footnotes... so funny :)))
Posted by: Barbara M | March 29, 2011 at 05:29 PM
This is absolutely brilliant! I love it!
Posted by: Glenda J | March 29, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Carole- the boot is soooo cute!! Wellies..forgot that people call them that too;) Wouldn't want cow poop on these pretty kickers!!! That's for sure...and thanks for the shout-out! Good to see there's someone out there with confidence in me:) lol!!
Posted by: jenny | March 29, 2011 at 05:49 PM
What a great idea making a boot shaped card! She almost makes a rainy day something to look forward to. ;-)
Posted by: Lisa T | March 29, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Too stinkin' cute!! Love that boot!!!
Posted by: Ann I. | March 29, 2011 at 09:11 PM
Love it, love it, LOVE IT, Carole! Too cute, that boot is to die for and I love the paper you used, too:) I ordered this set last night, can't wait to get it! :)
Posted by: Noelle McAdams | March 29, 2011 at 09:14 PM
EPPPPPP totally adorbale - I LOVE LOVE that boot. The Dp is so perfect too. loving the matchy matchy :)
Posted by: Diana | March 30, 2011 at 01:30 AM
This is completely adorable!!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | March 30, 2011 at 06:52 PM