Hey hey and welcome to my stop on the Mama Elephant 6th birthday Stampede!! I’m so happy you’re here! Cannot believe it’s been SIX years!!! Yeah!!! Hooray for Mama E!!!
Now on to my cards! Both of my cards feature the new Kitty Tree stamp set and matching dies — SO CUTE! Check it out:
So. Many. Ideas. I just couldn’t stop playing!
Bring on the Merry!
As soon as I saw those lil paw print stamps this idea for an inside/outside card popped in my mind!
Here’s the outside…
And here’s the inside!
Can you tell I was giggling the whole time I was making this? :)
It’s pretty straightforward, just stamped the paw prints and then added some little star sequins here and there! I think the combo of the sequins and the kitty’s faces make the magic — well that and all the little die cuts, like the kitties dropped them on their way to the tree :)
I don’t know how they do it, but Mama E’s tiny little dies are just the best!
Pro tip: when working with teeny tiny die cuts and sequins I HAVE to have this “jewel picker” tool and this adhesive! The adhesive has a super fine tip annnnnd there’s a pin in the lid so the glue doesn’t dry in the point and clog it up — happy dance!
Now on to my next card…
Oh Kitty Tree
As soon as I saw the Kitty Tree die cut set the first thing I thought was: YOU GOTTA MAKE A SHAPED CARD! :)
Ahhhhh love how it turned out!!!
I just stamped the tree and watercolored it — yeah I was giggling the whole time on this one, too! :)
Then just die cut another piece for the back of the card, score it where ya want, and add adhesive…
Pro tip: be sure to stamp sentiment before assembling! (Yeah, can’t tell ya how many times I’ve gotten too excited and assembled the card first, lol!)
Oh and I added a little die cut star ornament on there too!
One last closeup for ya!
Special Offers & Giveaways!
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Hop On
Joining us on this wild ride of a stampede are some of my favorite crafty designer friends! If you’ve been following along with us, your next stop is Wanda Guess — just wait until you see what she’s made! SO CUTE!!!
Here’s the full list if you encounter any broken links or want to start at the beginning:
Anna Kossakovskaya
Vera Rhuhay
Lisa Spangler <– you are here! :)
Wanda Guess
Rina Galit
Francesca Vignoli
Joan Ma
Kathy Racoosin
Supplies
Find the Oh Kitty Tree set and matching dies right here in the Mama Elephant shop and the rest of the supplies below. Note that these are my affiliate links, so if you make a purchase by clicking the link I’ll receive a small commission at no charge to you — thank you! :)
A BIG happy birthday to Kryssi, Angela and the whole Mama Elephant crew!!! Love you guys!!! xoxo
AWESOME MEGA release, I love your cards, especially the Christmas tree shaped cat card!
Oh MY GOODNESS, I love the kitty tree, how creative!!
I love your coloring and how you die cut a shaped card.
I just bought a bunch of stuff but did not buy that cat tree. Now I wish I did!! Your cards are FABULOUS!!
These designs are so clever and pretty! I love how the kitty tree card is shaped and how you have widdle pawsie prints on the front of the card and the cute pet critters on the inside! Just darling! I have to wait until my next paycheck to order the Kitty Tree set, hope it doesn’t sell out (or that it is restocked real soon!) Thank you for the BEAUTIFUL inspiration!Thank you for the beautiful inspiration!
Ha, brilliant, both of these! Here’s to thinking outside the box – super cool, very well done!
I love your first card! I didn’t even notice the tiny paw print when I ordered the stamp, but now I’ll be thinking how I can incorporate it. Thanks for the idea!
Beautiful! And super creative!!!!!
I am actually glad to know someone else giggles while making cards that are adorable. I feel less alone now.
I love the Kitty Tree shaped card! The kittens in this release are absolutely adorable. both your cards are beautiful.
I really like your Kitty Tree card!
I’m not much of a cat person, but your Kitty Tree shaped card is out of this world. Big thumbs up!
Oh my goodness!! What creative and adorable cards!!!
Super creative cards!
Oh my goodness this Kitty Tree shaped card is too cute!
What wonderful cards. Love the kitty tree.
Thanks for sharing…
What fun and cute cards! No wonder you were smiling and laughing! So fun!
Your Kitty tree is amazing.
OMGOODNESS!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them both but the paw print one!!! I was smiling the second I saw it. So cute!!!!! Thanks so much!!! Take care. Thanks for the tips!!!
Wow fabulous cards. Love how you created a shaped card with the kitty tree.