Monday, October 3, 2011

Sparkle N Sprinkle World Animal Day Blog Hop

Hi There
Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle World Animal Day Blog Hop.If you arrived here from the Sandy's blog then you are in the right spot. If you just happened by, you will want to start at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog to get all the details on the prizes and please make sure to leave comments along the way.

Tomorrow Oct. 4 is World Animal Day and since we are celebrating the critters in our life, I have designed 3 cards and 2 of the cards are in honor of the critters in my life. I have 3 cats and have had cats in my life ever since I have been 3 years old.


This little guy reminds me of Buddy, the newest member of my feline family.Buddy just appeared at my house one day and has never left. I think someone dumped him. Buddy looks just like Morris, the cat but he's just not as famous, but we aren't telling him. Click here for directions.

The other 2 "cuties" in my house are Lucy and Coco and they are rescues. They are mother and daughter and I have had them for 10+ years.They are pals and are always together and this stamp just reminded me of the "girls".
Click here for directions for card below.

I've included a third card so lets take a quick trip over to Africa to look at one more critter. 
 Nope not another cat, this one is a Zebra. I have always loved this stamp and wanted to show you how cool this critter is. Click here for directions for the zebra card.


Your next stop on the critter hop is Dawn. Hop over and check out the critters in her blog.
Thanks for stopping and don't forget to leave a comment to become eligible for a prize.


38 comments:

Donna Ellis said...

Such a delightful card with wonderful Autumn colors. This kitty feel very loved in his homey setting. It must be Buddy, right? And then the next card is the Mama and Daughter? That leaves the jungly Zebra as being Frank - LOL Thanks for making such artfully unique and beautiful cards, Barbara!

Sandy (Cheesy) said...

Love your cats (the real ones and the cards!) LOL. Those punches around the zebra are really fun. Love that zebra stamp.
Cheesy

Shona Erlenborn said...

Wow, these cards just pop, Barbara. Love all the dimension to the cats, isn't it fun that you can personalize the stamps to be your own! Love the branches on the zebra card. Great job!

Karin said...

WOW! These are simply impressive! I love the zebra card with that beautiful frame, and the cat cards made in the fall colors are so charming! Great creations :)

Linda L said...

Barbara your cards are wonderful to admire. I like all the shapes in the first one and the great bow,the second card the cats have great colors, your third card the Zebra really stands out in the tall branches of the tree.

Anonymous said...

Love the card with Goofy, but all 3 are just lots of fun and filled with texture! Love your use of the punch on the zebra card too.
Brenda

NWFlamingo said...

Great cards. I especially love the zebra card. Someday I hope to go to Africa so I can see them in the wild. I have a severe cat allergy so I don't have cats, however I do like the "rubber variety" since they are extremely hairless!

Karalee said...

Absolutely love the zebra card.
Karalee

pjw said...

How sweet to get to know your cats, and the Zebra is gorgeous!

Janet said...

Perfect match of paper to ribbon. Lots of details in the cat cards.

April said...

All your cards are wonderful! I love the colors. The cats are so cute. I love all the elements on your cards too.

April said...

All your cards are wonderful! I love the colors. The cats are so cute. I love all the elements on your cards too.

Sharon from FL said...

Really nice cards, I especially like the zebra card.

Anita Braddock said...

I love your cat cards. I love cats. love the colors and the dies you used. great job. supper dupper cute. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
abbraddock@msn.com

Dee in N.H. said...

Awwww, your kitties make me smile! Both the stamped ones and your real ones! I have a rescued cat too.
Love the colors you chose, they just make you feel happy!

Amanda R said...

Great cards! I love the ribbon on the first one, so pretty, and my kitty is also named Lucy. Hopefully yours is better behaved than mine!

Kathy Vogel said...

I really enjoyed all three of your cards. The orange & yellow worked so well on your first card. I love the ribbon. The mother & daughter cats on the second are adorable. I like how you did the twigs with the zebra.

Anonymous said...

I love your cards.

Gerlinde said...

Love the color combos on the first two cards! And the zebra just pop with those green twigs! Great job!

Pat K said...

These are are so, so cute. Love your work!

Lynette said...

I love everything about your cards, the colours, the ribbons, everything!!!

Mary said...

I love cats and your cat cards really made me smile -- but that zebra one with the green punched leaves around the frame is really a standout.

AileenF said...

Your backgrounds are absolutely beautiful. You must be a pretty patient person because of all the intracacies in your backgrounds. I would never have the patience to add all those layers. The layers all add real delight.

Julie Z said...

Great cards Barbara! The zebra one is my favorite - it's such a great stamp for a striking image & I LOVE your greenery around the frame! That really makes the image pop even more! Love it!

Booknplays said...

All your cards are great. I love cats, they have so much going on in the background. But the zebra card is so stunning!

judys said...

Love your little critters! and don't they all look spiffy......even the zebra!

Anonymous said...

I guess you know everyone will be dropping of a cat. Sounds like a good place to land. Really like the Zebra card.
Pat

Anonymous said...

Your zebra card is beautiful! He's a wonderful animal, and your framing is perfect. I had not thought of using the MS twigs like leaves. It's great! Thanks for sharing.
I love kitties, too! We always have a couple under our feet.

Jan Hobbs
janhobbs@bryrus.net

StampNK said...

Oh, your cat cards are the cutest! I am also a cat lover and have 3 of my own. The stamp images have such personality and that zebra card is gorgeous!

Frann said...

The two cat cards are so very cute. The zebra is gorgeous! I love the border of tree branches.

Jann said...

Wow looks like you had fun making the cards. Did you have assistance from the trip? I love the ribbon you used on the first card, makes it really pop.

happy said...

I love the bright colors on the first two cards.

creativearts said...

Love all three cards but the second one is my favorite!

Julie said...

Your zebra background is fabulous.
It really brings the focus on the animal
Julie T

NanaConnie said...

Barb, I don't need to tell you that the cats grabbed my heart! lol Wonderful cards, each and every one. Great instructions, too. Thanks.

chipielolo said...

Wow! I really love the different textures and colors on those cards!

E. Marie said...

Sorry I am late commenting. Wonderful cards. Love all the layers and what awesome bows!!

Annabella Merlin said...

Loved the first card! I love the checkered ribbon and creating a frame with blings is definitely cute!