• Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Papercraft with me

- Tracy Elsom

  • Home
  • Daily Blog
  • Project Gallery
  • Stampin’ Up! Online Store
  • About me
  • Get in touch
  • Join Stampin’ Up!

Pets Project By Special Request

February 8, 2022 Leave a Comment

Do you have pets?  I’m decidedly a ‘cat person’.  I just love that they won’t put up with stuff the way dogs seem to do.  A while ago a friend who was definitely a ‘dog person’ was convinced by her daughter to get a cat.  Since its arrival this cute little kitten has won hearts and minds.  So much so that the youngest daughter asked if I could make her a bookmark with a cat.  So yesterday I pulled out the Pampered Pets Stamp Set and happily got to work.

Create this "Always in your heart" bookmark for a cat lover using the Pampered Pets Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

PET CAT

I began my bookmark as I so often do with a 2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of card, today I chose Thick Very Vanilla.

Next, from the Pampered Pets Stamp Set I chose the image of the smiling cat. Using Early Espresso ink I stamped the image about 1/4″ from the bottom of the card strip. Then I stamped the cat onto a Full-Adhesive Post-It® Note and cut it out with Paper Snips to create a mask. I placed the cat mask over the one on the bookmark and set the rest of the Post-It Note aside.

Cat image from the Pampered Pets Stamp Set masked and ready to add the background. #papercraftwithme

Now I was ready to start on the background and for that I wanted a Balmy Blue ink pad and a Blending Brush. Once the background was covered in a layer of blue ink I removed the mask to reveal the cat stamped underneath.

My plan was to mask around the cat but I realised I’d not left myself much of a border around the cat-shaped hole. Not to worry I simply cut the excess off the Post-It Note. Then after placing the mask around the cat, I put the other piece above it. Now there was no danger of messing up the background.

Area around the cat image from the Pampered Pets Stamp Set masked so I can colour the cat with ink and a Blending Brush #papercraftwithme

This time I needed an Early Espresso ink pad and a fresh Blending Brush. After picking up ink from the pad I brushed a lot of it off onto scrap paper so I could add just the lightest touch of colour. With that done I removed the masks and I was ready for the finishing touches.

I’d seen a few photos of my friend’s cat and that inspired me to add some extra detail to the one on the bookmark. So from the Watercolor Pencils I chose an Early Espresso pencil. Then I used it to darken the paws, tail and part of the face, and add some stripes on its forehead. These simple touches really seemed to bring the cat to life.

PAMPERED PETS SENTIMENT

I was almost done but I wanted to add a sentiment. In the end I went back to the Pampered Pets Stamp Set. I chose “Always in your heart. So sorry for your loss” which was spread over two lines. I didn’t want it all but I had a plan…

First I inked up the stamp with Early Espresso ink. Then I covered the bottom line of text on the stamp with some sellotape. Now when I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of Thick Very Vanilla Card only the first line appeared. Still, that line was too wide for the bookmark so it needed a little more alteration….

Using my Paper Snips I cut around each word and separated them. Then using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow) I attached the individual words to the the background.

Create this "Always in your heart" bookmark for a cat lover using the Pampered Pets Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

At this point I noticed that my cat appeared to be levitating! I’d forgotten to add some ‘ground’ but that was easily solved. Using the side of the Early Espresso Watercolor Pencil I simply scribbled across the area below the cat.

With the design complete I was ready to turn this card strip into a finished bookmark. I started by using the Detailed Trio Punch to add an oval hole at the top. Then from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack I cut 6″ each of Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake twine. After folding the twine in half I poked the loops through the hole in the bookmark. Finally I passed the ends of the twine through the loops and pulled tight to secure it in place. My bookmark commission was complete.

I had so much fun creating this cat project and hope Emma enjoys it just as much.

PRODUCT LIST

COORDINATING DIES – If you’re considering getting the Pampered Pets Stamp Set you might also be interested the coordinating Pets Dies (not used today). Sadly while the stamp set and dies are current, they are no longer available as a discounted bundle.

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack
Pampered Pets Cling Stamp Set
Pampered Pets Cling Stamp Set
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
Watercolor Pencils
Watercolor Pencils
Detailed Trio Punch
Detailed Trio Punch
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes
Paper Snips
Paper Snips
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: Bookmarks Tagged With: altered sentiment, animal, Blending Brushes, Detailed Trio Punch, masking technique, Pampered Pets, Watercolor Pencils

Previous
Next

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About Me

Profile photo of Canadian Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Tracy Elsom

Host Code Feb 2023

Use my Host Code NCDUSPP4 when ordering Stampin' Up! products via my online store in Canada until February 28th, 2023 #papercraftwithme

Subscribe for Paper Pumpkin Kits

The February 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit contains everything you need to make 9 cards  with envelopes (3 each of 3 designs).  Coordinating Sunshine & Smiles Dies add-on also available (2 dies).  Subscribe by February 10th to get this unique kit (supplies may be limited towards the end of the subscription period) #papercraftwithme

2023 SAB

Downloiad the Stampin' Up! 2023 Sale-A-Bration Brochure for exclusive free products available until 28 February 2023.

2023 JA Mini

Download the Stampin' Up! January to April 2023 Mini Catalogue PDF

Stampin’ Up! 2022/23 Annual Catalogue

Link to the English Canadian version of the Stampin' Up! 2022/2023 Annual Catalogue

Creativity Made Easy

Want a quick and easy crafting experience without the expense and preparation?  Check out the new all-inclusive kits from Stampin' Up! It's creativity made easy! #papercraftwithme

Join Stampin’ Up! in Canada

Join Stampin' Up! and my team of Crafty Canadians for discounts, free products and more. Until February 28th 2023 you choose from three different joining options, (each one includes your choice of products up to $225CAD value) and get it all with FREE shipping.   www.papercraftwithme.com

Let’s Be Social

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Need Hosting?

Web Hosting

LEGAL STUFF

All images are copyright Stampin’ Up!® 1990-2023 (unless otherwise stated).

As an independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator all content on this website is the sole responsibility of me, Tracy Elsom.  Stampin’ Up! does not endorse the use of, or content of, any classes, services, or products offered here.

Unless otherwise stated, all cards and other items showcased on this web site are designed and created by me for your personal use, inspiration and enjoyment only.  They may not be copied for sale, publication, contest entry or classes. Thank you.

Pages

  • About me
  • Daily Blog
  • Get in touch
  • Join Stampin’ Up!
  • Project Gallery

Instagram

@papercraftwithme

With a little extra card from my stash I created t With a little extra card from my stash I created this alternate card for tis month's A Paper Pumpkin blog hop. #papercraftwithme #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmaking #handmadecards #paperpumpkin #paperpumpkinalternatives #crafting #onestopbox #keytomyheart #apaperpumpkinthing #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
Dressing up some chocolate treats with a little pa Dressing up some chocolate treats with a little paper and ink. #papercraftwithme #papercrafting #giveitawhirl #labelsaglowdies #framedflorets #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
Navy and white is a classic combination and here I Navy and white is a classic combination and here I decided to add a little Gray Granite background layer. #papercraftwithme #naturesprints #naturalprintsdies #somethingfancydies #sunprintsdsp #papercrafting #masculinecards #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmaking #handmadecards #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
Nothing makes me feel better than taking time out Nothing makes me feel better than taking time out to read a few chapters of a good book. Any recommendations?? #papercraftwithme #beautifullyhappy #saleabration #papercrafting #crafting #craftersofinstagram #booklover #handmadebookmarks #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
I wanted to make the most of this gorgeous glossy I wanted to make the most of this gorgeous glossy paper so paired it with a simple quotation sentiment. #papercraftwithme #readytoridedsp #steppingstones #picturethisdies #papercrafting #quotation #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmaking #handmadecards #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia

Copyright © 2023 · Papercraft with me · Hello You Designs

 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d bloggers like this: