Here's the first one, using the Cat's Pajamas stamps:
Again with the bad lighting. I'm still working on it. |
The background is stamped with the Hero Arts Envelope Liner background. I wanted a subtle image, though, so I played with it until I got it light enough. I started off inking it and dabbing off sections with a paper towel, but the parts that were left were still too dark. I ended up covering it (I use my background stamps face-up on my desk) with a piece of computer paper and rubbing it lightly, not being too careful about even pressure, and this is what came out.
I colored the eyes, nose and collar with my gelly pens, and drew some lines with a Derwent Inktense pencil to ground him.
I liked it, so I made another one:
This time I used Paper Smooches stamps from the Nine Lives set. I colored this guy with Derwent Inktense pencils.
Even though I was itchy to add stuff, I did not. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go make a loaded card. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Products used but not linked below: The Cat's Pajamas cat and sentiment.
Love your black cat image and that sentiment is so true! Saw you on LIM
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These two pussies look terrific.
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Chrissie
Less is More
Love the sentiment on the first card, goes perfectly with that cat image.
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards.
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Both are cute, but I love the staff sentiment!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards
ReplyDeleteLove dem kittehs.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards, just love that cute cat esp. :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteBoth super but your cat card is fabulous
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Kathyk
Two great cards but the black cat has to be my favourite and that sentiment is just so true!
ReplyDeleteDarling cards! And I'm so glad you described the process for getting the background...love it!
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