I guess you’re either a cat person or you’re not – and I am a cat person. When I saw Clever Cats in the mini catalog (available TODAY!) I put it at the top of my list. The set has a Halloween theme, but I had other plans:

- Stamps: Clever Cats, Free as a Bird
- Color Palette: Basic Black, Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
- Accessories: Stamparatus, Stampin’ Blends, Pattern Party DSP (Host), Stampin Dimensionals, shreddies

This captures cats so well – in the box, no matter what. The shreddies were a bit of a wild inspiration as I looked at the image of the cat and the box, and as luck would have it, I had the right color on hand. Some things are meant to be.
The Stamparatus is an enormous help in getting a clear, even impression from this bold image. I used a number of colors, but Memento Black was clearly the winner in my mind. It took a 3 impressions for me to be satisfied with Memento Black, but only 2 with Stampin’ Up! Classic Ink. But regardless of the number, the Stamparatus creates a perfect image – and re-image – every time!

I put a 1/4″ strip of DSP across the bottom of the panel on the inside of the card, and I added a sentiment from the now-retired Ridiculously Awesome stamp set. I created this card with the colours of Colour INKspiration #104 in mind.
The Mini Catalog is now live in the Online Store, and Clever Cats can be yours with a couple of clicks. We’re celebrating Sale-a-bration V.2 in August and September, so you’ll choose free gifts with your $50 or $100 purchase. Shop HERE.

Love the creative use of shreds. Coloring is perfect and you’ve inspired me to start stamping the backs of my cards!!! Well done.
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Thanks! The inside is another blank canvas waiting for a masterpiece, isn’t it?
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This is the cutest! I love it. Marylou
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Thanks Marylou! It was fun to create.
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I’m a StampIn Up demonstrator in Burlington, IA. Coming to your beautiful city in February… Can’t wait
Aloha
Sandy Nixon
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Maui is truly a special place, Sandy. A little hint: right now, popular restaurants are booking out up to 6 weeks in advance, so if there’s someplace you’d like to eat, book soon!
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