Nine Lives – #simplestamping Saturday. Sometimes things can take an odd turn. I planned this project and made the video a few days ago. Little did I know at the time that one of our cats would decide to go on an adventure on Valentine’s Day and scare my husband and I to death (not literally you understand!) Our black cat, Pepper, went out at about 6am on 14th February and did not make an appearance at all until about 7pm. This is most unlike him, particularly as he had not eaten in the morning. This is a cat that is ruled by food and a comfy bed.

But back to #Simplestamping Saturday and my Nine Lives projects. As ever I have made my Simple version using just a Note Card and Envelope. This is a very simple car using just 2 ink pads for the actual card, 3 if you include the stamping on the envelope. The outline cat is just so cute as he is that I was not even tempted to colour him in. Add a sentiment and some hearts and the card was done. The envelope just uses the 2-Step Stamp image of the mouse. I stamped the outline first and then filled in with Crumb Cake. Very cute.

For the Casual version I moved up to a standard A6 card and added some additional layers (you will find the dimensions of these at the bottom of this post. I turned my cat image into a Tortoiseshell (I think they are Calico in the USA?) using the ‘wet wipe’ technique, just by making an ink pad from a folded wet wipe and some drops of Re Inker. To get the right colours for our Tortoiseshell (Mustard), I chose Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso. It worked like a dream.

https://youtu.be/BnnWtqlmFII

The key to using the stamp and the punch is to make sure that the stamps are fully ‘relaxed’ before you mount them on a block. Simply take them of their sheet and place them on some paper, face down. Leave them for a couple of minutes and then pick them up with the block. This will mean they are positioned correctly.

I added the ball of wool image, some ribbon and punched the cat before popping it up on with Dimensionals. For the Avid version I also added Gold Thread and some Heart Epoxy Droplets coloured with the Dark Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blend. I hope you agree the the end result is some really cute cards. Oh, and would you like to see all the cats? They are on the ‘About Me’ section of this website, but here they are again.

I love that you choose me as your demonstrator. Remember, when you shop with me online, use the monthly Host Code to share the Host Rewards. And for every £30 you spend in one order AND use the Host Code, you will earn a Sunflower Reward. Spend £60 in one order and earn 2 Sunflower Rewards. Earn 10 Sunflower Rewards and you can choose £30 of product of your choice. Full details are on the Hostess Code Club Page. This month’s Host Code is:

UUKMH49C

If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don’t use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don’t worry, you will still become a VIP Member.

Sale-a-Bration EXTRA FREE PRODUCTS

Remember that until 31st March you get EXTRA FREE PRODUCTS depending on whether you Shop, Host or Join my Team.

Shop – There are Level 1 and Level 2 Items. If you spend multiples you can choose additional items for every £45 or £90 you Spend.

Host – In ADDITION to getting FREE Sale-a-Bration Items, you may also be able to ‘earn’ additional Product FREE if you host a party, or place a larger order.

BUY THE STARTER KIT AND SAVE MORE FOR LONGER!!

During Sale-a-Bration, the Starter Kit is EVEN BETTER and this year you get 2 Options.

Sale-a-Bration Starter Kit Option 1

Instead of £130 (175€), until 31st March 2019 you will be able to include £170 (230€) of product of YOUR choice still for only £99 (129€)

Sale-a-Bration Starter Kit Option 2

To include the exclusive Craft & Carry Tote (valued at £47/61€) just pay and extra £26 (31€), making a total of £125 (160€) for an amazing £196 (261€) of Products. That is almost half price!!

As a Member of this great Family, you get a minimum of 20% net discount on your future purchases. You also get income from sales you make to other people if you want to use this as a business. Win,Win Right?

Whether you are in the UK, France, Germany, The Netherlands or Austria, just click on the picture to join the Team. If you decide that being part of the Stampin’ Up! Family is not for you, then just stop buying and you will revert to being a customer. Easy, simple, no quibbles!

BUY THE STARTER KIT AND SAVE MORE FOR LONGER!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 (129€) for your choice of £130 (175€) of products (with no additional P&P). As a Member of this great Family, you get a minimum of 20% net discount on your future purchases. You also get income from sales you make to other people if you want to use this as a business. Win,Win Right?

Whether you are in the UK, France, Germany, The Netherlands or Austria, just click on the picture to join the Team. If you decide that being part of the Stampin’ Up! Family is not for you, then just stop buying and you will revert to being a customer. Easy, simple, no quibbles!

Dimensions

Standard A6 Cardbase

First Mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)

Second Mat – 5-1/2 x 3-3/4” (14 x 9.5cm)