Hello my friends, How was your weekend? If you are new to my blog a warm welcome to you. Today is a really fun day because Kristina Werner, Jennife McGuire r, Jana Millen and I are inking up the same stamp. If you are wondering how this happened ….we were at a retreat together and chit chatting about having a mini blog hop & with that said Kristina began drawing with magic her magical hands … the rest is history. Heidi from Simon Says Stamp put the newly created stamp into production. With great pleasure I introduce you to
“Furry Christmas” ! This was inspired by Kristina’s cat, Mannie, Jennifer’s dog, Roxy and my dog, Max!! THANK YOU Kristina for designing such a fun stamp!
I love this stamp so much that
I purchased “Furry Christmas to GIVEAWAY 🙂
A random winner will be selected next week.
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| Before you hop to the other blogs I have a mini tutorial on how I altered this house on my card and a quick color application too. If you aren’t interested hope on over to Kristina’s, Jennifer’s and Jana’s blog then. 🙂 Before you do that … a few details… I added a series of lines to the scarf with this ultra thin Copic marker. Enamel Accents were added to the animals eyes so they pop and Glossy Accents to the noses. This awesome die cut made it super easy to create a fun and unique background. This gave my background some texture and subtle shine. |
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| I like to add B0000 and B02 to outline the edges of my snow. Just cut some wavy lines from scrap paper, outline the edges and stager on the base of your card. Trim to fit your card. |
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| I just had to ink up this house for my background but, I altered the house for some fun. Super easy …all you do is trace the lines of your stamp with a Memento marker. Do not trace the bottom of the house as you see below. |
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| Proceed to stamp on some white card stock. This marker I use every day to trace around THE EDGES of my stamped images after cutting. (I used to get smudges when I used a black Copic marker but, rarely do any more thanks to the Memento marker.) |
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| Use a ruler to extend the lines of the house and cut out. |
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| Use a Copic marker ( I used C4) and scribble the color on making lines and NOT blending or completely coloring. Fast, easy and effective. |
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| Do the same thing with E31. |
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| Once you add the windows, apply Glossy Accents I think you will see how the colored lines add texture to the house. Kristina designed this stamp set too and it’s so versatile. Thank you for your visit I am grateful ! Don’t forget to visit my sweet and talented friends blogs. Jennifer, Kristina and Jana you will be so happy that you did. Have a happy day, Kathy P.S. Here is a snap of our big baby. I hope to share more studio photos soon. Scroll down for supplies. Thank YOU for taking the time to visit my blog 🙂 sorry for the lengthy post. P.S. S. Scroll down for a BasicGrey giveaway & some washi tape. 
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Two Cards for DAY ONE
Hero Arts & Altenew Giveaway
Sending Smiles
Adorable stamp and project! Your dog is so cute, Kathy:)
I activated email subscription, thanks for the chance to win this lovely stamp!
I’ve been a follower of your blog for a while I love this stamp it’s so happy and festive!
Gorgeous card, Kathy!! I love how you added the house and starry background, and as always, your coloring is flawless!! 🙂
MWAH 😉
Stephanie
Simon Says Stamp!
Super cute animals! Like how you colored your house. Would have never thought of using two colors.
Love the image! That must have been one awesome retreat! I am now a Pinterest follower and have bookmarked your blog. Thanks so much!
Ali
Your big baby is gorgeous – and I love your card – I keep on learning!!!
Love this new stamp. We have pets in all my families households. Your baby is beautiful. Thanks for the mini tut.
Wonderful card, Kathy! That stamp is so cute. I like how you coloured the house – thanks for sharing!
What a cute card, and I love how you lengthened the house, what a great trick!
Such a great card… I love the background house and the snow banks. Tks for the tip on coloring the edge of the snow bank I will have to try that.
Max is such a CUTIE! GREAT stamp and thanks for sharing the coloring technique for the house!
Your card is just too cute. Love how you increased the size of the house and added the extra windows. This is a great stamp set for any pet owner.
This stamp is so cute! Love it and the card you made too.
Those houses are so cool! Great puppy pic!
Love your tip on the houses. Cute card. Thanks.
Love this set and your card. Your furbaby looks like such a sweetie.
Such a fun designed stamp and love your tip on the coloring and extending of the house!!!! Thanks for sharing great ideas as always!!!
I absolutely adore this stamp! My husband and I have a cat and a dog, so this would be great to add to cards and layouts for those tons of pictures I have of my two furry friends!
What a great stamp set! And the cards are simply adorable! Great job!
Super cute card and love the background on your house. Thanks for the giveaway!
This is such a cute stamp set! Love your card!
Super cute card! I follow your pins!
Great idea to include your pets in the Holiday Stamps. The are “pet”-tacular.
What a great card featuring your furry friends. Thanks for all the extra how to tips! I love this stamp set.
All 4 of you have made beautiful cards!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
beautiful card
Such a cute little scene you built! And of course love those furry little critters 🙂 TFS!
Love the card. You women are so talented. I have started following you I feel inspired to go home and try this
Love this card. Thanks for showing me new ideas and techniques. I am definitely going to start following u.
VERY cute card! Love the coloring tutorial- simple but effective. I can only imagine how much fun you guys had together at that retreat. 🙂
Love this stamp ! Thanks for the tips on changing the house stamp and coloring too. 🙂
Kathy I love your card … the set is amazing and I love the star die!!
This is adorable!!! And the picture of your dog is so cute! My kids have been campaigning hard for a dog… 🙂
What a lovely dog and also a lovely stamp (and also giveaway)…gorgeous card and thanks for your tutorial! I’m off visiting the other ladies!
xxx Margreet
I’ve fallen in love with this stamp. So sweet and your “big Baby” is gorgeous. I’ve always your skill with Copics. Just terrific talent
What an adorable little scene!!! 😀 LOVE this little blog hop and the stamp set! You ladies are so cute!! (:
Following your blog now, btw (:
I love that you, Jennifer and Kristina created this set based on your pets. Its nice knowing the creative history behind a stamp set. Your card and Max are adorable!! I dont have this SSS set and would love to have it. Thanks for the chance to win one!!!
Such a warm, furry and fun card. Love your big baby too, she is beautiful. I’ve been following your blog for some time and now I’m following you on Pinterest to!
Cute and Adorable card Kathy. I love the technique you colored the house with. TFS
Wow, your card is soo cute. I just love that stamp. TFS.
This is such a cute and gorgeous card – I would love a chance to win the stamp
Hey Kathy!! FABulous card….those pets are so cute!! Max looks so sweet all curled up in that AWESOME colourful chair of yours….LOVE it!
So darn cute! Love this stamp set!!
Wonderful card–great coloring and I like how you altered the house.
I am a follower.
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Great card-love the stamp set! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win! I subscribed to your blog today. Happy Thanksgiving!!
OHHHHHH! I just LOVE your oldie goldie Max’s pic- he looks sooo cuddly.I, too, have a beautiful Golden Retriever. Thanks for sharing this wonderful opportunity to win!
I love this stamp. Especially the ornament hanging from the tail. Very creative.
This stamp set is adorable…what else do you expect from Kristina! Your pets are oh so cute…Thanks for the opp to win it!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I love this stamp set and this card!!
Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Hi Khaty
I like your card and this stamp.
Your dog is beautiful and so sweet!!!
Kathy your card is wonderful. I especially love the story behind the stamp! Your “baby” is adorable!!! So glad you shared a photo.
You are so talented…
I have fallen in love with the stamp set and your card !
Your Dog is so cute 🙂
Kalindi
http://craftingaberrigines.blogspot.in
Max is adorable. I too have a golden. They are wonderful. Love your card; thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous stamp x
Gorgeous card, Max is such a cutie 🙂
So cute image and beautiful card. I love this.
hugs, Helena
I’m a follower…and what a wonderful giveaway!
Very nice card. Great coloring! Such a cute stamp set. Smooches…
How special is that – to have a stamp set that you were involved in creating. Plus, your pooch is in it.
Amazing card, Kathy! It’s even more amazing that Max is part of this stamp set!! Love your altered tall house!! Another awesome creation! xoxo
Beautiful card I love the scene your created and the three 4 legged kids are awesome. I have two 4 legged kids and can see this would be an awesome stamp set. I love your colors. Stunning card.
Super fun card!Love those fur babies.Thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to try that technique the next time I use a house image.
I followed your blog today. Adorable card! Thanks for the chance to win an incredible stamp. 🙂
I like this version of Roxie, Mannie and Max:D
Very cute card!! I love the story behind this cute Furry Christmas stamp set! How special!!
Mannie looks just like my old cat!
Thank you for the chance to win,Kathy!
Darling card and love the sweet stamp! Great die cut too with the stars… Thanks for your tutorial with all the great tips!
I am already a follower here!
DeniseB
What a clever way to use the stamp!! Thanks for sharing! I’d for sure want the funny stamps 🙂
Your little scene is just soooo sweet! LOVE LOVE these stamps too! Thanks for the chance to win!
As always your work is great!
Think it is great to have a stamp made that is inspired by your dog! Seeing the stamp on your card put a big smile on my face! Hugs, Gerrina
What a great technique for colouring the house. Will definitely try this one very soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love Kristina’s work and your coloring is always awesome! Love the detail on Mannie’s scarf! Thanks for the chance to see your process and see your card. Also thanks for the opportunity to win a set! Happy Thanksgiving!
adorable stamp set (and you have all made such great cards with it!) and I would love to win it!! Thanks for the chance … crossing my fingers.
I love this stamp. I also love your creations.
great card! I appreciated the tip on changing up the house size. That was a fab idea! and how you colored/shaded the siding on it…brilliant. Thanks also for the chance to win~~~ I will sign up to follow your blog. (I posted on the basic gray post, by the way)
Adorable card, thanks for tip regarding house painting.
Thanks for the tip.
House tutorial was great. thanks for sharing and I really like the way your card came out.
I just love this set and your coloring is fantastic. The best part is how it all came about.
I’m new to your blog and just had to tell you how adorable this card is! I love what you did with the houses!
what a super cute card Kathy. Those puppies and kitty are so sweet. Love how you altered the houses and coloured them.
As soon as saw this set on Kristina’s blog and heard u guys were doing a mini hop I couldn’t wait to see what everyone came up with. All so adorable! Stole this pet lovers heart! Thanks for the chance!
Hugs,
Jamie (and my lil shih tzu Blinky!)
Soooo beautiful, Kathy!
Teri
Love these stamps and would def love to win them. Fingers crossed our should I say Paws lol
Cute card! Thank you for giveaway!
What a lovely stamp, great work from Kristina here again, that´s for sure. I also love how you made the houses and thanks soo much for the minitut of that too.
Love it! Your coloring technique for the houses is very inspirational, thanks for sharing…
I’ve followed you for a long time, and am always inspired. This fun stamp is adorable. I really like your sweet card.
I’ve followed you for a long time, and am always inspired. This fun stamp is adorable. I really like your sweet card.
I would love to win thanks for sharing with us today.
Adorable card!!! This is such a cute stamp set – I am now following you on Pinterest! Thanks for the chance to win!
So cute to know the story behind this stamp..loved it when I first saw it..super sweet card too!
After seeing Jennifer and Kristina use this stamp set, I just had to see what you did with it, too! I love that you created an entire scene. Thanks for all the tips, especially for extending the house and coloring in the stripes!
Love your card, fabulous stamp set, I will have to purchase it if I don’t win it, thanks for the opportunity to win.
Truly an adorable card! I love that your Baby is sitting in his favorite chair. 🙂
I already subscribe to your blog and I’m headed over to the BG blog right now. Thanks for everything Kathy.
Just adorable. Thanks for sharing the “how to”. The texture on the house is so cool. I am a follower via email. I just visted Jennifer, and now am off to visit Jana. Truly adorable stamp and so nice of her to include all your fur babies.
Love the lengthy post with all the great tricks!
Cute pets~how fun to have them on a card or wherever you can stamp them!
I am a follower & e-subscriber
*Thanks!
Oh, how I love what you did with that house. Smart! And the chair? OMG – where did you get it?? Thanks!
kosec@sbcglobal.net
I LOVE this stamp set!!!! The price of shipping is almost as the stamp and has been keeping me from actually buying it. I love it though and your card is GORGEOUS!!!! Love how you colored the house!!!! (I am going to try that!) Love your sweet furbaby!!!!
I absolutely love this card, those animals are just the cutest! Such a sweet puppy thanks for sharing!
What a cute set indeed! I love the
card and your beautiful furbaby! I have 2 myself 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!
Adorable card! I love this stamp set!
Lovely card Kathy! What a great way to honor your loved furry friends! Thanks for the chance to win.
Your creativity and ability to alter supplies continues to bring me back to look at your creations. Thanks.
That stamp is so stinking adorable!!!! Love how you used the house stamp too! TIA! God bless!
Lovely card Kathy. Your work is always so amazing.
First… huge hugs to Max for being the inspiration for this wonderful stamp set. I think this set will be the stamps of the decade; at least they will for me. Your card is adorable and thanks for the detailed tutorial. Long post is fine by me.
Sandy
What a cute stamp and the way you used them on your card. I really like your picture tutorial and how you changed the look of the house. I already follow you and I thank you for the chance to win.
Kathy,
You made my kitty!!!
Thanks so much for all the tutorials! Your blog is my favorite because you actually teach me so many new techniques!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gerrie
love to win! thanks!
I love this new stamp and the story behind it. Your card is real cute!
Wonderful card–love the glossy accent windows~!
I follow your blog–enjoy it!
Cute card, love the stamp set, Kristina is so talented. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for this blog hop! This new stamp and the inspiration (hi Max!) are both soooo cute. Thank you for the tutorial as well – so many great tips! Happy thanksgiving. 🙂
Oh my goodness, this is a cute stamp set and an even cuter card! LOVE those sweet furry friends! I am a follower!
OMG!! I love these little critters!! This stamp is so adorable!!Thanks for the tips on how you did the house. Your tips have taught me so much!
Max reminds me of my old dog, Fetcher! Golden Retrievers are the best!
I am now a follower of your blog. Cute stamp. Iris
this is a cute and awesome stamp
thank you for the giveaway
Gorgeous card, Kathy!! I love how you added the house and starry background.
Soo cute! You’re right Kathy this is a great stamp. As always your cards is wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the history behind the image.
You card is adorable.
I love pet cards. This is really cute–I like the cool stripey technique.
Gresat card and stamp! Thanks for these tips – love the enamel eyes and the coloring technique for the house. 😉
I already subscribe and follow.
Simply love the stamp set and your card is just awesome. Love the coloring and your scene. Thanks for sharing how you did the house. Would love to try that.
Kathy, What a card/scene! Love the new stamp and the history of its creation. Thanks for including a picture of your fur baby. So sweet.
Love your card, thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Just ADORE this new fun stamp “Furry Christmas” – having a new puppy dog in the house for the first time I can really relate to Roxie, Max and Mannie. Congrats to the “furry rock stars” on their stamp feature! Love what you created – a pure masterpiece.
Such a Perfect Card Kathy….Love what you did with this stamp!! Also Love the Story behind the stamp….xoxoxo!!
First, I really love this card…and second this stamp totally makes me smile. So stinkin cute!!!!
Amazing to have such talented friends! What a neat idea. thanks for sharing with us.
Hi Kathy,
I adore your Copic Coloring and love how you shared your little tutorial. I also LOVE this sweet set by Kristina and would be THRILLED to win it.
I have the set that she desgined for the Holiday Kit and love the adorable gnome and reindeer. THe pets would be a great addition~
Thanks so much as always for your fabulous inspiration! You’re a joy to follow and I’m happy to be a huge fan, as you know.
Happy Happy Thanksgiving from my Home to yours! ENJOY!!
I am a follower. Great card, so cute and great idea to extend the house 🙂
Thanks for the tips, Kathy! And how can I not follow or subscribed to your blog with all these given tutorials and tips? So glad I did or I miss out a lot!
That is so sweet of you to buy an extra Furry Friends!!! I would love to have it!!!! Great coloring of the house, and your big baby is BEAUTIFUL!! Long time blog follower:)
Love this stamp and the story behind it too. 🙂
These little guys are adorable. Such a great colouring job.
Lisa D.
What a cute card! And your doggie is adorable in real life.
Love the new stamp set…so cute!!!
Loved that you were a part of the design inspiration. Card is very cute.
Very cute card,love the stamp,been a follower…MaryG,
This card is adorable!!
Love it!
Please don’t apologize for a lengthy post, that’s how we learn from you. Thank you once again for sharing your talent with us. Great card and nice ideas.