If you are new to following my blog, I need to explain that my cat insists on making occasional appearances. He always prefers sitting backwards, but today he wanted to turn around. Cat is very proud of his face, because he talked Best Bunny into sharing it with him. I agreed, because it looks as much like a cat as a bunny, don’t you think?

Cat has a face

Cat chose Wood Textures Designer Series Paper for his striped fur, and wanted to sit on a birthday card. I know the reason; it’s because he likes balloons. The problem is, he accidentally pops them with his claws.

The three balloons on strings were created with the Blow Out the Candles stamp set, and their die from Candles and Confetti. Incidentally, you can buy the two in a bundle and save 10%, which is what I did.

The large balloon under Cat’s paw was cut with the Balloon Bouquet Punch, and the writing, “Happy Birthday to you” is from the Best Bunny stamp set.

I colored the balloons with Stampin’ Blends in three colors, as Cat suggested: Light Highland Heather, Dark Pool Party and Dark Pineapple Punch.

Cat let me decide the background, and I chose to emboss Whisper White cardstock with the Swirls & Curls embossing folder.  

Cat always likes to show off his cards in a challenge, so the white, embossed, background would  be good for this week’s Global Design Project. Plus, he promised to stay in the lower, left-hand corner.

We both thought it would be a good idea to decorate the envelope flap. The 6X6 inch Designer Series Paper works perfectly. There’s a color to match every single Stampin’ Up color. Highland Heather from the Subtles Collection matches two of the balloons.

Thanks for letting Cat introduce himself to you. He’s very pleased, and said he would behave. I just hope he doesn’t pop that balloon.

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