Thursday 7 May 2009

Kitty Paper Clip Bookmark/Card

I loved the idea of the paper clip bookmark from my post yesterday but thought it would be neat idea to incorporate it into a card. I created this card today which you could send for a birthday but then after the special day is over you could then detach the bookmark to use. To create the hole in the card to slide in the paper clip I used an SU horizontal slot punch.

The cute stamps used on my card/bookmark is from the new Scrapmagasinet set 104 Katter. I just adore this cute set and as you all know by now I am cat mad! I have used one of the cats from this set and also the little mouse which I stamped next to my MS Word generated sentiment. There are also another 4 cute cat stamps in this set which includes a fun kitty/puppy pile-up which you can see on my DT buddy Wenche's card.

I stamped the image and then cut out using a round nestabilities die. Keeping this in the nestability I then masked the image and copic airbrushed the background to match the pink tone in my dp. The background is a little splattered but stuck with this first copy as I loved the effect. My image is then coloured with Prismacolor pencils with sansodor and paper stumps for blending. The kitty paper is from the DCWV Pet stack and the spotty paper is from DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby girl stack. The Ivory twill paw print ribbon is from Silly Monkey Crafts. To finish I added some buttons to co-ordinate with the text on the pet dp and also a little bead for my cats ball.

Wow, I have been posting everyday now for a over a week! I don't think I can keep up this pace ;-) so will be slowing down my posts again after Sunday.

See you tomorrow when I will be showing you a card I have created using a new stamp design from Nutcrafters.

Hugs,


40 comments:

Cindy Haffner said...

Pretty and cute, love that Kittie. Hugs Cindy xxoo

Agnes van Hensbergen - agnesstampcards said...

This is beautiful i love youre bookmarks and this little cat is lovley and the sentiment is perrrrrfect.
Love and hugs agnesxx

Anki said...

Wonderful and what a fun project. Need to try this soon. Hope things are fine with you and the family. Kram - Anki

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good morning Nikki, i hope you are well hunny. I love your bookmark the gorgeous Denise sent me one of these a while back with Hello Kitty on, its gorgeous. I hope things are going well for you now, big hugs Linda x

Moni said...

Waw another fab card and the clip bookmark is fantastic! Hugs, Moni

sugarplum said...

Fabulous card and the bookmark as a little gift is a wonderful touch thanks for sharing

Stacey said...

Great idea to incorporate a gift into your card. Gorgeous papers too ~♥~

ella bella said...

what a fabulous idea Nikki makes a great little gift to go with a gorgeous card. stunning work
Tracy x

Nannieflash said...

Gorgeous image Nikki, I love the way youve coloured it as well, and any young lady is going to love using it. Well done love and hugs Shirleyxxx

Silli said...

hello Nikkie, your Kittie is sooo sweet. Love the image and the idea... have a wonderful day. Hugs from Silke

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Nikki.

Hugs Riet.x

Georgia said...

This is brilliant Nikki! I love the cat image and I like it how you've put it in a circle - the distressing is great too! :)
Love, Georgia xx

Tara said...

These bookmarks are superb Nikki and I love the way you've encorporated one into a card - fab! xx

Andrea said...

Hi Nikki, great bookmark cards!
xAndrea

Tammi said...

I love it on your card and the mouse down in the corner is super cute! xx

Shazza said...

this is great Nicky, love the cat
x

daisy said...

what a super duper card, and a lovely gift idea!

hugs
daisy

Marlou McAlees said...

hi Nikki, hope you are well, im sorry haven't popped in having trouble keepin up with blog hopping at moment and blogging, im sure we all get these times. I am loving all the gorgeous and very sweet cards you have been making hugzz xx

Regina said...

Too too stinkin' cute Nikki! I love that darling little kitty! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

CraftyC said...

A gorgeous card Nicki, and what a brilliant idea. Love it!!
Clairex

MichelleO said...

So cute... love the bookmark again, and all of the kitty stuff is just adorable! Too cute!
HUGS
MichelleO

tracie said...

Hi Nikki, oh what a fab card hun, love this image ~ very cute and the bookmark is great.
In answer to your question the Raffia is from Hobby Craft ~ you can find it in the Floristry Section and comes in about 5 diff colours, hope this helps.
Have a great evening
hugs
Tracie :)x

Joy said...

what a lovely idea to use the paper clip in a card and then be able to use it as a bookmark or something else! that is a wonderful card to give! love the cute sentiment too! TFS!

Rach said...

This is fantastic Nikki, what a brilliant creation. xx

PatR said...

What a great idea, I love it!
Pat xx

Maria said...

totally awesome idea Nikki! I love it. It's like a card and a gift all at the same time. That kitty is adorable!! Beautiful job on your card/clip!!

Maria

Bev said...

Oh this is too cute sweetie, and the sentiment is just brilliant! Love it x

angeljakki said...

Such a cutie cat and the whole card is purrrfect. I know how many times have you heard that lol. Huge hugs hun x x x

michele said...

Just found your site and it’s full of great stuff. The pics are totally cute. Have become a follower and look forward to reading all about your crafty adventures. Would love to know what you think of my site. http://extremelycrafty.blogspot.com/
Best wishes!

Heike's Creativeplace said...

This is so cute Nikki, love the paper clip with the sweet kitty....

Hugs
Heike

Tab said...

oooh love it! That is one sweet cat and look at the littel mouse, hee hee! Lovin the ribbon too!
Hugs Tab xxx

Deb said...

fabulous card Nikki and I absolutely love your bookmarks!
Have a great evening, Deb x

Heidi said...

Oh Nikki this is so cute and usefull too! I love using fun clips. I am sorry that I have not been around but I am going to take a look at all your goodies, just not enough time in a day i say.

Jodi said...

Very cute, and useful. This is great for a small gift and note.
Hugs,
Jodi=)

Ila said...

This is So Cute!!...fabulous coloring, papers and I love the paper clip gift idea!!...Wonderful!!..Hugs, Ila

Karin said...

Great bookmark. And so very easy. I always use pieces of paper as a bookmark, but this one is just so cute.

xoxo karin

Teri said...

What a fabulous idea to incorporate this bookmark on a card! I just love your kitty image and you know I love felines too! xo, teri

Lacey said...

What a great idea! And this kitty is so cute!!
~Lacey

christelle said...

You had a great idea!! This card is very original and very cute!! I love the sweet image and the ribbon is fab!!
I hope you and your family are all well.
Have a great weekend my dear friend,
Big hugs,
Christelle.

Valérie said...

Very beautiful card ! I love the colors and the cat ! So pretty !
Big hugs !
Val.