Author: Christine
Bringing the Summer Sun Poolside!


Customizing Digital Paper and NEW TCP!
Hi Stampers! It’s Christine back today with a few more new designs using The Cat’s Pajamas April Release. As you might already know, Alma has moved into the digital realm with TCP and that means a lot of new and different opportunities with stamps, accessories, cut file, paper and embellishments. On this first design I did a little playing around with the new Black & White Spring Digi papers to coordinate it perfectly with this Birthday bear and the new set A Beary Good Year.
I began by printing out the plaid paper in black and white and coordinating it to my card by sponging onto the cardstock. It’s transformed from black and white to a ombre multi-colour design that matches perfectly with my Copic coloured bear.
This cutie is fun to work with too! The set has all sorts of add-ons for all occasions that when used as a digi are really easy to make work. So I gave him a party hat, added the cake plate in his hand and then heart birthday balloons and printed him out. It’s nice to be able to manipulate images like this before printing.
Next I have a mini-slimline scene that’s perfect for those breezy Spring days.
This fanciful bunny is from the new set Field of Pinwheels. After printing the image, I added in some Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink clouds using a TCP Stencil for the sky and foreground grass, and then paired him with more of the Black & White Digi papers. The bunting accents are created with the Summer Borders SVG’s and I’ve added some baker’s twine and enamel dots.




Spring into the Great Outdoors with NEW TCP!
Spring is here! Hi TCP Fans! It’s Christine greeting you today with my tulips peeking out of the ground and warmer temperatures in my neck of the woods. Shaking off Winter always makes me hungry to spend time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and all that’s coming to life.
This month’s New Release goodies at The Cat’s Pajamas are all about those warmer days, and soaking in the fun of Spring. Today I have two projects to show you. This first design is a pair of woodland cuties from the new digiset, Into the Woods. This little skunk and squirrel were sized smaller, and trimmed out to create a little scene on the woodgrain die cut heart and coloured with Copics to match the beautiful woodland themed patterned paper (Melissa Lowry).
Touches of greenery were added behind the make image with the new Button Flowers Digi SVG file using my Silhouette, and then also added the swirly border from the new SVG cutting file Summer Borders, to tie in that pop of red. The sentiment comes from a retired TCP polymer set because I’m in need of more Birthday cards for my stash.
Next up, we’ve got a floating bear delivering Birthday balloons!
The new Catch My Drift is another adorable image, and so fun to colour up the transluscent balloons he’s being carried away by. After colouring with Copics, I trimmed him out and placed him on a sponged background of spring clouds using a retired TCP stencil and Tumbled China Distress Oxide ink, in a mini-slimline size. To accent I added a sliver of our new Black and White Spring Digi Papers, a patterned paper swirly border from the new Summer Borders , Baker’s Twine, Iridescent sequins and the sentiment stamped on another one of the summer borders, just trimmed smaller to fit the size of the card.
Once I had him placed on the cloudy sky, I added in a little Copic colouring between teh balloons to get the popped up design to match the cloud line from the background. The mini-slimline size really gives you that feeling of him floating up, up and away!
Here’s a peek at the New Release Items from April that I used today….





I hope you enjoyed the inspiration today! More inspiration will be coming all month long!
Small Sugarcoated Packages and the March Release!


The February Release Goes Postal!
Hi TCP friends, and Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s Christine back for another round of our February Release at The Cat’s Pajamas! Today I’ve created three projects around the postal theme you’ll find in this release.
I’m kicking it off with these adorable Conversation Hearts set that will really get you in the Valentine spirit. I looked up some fun details about the history of these sweet chalky candies and they’ve been around in this heart shape since 1902, but much earlier than that in a disc shape. Can’t you remember sharing them with friends at school? I sure remember searching those messages for just the right saying!
This sweet design makes the most of the Small Envie Cutable file to showcase each of the hearts and messages popping out of the little white envelopes. I’ve accented with a pretty mini-plaid paper to coordinate and added some twine and die cut arrows for accent.
This next design makes use of the same mini envelope, but insead using vellum.
I began by watercolouring the background and splatter with some Daniel Smith Watercolours and some metallic watercolours from Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi. It adds such nice shimmer. Next I used a star stencil and embossing paste to add a bit of texture to the design.
I made use of the Small Envie Cutable for the heart, vellum envelope, and the then beautiful “Always” sentiment cut from glitter paper. It adds just the right touch of sparkle.
Next up….our final postal themed card with an adorable mailbox!
Here in Canada our mailboxes are primarily red, so I had to create one just like it! I love this adorable Mailbox Cutable. Those tiny little envelopes are so cute! I placed the mailbox on a layer of vellum cut with the postage themed file in the set.
The background is created with a new fun and funky alphabet called Babydoll Alphabet tipped in different directions and in different shades of grey and black. I think it makes a great background. I added some pops of red using the Conversation Hearts from the set.
Makes a sweet note for friends and loved ones!
Here’s a peek at all the new goodies I used today:




The February Release is Sending Love!




Isn’t the paper great?





Love, Hugs and Kisses
Next up, it’s Sprinkles the Cat!
This dapper dude is dressed up for his favourite kitty in It Had to Be Mew. He’s got his heart on his sleeve so to speak. I’ve used all kinds of hearts from this release’s Nested Hearts cutting files
Just a couple of holeless sequins to jazz it up and go with Sprinkles’ dapper dressed theme.
And lastly, we’ve got a postal theme!
A little Copic colouring, some baker’s twine and sparkly paper really make the fun colour palette work as well.
Hope you’ll check out all these great sets HERE at TCP.
Would you like to work with cute images like this all the time? How about applying to be on the Design Team! Alma’s looking to fill a few spots!
January at TCP Brings Love!




Card Number Two!

Stay tuned to the TCP Website all month long to see all of the cute new Digi Stamp Sets and Cutables in action!
Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Everyday Tag Set
There’s no time for crafting like the Holidays. This season The Cat Pack are crafting up a storm and we are challenging you to join us. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, The Cat Pack will present to you the 12 Days of Crafting Challenge. Each day we’ll present a different challenge and challenging you to play along by adding your projects to the inlinkz button at the bottom of the challenge. You’ll have until December 26 to play along.
It’s Christine here bringing you a fun set of Everyday Tags! They’re the sweetest little thing to add to all your gift packaging, and having a fun set on hand makes gift giving easy!
I made my set of 8 to work with as much versatility as possible. I began with a bunch of TCP’s digital stamps printed onto a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of XPress It Blending cardstock. The TCP digis I used are: Enjoy Every Cuddle, Hang Loose Gnomie, No Peeking, Gnoel,Bounce Back, Chicken Soup, No Peeking, and Penguin Sleigh.
To keep the designs cohesive, I tried to stick to a similar colour palette so that all the tags would work together. I used a coral red, warm brown, a bit of lime green, and then decided to add teal for all the tags. This way, all you would need to buy would be some plain brown or white gift bags, and all the tags would match the bags for every occasion.
Next, I die cut 8 tags from heavy white cardstock, coloured the images with Copic markers and cut out all the images I eventually chose. Then with two colours of Distress Oxide Ink Tumbled Glass, and Peacock Feathers, I sponging on each tag. I gathered a few of my stencils that would work on the different tags so that each would feel unique, but would all tie together.
Here’s what the complete set looks like. You can see that along with the colour palette that ties it all together, I’ve used some similar accents, designer paper in strips, die cut circles, and bows, as well as baker’s twine in 2 colours. Having these little details consistent really ties them together.
Here’s a peek at what the tags would look like using a brown paper gift bag.
Here’s a pair of tags that would work for a teacher or student for back to school.
A pair of Christmas tags are always practical and cute!
Next up…… for a coffee date or a get well present these tags are warm and cozy.
And finally, a cutie crab for any occasion – think Birthday, summer fun or even a sweet baby design.
So, now that you’ve seen my inspiration, please join me by creating your own set of Everyday Tags for the Challenge!
To help you play along, get 25% off all our Digis Stamps and Cutable SVGS from November 26 thru December 25. And, our Digis Stamps and Cutable SVGS are immediately downloadable in your TCP account once you purchase them. Now, that’s instant gratification! So, play along with us during the 12 Days of Crafting Challenge.