Wednesday, October 02, 2013

31 Days of Halloween 2013 - Day 2

This card was inspired by a friend's card creation.

I think it's safe to say that black cats can't be trusted - sneaky devils.  Shadow, my sister's cat, is an exception; he is a total cuddle monster with a very loud purr. Unless he was whispering an incantation in my ear, I think he was asking for some more cat treats or another praying mantis to play with.



Praying mantis you ask, well read on if you're curious.

While my sister was on vacation in Africa  I stayed at her house to watch Shadow for a few days.  In the middle of the night I heard cat claws on flooring.  What the heck is he up to?  Turns out there was a praying mantis in the house and he was playing with it in the way cats do.  Poor little bugger was short a wing and may have sustained some limb injury but it was hard to tell.  I was able to get the critter onto some paper towel and out to the front stoop.  The next morning Mr. Mantis was gone so I figured he limped away by himself or his pals helped. After telling my family about this incident they told me a neighbourhood cat probably finished him off!

die cuts: Spellbinders
card stock: black and grey
paper: Fancy Pants Designs, Inc.
stamp: Michael's $1.50

26 comments:

  1. Yeah, kitties and their critters, what can I say? Hate to tell you what Goliath has brought in. Love this stamp and your embossing and die cuts are gorgeous. xxD

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  2. At least he did not eat it, then made a lovely mess for you to clean up later! Love my black kat this time of year. Kids asked if she was bad luck, I said not if you own her. Love those frames!! Spellbinders I am assuming. The only thing I will have left at the end of these 31 days is a smaller bank account! Love the paper, sponging, and the layers on this card.

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    1. Yep the die cut frames are Spellbinders. This is the first time I've used them!

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  3. Cats do prefer to play with their food (or found objects) as long as possible.
    They get such joy out of life.

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  4. Aww, love the project!!! The story was great!! It's funny!!!!

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  5. Great card....love the kitty!!

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  6. Again simple and most sensational - this lily frame fits perfect to halloween! And I love the textured background!
    hugs serafeena

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  7. You are definitely rocking the clean and simple! Such an elegant card, I LOVE IT!

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  8. Our black cat loves dragonflies. Knask, knask. Love that stamp. What a bargain!!!

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  9. Gorgeous card and the double frame is perfect for the image!
    Hugs, Elenor

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  10. Wonderful, love your card and all the layers!

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  11. This is so pretty - love the kitty stamp and the frames are outstanding!

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  12. totally one of my favs thus far!!

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  13. keep them coming like it

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  14. Love your card...I have two cats that are very spoiled. What a great stamp!

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  15. Lovely background for the awesome stamp. Very lovely card. I'ml with you, his friends helped him out.

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  16. Both cool and elegant...love the colors!

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  17. Love the frame on the card. Great story!

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  18. lol thats awesome! cats are crazy! I love this cat stamp! this is such a beautiful card...yet still kinda creepy to me...I love it!

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  19. Beautiful card! I love that cat stamp and the die cut frames are awesome. More things for my wish list :)

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  20. fun card and I love the turquoise and black!

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    1. Fabulous! Love the frames on there! Mo x

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  21. This is very classy and nice, love the Spellbinder's frames w/ the one stamp. Beautiful job here!
    Peace,
    Kristy

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  22. LOVE this, so elegant and pretty!

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