Monday, 9 November 2015

October Card Chain Challenge Reveal


Due to some serious work commitments our Card Chain Challenge hostess, Deborah, was forced to push back the October Reveal for a few days. Things are back on track for her now, so the October reveal is good to go in all it's glory!

I was truly blessed to be the recipient of this gorgeous card from Mimi in California. Love that shabby chic look sooooooooo much.


Just like Mimi, I went with Deborah's suggested theme of cats. As as you can see we interpreted it in very different ways! Unusually, my card didn't have too far to travel this month to reach my recipient: just a short hop across the Irish Sea to Julie in Ireland.


I. LOVE. THIS. CAT! I'm sorry to shout but isn't she just so funny sat on her piece of cheese? I couldn't resist CASE-ing Mo's colouring of this gorgeous moggy for my CCC card as I think she looks adorable. 


This super yummy colour combo meant that I had extra fun with the October Challenge: these are colours I love but don't use very often. If you are wondering where the Juicy Currant colour is on my creation let's just say it's very, very subtle and takes the form of a sequin tucked in the bottom-right of the card! You can't really tell from the photographs but there's plenty of layering and sparkle going on here.

You can take a look at all the other participants cards by visiting Deborah's blog here and if you're tempted to become a link in the January chain (we skip December) you can click here to find out all the details.

17 comments:

Karin said...

Nice card, love the cat!
Groetjes Karin

Paula Whittaker said...

I can certainly see why you love the image! Beautifully coloured as always. Sorry to hear you've been under the weather recently, fingers crossed you'll be feeling better soon xx

Julie M said...

Hi Jo, thanks for my lovely card. The sentiment is hilarious!!! And I love cats too.

Julie x

Monika Reeck said...

hihihi
you made me smile with this big cat and small cheese
cute colored only the eyes and the cheese
and I adore your flower purple paper
great card my friend
I LOVE YOUR card and the card you get is beautifully made so feminin

Aileen said...

Love the cat, looks soooo evil you know. Your very very small sequin is noted :) no matter the card looks brilliant.

Dawn T said...

Your card made me laugh Jo. It really was a fun one.

Anonymous said...

I sooooooo love your card Jo ! I am making cards for a cat charity, this would be just perfect ! Love the eyes... Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Nicole Parmentier said...

A card with cattitude, love it!!

Greta said...

Your card really made me smile, Jo--adorable! You did receive a beauty, for sure! The CCC is just such a wonderful exchange--hope more people join in next year.

Curly said...

Gorgeous work Jo he's coloured purr fectly , that cats a dude, love his eyes and his sense of humour I think i will have to place him on my wish list...
Have a lovely weekend
take care Hugs Bridget :) xx

Lynne in NI said...

Hahahahaha what a fab kitty image, hope she doesn't have to wait too long for her supper ;) You've coloured her eyes beautifully!

Anni said...

F A B U L O U S coloring! LOVE!
Anni

PL Keenor said...

As a cat person, I LOVE those cards.

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Jo what a fabulous card love that kitty looks like it has had some fun, lol, super CAS style
hugs
lorraine x

Donna said...

Stunning card Jo, this image is perfectly coloured and I love the green eyes, they make the whole card pop! :) Donna ♥ x

Liz McGuire, said...

Cool card, he'sa scardey cat!

Lizx

Chris said...

Hi Jo, I love your card and totally agree with about that cat, it's so funny and the way you coloured the eyes looks brilliant! What a gorgeous card you received from Mimi, such a lovely idea to send them out this way. Have a good weekend. Chris xx