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A Smitten Kitten

This week's Squigglefly challenge is Clean And Simple (SFC0314). I used a new image called Kitten by Enid Barnes. Enid Barnes's realistic animal images are done in an artistic technique called pointillism. Kind of over my head, but from what I can tell she uses a lot of dots to make the images. They are very realistic and very beautiful and they are perfect when doing a CAS card because you don't have to color them if you don't want to - I didn't want to so all I did was place the image on the paper and then use a great sentiment by Lynne Stansbery (out of her I Miss You set which also has a kitten). I am trying to get a few Valentine's cards done as it is sneaking up on us fast!


What a great and easy challenge. If you don't have a Squigglefly image to use in the challenge, there are some fun freebies you can use (a few are even great for Valentines Day or to do a CAS card.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men [and women] are created equal."" - Martin Luther King, Jr. - "I Have A Dream"


Hugz!

Comments

  1. cotnobJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, your kitten image is beautiful and your sentiment is purfect - a fabulous CAS card,
    Pauline
    x

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  2. Carol LJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    This card just melted my heart! How precious, and what a perfect sentiment! Adorbs with a capital A!

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  3. debbieJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    love the image… great card

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  4. PatJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    omg this card is SO cute!! I can't let my daughter see it, she wants a kitten so bad. LOL

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  5. bumblebee creationsJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    I totally love this card--that image is so perfect for a CAS card!!

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  6. BenziJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    That's the most darling kitten ever and the sentiment is soooo sweet. I love this card, Nancy.

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  7. WishcraftJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Aww so sweet! Lovely card :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  8. Elizabeth HartJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    This is the sweetest little kitten and the sentiment is just so perfect - I LOVE it!!

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  9. TammyJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    All of Enid's images are unbelievably beautiful! Fantastic card!

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  10. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    What a gorgeous image! That technique is so good for showing texture and it's such a cute kitten :)

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:39 PM

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  12. JD/ JillJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Really cute image...nicely done!

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  13. magsJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Wow, this is a lovely CAS card. Such a cute kitty and love the sentiment.
    Mags
    x

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  14. MarisaJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    That image is beyond adorable!! Love it!! Fabulous sentiment to match :)

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  15. DianeJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:55 AM

    Love~love your cute kitty card...so adorable!!

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  16. Anne TempleJanuary 21, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Oh, I love this! What a fabulous sentiment too.

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  17. coopsJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    aw so nancy.the little kitten is just the cutest and i love the fabulous wording :D

    xx coops xx

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  18. Holly YoungJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Nancy your card is darling. I really like the distressed edges to your layers.

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  19. EnidJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Thank you, Nancy, for your beautiful handling of my kitty. I love the simplicity. The entire treatment is so sweet.

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  20. Kelly D January 27, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Love the distressing around your layers, and that kitty is very cute.
    Kelly x

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  21. Carol HurlockApril 3, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    How sweet. That face is just adorable.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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