Thank you, Cat's Meow

Thank you to Sharon and Melissa at The Cat's Meow for hosting The Cat's Pajamas Trunk Show this weekend.

Not only did I get a chance to meet the store cats, Mittens and Peaches, and meet their wonderful customers, but I was able to be at a truly original Rubber Stamp & Scrapbooking store. There are not too many of them left, and I really encourage you to visit them. They have a great selection of goodies and they are in a beautiful location, not too far from Yosemite. And you just might get a chance to see Oprah.

Trunk Show

Are you near Oakhurst, California? Well, that's where I'll be from 10-3 at The Cat's Meow! Don't you just love that name? For some reason, I adore it. ;)

Anyway, I'll be there Saturday, October 30 with a whole trunk of The Cat's Pajamas goodies and a FREE Make and Take. So if you are in the area, drop by and say "Hi".

TCP Tuesday 132

It's Tuesday, so it must be TCP Tuesday. And Sony is our Hostesss with the Mostess on this finally non-rainy day here in San Francisco.

She's challenging you to use COLOR! And I mean COLOR in a big way. Red, orange and PINK. Wowza. Check out her card here and the rest of the Cat Pack throughout the week for their take on this challenge.

Play along and you could be Swanky Stamper of the Month and win a $25 Shopping Spree at The Cat's Pajamas. C'mon, you have until the end of the month to play.

Want to be Swanky Stamper? Here are the deets.

1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, technique, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until the end of the month to complete the challenge.
4. Link to your post using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this blog.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. Only designs posted to the this blog will be considered for the Swanky Stamper.
8. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month.

TCP Tuesday 131

It's Tuesday, so it must be TCP Tuesday. And not only is it TCP Tuesday, but it's the day that we announce the winner of our Think Pink Customer Blog Hop. If you don't know already, the winner will win ALL the new stamp sets that we are releasing next month and will play along with us during our new release blog hop and during our release party!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness we decided to dedicate this month to PINK. And to celebrate the winner of our Think Pink Customer Blog Hop, The Cat Pack is having it's own blog hop. So if you got here from Susan's Blog you are in the right place.


The Hostess with the Mostess is Amy. And her challenge is a supply challenge. It's pretty simple, really. Use any embellishment that is Pink. I used the stamp from "Who's This?" The metal "Adore" started life all pink, but I smeared a little black Stazon to make the words and scrolls pop. Then I used a pink copic to color three rhinestones pink. Sorry, you can only see one, but they are really pretty.

So now the winner of the Think Pink Blog Hop. There were so many great entries that I couldn't choose. Y'all really pulled out all the stops! So many really awesome posts. So rather than choose, I used the old random generator.


And the winner? Number 19! Lori Tecler. Lori's done so many great designs with our stamps, and this entry is no different. I love that she stamped on the ribbon and chose a non-traditional background for the sky. And that she tore green paper to give the impression of grassy hills. Brilliant! Congrats, Lori!


Play along and you could be Swanky Stamper of the Month and win a $25 Shopping Spree at The Cat's Pajamas. C'mon, you have until the end of the month to play.

Want to be Swanky Stamper? Here are the deets.

1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, technique, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until the end of the month to complete the challenge.
4. Link to your post using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this blog.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. Only designs posted to the this blog will be considered for the Swanky Stamper.
8. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month.

TCP Tuesday 130

It's Tuesday, so it must be TCP Tuesday.

I can't believe we are at Challenge #130! Time flies.

The oh-so inspirational Toni is the Hostess with the Mostess, with her inspiration challenge this week.

She wants you to be inspired by this sweet little cup. Not only can you be inspired by what it is, but by what it means. Breast Cancer Awareness.

And if, you are so inspired, want to send your card to someone who will appreciate them as much as I do, send them to UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

Because UT MD Anderson is part of the State of Texas, they ask that no religious messages/sentiments be included on cards mailed to them.

Cards mailed should include an envelope, and be packaged in a clear envelope or a cellophane bag to protect them while patients and their families choose cards from those donated.

Cards should be mailed to:

[I]The Department of Volunteer Services – Unit 115

Attn: Maggi Suttles

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, TX 77030

Play along and you could be Swanky Stamper of the Month and win a $25 Shopping Spree at The Cat's Pajamas. C'mon, you have until the end of the month to play.

Want to be Swanky Stamper? Here are the deets.

1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, technique, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until the end of the month to complete the challenge.
4. Link to your post using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this blog.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. Only designs posted to the this blog will be considered for the Swanky Stamper.
8. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month.

PS: Thank you for letting me know about the linky thing. All better now.

Welcome, Julie!

I've had my eye on one, Julie Masse, for quite some time now. She's been a multi-time Swanky Stamper, and a very busy gal. Not only is she one of the founders of Stamping Around New England, but she is constantly in demand as a designer, being on countless teams. AND she is a mom to FIVE!

Lord knows I've been patient, waiting for a spot to open up in her busy life for The Cat to pounce and ask her to join us, but you know, busy.

So when she finally let me know she was interested, yes I pounced. Not only do I adore her clean, bold style, but I adore her. I get the privilege to see Julie every so often and it is a treat, I assure you.

So, I'm happy to announce that Julie is joining the Cat Pack. Please join me in welcoming her.

TCP Tuesday 129

It's Tuesday, so it must be TCP Tuesday. The fantabulous Leigh is taking a little break from stamping, so I am taking over her sketch challenge this week. And I have a pretty versatile one, methinks.

Use the sketch as a jumping off point. You can turn it sideways. Move the star element up and down and around. The point is to just have fun.

Here's my take on the sketch, check out the other members of The Cat Pack for their take on this sketch.
And since this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I did this card in PINK as well.
Play along and you could be Swanky Stamper of the Month and win a $25 Shopping Spree at The Cat's Pajamas. C'mon, you have until the end of the month to play.

Want to be Swanky Stamper? Here are the deets.

1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, technique, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until the end of the month to complete the challenge.
4. Link to your post using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this blog.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. Only designs posted to the this blog will be considered for the Swanky Stamper.
8. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month.

Think Pink Customer Blog Hop!

We had so much fun with the last Customer Blog Hop, we decided to do it again. We want to see your best Cat's Pajamas creation and show it off to the world.

And this time we are giving you a challenge. In honor of World Cardmaking day AND Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are challenging you to use PINK.

Post your best Cat's Pajamas creation on your blog or gallery at Splitcoast Stampers and link that post here, on the right side of this blog by midnight, October 18. (Make sure you link to the blog with your card or project and not just your blog)

Then, we'll pick a Best of the Best and they will win all the NEW sets for our next release and get to play along with The Cat Pack on the day of the new release and at the Pajama Party in November. Enter as many times as you want. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 19 at noon, PST.

And if, after you enter you want to send your cards to someone who will appreciate them as much as I do, send them to UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

Because UT MD Anderson is part of the State of Texas, they ask that no religious messages/sentiments be included on cards mailed to them.

Cards mailed should include an envelope, and be packaged in a clear envelope or a cellophane bag to protect them while patients and their families choose cards from those donated.

Cards should be mailed to:

[I]The Department of Volunteer Services – Unit 115

Attn: Maggi Suttles

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, TX 77030

Just remember, only Cat's Pajamas stamps allowed. Now go think pink.

Think Pink Blog Hop

And this time we are giving you a challenge. In honor of World Cardmaking day AND Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are challenging you to use PINK.

Post your best Cat's Pajamas creation on your blog or gallery at Splitcoast Stampers and link that post here, by midnight, October 18. (Make sure you link to the blog with your card or project and not just your blog)

Then, we'll pick a Best of the Best and they will win all the NEW sets for our next release and get to play along with The Cat Pack on the day of the new release and at the Pajama Party in November. Enter as many times as you want. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 19 at noon, PST.

And if, after you enter you want to send your cards to someone who will appreciate them as much as I do, send them to UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

Because UT MD Anderson is part of the State of Texas, they ask that no religious messages/sentiments be included on cards mailed to them.

Cards mailed should include an envelope, and be packaged in a clear envelope or a cellophane bag to protect them while patients and their families choose cards from those donated.

Cards should be mailed to:

The Department of Volunteer Services – Unit 115

Attn: Maggi Suttles

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, TX 77030

Just remember, only Cat's Pajamas stamps allowed. Now go think pink.

Swanky Stamper of the Month

Jenny Petersen — Swanky Stamper for October

Take a look at this card and tell me, can you smile even harder? That's what I kept asking myself when I first saw this card. To really appreciate it. You must go to Jenny's Blog and check out all the fantabulous details.

Yes, that is sparkley tinsel around the apron. Yes, that is lace around the border. Yes, that is PJ, and he/she is purple. And YES, those are eyeballs floating around that bowl. Well, what else could you have floating around in "Eyeball Soup", I ask you? Jenny, you have found my weakness, Halloween and icky things like eyeball soup. And for that, you are Swanky Stamper of the Month.