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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

Project of the Month

I've had so many people ask how to make the Spooky Banner that I posted on my blog for the new release Blog Hop. A lot of you couldn't believe how easy it was with the Pennant Dies, so I decided to give you the instructions, to judge for yourself. The Spooky Banner. It's our Project of the Month.

I'd love to see what you can do with the Pennant Dies. Do you make a Spooky Banner? Or something else as groovy. I want to see.

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It's Tuesday, so it must be TCP Tuesday. Our most fabulous Hostess with the Mostess is Susan Liles. And she is challenging you to a stamp challenge. We love PJ, so use any PJ stamp in a card. Check out her challenge here. Want some inspiration? Check The Cat Pack links on the side throughout the week.

Did you want to play? Don't forget to add your design to this blog using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this post.

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.

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It's Tuesday! And Carole has passed the color challenge mantle on to Sony. Carole is going to be taking on our weekly newsletter, in addition to doing special projects for us. So if you want more Carole, sign up for the newsletter on the left side of this blog.

And Sony's first challenge to you is to use teal, olive and eggplant in your card or project. I don't know what it is, but I love those colors. Reminds me of the end of the summer gardening season.

Check the other Cat Packers throughout the week, and you may see their take on this challenge.

Me? I'll be in Florida at Violette's for a dual trunk show with my pal, Kim and MFT. The trunk show runs from Thursday through the weekend. We'll be doing Make and Takes' from 12-6 on Thursday. So call and reserve your spot. 863.644.0801.

Then I'll be teaching how to do the Spooky Banner at a tradeshow for LSSs. Off to finish kitting.

Want to play along?

Just add your own design to your Splitcoast Gallery using keywords TCPTues127 or to your blog and then use the Inlink button at the bottom of the post to add your design to this page. You could be eligible to be the next Swanky Stamper of the Month and win 25 smackeroos, that's $25 in Cat's Cash.

Here are the deets for the challenge.

1. Each a week one of The Cat Pack 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. Post your design using the Inlink Button at the bottom of this post. Your design must be linked and visible to this blog post to be considered.
5. TCP stamps are not required for this challenge.
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 this blog post 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 126

It's Tuesday! And it's a blog hop, too. We're kicking off our 12 NEW Stamp sets and 4 NEW dies with a super TCP Tuesday Blog Hop. If you came from Sony's blog, you are at the end of the Blog Hop. But make sure you start at the Amy's blog, for the beginning of this awesome hop.

She's Mad for Plaid. She's challenging us to use plaid in our designs. Since I went to Catholic School, I wore plaid from 1st through High School. For years, I refused to wear plaid and the sight of it made me cringe. Needless to say, many, many years have gone by and I've embraced the plaid. Here is my take on the challenge.

Yes, I totally love the new pennant die. You get 4 dies in the package. Two big ones, and two small ones. Here I've made a Halloween Banner using our newest Halloween/Fall stamps. Can you see this?

Here is a close up of the letters.


I used "Babydoll" to stamp the word "Spooky". This is, by far, my most favorite Alphabet.


Then I used "Mwah", Little Devil, Witchy, and Who's This to stamp out the characters.


Added bats punched from a Marvy Punch.


Colored with Gamsol and Colored Pencil.

The finishing touch? Spiderwebs, of course. I love this project so much I'm going to be teaching it at tradeshow in Orlando to Stamp and Scrapbook stores.

Want to play along?

Just add your own design to your Splitcoast Gallery using keywords TCPTues126 or to your blog and then use the Inlink button at the bottom of the post to add your design to this page. You could be eligible to be the next Swanky Stamper of the Month and win 25 smackeroos, that's $25 in Cat's Cash.

Here are the deets for the challenge.

1. Each a week one of The Cat Pack 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. Post your design using the Inlink Button at the bottom of this post. Your design must be linked and visible to this blog post to be considered.
5. TCP stamps are not required for this challenge.
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 this blog post 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.

Day 7

It's the very last day of Sneaky Peeks. Can you believe it? Here is the very last set to unveil. "Witchy" Isn't she cute. LOVE the kitty. But you knew that didn't you?

All the sets I've previewed here and 5 I haven't, plus the 4 dies will be available for purchase at 11pm EST. And if you go to the Pajama Party and stay til the end, there just might be a little, okay, big surprise announced at the end.

In the meantime, check out Joanne, Jen, Carole and Jackie throughout the day for some super designs using this witchy miss.

Day 6

Wow. I can't believe that Sneaky Peek Week is almost over! Was it as good for you as it was for me? ;)

"Hello Pumpkin" features those troublesome 3 amigos. You know they had to show their rabble rousing little faces. This time they are in a decidedly Fall frame of mind. I love the little guy on the right, rocking the pumpkin while his friend tries to get comfortable.

Have you seen some of the cards that the Cat Pack have done with this image. So much fun.

Check out Susan, Joanne, Tracy and Sony throughout the day for a peek at this set, and perhaps a peek at another stamp set, "Ski Bunny".

Day 5

I know, I know. Owls are SO yesterday. But when I saw this cute little girl with the owl on her head I knew it would be perfect for Halloween and Fall. BRRRR! Can't you just feel the chill in the air? Or is it claws in your head? No matter. This sweet image is in the upcoming set, "Who's This?" This image is so fun to color, but don't take my word for it, check out Carole, Jackie and Amy. You could see this new image or another of our new sets, "Deep Breath."

Day 4

It's Day 4 in our Sneaky Peek Week, gearing up for the big release next Tuesday. It's been awhile since we actually did Halloween in our neck of the woods. Not because we don't loOOOOve Halloween, but because you can only do a pumpkin, a bat and a spider so many times.

This release we have a couple of GREAT Halloween sets. This is "MWahh!" And it's one of my favorites. Not only does it have great sayings and a couple of small graphics, but it has two, yes TWO larger images that are so fun to color.

Check out Leigh, Susan, Jen, Sony AND Jackie throughout the day for their take on this set and another set coming out "Just Chillin"

Day 3

It's Day 3 of Sneaky Peek Week and I'm happy to show you more of this great little bunny. I love this little bunny. I knew when I first saw him that he had to join The Cat's Pajamas' menagerie.

He's just so adorable here in his shiny skates. I'm sure he can do all sorts of camels and spins and axels and the like. Makes me tired just listing them. He's featured in the stamp set "Skating Bunny". Makes sense, no?

Anyway, check out Ana, Sony and previous Swanky Stamper, Jackie for their take on this little fellow. I can almost guarantee you'll love what they do with him. Please leave them a comment and let them know how much.

Sneaky Peek - Day 2

It's Day 2 of Sneaky Peek Week!I had so many people ask for Sprinkle, I had to cave and do her up proud. She's getting mighty old and cranky, but she loves a spot of tea, and cupcakes. Yes, cupcakes. Well, at least her owner does.

And what would a tea party be without a big hat? Gotta have it. This is just part of the new set called "Coffee, Tea or Meow!" coming out next Tuesday.

Want to see it in action? Check out Jen, Amy, Ana's blog throughout the day for their posting of this fab new stamp set. And don't forget to leave a comment. It just might pay off in the end ;)