Matching pairs



Our first challenge at Allsorts for 2025. Now we are a fortnightly challenge you can enter up to five (5) times, but please remember to be eligible you must include brief details of products used.

 Our optional theme for this challenge is 
MATCHING PAIRS 
or you can use Anything Goes

For my DT card I decided to remake a card design I did here in 2023 as I loved it so much.

As this one is for a cat lover, I substituted the foxes for a cat and a little mouse from Lavinia Stamps. The stencil is by Clarity and the corner stamps and verse are also from Lavinia. Last time I framed it but this time I used the corners to do that and cut out the inky image with a Phill Martin debossed die.

I had forgotten that last time I used this stencil I outlined with a brown fine liner. This time I used a black one, and made the ink colours more intense. Finishing touch a pre printed sentiment from Julie Hickey.

For my matching theme I decorated the envelope with the cat and the verse.

We have two prizes of Lavinia Stamps (photos not to scale). Please note, we (Lavinia) cannot provide exchanges/replacements/refunds for any products received through this third-party giveaway.

Comments

Sarn said…
An absolutely stunning card Lynn. So vivid and dramatic - I love the look of it. Your matching envelope looks great too. Xxx
brenda said…
It's beautiful Lynn, the stencilling and stamping all works together so well. That Cat is new to me and on my desk for an outing.

B x
Liz said…
Lovely card Lynn, I love the layout of your design.
Liz xx
LesleyG said…
A lovely scene, and I’ve had the cat for some time, not knowing how to place him, so I’m grateful for that too! xxx
Pauline C said…
Stunning scene Lynn, superb contrast between your background stencil and stamping, and gorgeous colours, I love everything about it xx
Aquarius said…
One of my favourite stamps and it works so well with that lovely stencil. Always nice to have a matching envelope too
Lynne said…
A beautiful card Lynn, love the colours.
Chris said…
This is gorgeous Lynn, such a fabulous design, such a lovely combination of stamps and stencil, great choice of colours too.
xx
Crafting Queen said…
I love this card, the cat is perfect! Anesha x
Gail L said…
What a wonderful scene!
The envelope is a fantastic addition!
Ellibelle said…
OMG what an amazing scene with the cat and mouse you created, love how it turned out! That quote really is so wonderful, still remember it was on your blog where I discovered it and it's been a constant favorite.
Donna said…
Fabulous card and envelope, like the stencil combined with your stamping!
Jules said…
Hi Lynn
A really beautiful card .. .. lots of detail and a gorgeous colour palette. I love it very much.

You made me smile with your comment on my "at the time" tidy craft space. Believe me it definitely isn't always that tidy .. .. .. if it was it would mean there is no "work in progress" and that would never do!!!

Have great and crafty 2025!

Love and hugs
Jules xoxo
EmmaT said…
Beautiful creation and stamping. Not sure the mouse is so little though compared to the size of the cat:-) Wishing you a happy, healthy crafty 2025 x
Craftyfield said…
Lovely design Lynn! Love the cat stamp too... x
HilaryJane said…
Those silhouette stamps look amazing with that background. Love it xx
Helen said…
Beautifully stamped and stencilled - really effective.

Helen x