Toby Came Home

I opened the front door last night and found Toby  on the porch. I was going out for my last walk around the yard to call for him before going to bed. He is a little freaked out and dirty but seems to be alright. As soon as I get over being happy to have him back home I’m going to kill him for scaring me to death. LOL! Thanks for all of your concern, sweet comments and support.

I made this project for the Splitcoaststampers Featured Stamper Challenge.  Our featured artist was Kim aka Luv Flowers. Here is a link to Kim’s card that inspired my card.

KC Punched Flowers 1 right

I love making these floral sprays on my card fronts.  I chose to use the coral pink for my flowers to match the little flowers in the designer paper. I used the soft blue cardstock for the foliage instead of green as I think it creates a much softer look.

I wanted to show the three different 5 petal blossoms that I used to make the flowers.  Even though they are not matching flowers they vary enough in size that they work well being layered with each other.

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The largest flower is distressed slightly less to create the base of the flower.  I distress the second layer a little more and distress the smallest layer to create a tight flower center.

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For these smaller flower petals I use a fairly small stylus.  I go around the outside of each petal to curl them into themselves and then finish by pushing down in the center of the flwer.

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I layer the flowers so the petals are offset from each each other to create a natural looking flower.

KC Punched Flowers 1 close

You can see more details of how I create my paper flowers and sprays by checking out my punched flower tutorial and flower spray tutorial.

KC Punched Flowers 1 left

I hope you have a great week and I appreciate you coming by.

Paper: Soft Sky, Prism Peach, White, Retired SU DP
Accessories: Martha Stewart Flower and Branch Punch, McGill Multiple Mini Flower Punch, EK Success Rock Fern Punch, Glossy Accents, Stylus, Mat, Mounting Tape, Retired Fiskars Corner Edger, Stickles

42 thoughts on “Toby Came Home”

  1. First LOVE the card, going to try those flowers shortly, can’t sleep, might as well be productive!! And second, HOORAY Toby made it home, so very happy for you! I am sure he is being totally spoiled. So very Happy for you that all is back to rights and Home safe and sound!!
    Big hugs to you both,
    Donna

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  2. Beautiful card! I think the blue vines look perfect on this card. The flowers are so pretty. Nice colors/papers, too. Sweet tribute to LUVLEE Kim. 🙂

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  3. Absolutely beautiful. Love those colors together. I wish they were still available from SU. I think this will be one of my all-time favorites. Thank you for inspiring me. So glad Toby is back at home.

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  4. your cards are just beautiful! I am the one who told you “the miracle dog” story. I am so glad prayers were answered. I know your mad at him for scaring you to death, but i think is was just as glad to see you as you were him. I was thinking he might of got accidently locked up in a garage or shed. That’s what happened to our neighbors cat. Well I am so happy for you Kittie, that you found your beloved “kitty, Toby”. Blessings, victoria

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  5. Hey Kittie…I’m so happy for you & Toby that he is back home…sometimes they get a little wanderlust and just can’t seem to control it, lol but he is back safe and sound. I had a male cat at one time that would do the same thing … he loved to slip out the door when you least expected it and wouldn’t come back for 2 or 3 days (and he was neutered, too). Your card is gorgeous, as always and I’m always so envious of your creative talent. Happy for you that Toby is safe and back in your arms.

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  6. Beautiful card! I am also wondering what embossing folder you used.
    So glad Toby came home! Hope he never tries that again!
    DeniseB

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  7. Thanks for sharing your beautiful flowers and the instructions. Sure glad Toby found his way home. Have a great week. Hugs n’ Stuff, Lynne

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  8. I bet you slept better last night than you have in the previous nights that Toby was gone. You will have to put him in “kitty time out”. The card is beautiful and thanks for showing us how you distressed these flowers.

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  9. I get so excited when I have a post from you in my mailbox. I save it and read it last so I can enjoy it like you would a really good cup of coffee! Then came the post how your cat gotten out…been there done that. So I felt your distress. But it was great to read your post this morning that he had shown back up. Yipee!
    I want to thank you for all your tutorials and examples. I’ve started ordering some of the dies you use and can’t wait to recreate some of your beautiful cards.

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  10. hahahahahahah , Oh Donna I laughed out loud reading that once you get over being happy you will kill him… OMGosh .. just toooooo funny!!!! On another note I am so happy for you, not so much for Toby anymore, hahahaha
    Seriously it was so nice to read your post that Toby was back… Your card is georgous as always my friend…so beautiful….
    Enjoy your day
    hahahah , still laughing

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  11. “There’s No Place Like Home” and I bet that Toby felt very much that way, once he got inside and settled in again. Glad your story ended happy.
    Your card is so fresh in the soft blue’s and corals and I really like the foliage done in the soft blue as well. Very happy card, Kittie.

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  12. Hi Kittie: I love your site and or your cards and tutorial are fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing and teaching us how to create beautiful cards on our own. I was just wondering what do you put your card in when you you give it or sell it. Do you make a box or something since it is so 3D. My other questions was if you were going to sell the card how much would you charge per card. Thanks so much.

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  13. I’m yet another pet lover that is VERY happy to hear that Toby found his way home. I wonder at the adventures he experienced while on the lam 🙂 Your card, simply put, is a breath of fresh spring air! Love your colours and LO.

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  14. Kitty, I’m so happy that your precious Toby came home. He knows he’s got a good thing living with you 🙂
    Gorgeous card as always!

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  15. I checked your blog as soon as I got online, and was so glad to see that Toby is back. I know the joy you are still feeling when you cuddle him!
    This is one of your prettiest cards ever, I absolutely love it!

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  16. Yaaaaaayyyyy!!!! I am soooo pleased for you kitty, your fur baby knew where he was best off, don’t scold him to harshly lol, love your card and tutorial

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  17. Glad to hear lil Toby is back in your arms. I’m sure you will hug him closer from now on. I remember when our Jasmine left for her adventure outside, our hearts were heavy for two days. I was worried she would meet up with a raccoon or something else. I know the joy you are experiencing!!! And of course your card is beautiful…cool blue!

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  18. Another beautiful card and wonderful details. I’m so glad Toby found his way home. Obviously wherever his adventure took him, he decided home was the best place to be with a mama who loves him.

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  19. WOW! This is a beautiful card. Thank you for your inspiration and the card details.
    Glad Toby found his way home. Our cat always stays in doors. I think that she would freak out if we put her out on the grass.
    Marjorie from TX

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  20. Oh Kittie I am so very happy that Toby came home.! I know the relief to your heart was tremendous! My cats are also indoor only. But Bob(cat) slipped out once and I didn’t get him back for many days. I thought I had lost him forever. Oh yes and the card is beautiful & I love the retired SU paper you used. Bless you Kittie & your precious Toby& his siblings….

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  21. Please let Mr. Toby know we are glad he is home, but being a bad kitty scaring Mommy that way wasn’t nice.
    Love the colors on the card. I need to try and make some of the flowers. Thanks for sharing again your wonderful talents.

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  22. Oh that is fantastic your little guy came home, I bet that made your night and you were able to get a good nights sleep… your card is lovely, the paper is so pretty as well as your flower arrangement

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  23. I just popped in to see if there was any news and I seen Toby came home!
    Thank goodness, I bet he was starving?
    Loving the color combo and embossing on this beautiful design

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  24. Another beautiful card Kittie…THANK YOU so much for sharing your talent! I am very happy Toby found his way back home…I too have a cat that did the same thing! God Bless!

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  25. Toby, home is like a member of the family home again. Yipee! so happy for you and him.
    love the embossing. Beautiful blues.that print paper is adorable as well. have been practicing your flowers, but boy! they aren’t as easy to bloom like yours. will keep trying with your inspiration. Hugs and smiles

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  26. So glad for you your Toby came home! Cats are like teenagers, it’s so hard to sleep at night when you know they aren’t home. Happy for you! Your card is so pretty and feminine!! Love it!

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