FF16CAKath Chatter Thread

CAKath · 09-22-2016, 08:11 PM

Challenge Title: For the Love of Pets
Hostess: CAKath (Kathy)
Keyword: FF16CAKath
Date: Sunday, October 16th

WELCOME to our first Falliday Fest 2016. Today's challenge is pretty special because we offer the option of supporting the Tri-County Humane Society by mailing them your card.

Today is about our pets! We will be sending blank Thank You cards to the Tri-County Humane Society in Minnesota!

"The Tri-County Humane Society (TCHS) operates an independent non-profit animal shelter in St. Cloud, MN. The TCHS has been providing quality services to the people and animals of Central Minnesota since 1974.

Some of their services include care for homeless animals, pet adoption, pet lost and found, and humane education. They also provide knowledgeable answers to questions regarding pet care, behavior and many other animal related issues."

This destination is approved for receiving thank you cards throughout the year, so you will find this destination in the Cards for a Cause forum at the conclusion of Falliday Fest.

Send blank Thank You cards with envelopes to:

Karen Howard
9088 Country Avenue
Monticello, MN 55362

Many of us have some pretty special pets at home that are a part of our family. Whether it's a fluffy cat or a scaly reptile, our pets bring joy to our every day. For that reason, we want to support a group who provides support and care to animals.

The challenge is to create a thank you card with your pet or favorite animal on it. Since this is a holiday challenge thread, extra hugs for making this a holiday card with a pet on it. And, let's fill the gallery with a photo of your pet along with a photo of your challenge card. I'd love to meet those creatures that give you that unconditional love!

VIEW THE GALLERY FOR THIS CHALLENGE HERE
View the Falliday Fest Gallery HERE
View the Falliday Fest Master Challenge Thread HERE

UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All Falliday Fest Challenge Entries must be uploaded to the Falliday Fest Gallery, with the specific challenge keyword, no later than October 31st, 2016 at 12:00 Noon Central Time to be eligible for our fabulous prizes! Post a link to your entry in this thread.
2. You may not combine challenges, but you are welcome to create multiple cards for each challenge.
3. Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
4. Please donate as many cards from this challenge as you can to our four Falliday Fest card drives. You can find all the details in the Falliday Fest Challenge Forum!

Thank you for participating in these card drives, and thanks to my amazing sample makers for their inspiration!

jacqueline · 10-17-2016, 05:04 AM

I love animals!! I chose this image because I have a cat and a dog.

FF16CAKath by jacqueline - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I've attached a photo of Piper (dog) and Daphne (cat) sleeping together on the sofa.

CAKath · 10-17-2016, 05:27 AM

Good morning to all! It's a little early for this West Coast girl, but hopping on to welcome everyone to my challenge. I hope we see some adorable cards and get to know your pets as well.

CAKath · 10-17-2016, 05:28 AM

These two are just adorable, snoozing together on the couch.

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Originally Posted by jacqueline

I love animals!! I chose this image because I have a cat and a dog.

FF16CAKath by jacqueline - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I've attached a photo of Piper (dog) and Daphne (cat) sleeping together on the sofa.

hobbydujour · 10-17-2016, 05:54 AM

Warm, fuzzy challenge, Kathy.....and for a wonderful cause. Thanks!

BLACK CAT

muscrat · 10-17-2016, 07:35 AM

Here's my card form the challenge!

FF16CAKath pet thank you by muscrat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

allee's · 10-17-2016, 07:38 AM

I finally found time to make a card for the Falliday Fest. Here is the card I am mailing to the Tri-County Humane Society today:

Raining Cats and Dogs

muscrat · 10-17-2016, 07:40 AM

We got our big boy at an SPCA about 7 years ago.

CAKath · 10-17-2016, 08:18 AM

This guy is gorgeous and looking so comfy on the couch! It's a great photo of him. I had a couple of Shelties which were mostly black and had such a hard time getting a good picture. So happy you sent his photo along to us.

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Originally Posted by muscrat

We got our big boy at an SPCA about 7 years ago.

Clownmom · 10-17-2016, 08:31 AM

Here's mine: Scottie Thanks You

Crafty Julia · 10-17-2016, 08:37 AM

I decided to do a fussy cut/aqua painted scene for my pet themed thank you card- using a great set from Lawn Fawn- and including a tree and tire swing like my family had when I was growing up. As we had dogs and cats, I included both! Finished with a striped washi tape border and a distressed sentiment. Here's FF16CAKath Critters Thank You

MommaPatti · 10-17-2016, 09:04 AM

Oh, Kathy, your challenge idea is one close to my heart. So, I've made two Christmas thank yous to donate, and have two more (non-Christmas) thank yous to finish, also to be sent along to the TriCounty Humane Society. I'll post the other two once completed.

Though we no longer have a canine companion in our home (our Siberian Husky, Cody, passed away a few years back), we do have two wonderful kitties, who are my avatar. Peeka is our sweet natured, very loving, "Dog in a cat suit" calico. Mickelson, our black cat, is "all boy", rambunctious, lively, and always hungry (he weighs 16 lbs!! We don't starve him!) He can be a real lovey, but only on his terms (a true feline!)

I had great fun with this challenge; thank you, Kathy!

Here's the two Christmas thank you's:

Mavis says thank you for all all pets! by MommaPatti - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Christmas Kitties by MommaPatti - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

peeps321 · 10-17-2016, 09:15 AM

Here's my dog card...I'm happy to send it to the Tri County Humane Society in St. Cloud. Now I'm off to buy a new toaster...mine died this morning...didn't work at all. I can't get by without my toast....I did happen to have a donut in my freezer so I defrosted that in the micro :rolleyes: but I can't keep doing that..

Doggie Thanks

CAKath · 10-17-2016, 09:46 AM

I'm starting to see some great cards being posted. Keep them coming. It seems like cats are winning over dogs thus far. Dog lovers- are you out there somewhere?

gl1253 · 10-17-2016, 10:03 AM

I have no pets but have enough of these guys in my yard they feel like pets

Nuts about you by gl1253 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Clownmom · 10-17-2016, 10:19 AM

Here's another one: Pet Conversation

Holstein · 10-17-2016, 10:43 AM

Thanks, Kathy for a wonderful challenge and cause. Love animals. They have been a big part of my life. We can learn a lot from animal behavior. Here is my card
FF16CAKath Kitty Klaus by Holstein - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

terry serman · 10-17-2016, 04:19 PM

Here's mine:
FF16CAKath Golden Thank You by terry serman - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

sleepyinseattle · 10-17-2016, 07:30 PM

Love this challenge and love my pets!! We've had a few really great dogs from the Humane Society over the years. What a wonderful organization!

One4Joy · 10-17-2016, 09:28 PM

What a wonderful warm and fuzzy challenge! I will give it some thought and be back! So happy to see you hosting, my Cali friend.

Dockside · 10-18-2016, 07:02 AM

Here is my first card for the card drive - a cause close to my heart! FF16CAKath Fifi Thanks by Dockside - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

and my second card... FF16CAKath Home by Dockside at Splitcoaststampers

Dockside · 10-18-2016, 07:31 AM

This is Remington. Hard to keep him out of the water.

Will be making more cards for the Tri-County Humane Society for sure!

CAKath · 10-18-2016, 07:32 AM

Susan, I'd be so happy to see one of your unique creations in my gallery. Thanks, my friend.

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Originally Posted by One4Joy

What a wonderful warm and fuzzy challenge! I will give it some thought and be back! So happy to see you hosting, my Cali friend.

CAKath · 10-18-2016, 07:33 AM

What a gorgeous dog and a fabulous name. I love seeing these photos. Thanks for posting so we can meet your furry friend.

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Originally Posted by Dockside

This is Remington. Hard to keep him out of the water.

Will be making more cards for the Tri-County Humane Society for sure!

sleepyinseattle · 10-18-2016, 11:06 AM

Here is my corrected photo

Pet Friendly by sleepyinseattle at Splitcoaststampers

Shailiekat · 10-18-2016, 11:12 AM

Here is my card!!!!

To the Bone by Shailiekat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

TexasGrammy · 10-18-2016, 12:01 PM

Here's a kitty for the card drive!
Sure did stir up some heartfelt nostalgia in this kitty-lover's heart. God Bless our precious pets!

Purrrrtty Awesome

CAKath · 10-18-2016, 02:35 PM

So cute!!!

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Originally Posted by Shailiekat

Here is my card!!!!

To the Bone by Shailiekat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

CAKath · 10-18-2016, 02:58 PM

This is my Italian Greyhound, GG, at a local park. She only weighs around 14 pounds and is full size. You didn't see many until a Kardashian made them a bit more famous.

tessaduck · 10-18-2016, 03:14 PM

Will send out tomorrow. FF16CAKath cat talk

This was Terry. He'd been featured in other of my scs posts and uploads over the years... He crossed the rainbow bridge nearly a year ago. (sad, even now.) I've been reluctant to adopt again, until my shoulder heals and I can lift litter boxes. So, I've been adopted by a neighborhood cat, who visits my front porch regularly for petting and a few treats. I call her the Mooch. I don't have a picture of her. Too shy, I think.

T. Joy · 10-18-2016, 06:34 PM

Here's mine... What a great challenge and card drive!

FF16CaKath - Thanks by T. Joy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

susanbri · 10-18-2016, 07:34 PM

Here's my pup:

Tessa

and here's my card:

FF16CAKath Puppy Thanks

CAKath · 10-18-2016, 09:08 PM

Thanks for sharing a beautiful photo of Terry. He joins my doggies over the bridge- Joyce, Will and Jesse.

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Originally Posted by tessaduck

Will send out tomorrow. FF16CAKath cat talk

This was Terry. He'd been featured in other of my scs posts and uploads over the years... He crossed the rainbow bridge nearly a year ago. (sad, even now.) I've been reluctant to adopt again, until my shoulder heals and I can lift litter boxes. So, I've been adopted by a neighborhood cat, who visits my front porch regularly for petting and a few treats. I call her the Mooch. I don't have a picture of her. Too shy, I think.

octoberbabe · 10-18-2016, 10:14 PM

Here's my pet card:

FF16CAKath by octoberbabe - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

germanstampler · 10-18-2016, 10:28 PM

Thanks for this Challenge and great Card Drive, Kathy ! The funny thing is that I've been with Karen Howard once in the same Designteam at {From the Heart Stamps}. And that is why I chose an image of it.

So here is my take:
Cute Puppy