Stamping kitty paw

[Crazy4Scraps]

I hope that this is the right place to ask this question.

Does anyone know what ink would be safe to use to stamp my kitten's paw? I would like to make a scrapbook page with my kitten's paw print on it and want to make sure that the ink I use is safe for this.:-D

TIA

[Crafts]

This is a related thread talking about what type of ink to use for baby hand prints. It might give you some good ideas. Forums at Splitcoaststampers

[Crazy4Scraps]

Thank you

[Cathy H]

Good luck and let us know how it works out!

[Paper Kissy]

I would trim away the fur that grows around and between their pads so that you can just stamp the toes. I trim my cats fur their regularly so they can get more traction and stop using their claws on my hardwood floors for traction lol

Erin

[lesliespringer]

I don't know what kind of ink to use, but I sure would like to watch this event:p

[stamper1996]

I've made rubber stamps from my kitties' paw prints. What I'd suggest is using a darker craft ink. The water-based ink just doesn't show up with a paw print impression, and since you can't tell them to "press down" the image shows up much lighter.

First, I wet a warm washcloth with baby wash. Then I set up my paper and opened the ink pad. I used SU's craft ink. IME a back paw's impression works better than the front. Get a few images if you can, then immediately wash the paw pad thoroughly and wipe dry.

I'd suggest doing this after a long play session. . . so kitty is tired. PM me for details if you like.

[jkstampin]

Well I can tell you from experience that when a cat walks across an SU classic black pad it leaves lovely prints across your table.....

[Crazy4Scraps]

Thank you for all of your help. I am going to try this over the weekend. My kitten is 8 months old and is 10lbs.8ozs this is going to be interesting.

[Crafts]

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Scraps

Thank you for all of your help. I am going to try this over the weekend. My kitten is 8 months old and is 10lbs.8ozs this is going to be interesting.

I hope you'll keep track of this thread and report back on how it goes. Good luck.

[GreenDragonLady]

Have someone take photos for scrapping later!

[jkincolorado]

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Scraps

Thank you for all of your help. I am going to try this over the weekend. My kitten is 8 months old and is 10lbs.8ozs this is going to be interesting.

That's a big kitten!! What breed is it? I have 2 kitties - they are sisters and are 7 years old. One weighs 6 pounds and the other is a 'chunky' 9 1/2.

Would love to see pictures of your scrapbook page and your kitty

[purekaos26]

I never thought about doing that - that's a FABULOUS idea!! Even though my three cats are 5 and 6, it still wouldn't be too late! Please, please, please let us know how this turns out!!

[Crazy4Scraps]

Jasper is a 10lb 8oz chocolate siamese. I bought him and a seal point from a breeder near Atlanta in early April and my little seal point turned out to have a terminal illness called F.I.P. The breeder guarantees the health and will send me another kitten but my heart isn't ready. I had to put my little guy down on the 24th I stamped his paw print with whatever I could find before so the I could scrapbook his short life with his big buddy Jasper. Now my buddy is missing his little buddy and my heart is broken. A Big Thank you to everyone for all of your help and I will hopefully be able to start this project this weekend.

[jkincolorado]

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Scraps

Jasper is a 10lb 8oz chocolate siamese. I bought him and a seal point from a breeder near Atlanta in early April and my little seal point turned out to have a terminal illness called F.I.P. The breeder guarantees the health and will send me another kitten but my heart isn't ready. I had to put my little guy down on the 24th I stamped his paw print with whatever I could find before so the I could scrapbook his short life with his big buddy Jasper. Now my buddy is missing his little buddy and my heart is broken. A Big Thank you to everyone for all of your help and I will hopefully be able to start this project this weekend.

Oh, I'm so sorry - what a sad situation! I'm glad you were able to get his pawprints to remember him by.I look forward to pictures of your project