Sep 11 2008
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Happy Thursday! It’s almost the weekend! 
Today’s WT challenge at Splitcoast Stampers is to find ways to use a white gel pen. This is one of the (way too) many items that stays on my work table. Today I used it to add some highlights for added definition and to brighten the whites of the cat’s eye.
BEWARE OF CAT
I found this image by Impression Obsession at Addicted to Rubber Stamps. I got an email saying they were having a 15% off sale. I thought, “Hmm…ok…I’ll go look.” So I found a few things I wanted, then I realized I had to find and click on apples to get the discount (rolling eyes). I don’t remember the exact increments but it was something like 20 apples for 5%, 50 apples for 10% and 75 
apples for 15%. Did I click on 75 apples? …Yes…(hanging head in embarassment.) I did. Well, in the process I did find some rather humorous sentiments so at least I did get some enjoyment out of it. So, with my additional purchases (due to my lengthy apple-picking), I will soon have a ‘Say it Like it Is’ Saturday. 
Cardstock: Prism Black, Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket “Haunted” Stamps: Impression Obsession “Trick or Treat Birdhouse” Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, Walnut Stain Distress Accessories: Copic markers, brads, sponge. Card size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.
On a much more serious note, let’s take a moment to remember those whose lives were lost, those who survived and those who saved. We all were changed on 9-11-01.
Thanks for stopping by.
This is so super cute!! I love that image!!
What a great card - everything is so perfectly coordinated! And what a nice tribute for 9/11.
Michele, this is way to adorable, you’ve done a wonderful job with this creation. I bought that stamp a few years ago at Stampfest in Orlando, I just love it!
Fabulous, fabulous card.
What a fantastic card!! Your coloring is impeccable and I love your highlights!! What an awesome tribute for today also!!
Love the card, Michele, and thank you for mentioning and remembering 9-11. You’re the only blogger I’ve seen so far today who has done so. Linda
Oh this image is adorable! Great coloring! I haven’t been to ATRS in quite some time…I don’t have the patience to click those doggone apples!
God Bless America
ACK!!!! Beware of cat???? I LUFF IT!!! Must have it!!!
Gorgeous card! I had to come by and tell you here. Your coloring looks fantastic!
Hugs and smiles
I love that image, and your coloring and highlights look amazing!!
Beautiful tribute.
I am just in AWE of your beautiful coloring of this great image!!!
Fabulous artwork & thoughtful tribute! You’re a real shopper. I wasn’t about to go though that website to count apples…..just give me the discount already!
You did a beautiful job on this. I love the image, and I agree I would have looked for 15 apples too.
spooooOOOOKYyyyy!!! i love it and the kitty eyes really do show up well with the gel pen! i’m sure wanting that cosmo cricket paper, too, girlie!!
awesome Michele!! The eyes are so cool
What an awesome card! I love this stamp. I too went “picking apples”. Only I finally gave up! I’m impressed with you and your 75 apples! I made it to 50 and thought forget it! Good for you! Best, Curt
Oooooohhhhh — this card is fantastic! Love the colors, the papers, your coloring, and the white highlights! Great card!
This has to be the most beautiful card! Stunning colouring and so atmospheric…
Love It
STUNNING!!! What a great stamp! I LOOOOOOOOVe this M!!! Awesome!
wow this totally rocks, M!!!
What a great card! So different for Halloween than the usual and I love it! Great apple picking, Michele!