D is for Cat Sympathy

Today's card is for a friend who has just had to say goodbye to their 16 year old cat who passed away this week. Such a long and good life, I'm sure he was very appreciative of the love and care he was given and he is very much missed by his human companion.
 I don't own any Cat stamps  but I do have the long retired D is for Dog and as their paws are very similar (except the retractable claws!) I decided this might hopefully work - I was inspired by a lovely saying I read on another stamp set (that I don't yet own) that our pets "leave their paw prints on our hearts":-)

I used an Aqua painter and some water colour paper to make a water colour wash background and then when it was dry, stamped the paw image using Momento ink. I colour washed another piece of card and stamped a few more paw prints, choosing the blue version to cut out and layer onto the Stitched Circle (the cat was male).
A very simple card but hopefully will bring a little comfort to a lovely friend :-)

(All items by Stampin Up unless mentioned).

Card stock: So Saffron, Whisper White, Water colour Paper

Ink: Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Tempting Torquoise, Momento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: D is for Dog (retired), Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Accessories: Big Shot, Aqua Painter, Basi Rhinestones

Non SU : Stitched Circle Dies (MFT)

Happy stamping until next time,

Jan