Happy New Year Kitty Style

Wishing you a Happy 2014 and a purfect year - with a tad bit of napping time to revitalize.
That's how I celebrate anyway. 

Copyright 2013 -Escape Kitty by Jennifer Snyder

Flying Unicorns Christmas and Holiday Party - win some prizes

Join us here.   Win some prizes. 

Kitty is running a trivia game - just puuuuuurfect for the season. 
Can YOU outsmart the cat? 

Escape Kitty Presents Flying Unicorns Dec Kit of the Month -Magic

Flying Unicorns Kit of the Month for December - Magic

Escape Kitty is very happy to present this kit for the Flying Unicorns.  It's called Magic and Kitty feels she is highly qualified to work with something so very magical.

Kitty decided to call in the "big boss of magic" for this piece. Santa and Kitty are old friends from last season when Kitty spent the evening delivering gifts with him.  

This year, it's just a photo op for her at this point and no gift deliveries (yet).  Smile for the camera Kitty.  But you must BELIEVE in the magic of the season. 

Kitty's page was unintentional, as most of Kitty's work.  

We had just received the 13 Arts Ayeeda Ink from the Unicorns store  and a bunch of Shimmerz Sprits mists and we I had to check it out.  I (under the direct supervision of Kitty)  dribbled and spritzed and misted.  Sprayed some water, dabbed and misted some more. I liked the effect so decided to use as the background.

The sweet little bird and white charm are part of the kit. 

The pine punches are from McGill's pine punch. 

Kitty thanks you.   You can grab your bit of Magic at the Fling Unicorns while it's available.

Supplies:
Flying Unicorn Kit of the Month - Dec Magic
Kaisercraft Enchanted Garden Mesmerize P1223
Kaisercraft Enchanted Garden Charm P1219
Shimmerz Spritz - Bed of Roses, Ruby
13 Arts Ayeeda Ink -Olive Green
Prima Marketing - Alphabet Stickers 570651
Ribbon
Floral Berries
Blue Fern Chipboard -Symphony Border
McGill Pine punch
Gesso
Tim Holtz Walnut Distress Ink

Copyright 2013 Escape Kitty from Jennifer Snyder

Flying Unicorns December Kit of the Month - Magic

Its time to release our December Kit of the Month and without further adieu we present December's Kit - Magic

Magic is in the air as we see the fairies dance along the edge! Escape to the world of enchantment with our December kit that boasts creative imagination from the paper collections of Kaiser Craft, Pink Paislee and Marion Smith. An array of coordinating embellishments have been chosen to make this time of year pure magic!

Our kits always come with an off the page project for your creative enjoyment. This month we are pleased to offer you a box frame which slides open to a secret compartment, so you can stash a memory or two.

Stretch the creativeness and enjoy the add on collections that compliment the Main Kit!

Awesome inspirational layouts and cards from our Creative Team !

To see more inspiration using our December kit - head on over to the forums

Grab your coffee or tea and head on over to our you tube channel as Jax teaches us this month to make your own shadow box using our kit and the off the page

You can make this layout too! Head on over to our forums as Denise takes us step by step in the creative journey from start to finish to create this magical piece of art !

As you know - we are not a kit club - there are no sign ups - our kits are offered on a first come first serve basis- Scrapbooking should be a passion and not an obligation! So head on over to the store to get yours- once they are gone... they are gone!

Escape Kitty Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

Hello.  Escape Kitty here today along with Jennifer Snyder preparing for Thanksgiving in the US at the Snyder/Kitty household.

It starts with a little "hats off" to the Pilgrims who settled in the US many many moons ago after a long journey from England on the Mayflower.    The first Thanksgiving feast was held in the Autumn of 1621 between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag in celebration of the colony's first successful harvest. 

Today, we prepare by dressing Kitty in traditional Pilgrim wear and popping a turkey feathered tail on her - to symbolize the traditional food many of us eat in the US on this holiday.  This day is also one for giving thanks for the bountiful blessings around us.  I remain thankful that Kitty puts up with such shenanigans in letting us dress her up. 

We have also used the Autumn theme here of golds, olives and rich warm colors as well as leaves. 

The gold metal flowers pictured below are the wonderful Metal Adornments  from the Flying Unicorns store.  I simply rubbed them with Rub 'N Buff in golf leaf to give them a nice gold shine.

The butterfly at the top is also Flying Unicorns Metal Adornments -Wings (Butterflies) rubbed with gold Rub N Buff as well.

The leaves and flowers are from Prima Marketing. 

I did a little sewing on the patterned papers.

Those supplies listed with links are available in the Flying Unicorn stare and are linked for your shopping convenience.

Thanks so very much - have a wonderful Sunday
Copyright 2013 Escape Kitty by Jennifer Snyder

Supplies:
Marion Smith -Nirvana Collection - Documented MS101003
Marion Smith -Nirvana Collection - Printworthy MS101006
Shimmerz Spritz Mist - Tuscan Sun
Shimmerz Spritz Mist - Olive Branch
Lindy's Stamp Gang - Mango Mania
Flying Unicorns Metal Adornments - Garden Joy Flowers
Flying Unicorns Metal Adornments -Wings (Butterflies)
Rub N Buff- Gold Leaf
My Mind's Eye - Wicked Garland
Heartfelt Creations -Stamp HCPC3405
Inkadinka Clings Flower Flourish
Prima Marketing Clear Stamps -960834 Triangles
Prima Marketing Clear Stamps -960810
Prima Marketing Cling Stamps -570514
Prima Marketing leaves -Florella 571931
Prima Marketing Flowers - 553241
Prima Marketing Flowers -Avante Spring 566661 
Prima Marketing Flowers -Tea Thyme 562526
Prima Marketing Flowers -Interlude Yellow 561406

Flying Unicorns Silent Auction Nov 8-16

Flying Unicorns Gives Back -Silent Auction  SILENT AUCTION : NOVEMBER 8TH - NOVEMBER 16TH

Flying Unicorns is celebrating a month of "Giving Back" to the community.  Each year a charity is selected and we hold events, auctions and raffles. 

Today is the start of a week long "Silent Auction".  How does a silent auction over the internet work? 

Various auction "lots" are offered at the Flying Unicorns. If you are interested, email your highest bid to the Flying Unicorns and at the end of the week, winners are notified and given payment instructions via Paypal only.  All proceeds that are received goes to the charity.

Here isjust one of the auction "lot. 

 CHIPBOARD 19 pieces in total

Plus these as well

This is a collection of chipboard from various companies. There are 15 pieces and i tried to get a good variety to cover many different chipboard companies.
1.   Dusty Attic Word Pack #1 DA0871 - Cherished , treasures, Heritage, Families, Memories, Vintage
2.   Imaginarium Designs  - 1st Birthday
3.   Gina's Designs - Swirled Corner and Doves
4.   ScrapFX - Steampunk  Gear Key
5.   Gina's Design Vine Frame
6.   Imaginarium - Ornate corners
7.   Petaloo Color Me Crazy - Gates 1580008
8.   Dusty Attic  - Ornate  Name Plate #6 DA0872
9    Dusty Attic  - Leafy Stems #2
10  Dusty Attic - Mini Elegant  Frames DA0869
11.  Imaginarium  Garden Lattice Gate
12.  Imaginarium - Small Flourishes
13  Dusty Attic Birdcages #5 DA0678
14  Dusty Attic Corner Flourishes #3  DA0623
15.  Dusty Attic Ornate Corners #12  DA0853
16.  Blue Fern - Damask Flourish
17   Blue fern Garden Daisey ( large and small)
18    Blue Fern  - Floral Clock
19  Blue Fern Bird Cage

If you want to see all that is being auctioned, check out the Flying Unicorns.  

Remember Shipping is FREE!  Who doesn't LOVE that. 

Flying Unicorns Gives Back Blog Hop

If you have landed here from Min's (Melinda Thompson) blog, welcome!  If you would like to start at the beginning, please go here to the Flying Unicorns blog.  

Every year in the month of November, Flying Unicorn sponsors "Flying Unicorn Gives Back." This year, we've chosen a nationally recognized charity, Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah.

For each project that is uploaded to our forum gallery, Flying Unicorn donates $1.00 to a maximum of $1,000 and. we've always reached our goal. With your help this year we will again.! Flying Unicorn also donates 5% of all sales during the month of November to the charity. Finally, do not forget to mark your calendars for our Silent Auction November 8th - November 16th .

We have set up the Flying Unicorn page on the Best Friends site where monetary donations can be made as well to help us reach this years goal of $3000.00 in charitable donations.

https://secure.bestfriends.org/page/outreach/view/personalFR/FlyingUnicorn

Best Friends' mission of No More Homeless Pets tries to place dogs and cats who are considered "unadoptable" into good homes, and to reduce the number of unwanted pets through effective spay and neuter programs. Since its inception, the number of dogs and cats being destroyed in shelters has fallen to approximately 5 million a year. There has been much progress,but there is still much more to do. Best Friends made national headlines with their intensive efforts in rescuing so many animals in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina..

In honor of Best Friends, and the November Kit of the Month -Heart's Twilight - I would like to share with you the extra special project I made using the Kit of the month :

Chena's Journey to the Rainbow Bridge

It's been a while since Escape Kitty and Chena had a little adventure.  Kitty had been enjoying the warmth of summer and the lazy days that summer brings when Chena, her best friend, appeared at Kitty's door.

"Oh  Miss Kitty, are you there?  I need you to come on a little journey with me."

Well Kitty is always up for some traveling, especially with Chena.  They have had many a grand trip and adventure.  But Chena would not tell Kitty where they were going, just to trust that she needed her dear friend Kitty to accompany her.

This time Chena had a little surprise for Kitty, full well knowing Kitty's legs get tired faster than Chena's AND that Kitty likes to take cat naps quite often. Chena came prepared with a sack for Kitty to ride on and enjoy the journey, nap a little, feel the wind in her whiskers.

Finally Chena arrived at her destination.   Kitty awoke to find a strange and beautiful sight - a Rainbow Bridge,  hills and lush grass , pets playing , jumping and running about in the warm sunshine.
Kitty hopped off her perch on the sack and marveled at the sight.  Chena gave Kitty a smile and a wonderful poodle hug.  She thanked Kitty for all the crazy adventures but it was now time for her to cross the bridge alone and join the other pets.

Chena promised that when it's Kitty's time to cross the bridge, she will be waiting for her as best friends do.

And off Chena went,  tail wagging, fluffy poodle ears a'flopping,  silly tongue hanging out to join old friends she had missed for some time.  Oh there's Chilly and Tiffany...

Till we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

"Rainbow Bridge (Death of a Pet)"

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of all its beautiful colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows,
hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again.
Those who were sick, hurt or in pain are made whole again.
There is only one thing missing,
they are not with their special person who loved them so much on earth.
So each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up!
The eyes are staring and this one runs from the group!
You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet,
you take him in your arms and hug him.
He licks and kisses your face again and again -
and you look once more into the eyes of your best friend and trusting
pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together never again to be apart.

 Author: unknown

Heart's Twilight is now available with an amazing and fun off the page creation- take a look:

Do not forget to join Alda and Shona this month with their process of making the below layouts. Alda will show you step by step on our You Tube Channel, while Shona has done a complete Build a Page for you all!

WAIT! There is a little more before you hop back to the The Flying Unicorns Gives Back Forum   

Want to win a Cameo-Silhouette?

Every $5.00 donated to Best Friends via our donation page will give you a chance to win!

Additional details can be found on our forums.

So hop on over to   The Flying Unicorns Gives Back Forum for ways in which YOU can give back as well.  Thank you for your support in giving back !

Copyright 2013 Escape Kitty by Jennifer Snyder

Supplies ( Primarily from the Kit of the Month):

November Kit of the Month -Heart's Twilight

Studio Calico Wood Veneer Butterflies

Prima Clear Stamp 960810

Prima Cling Stamp 562991

Prima Flowers Parola 571191

Shimmers Spritz Sea Foam

Shimmerz Spritz Olive Branch

Prima Stencil 960537

Prima Divine Alpha Stickers 563264

Prima Mechanicals 961121

Paper: Marion Smith Mad Tea Party -Wonderland MS100500

Paper: Marion Smith Mad Tea Party -Alice MS100600

Bubble wrap

gesso

Flying Unicorns Metal Adornments

Stampendous Aded Ivory Embossing Enamel

Prima  Elementals Resist Canvas 960698

An Escape Kitty Halloween

Escape Kitty is doing a little trick -o-treating.  She's kind of hoping some catnip will end up in her goody bag. 

Here she is in costume.

Happy Halloween.

copyright 2013 Escape Kitty by Jennifer Snyder

Flying Unicorns Kit of the Month Oct - Farmer's Market and Hayrides

Flying Unicorns  Oct Kit of the Month - Farmer's Market and Hayrides
October also means spooky houses, Halloween frights and scary kitties.   This is Escape Kitty whipping up a little magic to get you ready for Halloween with the Flying Unicorns Kit of the Month, Farmer's Market and Hayrides. .  

So Kitty thinks she is the Pumpkin Princess or something.  She likes going bold for the season I guess.
She did  NOT carve the pumpkin just so you know.  She is not allowed to use kitchen utensils and sharp pumpkin knives as they are way bigger than she is.

I am also thinkin she will not be allowed to help pas out candy this year because of a wee little problem we had last year.  " A piece for you and a piece for me" - doesn't work really work too well.

So how did Bewitching Kitty create this?
The leaves are Prima wooden embellishments 563868 with Viva Inca Gold - Lava Green rubbed into it.  

The  flowers are Prima's E-line flat orange flowers.  Kitty used some black cardstock and just punched the center from the McGill Starburst punch.  Topped with a gem to complete.  The black flower center helps pull a little black through the layout. 

The background was misted using a Prima Stencil 960513 and Dylusions Black Marble mist.  Then Shimmerz Dazzlers in Licorice Stick was dabbed here and there over the misted area.  

And finally, here she is lookin like a lil 'ol punkin. 

Pick your Kitty of the Month up today before it's gone.  

Supplies:

Flying Unicorn Kit of the Month - Farmers Market and Hayrides 

Cratepaper DIY Shop Collection - Vintage 680171

Shimmerz Dazzlers Licorice Stick

Prima Stencil 960513

Prima Flowers E Line Orange 300852

McGill Starburst Punch

Prima Wood Embellishments  Leaves 563868

Viva Inka Gold -  Lava Green 

Prima Stencil 564261

Dylusions Black Marble mist

Martha Stewart Punch - Large Wild flowers

 Copyright 2013 Escape Kitty by Jennifer Snyder