Santa Dog and Cat

When I saw Holly McMillen’s cute cat on Splitcoaststampers, I just knew I would have to make one for my friend who is in recovering from surgery. My friend is mom to a black cat, so it’s absolutely perfect. Holly made her cat with cat treats inside the body and head. Mine is for a two-legs who can’t eat chocolate, so it has gummy bears inside (I managed to fold a bag of Haribo Gummy Bears to fit inside the body). I left the head empty and I think it looks fine this way. To see Holly’s original cat, check HERE.

Then because I just couldn’t help myself, I had to keep going and make another critter. I had extra black sacs, so I decided to make a black lab. I hope you him. I think this sac idea is very versatile and I’ll probably create more critters in the future. Thanks Holly for your inspiration!

Body for cat and dog

Body: Black Paper Sacs 3-½” x 2” x 6-¾”

Opening: Labels Collection Framelits. Run smallest label through Big shot inside the sac with the cutting side facing outwards about 1” from the bottom. Cut a Real Red frame with the smallest and next smallest labels.

Window: Window Sheet rectangle cut slightly larger than opening. Adhere to the inside of the sac.

Scarf: 1/8” red taffeta, ¼” Silver Jingle Bells. Fill sac with desired treat. Tie Taffeta around sac tightly to create neck. Slide on Jingle Bells.

Santa Hat: Real Red card stock, Perfect Pennant Die

Santa Hat Trim: Whisper White card stock, Scallop Edge Border Punch

Santa Pompom: Whisper White card stock, Boho Blossoms Punch

Feet: Basic Black card stock, 2-3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, cut in wedges

Cat Pieces

Nose: 5/16” White Brad

Eyes: Lucky Limeade card stock, Stocking Builder Punch

Pupils: Basic Black card stock, Owl Builder Punch

Whiskers: Basic Black card stock, 4” strips hand cut on cutter

Ears: Basic Black card stock, hand-cut triangles

Feet: Basic Black card stock, Scallop Circle Punch

Tail: Basic Black card stock, hand-cut tapered strip and curled

Dog pieces

Snout: Basic Black card stock, 2-3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, See tutorial below

Nose: 5/16” White Brad, colored black with a Sharpie

Eyes: Crumb Cake card stock, Stocking Builder Punch

Pupils: Basic Black card stock, Owl Builder Punch, White Gel Pen

Whiskers: Basic Black card stock, 2-½” strips hand cut on cutter

Ears: Basic Black card stock, Blossom Petals Builder Punch

Tongue: Real Red card stock, Stocking Builder Punch

Tail: Basic Black card stock; hand-cut tapered strip

Snout Tutorial

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Step One

1. Punch a 2-3/8 Scallop Circle from Basic Black card stock. Score two lines on the simply scored two scallops apart.

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Step Two

2. Cut four ½” slits along the score lines.

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Step Three

3. Put mono glue on one of the wedges with two scallops.

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Step Four

4. Pull the adjacent sides over to the glue. Repeat for the other side.

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Step Five

5. This is what the snout looks like with both sides glued.

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Step Six

6. Fold the Scallops under

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Step Seven

7. Place double-sided adhesive on the scallops.

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Step Eight

8. Add the brad nose and whiskers before adhering to the body.

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Stampin’ Up Supplies: Card Stock: Basic Black, Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake; Window Sheets; Punches: Stocking Builder, Owl Builder, Blossom Petals Builder, Scallop Edge Border, Boho Blosoms, 2-3/8” Scallop Circle; Big Shot; Perfect Pennants Die, Labels Collection Framelits (avail. Jan 4 2012), 1/8” Real Red Taffeta; 5/16” Brads; White Gel Pen, Mono Adhesive
Other Supplies: Black Paper Sacs 3-½” x 2” x 6-¾”, Hershey’s Kisses, Haribo Gummy Bears, ¼” Silver Jingle Bells

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