Good Friday morning. I am so happy and honored to announce that I am being introduced today, along with Heather Campbell as a new member of the CLASSroom design team. I was thrilled to be invited to join Ellen and her creative designers, Julie Ebersole, Sharon Harnist and Julia Stainton. I have been inspired by them all for years.
If you would like to get all the details about my Christmas scene and see some step by step photos of how I mounted the staircase and colored my kitties then come join me in the CLASSroom. Before you go be sure and leave a comment on my blog to qualify for a $25 store credit. You will be happy to know there is another opportunity to win a $25 store credit in the CLASSoom.
Wow! Great card, I love each and every element of this holiday card, just brings back the memory of being home for the holidays.
Posted by: Ria Montefalcon | November 15, 2013 at 03:23 AM
Very lovely card.
Reminds me of childhood memories
Posted by: ColleenB. | November 15, 2013 at 04:21 AM
Wonderful card! So many details to look at....it's the cat meow. :) Congratulations too.....looking forward to seeing your future
Classroom projects.
Posted by: Beverly S. | November 15, 2013 at 04:25 AM
Oh My !!!!!! i have had my eye on this die for a little time now, but couldn't think of anything to do with it- i just liked the look of it LOL- now i definitely HAVE to buy it
Posted by: Antoinette | November 15, 2013 at 04:29 AM
Kittie,
Congratulations on becoming a member of the design team! You will be a great addition!
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Jane | November 15, 2013 at 04:36 AM
Well done - great card
Posted by: Janine B | November 15, 2013 at 05:00 AM
I love all of your cards so not surprised you made the team. Congrats!!
Posted by: Patti G | November 15, 2013 at 05:01 AM
Congratulations Kittie on joining in the CLASSroom! I can never get enough of your creativity and inspiration.
Posted by: Janet | November 15, 2013 at 05:19 AM
LOVE this beautiful card... and congrats to you for joining the classroom...I never miss a thing on your blog, I might not leave a comment often, but I am always "stalking"..lol!! And I have to say, you have "enabled" me to buy many a die...I just bought this staircase one, and cut it last night...so can't wait to see more of your lovely creations!!
Posted by: Diane H | November 15, 2013 at 05:25 AM
Kittie CONGRATULATIONS with the CLASSroom!
I'm looking forward to seeing your projects there...
The card is really WONDERFUL! I love ALL the details.
You have created such a cozy style of a Christmas at Home. I love it!!
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs from the Netherlands.
Posted by: Eva van Buuren | November 15, 2013 at 05:28 AM
Welcome to the classroom. I love your blog and am so excited to having you join the team.
Posted by: JanetG | November 15, 2013 at 05:35 AM
Kittie - congratulations on the CLASSroom! You will be a terrific addition as you always inspire me with your creations. I cannot wait to see your tutorials! Today's card is just stunning and I love the tip you shared about the applicator you used to sponge the cats. I am out to look for one of those ASAP!
Posted by: Christy Q | November 15, 2013 at 05:47 AM
Awww, Ms. Kittie. You KNOW I love your work. Congrats on being on this Classroom team! You have cost me a fortune and I'm starting to make Ellen a rich woman because of you! Love, love, love your stairway!
Posted by: Vicky Gould | November 15, 2013 at 06:10 AM
What a great card. You are so talented. I love your blog. I have to say that it has caused me to buy a lot of dies. I love all the details in this card. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
Posted by: kathy T | November 15, 2013 at 06:26 AM
Your work has always been a treasure to see. This card would be a gift in itself to receive! Congrats on joining Ellen's Company.
Posted by: SueB | November 15, 2013 at 06:45 AM
I love all your cards and look forward each day to see what will come in my email. They are full of detail and color. Thank you for sharing with so many of us your ideas and talent. God bless!
Posted by: Pam Doane | November 15, 2013 at 06:46 AM
Wow, this photo is even larger than over in the classroom - I just realized the detail of the die cut candy canes. Sheesh!
Posted by: maria f. | November 15, 2013 at 06:54 AM
Fabulous card! Congrats on the new classroom assignment!
Posted by: Dria | November 15, 2013 at 06:57 AM
You are so talented! Glad to see you in the CLASSroom!
Posted by: kelly | November 15, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Congratulations, Kittie! Looking forward to more of your amazing creations in the CLASSroom!
Posted by: Lois Bak | November 15, 2013 at 07:07 AM
Wow, your card is fabulous. Welcome to the ClassRoom.
Posted by: Joyce | November 15, 2013 at 07:12 AM
Goregous card! I always love the cards you create. So many details, they're incredible!
Posted by: Pam | November 15, 2013 at 07:14 AM
I have always loved your work, especially the watercolor designs. I had discovered you before any company did!
Posted by: Karen | November 15, 2013 at 07:15 AM
so precious!
Thanks for sharing your secrets.
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Slbt17yahoocom | November 15, 2013 at 07:22 AM
Congratulations Kittie! Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Gail Slagle | November 15, 2013 at 07:24 AM
One word - Incredible! I totally love what you do with die cuts! You are for sure going to be a great inspiration to all of us! Welcome to the Classroom...!!! And congrats ! :)
Posted by: Karen Richa | November 15, 2013 at 07:35 AM
Wow! love the staircase with the Christmas tree! All your card are so wonderful.
Posted by: Judy Fields | November 15, 2013 at 07:42 AM
I love when you add a kittie or two to your cards and I especially enjoyed the post with the live shots.
Posted by: Janet Mack | November 15, 2013 at 07:43 AM
What a beautiful card! I love the kitties in it. I bought a cat die just because of this card:)
Posted by: Cindy | November 15, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Congratulations Kittie!! Never tire of your beautiful creations. So many ideas in
that creative mind of yours and they are all so gorgeous. I do love your attention
to details, you find so many uses for those little bits and pieces LOL, love it.
Posted by: Eileen L. | November 15, 2013 at 07:59 AM
Kittie..I love love this card....I must have that Lantern....the green on this card really pops. I am so very happy for you and for all of us that you have joined Ellen's CLASSROOM...we all need you there. Her expressions of your kindness has only confirmed the person that I have felt that you are...we are all blessed to have you in our lives as a extremely talented person and the lovely person that you are being Kittie.
Posted by: Vickie | November 15, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Love,love,love all your cards and tags. You are such an inspiration.
Posted by: Kathy | November 15, 2013 at 08:08 AM
Congratulations on joining the Classroom...you are an inspiration. Love your newest card with the staircase and tree,
Thanks for sharing, have a great day.
Posted by: Sandra corkrey | November 15, 2013 at 08:13 AM
You're definitely awesome with dies, Kitty - congrats on becoming a member of the CLASSroom (well deserved). Can't wait to see more gorgeous creations ...
Posted by: Susi K | November 15, 2013 at 08:16 AM
Love your scene, the lamp and the staircase are wonderful and the kitties are adorable. Great card! hugs, Ruth Ann
Posted by: Ruth Ann Hunter | November 15, 2013 at 08:22 AM
The cards you create are just stunning!
Posted by: Nichole | November 15, 2013 at 08:27 AM
You will be a great addition to the design team. It is one of the best as are you!
I will look forward to seeing you on Ellen's website!
Posted by: pamboe | November 15, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Thank you so much for your lovely cards. You give me so many ideas to use the different dies. Congratulations on joining the Classroom. Love all the cards that you make. You inspire a lot of us who view your blog ever day!!
Posted by: Carol Tro | November 15, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Congratulations, I can't think of a better teacher. Another fantastic "Kitty card" too.
Posted by: Tami B | November 15, 2013 at 08:30 AM
O.M.G. Die cut MANIA! In the very BEST way! Love his sooooooo much.
Posted by: Richard | November 15, 2013 at 08:32 AM
Congratulations! This is an amazing card!
Posted by: Susanne V. | November 15, 2013 at 08:34 AM
Your stairway is so amazing. I love it. Congratulations, on joining the Classroom team.
Posted by: Shirley Q | November 15, 2013 at 08:39 AM
Congrats!! Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom and this card is AMAZING!
Posted by: EllenM | November 15, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Beautiful card! I love all of your projects.
Posted by: Sheri | November 15, 2013 at 08:40 AM
This is exciting news! Congratulations. You have inspired me so much, and i can't thank you enough for all your generosity in sharing your talent and ideas. This card is precious!
Posted by: Holly M. | November 15, 2013 at 08:41 AM
Congratulation on instructing in the Classroom! Beautiful, detailed card design!
Posted by: Anne | November 15, 2013 at 08:51 AM
Congratulations! Your projects are fabulous, I am in awe of the detail on your cards. You are the perfect addition to the Classroom design team!
Posted by: Jackie | November 15, 2013 at 08:52 AM
So excited to see your face here. I love all you die cut scenes and the stair case is my new favorite. You are one talented lady.
Posted by: Shelrie | November 15, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Such a cute card. And congratulations on being part of the Classroom design team.
Edna B.
Posted by: Edna B. | November 15, 2013 at 08:55 AM
I love the staircase and the way your did this holiday card! Would love to try making it myself!
Posted by: Barb | November 15, 2013 at 08:55 AM
Kittie, I am always awed by your creativity and so happy for your new crafting home. You too, have been an inspiration for years. Congrats and best wishes.
Posted by: BeckyTE | November 15, 2013 at 08:56 AM
I'm so excited for you Kittie! And looking forward to seeing your smiling face and super cute crafts in the CLASSroom!
Posted by: Terri Zimmermann | November 15, 2013 at 08:57 AM
This is amazing Kittie. Love all the extra details! Looking forward to seeing your projects on the Classroom!!
Posted by: Jennie Harper | November 15, 2013 at 09:03 AM
Congratulations on being in the Classroom! I love that site and know you're going to be a terrific addition to the design team. Cute, cute card, Kittie! It's really of a piece of art!
Posted by: Janet L. | November 15, 2013 at 09:13 AM
That staircase isjust about the most clever thing I've ever seen on a card. I'm off to the CLASSroom to see how you did it!
Posted by: Sue Speck | November 15, 2013 at 09:15 AM
You never cease to amaze me Kittie - you talent and creativity is beyond words! I'm looking forward to seeing your projects in the Classroom!
Posted by: Dee | November 15, 2013 at 09:22 AM
My comment must have been lost...apologies if this winds up as duplicate, but I want to say Congratulations Kitty! I am so excited for you to be added to such a great group of talented women. I LOVE your stairwell card and will be going right back to drool over it again :) You Rock!!!
Posted by: Beth Anne in PA | November 15, 2013 at 09:22 AM
Welcome to Ellen's Design Team. I love your staircase card, and of course, the kitties!
Posted by: Paula T | November 15, 2013 at 09:23 AM
CONGRATULATION Kittte! Off to explore you blog!
Posted by: A Facebook User | November 15, 2013 at 09:24 AM
I am so very happy for you, I love your work
Posted by: Dottie | November 15, 2013 at 09:30 AM
Your designs are new to me and OMG, what a stunning introduction. That card is gorgeous! Congrats on joining the CLASSroom!!
Posted by: Tracey Fitzgerald | November 15, 2013 at 09:30 AM
Kittie, I love this card- well, I love all your cards. It is so wonderful to check your blog each day to see your fantastic creations.
Posted by: Charlene Dahlberg | November 15, 2013 at 09:33 AM
Wow Kittie what an honor! I love Ellen's store and order from her all the time. The gift certificate would be a help in getting those CHRISTmas items I want! Looking forward to seeing what you do in the classroom.
Mary
Posted by: mary puskar | November 15, 2013 at 09:33 AM
Hi Kittie...I'm glad to meet you! I found your blog through Ellen's post at the Classroom. I have never seen dies like you use...I look forward to following your instruction!
Posted by: Pat S. | November 15, 2013 at 09:33 AM
Congratulations, it couldn't happen to a more talented lady. Your work is always fabulous.
Posted by: Lynnscraps | November 15, 2013 at 09:34 AM
Congratulations! You are so talented and will be a great asset to the classroom. I love your stair case card!
Posted by: Nancy Huntley | November 15, 2013 at 09:38 AM
What a fun Christmas card. I am so inspired by your cards.
Posted by: Shelley C. | November 15, 2013 at 09:43 AM
Thank you soo much for this card and tutorial. When I saw the other card you made using this die made me put it on my I Want it now list. So I bought it. I have been playing around with it and I cut some out of fun foam for dimension. Thank you for the inspiration. Love this die.
Posted by: Joyce B. | November 15, 2013 at 09:45 AM
Whoop, whoop! A huge congratulations to you, Kittie! It's been a long time coming! You are truly a master and I'm so happy for you!! Love ya!!
Posted by: Broni | November 15, 2013 at 10:01 AM
I believe I have just become a cat person. Thank you so much for your instruction & inspiration.
Posted by: Vicki | November 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Kittie - Welcome to The Classroom! Your Christmas scene is beautiful - so intricate and detailed - right up my alley. Can't wait to see more of your inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Chris K | November 15, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Congrads! I love the staircase card. Thanks for your inspirations.
Posted by: angelic | November 15, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Hello again Kittie! I just so love opening my email each morning and seeing one of your wonderful pieces of art. Thanks so much for the inspiration and for showing us how it was done.
Posted by: Laura C. | November 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations! Your card is beautiful!
Posted by: Cheryl SD | November 15, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Congrats, you do such amazing work I am surprised you haven't done it before now, Awesome scene!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | November 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Love your style!! Welcome to the CLASSroom :)
Posted by: Alice M | November 15, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations on joining Ellen Hutson's blog. Love your creations!
Posted by: Jane Luxem | November 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM
I love everything that Kittie does. Her work has inspired me many times. I especially love her different Christmas ideas and have in fact CASED three of her cards, three years in a row for my own cards to give out. I also like that she links all her products used to Ellen's shoppe so that I just have to click on them to place my order.
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri Vallese | November 15, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Congrats Kittie! This card is amazing! Headed over to Ellen Hutson to get the details!
Posted by: Deb L | November 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Congratulations Kitty! I've been a huge fan of your blog for a long time and always love your work. I'll be sure to check you out in the Classroom now as well.
Posted by: Dinahsoar | November 15, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Congrats on joining the CLASSroom, Kitty. You will be a great addition to anyone's site. Love all the details that you have put into this card.
Posted by: Sue | November 15, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Not sure if my original comment went through...sooooo, I'm trying again. lol All I can say about your card is WOW! Every element is perfectly placed! What a masterpiece!! Thanks so much for sharing and congrats on becoming one of the design team! You all rock!
Posted by: Pam Tiedtke | November 15, 2013 at 11:02 AM
love the staircase & wall idea
Posted by: Cindee | November 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Your work is just fantastic! Congrats on joining the team.
Posted by: Aniva J | November 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM
I just scrolled through several posts, and I'm so impressed with your talent. Looking forward to your posts in the Classroom.
Posted by: Ann Marie | November 15, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Congratulations! What a well deserved honor! This is a gorgeous card, love the corrugated tree and amazing use of dies, fantastic scene!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | November 15, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations! You will be a great addition! I enjoy your posts very much.
Posted by: Hannah Means | November 15, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Great adddtion to the CLASSroom! I am so looking forward to seeing more tutorials on your beautiful creations.
Posted by: Dorothy C. | November 15, 2013 at 11:28 AM
I love this card. You always give us such wonderful masterpieces. Congrats on joining Ellen Hutson's team. You go, girl.
Posted by: Angie Hall | November 15, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Congratulations on joining the Classroom. I'm looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations in the Classroom...especially looking forward to the tags coming up. This card is great and so creative. Thanks for all you share.
Posted by: Glenda J | November 15, 2013 at 11:39 AM
This is such a great card! I love how you so often include cats in your scenes.
Posted by: Kathleen Chabot | November 15, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations! This is well deserved. Everything I have purchased from Ellen Hutson was because of your beautiful cards. Looking forward to the classes.
Posted by: Judy Fitzgerald | November 15, 2013 at 12:01 PM
Congratulations Kittie! I'm loving your holiday cards and can't wait to see what you have in store for The Classroom!
Posted by: Leslie S. | November 15, 2013 at 12:11 PM
love all your cat scenes Kittie
Posted by: Kristin | November 15, 2013 at 12:15 PM
All of your cards are so wonderful. Congratulations on being with the classroon.
Love this card.
Posted by: Cyn G | November 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations Kitty. Beautiful work once again. Thank you also for linking me to Ellen.
Posted by: Anne Giblin | November 15, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Great news! Congratulations!
Posted by: Dixie | November 15, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Kittie...congratulations on your new position on The Classroom! You will be a wonderful addition! As always, this card is amazing...can't wait to check out the classroom to see how you created the staircase!
In awe of your work, Susan
Posted by: Susan | November 15, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Congrats Kittie! I'm om my way to the CLASSroom now to check out the details of your card. Ellen's site and store are fabulous. So many great ideas featured in the CLASSroom, and such a great selection of my favorite products!
Love this card! I'm especially partial to Siamese cats so I love the way you colored the cats!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | November 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Congrats on joining the CLASSroom! Yours is the first blog I check each morning. Love your card. All of your work is so inspiring!
Posted by: janet | November 15, 2013 at 12:41 PM