Alright everyone... It's TIME!
Time for Love Letters to Kitty Paw {a Photo Challenge}!
For those of you that don't know me as well, I don't have any children...yet. But, I do have one very special cat named Kitty Paw. {A brief history...my parents brought a sweet little black and white kitty home when I entered college...she was meant to go to my Grandma (my Grandma has had tuxedo cats for as long as I can remember), but my mom fell in love. --we got another cat for Grandma (she named her Baby Girl). I don't know how she earned the name Kitty Paw, but it stuck. Several years later, I was graduating from college and moving into my first place. I felt sorry for Kitty Paw...she was so clearly an "only child," and unfortunately, she had to share a lot of attention with two other dogs and another cat. I politely asked if she could come home with me, and the rest is history!}
Kitty Paw has since become quite a character here at Ramblings and Photos. She's chased Zhu Zhu pets, done interviews and dressed up for every season (Paw Humbug and Happy New Year).
Kitty Paw has since become quite a character here at Ramblings and Photos. She's chased Zhu Zhu pets, done interviews and dressed up for every season (Paw Humbug and Happy New Year).
Anyways...a few weeks ago, my friend Emily and I were chatting online...I dare say, while watching American Idol. We were both finishing up our Valentine's Day cards for the Paper Mama challenge, and she couldn't wait to share her card with me. Within minutes, I had an email from Emily with the image below. It was Kitty Paw's very first Valentine's Day card (from Bentley, Emily's cat)...but not her first "love letter."
You see, Kitty Paw actually received her very first "love letter" several months ago from Ruari. Ruari's mother, THE PAPER MAMA, sent me this card out of the blue...so if you ever get tired of seeing Kitty Paw, blame her - she encourages me!
Therefore, in the spirit of love (and seeing how it's February and so close to Valentine's Day), "Love Letters to Kitty Paw" was born. Here's what you need to know:
The Rules (inspired by The Paper Mama):
The Rules (inspired by The Paper Mama):
- Your "love letter" must include a photo (the photo does not have to be taken by you, but you need to have permission to use it). It can be edited to your hearts desire... but, there MUST be a photo.
- You need to be the creator! I'm sorry: you can't have someone else create it for you. Please use your own design.
- Your "letter" can be digitally made or handcrafted, but should include a photo (could be your pet, children, yourself, etc.)
- A blog post (with a photo of your "Love Letter to Kitty Paw") will need to be linked to the linky below to be entered into the challenge.
- One entry per person.
- PG please. Maybe PG-13... Let's keep things family friendly.
- I do have the right to delete or disqualify any entrant if I feel it doesn't follow the rules.
- You can link up your photo through February 23rd, 2011 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Top 10 winners (unless you guys happen to surprise me and we get 100 entries) will be chosen by a panel of judges and me...then voted on by all of you. Voting will start on February 25th, 2011 and will end on February 28th, 2011 11:59 PM EST.
- All blog post entries should link back to this post. You can grab a button below. Thanks!
Please, let me know if you have ANY questions! You can email me.
The Goodies: This is actually my very first "contest," so I thought it might be nice if you won something for all of your creativity...especially since I'm requesting a love letter to my cat (as if I couldn't get strange enough). There will be FOUR... yes 4 winners! First, second, third, and fourth place! Here's a list of the prizes and sponsors:
One Print (up to 11x14) from ME, Ashley Sisk: Winner's Choice
Something fun and fabulous from The Paper Mama Shop!
A set of four coasters (example in image above) by CarriedAwayByPaper
Handmade fabric flower made with a brown vintage button on non-slip headband from mama with love
Kitty Paw and I can't wait to see your Love Letters!
50 comments:
If I was more savy with my photos and paint, I would so do this! I would write a letter to Nemo, just a baby ; )
Sounds like a fun contest and your kitty paw sure looks like she has such character!
How fun :) Will Kitty Paw be able to handle so much love? I think so!
I love this idea and Lucky is entered.
Is this open for people outside US?
I thought I have seen it all - but this takes the cake :-)
Have fun with this - good luck to all who enter!
I would only expect this kind of fabulousity from YOU!! What a great idea!
I just might have to play!
I cannot wait to see the entries! I'm excited for this one!
...ok back to work
My creative wheels are starting to turn... hope I can come up with something!! :)
And for the record, I LOVE that you're asking for love letters for your cat. :)
Lol…awesome idea. I can’t wait to see all the entries.
i love you & your fabulous creativity! i love Kitty Paw too & her spunky personality, now what will my Miss Kitty write to Kitty Paw... {{meow}}
we'll see :)
This is an awesome challenge! Too bad I have no idea how to create a creative card or letter! I'll look forward to seeing the ones posted, though ;)
How cute and fun!!!
oh I am SO in for this. Bear loves Kitty Paw and I think he has a little crush on her! ;) we'll have to see how his love letter turns out!
Kitty Paw some thing is coming yoiur way with love from Emma and Ruby....
aw that cat expression made me laugh
We had so much fun with this challenge, Ashley! Sam really got into it. (wink, wink)
I'll link up later tonight.
This is so fun! Love it. I am hoping to come up with something....
Such a cute idea...can't wait to read the letters!!
This is so cute! I can't wait to get home tonight and start my babies love letter to Kitty Paw! Truly original! :}
Love the name of your photo challenge! Reminds me of my favorite blog... ;-)
Might just need to enter this one.
Happy Wednesday to you!
Grace
Us crazy cat ladies have to stick together! ;) I can't wait to get started on this!
This is too funny...might have to enter too.
Yay! I'm excited to enter!
Well, I've got part one done (the easy part)...and now to see if the kids will cooperate for part 2! :-) Hope you're having a great Wednesday! ♥
What a great idea!! How fun!!
Oh my mind is going 100 miles per hour. Hopefully, I will be able to come up with something
This sounds like fun!! I'm sure Roxy would love to write a love letter to Kitty Paw :)
Oh my gosh! Fred had so much fun constructing his card to Kitty Paw :) Happy Valentines Day!
What a fun idea! I entered our dog...hope this is okee?
This sounds like so much fun! I better get working!
So, what's kitty paw's type? J/K...this look like fun. I'll have to come up with something...
i fixed the link!! I so am loving this challenge! So unique, fun, and creative. I am looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with <3 xoxo
Wow you're so creative! I found your blog while searching for photography blogs, which I've recently gotten into. I'm a new follower...looking forward to reading!
Mrs. H
http://myhappilyeveraftertheend.blogspot.com
Very cute idea!
Oh I have a great idea, now I just have to figure out a way to convince my cats..... off to the pet store!
Whew! Okay! After a major no-no I have corrected my oopsie! I changed my post! Hope you like it! :}
This is such a cool photo challenge idea! I LOVE the sweet button you made - so cute!! :)
what a fun challenge!
This is a FUN photo challenge!!! I'm enjoying all the entries! :)
Never written a love letter to a cat before. This might just be the first one for me ... we'll have to see. Thinking. Thinking.
Oh, this looks like such fun! :) But, as of this weekend, no "creative editing" for me!! lol! I'll have to make a point to work on this once all my wedding pics are edited!
And naw, you ain't weird because you're requesting we write your kitty a love letter... :)
What a fun photo challenge idea! I had so much fun creating a card for Kitty Paw! Hope she enjoys all of her letters!
How cute!! I might have to create a card to Kitty Paw from Ellee - she loves cats!!
Do you know what font Paper Mama used on Ruari's card? I love it!!
I almost didn't join it, but this was too fun to pass up!
William the Orange is always pleased to wish a Happy Valentine's to a lovely kitty -- he's not so thrilled by the photo his mom chose however!
Purrs!
The power of the internet......
Over 50 people have written love letters to your cat.... (me included now!)
hehe :)
This is a hoot!
Just squeaked in! XD
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