
Welcome to the blog hop for the new release from Waffle Flower Crafts. And yes, cats, shelves and books are having a moment!
And so… I took this opportunity to create a card for my favorite cat mom ever: my daughter, Aidan! The new Simple Bookcase die is perfectly sized for an US A2 card front and ready to be filled up!


I did my very best to recreate my grandkitty, Franklin. It’s no masterpiece, but wait until you see the one I did NOT use.

Check out my video to see how it all came together!
BLOG HOP GIVEAWAYS:
For today’s hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. You can leave a comment on this blog and along the hop by 11:59pm EST on Saturday, November 11 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower Blog on 11/13/23.
BLOG HOP SPECIALS:
Waffle Flower Warehouse Moving Sale (11/5-11/14)

You can preview the sale now! All prices will be marked down on 11/5 automatically once they are added to the cart at 40% off!
This is a HUGE sale, so check it out!
The collection is dynamic—once the stock reaches our threshold, the item will not be on sale anymore.
For those of you who are new to Waffle Flower, they have a Last Chance section on their website that lists many goodies for 25% off until they are gone! This would be a great place to start your collection!
BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS:
Waffle Flower Blog
Galina Filippenko
Cathy Zielske—you are here!
Ingrid Aries
JJ Bolton
Laura Bassen
Marieke Slaats
Amy Rysavy
Jeanne Jachna
Rebecca Keppel
Lydia Fielder
Jill D Hawkins
Caly Person
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Channin Pelletier
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Toni Kwaiser says
This is awesome! So cute. Love Franklin. Now I’m going to go watch the video to see the less successful one 😉
Ann says
Cathy, this is such a cool card!
Nancy Caird says
So sweet. Love the cat mom sentiment
Kathy says
Absolutely adorable!
Meghan Kennihan says
ADORABLE kitty scene!!! I love this new PAW-some release!
Jennifer Fox says
So adorable
Amy Cooley says
This is such a fun card! I like this shelf die. It could be customized for most any occasion.
Shelley Lund says
Such a cute card!
Grendelia Balandran says
Cute card very elegant
Mary G says
Love it! Enjoyed the re-do on the Kitty… totally understandable. If I don’t have a “face”, then I go silhouette!
Karen Hallam says
I too have a daughter who is a cat mom. I’m going to have to get these products to make cards for her! Love all the details ~ so cute! Thanks, Cathy!
Janice says
Your daughter will love the card, I’m sure.
Charlene Kroells says
Such a cute card.
Michele F says
I’m betting your daughter will think your rendition of Franklin is a masterpiece, Cathy! No matter – it’s purrrrfectly adorable!
=]
Pam says
Your kitty looks fine. I do a lot of kitties and usually just make them silhouettes.!)
Angy Hughes says
Love the bookshelf and add-ons. Love the cats- so fun!
Alice Mooberry says
Love the card, Cathy!! (I got some real bargains on the Waffle Flower Moving Sale, too!! ) 😘
Dean M Bard says
This is a great idea for a card and I love Franklin. Thank you for sharing with us.
Sonya says
As always, great card. Love stories about your grandkitty!
Joni Clowers says
Love your design……and Franklin!
Caren says
What’s not to love about this card? Love the subtlety of the kitty. It’s like a little scavenger hunt card
Sheritta Lanier says
Hey! Mrs.Cathy I Love your work. USA
Donna Tuschoff says
Beautiful card and what a great sentiment.
Maureen Reiss says
Adorable card!!! Your daughter will love it!!!!
Kayla Dittmer says
Love your cards. They always make me want to get busy being crafty.
Diane Zalusky says
Love your book case and that you included Franklin.
Avra Williams says
I clicked on your link and didn’t even realize I was getting an extra discount over the 40%! What a happy surprise! I ordered lots of moving sale items AND the bookcase die! Thanks to you and Waffle Flower!
Virginia Folsom says
This bookshelf is so cute! I can imagine many ways to personalize a card. Thanks for sharing.
max says
first time blog hopping! Wish me luck! Really love how subtle your color scheme is! Your kitty is adorbs!
Colleen Beth says
The card was fabulously done and I love the video too. Frankie was cute too. Enjoyed every minute of seeing those products.
Barbara-Jean K says
Great card!
RobiW says
So cute! So many possibilities!
Kristine Boydstun says
Such a cute card!! I love the Franklin look alike!
Cindy says
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? Franklin sounds like One Cool Cat! Love your card!
Kathi says
Fabulous card. I adore this new release!
Kelley says
Your card and cat turned out so cute.
Susie Wittwer says
This card is so sweet and Frankie is adorable!
Laurie Black says
Fabulous card! Franklin is adorable.
Sheri Kempke says
Love your card–all of the items on the shelves–including Frankie! I’m a cat lover myself so wonderful that Waffle Flower is featuring them in this release!
Joni Mastronardi says
So adorable
Lynn Chan says
Love it! So fun to see what to put on the bookcase shelves! So many possibilities!
Michelle Arp says
Cathy Z i too have grandcats and i love them both. This card will have to be remade for my son
Tracy Veeder says
Franklin is so cute. Like all the verity of cats available.
Sue D says
Franklin is a handsome cat and love the bookshelf.
Denise Bryant says
Love the bookcase and all the fun things on the shelves! Awesome card!
Geri S says
So cute! Love bookcases, plants, and cats! Can’t live without them, plus a lot of books to read. Great release!
Jackie Zane says
Omg this is so cute and the add on set is to die for!
Tina Kennett says
Adorable card!
Alison Neet says
Love that you are a cat grandma and made such a great card for your daughter
Eve Mercier says
That’s so cute ! I love the new release
Cyndi Morris says
Love it! I really need that cabinet (note: I already have the cat (four actually), so just the cabinet will be fine!).
Ann Ito says
Love the card! Just perfect!
Wendy K says
So cute, love cats!! Love your style, thanks for sharing
Marcy Schneider says
Cathy, as always, your Build a Bookcase card is so creative & fun! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Mel H says
Love this card Cathy. The kitties and shelves are just something I adore. my own kitties love to lounge on my bookshelves.
Jeanne Rice says
Love the card. Love the cat. He is so cute and love his coloring.
Melissa Leftrick says
So cute! I love your cat!!!
Carmela Hubler says
Love the shelves and little cats are so cute!
Toni says
This card reminds me of, the old craft/dining room!
Samantha Pfrimmer says
This is such an adorable card! Love it!
Lauryne Cunningham says
This is so cute- your daughter’s going to love it!
Angela says
Cats, books and shelves are my favorite things! This is fabulous! I love that gray cat on the top shelf! 🙂 They love heights!
Lori says
Great card!
Thanks for sharing.
Kim Budzynski says
So adorable. I feel like we all know Franklin from the stories you tell. Love it.
Deborah Hellman says
Adorable
Fae Jordan says
Very versatile collection, can be used for all occasions
Dar K says
Great card idea and love the shelf die cut. Sometimes it’s hard to find designs for cards that could be used for a guy’s birthday or thank you, and this one would definitely fit the bill.
lee says
Love your bookcase card!
Mary-Anne V. says
Nice clean an tidy bookcase ..unlike mine. Wonderful news die.
Dee Earnshaw says
aww this card is adorable with the cute kittie on the top shelf
Amy Solovay says
Super cute card!!
Dee Earnshaw says
oh this is fabulous – love it:)
Merry Shepard says
Awesome card. I love the purrfect sentiments!