Apr

20

Finding the right tree

Filed Under DT: Marilyn S., Dogs, Winter | 3 Comments

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Here’s a great card from Marilyn. She’s done a wonderful job surrounding the whimsical scene with such elegance. Layering the shapes with black really makes them stand out. And then adding the black bow and the jewel – just lovely.

Marilyn wrote:
“I added a little Aleenes Glitter Snow to the trees, Stickles Dry Fine Glitter for snow and used the Viva Pearl Pen for snowflakes.  Finally, a little Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass distress ink was rubbed into the sky.”

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8155-O Finding the right tree (scene)

Mar

3

Don’t worry, be happy

Filed Under Birds, Cats, DT: Christy, Dogs, Journal, People | 1 Comment

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Here’s another journal page from Christy. I agree – don’t worry, be happy! I love her doodle words and scallop.

Here’s how she did it:
Using a discarded book from the thrift store has made the perfect foundation for creating meaningful art journal layouts.  This layout began with a light coat of blue acrylic paint and a layer of green for a grassy base.  The images were stamped with black Memento ink and colored with watercolor crayons.  The wording was done by hand using a doodling technique.  The finished page captured perfectly a light, airy, happiness.

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1073-J Penelope and kitty Percy fly
1164-M Dudley dog takes Patrick for a walk,
6035-I Summer fence

Feb

20

A snow race

Filed Under Birds, DT: Beate H., Dogs, People, Winter | 2 Comments

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Beate sent in this cute winter scene. Isn’t it just fun! She said that she thought Elsa (the St. Bernard) offered some inspiration. Her face looks like she’s a bit astonished and I suppose who wouldn’t be if you saw a little snow race with an actual penguin going on.

Such a cute card.

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1114-G Milo’s sled picking up speed
3019-E Elsa (St. bernard)
5075-D Sliding penguin

Feb

3

Where the milk and cookies really go

Filed Under Cats, Dogs, Great Customers | 2 Comments

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Estella (Sandee’s Stamps) is at it again – I just love getting her emails. This time she’s used a stamp that was released as a Christmas stamp but the way she’s put this card together and the colors she’s chosen means it could be an “anytime” card. I just love the little scallops and the pop of blue she used. And how did she know I have a special place in my heart for orange kitties.=^..^=

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3058-M Where the milk and cookies go pets
8212-F Where the milk and cookies go (text)

Jan

22

I double-dog dare you

Filed Under DT: Kelly C., Dogs | 1 Comment

kelly-callieKelly’s been busy. Here’s another Woof-derful card. I love the bold use of black and white with a splash of red.

Although I must admit, whenever I see that saying “I double-dog dare you!” I always think of the movie “A Christmas Story” and the little boy at recess with his tongue getting stuck to the pole.

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3005-D Sparky’s a big dog
3025-E Callie’s looking forward

Jan

14

Cookies-and-milk break with friends

Filed Under Cats, DT: Kelly C., Dogs | Leave a Comment

kelly-milk-and-cookiesEven though this stamp was released in a Christmas supplement, I loved that Kelly rethought it and made it just an “anytime” card. She does such a great job with embellishments and coloring. I think sometimes we could all use more cookies and milk breaks with friends.

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3058-M Where the milk and cookies go pets

Jan

12

Take time to chill

Filed Under DT: Shari M., Dogs, People, Winter | 3 Comments

shari-snowIsn’t this so cute. Shari, one of the new design team members, sent this in. I just love the gray snowflake background she started with and the trees and snowballs with the puffy paint – just perfect!

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1115-K Sledding – Sarah pulls Nicky and Otto
1116-J Snowballs stocked and ready

Aug

8

Thinking of you

Filed Under DT: Sandy A., Dogs | 1 Comment

sandy-scooter-smSandy sent in this card and I just love her inspiration photo…

sandy-scooter-inspirationI saw the little yellow ball in the lower right corner and wonder if she was thinking of that when she picked out her embellishments – the teal, red and yellow dots under Scooter. It looks like her background is woven – maybe this is a way to use all those scraps. I love her framing with the dark paper, it really sets everything off. Adorable.

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Jul

9

It’s my party

Filed Under Birthday, DT: Kelly C., Dogs | 1 Comment

kelly-its-my-party2I would have loved to receive this cute little party invitation in the mail, wouldn’t you? Kelly sent this in and I think it’s just great. Her choice of bright primary colors, perfect. I also love what Cupcake the dog is saying, “Can you come? huh? huh? Can you come puhhhhhlease!”

Here’s a peek when the little door is opened up
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Jun

12

Twinkle twinkle little star

Filed Under DT: Sandy A., Dogs, People, Summer | 4 Comments

sandy-looking-up-smI just love this card. Sandy simply outdid herself in creating it. She said it reminded her of when families are apart, they can look up at the sky and think of each other. And that’s exactly the memory it brought back for me. When I was little my parents divorced and we moved away from my dad. He told me that whenever the moon came out all I had to do was look up in the sky and know that he was thinking of me. It’s such a wonderful memory.

Sandy said she used fringe scissors (Martha Stewart) to create the grass – I really think I must have a pair of these now. She cut out the people and animals which I think adds such dimension to the card, that and the lovely little stars of course. Thank you Sandy.

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Jun

4

Hello

Filed Under Cats, DT: Amanda R., Dogs, People | 2 Comments

amanda-hello-smAmanda does it again! Isn’t this cute?! I love all the layered papers in the background and the bow with the pawprint tag is just wonderful. I also really love the black framing around everything, it really brings importance to each layer.

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May

15

Delight in life

Filed Under DT: Maria L., Dogs | 2 Comments

maria-delight-in-life-sm“Delight in life” is the perfect jumping off point for the this card. Rowley dog is enjoying the beautiful rainbow of color Maria created. Isn’t it just so happy! I love her rainbow and the addition of the little clear dots. She also added the little movement lines around all of his paws which makes it look like he’s really jumping for joy. Happy happy happy for sure!

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Apr

25

Celebrate this life

Filed Under DT: Janis C., Dogs, People | 5 Comments

janis-celebrate-life-smJanis sent in this wonderful little card. She said “I know the main stamp is supposed to be used in a different angle like lying on the floor…but it seems to me the girl is just sitting with a little puppy which was leaning on her feet.” I just love this little project – the way she created the background gives it a sweet yet artsy feel. I also love the little chicks next to the little radio – I think they might be doing a little dance. So cute Janis!

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Apr

23

To the world

Filed Under DT: Maria L., Dogs, People | 3 Comments

maria-totheworld-smI love this image, so much so that I actually made it into a quilt. So when Maria ordered it to use in a sample I couldn’t wait to see what she’d do. I think it’s just lovely. The sweet colors she used to color in the image are bright but soft. Her choice of patterned pattern is just perfect too. The top one has sweet little vines of green running throughout and finishing it with a big green bow – who wouldn’t love to receive this in their mailbox.

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Apr

19

You’re my big dog

Filed Under DT: Kelly C., Dogs | 2 Comments

kelly-sparky-smIn this card Kelly used a little stamp, but by adding a dark frame around it gave it the presence of something much bigger. I love the little doggy bone in the background paper and then using the bright red/orange down the side with the heart and twine was just great!!

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