Hello friends! Today is special for all dog lovers out there...it's National Puppy Day! Of course I've been trying to convince my DH that we need a new puppy, but he insists that one golden retriever at a time is enough. Now, I ask you...is one golden retriever greeting you at the door or snuggling at your feet really ever enough? Since I'll not be getting a new puppy today, at least I can stamp one!
Creative nugget: Doggie paw prints were randomly stamped over the card base. Regular distress inks were sponged on mixed media paper, then the same colors of Oxide inks were sponged through the a stencil and spritzed with a little water to create the background for the doggie image. My Misti Tool and Versafine Black Onyx ink were used to stamp the golden retriever image and the sentiment from the Puppy Love stamp set by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Grass was drawn with a Copic Marker and some hearts with bling were added to finish the card. The layout for my card was inspired by the Fusion Challenge.
Of course nothing beats the real thing...
From this...
...to this!
This card will be submitted for the following challenges:
Splitcoaststampers Ways to Use It Challenge - Puppy Love
Fusion - Paris Rain
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #234 - Clean and Simple
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog #176 - Any Sentiment Except Birthday
Pile It On #128 - Humor and/or Plaid
Thanks so much for stopping by on National Puppy Day...be sure to hug a dog today!
Hugs,
Cathymac
This is adorable, Cathy! Fun design and such a true sentiment. Your Kody is precious.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. The sentiment is very true and your doggie as precious :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at ATSM, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteI really love your card. The colours are so vibrant and the design is amazing. Unfortunately your entry is not CAS as per the requirements of this challenge but I hope to see you play along next time. Thanks for joining us at ATSM.
ReplyDeleteWell I'm glad you can get your adorable puppy fix one way or another. Love the cute little scene you created! Thanks for playing along at Fusion!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and awesome sentiment...thank you for joining us ta AUD SENTIMENTS CHALLENGE this week,hope to see you again
ReplyDeleteŽeljka DTxx
Super cute card Cahty. Love the background with the sweet silhouette image... also love the paw prints... great stitching job!
ReplyDeleteThe sentiment is so true. I'd give up my jewelry for my beagles any day. Nothing is nicer than their unconditional love. This is a great card! Love how you did the background, too!
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