Thursday, September 22, 2011

More Pups on the Way!

First, I have the paper kind to share with you!

This little cutie is the pup from YNS' Kite Flying Fhiona set.  I had cut out a bunch a few months ago and when I saw that the latest YNS challenge is paper piecing well it was time to pull 'em out!  Plus, I need a "boy" b-day card for this weekend (or more appropriately, my sons' need a card to give).  Now in addition to the YNS challenge, my "boy" card is also for Yvonne Yam's guest designer challenge from Lynn Miller to recycle! The recycling is the plastic "stick" the flag is waving from. In it's former life it held a lollipop :>)  The layout is based on sketch #133 from Card Patterns.

Now you know when I use this stamp one card is never enough and I also need a "girl" card for next weekend. 

My card is just 3" x 3".  I took inspiration from the latest CAS-ual Friday's challenge to make a mini card and combined that with the Paper Player's CAS Animal or Plant challenge.

Part of the reason I may love this little pup stamp so much is that he looks like my own pup, Bolt.  He truly is the sweetest and I love him even after he gets loose and I have to chase him around the neighborhood!  Even after he digs up my potted plant, digs huge holes around the tree in our FRONT yard, rips a hole in my DD's comforter to bury a bone in the house, or when he chews the kids toys that are left on the floor (that at least helps keep the amount of toys in check!).  Believe me, he has a few habits that I would love to break, but regardless his sweet personality outweighs all the digging and chewing!
Smiles,
Julie
Details: Stamps - (Kite Flying Fhiona) YNS and sentiments & Circles (For the Love of Dots) Practicing Creativity, CS - SU and PTI, Copics, PP - Basic Grey, Twine - The Twinery, Ink - Momento and SU, Stickers - SRM, and a recycled plastic lollipop stick.

21 comments:

  1. Woohoooooo! Julie upcycled!!!! :) *winks*

    These are adorable! Love those pups and your awesome paper piecing! :)

    Thanks so much for playing along with my guest Lynn's recycling challenge! :)

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  2. Such a sweet card Julie, love your wee pup too...ours likes to run too...lol...we love our pup. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players.

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  3. Oh my goodness. These cards are just too adorable. I love them both Julie. Thanks for playing along with us at YNS.

    Hugs
    Dana

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  4. Such super fun paper piecing! Your puppy is stinkin' adorable too!

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  5. Super cute - love the 3x3 mini card! And who couldn't love Bolt! :)

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  6. Bolt is adorable! Great cards. Love the playful nature of both of them!

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  7. Adorable cards, adorable pup! Thanks for playing at The Paper Players!

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  8. hehe-your puppy is adorable, julie:) we had one just like him, years ago, and you described him perfectly:) love your cute card and use of the sucker stick! thanks for playing:)

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  9. These pups are just way tooooo cute! I love how you stamped them on paper to give a pop of color ( or should I say pup:)) Bolt is such a handsome little guy. I'm sure when he gets in trouble all he need do is look into your eyes and all is forgiven. Thank you for playing with The Paper Players!

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  10. Hi Julie! Just dropping bye to say Hi and to tell you these are so "dog-gone" cute!! (sorry couldn't resist it - lol)

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  11. These cards a FABULOUS and your pup Bolt is soooooo CUTE!!!! Thanks for joining us for YNS Challenge #51!!!
    Hugs
    Karen

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  12. Love your card...LOVE your westie! I have one too!!

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  13. Julie, as if your cards weren't adorable enough...then there is that cute picture of Bolt! He sonds like a little trouble-maker (I have a Schnauzer that is the same way) but with THAT face...ugh!! He's too cute to stay mad at. :) LOVE your cards and all of those paper pieced pups. Too cute! Thanks so much for joining us at the Paper Players this week! :)

    Ps: Give Bolt a big hug from me!

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  14. These are THE cutest little paper pieced pups EVER! So worth it to take the time to do it. Great card. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players.

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  15. These are sooooo CUTE, Julie!!! I love the paper pieced pups and your fun designs! Bolt is such a cutie too! Thanks for sharing, girlie;)

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  16. Bolt is just too cute for words and it sounds like his name is fitting!! :-) Your cards are awesome as always and super fantastic paper piecing! :-)

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  17. From dog lover - to dog lover - I HEAR ya, sista! They ARE worth it! Your enthusiasm and love for the wee-fella are quite apparent in your fine, fine work, displayed here - I love these cards! YOUR darling and fun use of the Card Patterns composition would have me wagging my tail, if I had one! tee hee Thanks for sharing your delightful work with Card Patterns!

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  18. So adorable!! Love the paper pieced dogs! Thanks for playing along with us at Your Next Stamp!

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  19. Awe- love the stacked up pups!! And your own dog is the cutest thing ever! Thanks for playing along at YNS!

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