Anyway, sometimes when I begin a card I get the feeling that I am not going to like the end result, well I looked at the challenge list and the popular theme this week seems to be stars and stripes - well stripes I love and I am okay with them ... but stars I am a little 'iffy' on and whenever I use them I don't like the resulting card ... well this morning I finished this card and I have to say that I really like it!!!
the little dog digging into the gift box image is so sweet and I think this would make a great card for anyone despite the rather masculine colours.
here is a close up of the star title - which I hung.
and a close up of the image and I have created a frame around the image
materials - Bazzill aloe vera card; Kaiser 'lonestar' papers; Annabelle Stamps 'party animals 1' stamp set, Queen Kat Designs 'large stars' stamp set, Kaiser 'four stars' stamp; Stazon timber brown ink, Versa Magic night sky ink; Marvy blender 0, dark brown 18, leaf green 48, sky blue 75, Tombow grey N75 pens; 1/8" blue eyelet; the twinery cappacino twine; 7mm split ring; Creative Memories circle cutters.
I have made this card following the sketch from Card Patterns #121. The frame concept is from Annabelle Stamps blog - say it with frames, the stars are from What's that theme throwdown and also Birthday Sundaes - stars and stripes. The image inspiration is from the challenge at Southern Girls - inner child - I use to love getting presents (the only time was at xmas and birthdays) and did exactly what this little dog is doing when I got them!
Thanks for looking and have a great weekend everyone.
Love the layout for your card Janet and this little pooch is perfectly framed! Thanks for joining in with us at AnnaBelle Stamps.
ReplyDeleteHey i am so glad to find out your blog. this is really great post and very helpful for me.i just see your designs and its make me awesome.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing card janet! Love the layout and colours! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cute. I love the wagging tail on the dog. Your colors are perfect. I love your sentiment within the stars. Great job. Thanks for playing along with Birthday Sundaes.
ReplyDeleteI love this card! The image of the dog rummaging through the bag is just adorable and I can't think of anyone who wouldn't smile after receiving this card. Thanks for playing What's That Theme Throwdown.
ReplyDeleteI love your card it is very nice. Super colors together.
ReplyDeleteJanet your card is very cute - I just love that image! I just got home from a Lions/Port Adelaide match and lucky our team - Lions won! Love the atmosphere of an AFL game!!Thanks for playing along with AnnaBelle Stamps!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....this is so adorable! I love the design of the card and your stars and strips are fantastic! Love that image! Thanks for playing along with us at Birthday Sundaes!
ReplyDeleteAmber
This is a great card!! I loved pressies too!! (Still do!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in our "Childhood memories" theme at Southern Girls. I have some candy on my blog if you want to pop on over and have a look.
Alicia xx
http://alicia-timetocreate.blogspot.com/
As always, gorgeous Janet!! I love the layout, the beautifully coloured puppy is so cute!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing at AnnaBelle's this week! :)
WOW, What a super fun card Janet!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your design and the lovely colours you used!
Take Care,
Kylie X
I love online birthday greetings but still love to get actual cards from family. And birthday cake,
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