Roller skating dalmatian dog themed birthday card

  Greetings.  Here is a totally sweet Dalmatian dog-themed birthday card.  He is on roller skates.  Don't you love that idea?  Reminds me of days gone by.  I am featuring products by Spellbinders.  They have graciously sent me this fun die set to use and share with you.  The supplies are noted below.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday

Silhouette Cat Card ~ Silver Metallic Stamping

 Today, I am featuring this silhouette cat card using silver metallic stamping over at Unity Stamp Co.  The cat stamp looks more intense on the black cardstock.

Sentiment:
May your day be as wonderful as you are.

I paired the dark stamped panel with a bright lime green background frame for extra pop.

Layered Flag Card Accents + Copic Markers

 Hi there.  For today, I am sharing layered flag card accents and Copic marker coloring.  For added detail, I trimmed solid and plaid patterned paper.

Sentiment:   YIP!

Using shapes like flags offer an easy way to dress up card making.

Celebrations ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop June 2024

 Hello! Welcome to the June 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The theme this month is celebrations.  I chose the birthday occasion for this hop.  Be sure to comment on our FOU blog posts during the month.  You will find your next stop in the blog hop below.

Monochromatic colored pencils cat card.

 Hi there!  Here is an easy and cute cat card using monochromatic colored pencils on kraft cardstock.  This is also up on the Unity Stamp Co. blog today.  For this project, I chose the tones of tan, gold, gray and white.

Sentiment:
If cats could send a card... they wouldn't.

The stamp combination makes me laugh.  I think the sentiment is the best part of this card.  haha

Cat themed get well or surprise card

Hi there!  Here is a super cute monochromatic cat themed card.  This is great for surprises or get well occasions.  It was made simple with a bit of Copic marker coloring and patterned paper.

Sentiment:

Didn't see that coming.
You good?

Found In Nature ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop March 2024

 It is March already.  I hope you are ready for Spring.  I know that I am.

The March 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Found In Nature".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

I made three different cards with the inspiration this month.

Heart shaped card ~ puppy dog

 Happy Valentine's Day friends.  For today, I am sharing an adorable puppy dog heart shaped pun card with an uplifting message.  This is also up on the Unity Stamp Company blog today.

Sentiment:
Paws a moment to enjoy the little things today.

I just love that face.  This is also a fun card for Valentine's Day or any time.

Sketch ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop February 2024

 It is February already.  I hope you are being creative in the new year.
The February 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is a "Sketch".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

I made three different cards with the sketch inspiration this month.

Furry Friends ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop December 2023

  Welcome.  Thank you for visiting.  The December 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Furry Friends".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop. 

There are so many possibilities for cards using our pets and furry friends.  For this month, I show two different cards, made simple.  Both of my projects were made flat for easy mailing.

Quick and easy inspirational card ~ cat scene

 Today, I share a quick and easy inspirational card with a cat scene.  This was made with no coloring, only simple stamping and paper layers.

This card has an uplifting message with a sweet cat scene.  It was made in light colors with just a few ink shades.

Build A Scene ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop October 2023

  Welcome.  Thank you for visiting.  The October 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Build A Scene".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop. 

I decided to include two Christmas and winter cards with different scenes.

Heartfelt Pet Sympathy Card ~ Dog Theme

  This heartfelt pet sympathy card is a great way to send condolences.  Sometimes there are no words for those who have lost a beloved fur baby.  This dog themed project is also up on the Unity Stamp Co. blog today.

I used a few steps for this card including stamping, stenciling, ink blending and various embellishments.

Flat card & envelope with simple stamping ~ Dog

   Today for Unity Stamp Company, I made a flat card & envelope with simple stamping.  This set features an adorable puppy dog and paw prints.

Sentiment:  Love is a four letter word.

I kept this simple and flat for easy mailing.  The stamp layering helped.

Paper layers miss you dog card

 Hi.  Today I am sharing another cute dog card with added accent stamping and paper layers.

Sentiment:

Can't wait to see you again.

I adore puppies and dogs.  So another dog card is in order, this time in a rustic style.

Friends Of Unity Blog Hop May 2023 ~ Inspired By

 Welcome.  Thank you for stopping by.  The May 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Inspired By".  My cards for this hop were inspired by my love for puppies and dogs.  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

The details for each card follow.
Be sure to check out the rest of the blogs in the hop for beautiful inspiration and ideas for card making.

Graduation congrats card ~ puppy dog & cap

  Hi everyone.  Today I am sharing sweet graduation greetings featuring an adorable puppy dog with a grad cap.  This is a clean and simple design with a bit of coloring and patterned paper accents.

Sentiment:  Congrats.  You did it!

Stamp on Patterned Paper ~ Pet Sympathy Flat Card

  Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a stamp on patterned paper technique for this quick, easy and heartfelt pet sympathy card.  This one is made flat for easy mailing.

Sentiment:
Love.
Take comfort in the memories of wonderful times you shared together.
And, know that you were the best part of their life.

Sadly, these types of pet sympathy cards are occasionally needed.  It is helpful to have them on hand and ready to lend support.

Cat Lovers Hop 2022 ~ Day 1 Card Using Unity Stamps

 Hello and welcome.  For today, I am participating in Day 1 of the Cat Lover's Blog Hop.  This hop offers a link up on the main hop post for crafters to add their cat-themed project links.  Also, be sure to comment on all of the blogs each day to increase your winning chances from all of the sponsors.  Unity Stamp Company is one of the sponsors and will be giving away 4 gift certificate codes from blog comments throughout the hop.  

Day 1:  2022 CAT LOVER'S HOP

Here is my hop project.

And, this is the main hop photo from the Cat Lover's Blog Hop 2022.

2 Cards ~ 1 Background Stamp ~ Holiday Dog & Gnome

For today, I am sharing two Christmas or holiday cards featuring one background stamp along with additional focal stamping.

Sentiments:  

Have a warm & fussy Christmas.
Enjoy the most magical time of year.

These were fun to make using one background stamp and different focal stamps.