Welcome Pups

 

SC1134 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out a couple of designer papers to build the layout, choosing patterns that worked well together and layering them on black cardstock for a crisp frame. Once the panels were assembled, I added them to a white card base, letting the clean background balance the bold prints.

Next, I reached for my Hunkydory dog images and cut three of them with circle dies. Two of the circles are layered on black cardstock to tie in with the background panels, while the center circle is layered on the same designer paper used at the top of the card. The center dog is popped up on dimensionals to give the trio a focal point and a bit of playful lift.

To finish the card, I added a Welcome sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals for added emphasis. This will be another of my pet donation cards, and the cheerful layout feels perfect for welcoming a new furry friend into a loving home.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Welcome Pups

Welcome Pup

 

SC1133 - this week's sketch from splitcoaststampers.com

I love this sketch because it is such an easy way to create two cards with completely different looks just by switching out the designer papers. For this layout, I chose a pink polka dot pattern and a paw print design, layering both on black cardstock to give them a crisp frame before placing them on a white card base. The contrast between the playful pink and the bold paw prints makes the background feel lively and fun.

Next, I pulled out this sweet Hunkydory dog image, cut it with a white circle die, and layered it on black cardstock to help it stand out against the patterned papers. The circle shape adds a soft focal point that balances the straight lines of the sketch.

To finish the card, I added a Welcome sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals for a little lift and emphasis. This will be another of my pet donation cards, and the cheerful layout feels perfect for welcoming a new furry friend into a loving home.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Welcome Pup

Shepard Thank You

WT1121 - Wood of Faux Wood

F4A863 - Dog Days of Summer

MIX710 - Seeing Stars

USEIT2026 - Dog

For this card, I began by pulling out this adorable little dog that had been tucked away in my tote of items I want to use up. He has such a sweet expression that he immediately became the perfect focal point. I layered him on a couple of square panels to give him a nice framed look, then added a thank you sentiment at the top. The dog is popped up on dimensionals so he stands out with a bit of playful dimension.

Once the focal point was finished, I turned to my stash of kraft cardstock scraps. I added crisp white and bold black layers to give the kraft pieces a more polished feel, then trimmed two of them into banner shapes. These banners add a nice balance to the layout and help tie the elements together.

The larger designer paper is a wonderful woodgrain pattern that fits perfectly with this week’s Ways to Use It challenge. It is also part of the stack of designer papers I am determined to use up this year, so it felt good to give it a home on this card. I layered the woodgrain panel on black cardstock for contrast and then mounted everything on a clean white card base.

This card came together with a mix of scraps, favorite images, and challenge inspiration, and I love how warm and friendly it feels.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Shepard Thank You

Welcome Dalmatian

 

SC1129 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For today's card, I began by cutting the layers and choosing a sweet Hunkydory image as the focal point. The soft colors in the image paired beautifully with the blue matting, which added a crisp frame and helped each layer stand out.

The sentiment is popped up on dimensionals for a little lift, and I finished the card with a strip of blue rickrack along the bottom. A tiny paperclip dog bone adds a playful touch and ties in perfectly with the pet theme.

This will be another card for my pet donations.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Welcome Dalmatian

Birthday Friend

 

CAS910 - #bff

When I think of the theme bff, my mind goes straight to mans best friend, so I reached for this charming Whimsy Stamps image. I stamped it on kraft cardstock, which gives such a warm and natural base, then brought the scene to life with colored pencils. The soft texture of the kraft really lets the shading stand out.

To finish the design, I added a playful birthday sentiment from Stampin Up at the top. It balances the image nicely and keeps the whole card feeling lighthearted and fun.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Birthday Friend

With Sympathy

 

CAS909 - Dog Days of Summer- Dogs or Summer Fun 

I love a good dog challenge because it always gives me the chance to create another pet donation card. For this one, I started with a watercolor panel and brushed on a soft rainbow wash for the background. Once it dried, I die cut the paw prints from black cardstock and layered the watercolor panel behind them so the colors peek through each opening.

To finish the card, I die cut a white poodle and popped it up on dimensionals along with the With Sympathy sentiment, giving the design a gentle lift.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

With Sympathy

Time to Celebrate Your new Dog

 

SC1124 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out my trusty paw print paper and layered it on red cardstock before mounting it on the white card base. Next, I die cut the Hunkydory dog and placed it on a coordinating red die cut layer. I added a couple of hearts in red and white, then popped up a silhouette dog for a playful touch and a bit of extra dimension.

To finish the card, I found a fun sentiment in my bag of dog embellishments, and it was the perfect final detail to pull everything together.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Time to Celebrate Your New Dog

At Least You Don't Have to Wear a Cone

FS1015 - this week's very talented Featured Stamper is Barbara aka Lady Bugum. I found this INSPIRATION.

When I saw Barbaras card, the cheerful polka dot paper immediately caught my eye. I remembered this playful print tucked in the paper pad I am working through this year, and it felt like the perfect moment to bring it out. I adjusted the layout a bit to suit my supplies and added a floral strip for a touch of color and movement. The sweet dog image from Impression Obsession paired with the uplifting sentiment creates a bright and happy focal point that feels ideal for someone who could use a little encouragement.

The image is colored with copics and layered on soft blue to keep the look light. The floral panel is trimmed with orange for contrast, and the polka dot base is set on blue before everything is mounted on the white card panel. To finish the design, I scattered a few orange sequins for sparkle and a playful finishing touch.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

At Least You Don't Have to Wear a Cone

Pet Sympathy

 

SC1123 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my cards, I pulled out some pawprint paper and then spotted this blue gingham piece that felt like it was just waiting to be used. The sketch is perfect for creating two cards at once, and since I am working to build up my pet donation cards, getting a pair out of one design is always a win.

Once I cut all the pieces for the fronts, I swapped the top and bottom panels between the two cards to give each one a slightly different look. I layered everything on black cardstock for contrast and then mounted the panels on white card bases for a clean finish.

Next, I die cut the sentiment panels, added a simple With Sympathy sentiment, and popped them up on dimensionals to give the design a gentle lift.

These will be added to my growing collection of pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Pet Sympathy

Welcome Pup

 

SC1121 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

I love with a sketch lends itself to making pet donation cards. For this card, I pulled out my paw print paper for the background and layered it on orange. I then die cut the Hunkydory dog paper, layered it also on orange. The orange is perfect to pull out the color in his eyes.

To finish the card, I added a simple welcome sentiment and a few scattered orange hearts.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Welcome Pup

Congrats on the New Puppy

F4A853 - Little Girls

For my card, I reached for this adorable little girl image from Unity, complete with a sweet puppy, making it perfect for another of my pet donation cards. I paired her with a cheerful polka dot paper from my stash, which I am working hard to use up this year. The image is colored with Copics and popped up on dimensionals for a bit of lift.

To finish the design, I added a few brown hearts for balance and a Congratulations sentiment, also raised on dimensionals, to tie everything together.

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Congrats on the New Puppy

Cold Noses

 

CAS904 - Anything that walks

For my card, I reached for this adorable Technique Junkies image and stamped it onto white cardstock. I colored the sweet scene with Copics, letting the bright tones bring the characters to life. After trimming the panel, I layered it onto a black card base, which gives the artwork a crisp frame and makes the colors pop even more.

To finish the design, I added a few red hearts for a simple but charming touch that ties the whole card together.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Cold Noses

Birthday Pup

 

WT1110 - National Splurge Day

I think if I were going to splurge, I would absolutely treat myself to several pets. I adore my kitties, and it has been many years since I have had a dog, so the idea of a little furry crew makes me smile.

For my card, I pulled out this fun Spellbinders die cut set and started by cutting all the layers. I added silver floss stitching to the purse, which gives it such a charming handmade touch and a bit of shine. Once everything was assembled, I layered the finished piece over some patterned paper from my stash that I am determined to use up this year, then mounted it on pink cardstock to echo the pink in the purse.

To finish the card, I added a birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals along with several pink sequins that tie the whole design together and bring out the playful feel of the purse.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Birthday Pup

With Sympathy Pup

 

SC1117 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started by pulling out one of my favorite paw print papers and layering it on black cardstock to give the pattern a crisp frame. The contrast helps the design pop against the clean white card base and sets up a strong foundation for the focal point.

While looking through my stash, I found this Hunkydory dog image that felt perfect for the center of the layout. The soft colors and sweet expression make it an easy focal and popping it up on dimensionals gives it just enough lift to stand out from the patterned background without overwhelming it.

To finish the design, I added a simple sentiment, also popped up on dimensionals to echo the height of the focal panel. A few Nuvo Drops bring in a touch of shine and balance the layout, giving the card a polished, finished look.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

With Sympathy Pup

Thank a Vet

 

WT1106 - Thank a Caretaker

For today's card, I chose to thank an animal caretaker. I pulled out some paw print paper, layered it on light blue cardstock, and then added it to the white card base.

Next, I used my Impression Obsession die cuts and cut all of the pieces from my scraps to create the scrubs, the bandage, and the masks.

To finish the card, I stamped the thank you sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Thank a Vet

Hound Sympathy

 

SC1113 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I pulled out my paw‑print papers and die cut the pieces needed for the sketch. I paired them with this sweet die‑cut dog and added simple framing around the layers to bring in a bit of color.

The dog, one of the hexagons, and the sentiment are all popped up on dimensionals to give the layout some lift and definition.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Hound Sympathy

Birthday Pug

 

WT1103 - Pets

I can never have enough pet challenges for cards, as they give me the opportunity to create dog cards for my pet donation box.

For my card, I pulled out this adorable Simon Says Stamp pug die cut and cut it from two different browns so I could swap the pieces and create a second card at the same time. I paired the pup with more of the brown floss from the back of my chair that I am working to use up, stitching the white layer to add texture and a handmade touch.

The finished panel is layered on a piece of kraft designer cardstock from my stash that I am trying to use up this year, then mounted on a white card base. The pug and the birthday sentiment are both popped up on dimensionals to give the layout a clean lift.

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Birthday Pug

Challenges:

Classic Design - ATG (Furry Friends)
Digi Choosday - ATG
Everybody Art - Birthday
The Creative Crafters - ATG

Congratulations Pup

 

SC1111 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out some fun designer paper from Unity and trimmed the layers to build the background. I added the panels to a brown card base to echo the warm tones in the puppies and give the layout a grounded look.

The Congratulations sentiment is popped up on dimensionals for a clean, simple finish that lets the patterned paper shine.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Congratulations Pup

Scotty Thinking of You

 

IC1063 - Kibak Tile and Pinterest - INSPIRATION

F4A843 - Who Let the Dogs Out

USEIT2026 - Scotty Dog

My card was inspired by the black lab dominating the inspiration panel, which immediately reminded me of the wonderful Scotty Dog die cuts gifted to me by Julia (artystamper). Thank you, Julia. I usually work in smaller formats, so I had been saving these dies, and this challenge gave me the perfect nudge to finally use them.

I trimmed the dog so the front portion fit neatly on the card and chose a fun designer paper to layer over the Scotty silhouette. From there, I placed the dog on a bright gingham background, added the coordinating pieces, and finished the focal point with a punched flower.

The card is completed with the sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a touch of Nuvo Drops added to the eye, nose, and flower for extra detail.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Scotty Thinking of You

Westie

 

FS1000 - This week's featured stamper is Claudette aka lamoore. I found this INSPIRATION.

I am always drawn to a dog‑themed inspiration card. From Claudette’s design, I chose an all‑over dotted background paper in place of an embossed layer, then added a coordinating dotted panel for the next layer. For the sentiment panel, I used a descriptive designer paper that highlights details about the Westie, pairing it with a Westie image from Hunkydory to keep the theme cohesive.

I shifted the horizontal strip downward, widened it, and pulled colors from the descriptive Westie layer to keep everything unified. A thank you banner and a small top banner repeat those colors for balance. Each layer is trimmed in red to echo the tones in the Westie image, and the card is finished with a scattering of pearls for a soft touch.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Westie