Monday, August 5, 2013

Get Along Little Doggie

     My post title is the name of this delightful Meljen's Designs image, and I used the colors from the challenge over there, too.   I know, I know, you expect to see only felines on my blog but the truth is I love animals, not just cats.  Shhhh, don't tell my fur babies I said that.  :-D


Here's a look at the colors from Meljen's 
and my sketch came from Crafting Life's Pieces.

  

     I colored him with a combination of ProMarkers and Copics, with a tiny bit of sparkle gel ink.  The papers are all from my stash and the scrap bits from which I made the dove-tailed flags are shiny CS (from Gina K., I think.)

     I added the stitching around the card front and around the image, and printed the sentiment with a computer font.  Everything is matted with Deep Ocean Blue CS.  The little dragonfly is part of the dp and since it was just a scrap, I had to work it some to get it in exactly the right place.

     Challenges:
2 Creative Chicks -- Anything goes for kids
ABC Challenge -- S is for Stitching
Card and Scrap -- Anything goes
Creatalicious -- I {Heart} my pet!
Lady Anne's Stamp -- Anything goes
Live & Love Crafts -- Warm or cool colors
Penny's Paper-Crafty -- Stitching
Whimsical Designs -- Bug or animal

     I hope you're having a great day and finding just a bit of inspiration in your travels around blogland.  I may be MIA for a couple of days as far as visiting my favorite blogs but I have a DT card scheduled for tomorrow and maybe one or two others this week so I hope you'll visit even if I don't answer my door when you knock.  There's usually a cold drink in the fridge and cookies in the cookie jar on the counter so make yourself at home while you browse around.   :-D  Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie

27 comments:

Jennifer said...

What a great card Connie, I love the colouring, the image is great. He is just so cute and cuddly looking. Hugs, Jen xx
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Benzi said...

Your doggie is the cutest, Connie. Yes, I'm thinking your kitty cats would be a bit jealous of this card. :-)

Donna Ellis said...

Dogs are DEFINITELY people, too, and you cannot tell them otherwise! LOL and kitties think they are super humans - beyond people - LOL Darling card, Connie. Love your colors and shading - big hugs, donut

Nana said...

Cute, cute, cute Thanks for linking up over at 2 Creative Chicks

Have a creative day.
Nana
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Linda Simpson said...

This is a fabulous card I love the little doggie in his cowboy outfit.

Hugs
Linda xxx

jimlynn said...

Perfect sentiment and Connie, your coloring on this little guy is sensational! I have the same image and was looking at it and then skipped right over it since I knew I'd have to color it! You did a beautiful job!
Not to worry - we'll be here when you return.
Hugs! Lynn

Jo said...

Oh my, he's a beauty and that sentiment is soooo true!
Hugs Jo x

Carolina Girl (Cely) said...

I have this image and love it and I think I like yours much better than mind...beautiful coloring job.

Bernardine Cuttino said...

Fun image, one I must have, super cute. Fabulous coloring
Hugs

Elizabeth Hart said...

Wow - what a darling image - who doesn't love a dog in a cowboy hat - lol. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge and we hope to see you again, Elizabeth (DT)
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Dawn said...

Love it NanaC, this image is just adorable & you've coloured him up beautifully!Love the paper too!
HUgs
Dawn xx

mags said...

A lovely creation. Thanks for sharing with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges and good luck.
Mags
x

Sue Jones said...

Gorgeous card and fab colouring - thanks for joining in at Whimsical Wednesdays this week :)

Peanut said...

This doggie is just too cute! I'm guilty of slacking on my blog visits, NC. There just aren't enough hours in a day, I tell ya! (p.s. you mentioned having cookies on the counter?!)
xxx Asha
Sunny Summer Crafts

MIE(Mieko) said...

Gorgeous card! Love the cute image. Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious Challenges.
Mieko xx

*Vicki* said...

Really sweet image NC and beautifully colored!! I love many animals too! But my fur baby wiener dog will always be "top dog"!! LOL!!

Patricia St Martin said...

So adorable.. Yes I would of thought it was felines but Meljen dog is so cute and you did an awesome job. love those colors and your layout.
Hugs, Pat

Helen said...

A really cute image and I love the colours you've used.

Thanks for joining us at Penny's.

Helen x

Crafting Vicky said...

ohhh... what a cutie! Won't tell your fur babies about your love of dogs lol

Patty Sue 2 said...

What a cut little puppy..love this card! Thank you for joining us at ABC's Challenge! Good luck and please join us again!

Glenda Atkins said...

Fabulous masculine card Connie, the little puppy is just way too cute and love how you coloured him! Wonderful background paper and love the little dragonfly!
hugs
Glenda

Sannekreativ said...

Hvor er det bare et super flot kort.

1000 tak for at du deltager på udfordring på Card and scrap.

DT Sanne

Rae Ann said...

Love the brown accents with the blue tones. It's one of my favorite color combos. The doodled details are great too!

Thank you for joining us this week at Meljen’s Designs for our Down By the Sea color challenge!

Crafteezee said...

So cute. Thanks for joining us at LLC.
Hugs Tracy x

Gerda said...

What a super cute card! Thanks for linking up over at 2 Creative Chicks.
GD Gerda.
Http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

Stampin'Piper said...

Great card, thanks so much for joining us at Crafting Life's Pieces.

Hugs Tanja

Beccy said...

You've done a wonderful job putting this card together, I love the colours, and I love the little image! Very cute.
Cheers,
Beccy