Zola reminded me of this new stamp I just received from Mo's. It is one of her Patreon freebies, so I'm sorry it's not in her store She used her own pup, Daisy, as the model.
Since Daisy is set in the Autumn, I decided to change my color scheme to Fall colors. I smooshed the bg with DOX, die cut the leaves, die cut the slope edge, attached to the green panel and then die cut the frame. To mimic Debbie's striped border, I stamped the green panel with the green DOX and then clear embossed so it would show up better. I really liked the decorative border on Debby's card and initially tried that, but it was too busy for my card so I opted for the simple slope instead. The sentiment was computer generated using Eastwood font.
This card gave me fits today -- things that should stick didn't stick; things that shouldn't (like purple tape that ruins your bg) did; die cutting the leaves for the bg was a complete waste of time as you can barely tell they are leaves even IRL; and my computer ink kept running when I colored with Copics (which rarely happens) even when I took the extra step to heat set it -- so multiple printings and coloring. Ugh. I should have used a bulldog image because that's what I felt like while I was doing this card. LOL. But I am very please with the final result, so it's All's Well That Ends Well here.
Congratulations Debby on being this week's Featured Stamper. I so enjoyed looking through your Gallery at all the fun cards you have created. I hope you enjoy your week in the spotlight. And, I hope everyone has a fun weekend and that your projects end well too. TFL
Date: Sunday, September 26, 2021 GMT Views: 411
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Registered: January 24, 2006 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 27021
Sun, Sep 26, 2021 @ 4:39 PM
So SWEET, Debbie! And looking closely I can tell those are large colorful Fall leaves behind your pup. The stitching dies are awesome. The grass paper is perfect, and your coloring skills always draw me into the scene. A very nice case!
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70462
Sun, Sep 26, 2021 @ 6:24 PM
Terrific case! Doggone adorable. This card doesn't look like it gave you fits; it turned out amazing. I do understand what goes on behind the scenes is not "seen" but experienced! Sorry you went through all that. I recognized the leafy background and wondered how you did that until I read your description. Creative idea! The curved edge is a nice touch. The colors are beautiful. Love the image; what a sweet dog. Great card!
Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7501
Sun, Sep 26, 2021 @ 7:32 PM
Beautiful as well adorable! Your coloring and shading are perfect. The soft color BG with the leaves is awesome. Your Heat embossing on the bottom is fantastic. The font used is now in my font folder...thank you!
Betty
Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11597
Mon, Sep 27, 2021 @ 8:04 AM
He has such an adorable look to him! Like he just enjoys every little detail of his existence!! Your whole design works so well. Great colours, clean and crisp.
------------------------------ Michele
My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19
Registered: December 25, 2006 Location: living on the edge...of the hill country Posts: 3113
Mon, Sep 27, 2021 @ 8:18 AM
Thank you for choosing one of my cards to case. I love your adorable pup...so sad the stamp isn't available. The colors and "smooshing" are wonderful and really add to the whole feel of the card.
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"Life is short...ride your best horse first"
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26136
Mon, Sep 27, 2021 @ 11:14 AM
Love that pup! I'm a big fan of Mo's images! Your colouring is spot on. You sure wouldn't know by looking at this delightful card that it was giving you fits. :-)
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