I am a homebody, so my way to relax is to sit on the couch with my dog, however, my dog is a big German Shepherd rather than a little white fur ball. I needed a special card for my sister, which is why I used this little fluffy dog. The photo over the fire place is a real photo of her dog that I shrunk. It is a pure bred something or other that I can''t spell. It is hard to tell in the photo, but this is a paperback book with the center cut out. I used the computer to take 4 images and adjust the sizes to make this scene. It looks a lot like my sister's house and I colored it in her colors. There is a lot of fussy cutting and several elements are popped up with pop dots. These altered books are lots of fun to make. Come join us in this week's relaxing F4A challenge. TFL, Francie
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016 GMT Views: 1093
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 @ 6:28 AM
WOW, Francie!!! I would say your left brain and right brain were cooperating on this together. Your computer work and measuring etc. really worked to create a beauty!! I seldom challenge the math side of my mind. This is such a special and personalized piece. Your sister will love this And as for relaxing, I'm with you. I love to spend time at home sitting and snuggling with my dogs. Thanks for sharing your lovely work. :>)
Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 @ 6:58 AM
Francie, love your altered books! Each one has such fabulous details, is perfectly colored and laid out. Your family is so lucky to get these personalized gifts of love and I'm sure they treasure them all!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74958
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 @ 7:34 AM
Oh, how awesome is this and your sister will flip. I think it is so special you have a photo of her dog. Her dog looks a lot like my sis' dog and hers is a Golden Doodle. This is just a fabulous scene. You're so creative.
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90987
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 @ 12:44 PM
This is fantastic. Love the picture of your sister's pup and love the pup on the sofa. The little scene colored in your sisters colors and her pup really makes this such a special customer card for your sister and I am sure she will just adore this work of art. Beautifully done.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105268
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 @ 1:08 PM
I love what you do with books. My favorite is the one you made for your son's birthday. You are amazing, and your eye for detail is extraordinary!!
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