Peanut’s 1st Snow

There are some new pictures of Peanut playing in the snow today.  Check out The Peanut Gallery if you’re interested!

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Cards, Props & Peanut

I have a new respect for photographers who work with animals.  I tried to use my pup as a prop today.  He wasn’t very cooperative.  He thought the cards were just new toys for him to chew!  We’ll have to keep working at it.

 

 

I was successful at getting 2 good pictures, though.  Maybe that’s the key.. throw away a hundred pictures just to get one good one! ;)  While I ultimately didn’t get the one shot I wanted, we did have a fun playtime and that’s the most important thing.

The cards below were done at this month’s Coffee & Craft Night and at my last workshop.  Maybe even at the next workshop, too, because I really like them.  This is another very versatile layout that can be used for any occasion or holiday.  I used it here for Christmas, for Thanksgiving, and for a birthday card.  The stamped and colored panel at the bottom was done using the Marker Watercolor technique from Pat Huntoon’s Technique Junkie newsletter (you’ll find a link over at the right).

Supplies:

Happy Holidays card
CS: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, watercolor paper
Ink: Black Stazon, Creamy Caramel & Old Olive markers
Accessories: Alpine striped ribbon, Slot Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Thanksgiving & From the Heart cards
CS: Really Rust, Ruby Red, watercolor paper
Ink: Black Stazon and Old Olive, More Mustard, Really Rust, Ruby Red markers
Accessories: Natural Hemp Twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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PSA: Peanut Says…

“Don’t forget to vote!”

It’s been a while since I posted a picture of Peanut and I thought you all would enjoy this one. He’s just over 4 months old now… I can’t believe he’s been a part of the family for 2+ months! Isn’t he turning into one handsome little boy?

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Versatile Card Layout

I love being able to turn to a versatile card layout when I’m pressed for time (or for inspiration!). This is one that I turn to regularly. By changing colors, Designer Paper, and the image/sentiment, I can whip up great cards for any season, any holiday, and any occasion. I don’t even have to worry about colors because the colors are already picked out for me when I decide on the Designer paper I’m using!

Here are 4 different cards using the same layout - Halloween, Christmas, Thank You, and Friend….

Supplies
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Lovely Lilac, Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Rose Red
DSP: Holiday Treasures, Ghostly Greetings, Bella Rosa
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Basic Black, Only Orange, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Rose Red
Stamps: Eat, Drink, & Be Scary (Holiday Mini), Cute & Curly
Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Silver Brads, Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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