Tropical Lights

Good Morning Ladies,
I was working on the house yesterday getting it ready for Christmas Eve. I was determined to get the tree up. But of course I was doing it at about 7:30. Half of my led lights are out. So now today we will have to venture out to get new lights for the tree.
The card for today is Tropical Lights

This card was created using the northern lights technique. The background was created using make-up sponges and dye inks. The center of the background was stippled with dye inks. The panel is digital cardstock from Marco's. The palm trees is an image from Stampscapes and the sentiment is from Gina Marie. This card is blank inside for the sender's personal greeting.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Third Stone Christmas Horse

Good Morning Ladies,
I have had a stretch where I have been under the weather for various reasons. I think I am back on track today.
The card for today is Third Stone Christmas Horse

This card was created using a Third Stone Christmas horse image. The horse was stamped on digital cardstock from Marcos. A cheap set of art markers were used to colorize the horse. A pine branch image was stamped on the panel next. This image is from Inkadinkado. The pine branch and background were colorized using a stipple brush and dye inks. The ground and pine branches were accented with stickles.

A close-up of the horse.

This is the inside sentiment from Gina Marie. The horseshoe die cut is from Marianne dies.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

CTMH Pint Container Dog Cookies

Good Morning Ladies,
I had more fun at the dog show yesterday. Dud came away with a high in trial. He is such a good boy!
The project for today is CTMH Pint Container Dog Cookies

 I like to play with different objects that companies offer. I ordered CTMH pint sized containers from Kathy Anderson. These containers are fun! I sprayed the container with Dylusions ink spray. The container took this medium well. The dog image is from Inky Antics. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with the new CTMH watercolor pallet. It was then hand cut and added to the container. Paw print washi tape was wrapped around the lid.

 This is the top of the container. The glittered topper is an image from Outlines. The dog was stamped again and only the head was cut out.

This container was then filled with a bag of dog cookies.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Horse With No Name

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a good time at the dog show yesterday. So Dude and I are off again to the show. This time Dude is going to get a chance to play a little.
The card for today is Horse With No Name

This card was created by stippling dye inks onto a digital cardstock panel in several colors. The desert rock formations were stamped next. This image is from Third Stone Stamps. The horse was stamped next. I am not sure what company the horse came from. The sentiment is from The Stamps of Life.

This is the inside sentiment. The horseshoe die is from Marrianne.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Kitty In A Basket

Good Morning Ladies,
I am off to the dog show this morning. I am not showing. I am just working the dog show and selling cards at the dog show.
The card for today is Kitty In A Basket

The kitty in a basket is images from Stampendous. Each piece is a different image cut out and put together to form a kitty in a basket. The images are stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with the new CTMH watercolor pallet. The shaped mat this sits on was cut with a Spellbinders die set. The flowers are from Bazzil and the buttons are from my stash.

This is the inside sentiment. It is from CTMH.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Giraffe Colors

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a great day with my sister yesterday. Our lives are so busy anymore we don't get to spend much time together. So no matter what we are doing we have fun.
The card for today is Giraffe Colors

I tried something new on this card panel. I used my new watercolor paint pallet from CTMH. The watercolor paper was wet with my brush. Color from the pallet was dropped in two colors a let run. Then gold Glimmer Mist was sprayed over the entire panel while it was wet. It was set off to dry. Next the giraffe image from Creative Vision was stamped over the panel. I like the way it turned out. The paper that covers the card base is from my old stock. 

This is the inside sentiment from CTMH.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Daisy Dog Thank You

Good Morning Ladies,
Today starts deep clean for Christmas. My sister is coming over to help. So I better be ready to move!
The card for today is Daisy Dog Thank You

This card was created using my new CTMH watercolors. These watercolors come as a large palette of colors. They have great pigment. The dog image is from Inky Antics as well as the sentiment. The entire panel is watercolor. A paw print ribbon tops this card off.

This is the inside sentiment from the same Inky Antics set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Cocker Spaniel Thank You

Good Morning Ladies,
I am still under the weather. Wow one bad cold.
Today's card is Cocker Spaniel Thank You

This card was created using a Sheena Douglass embossing folder. It was inked with dye inks. The cocker spaniel is an image from Dog Stamps Plus. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized using watercolor crayons. It was then hand cut. The sentiment is from a CTMH set.

This is the inside sentiment.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Doberman Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
I am suffering from a terrible cold. So I didn't get done what I wanted to this weekend.
The card for today is Doberman Christmas

This card was inspired by the Doberman dog. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. He was then hand cut. He is an image from Art Impressions. The fireplace is an image from Mostly Animals Stamps. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. The tree was colorized in the same manner. Liquid pearls and stickles were added to the tree to make it festive. The wreath was cut from a Memory Box die. The angel is a flat back.

The inside sentiment is from a Gina Marie clear set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Polar Northern Lights

Good Morning Ladies,
The dogs are busy running in and out this morning. Dude tried to make off with a toy into the back yard. I caught him and the toy is safe inside.
The card for today is Polar Northern Lights
I am still playing with the mail art Monday technique from Viva Las Vegas Stamps a couple of weeks ago. Too much fun.

This time around I went with lighter colors for the northern lights. I used dye inks and make-up sponges to create the northern lights. An ice float was stamped at the bottom. It is an image from Third Stone Stamps. Crystal laquer was added to the ice float to make it look like ice. The polar bear die is from Gina Marie. The sentiment is also from Gina Marie. The snowflake is from my old stock.

A close-up of the polar bear.

A close-up of the sentiment on the front of the card.

This is the inside sentiment also from Gina Marie.
The card base is a large UK size from Create and Craft.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Christmas Piano Recital

Good Morning Ladies,
We had a great Thanksgiving yesterday. The food was awesome and the company great!!
The card for today is Christmas Piano Recital

This card was inspired by the girl playing the piano image from Cornish Heritage Farms. It was stamped on digital cardstock from Marco's. The background was stippled. The little girl was colorized with markers. Standing by the bench is a Schnauzer. The Schnauzer is an image from Art Impressions. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. He was then hand cut. The sentiment is from Gina Marie. The flower was created using a FSJ die. A pearl sprig peeks out from underneath. A silver metallic ribbon tops this card off. 

A close-up of the Schnauzer.

A close-up of the flower.

 This is the inside of the card. The sentiment is from Gina Marie.

A close-up of the sentiment.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

CTMH Watercolors

Good Morning Ladies,
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my USA friends.
The  card for today is CTMH Watercolors

This card was created for the use of the new CTMH watercolors. It is a very nice pallet with lots of colors to choose from. The truck is an image from Heartfelt Creations. It was stamped on watercolor paper and yes colorized with the CTMH watercolors. These are nice strong colors. Water brushes were used to apply the colors. The German Shepherd dog is from Art Impressions. He was hand cut. The background was stippled with dye ink. A paw print ribbon tops this card off.

The inside sentiment and die is from Sizzix.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Northern Lights Stag

Good Morning Ladies,
I was off to the dog show this past weekend. Dude and I had a great time. We slogged through the snow but we didn't notice it to much.
The card for today is Northern Lights Stag

I decided to give the Northern Lights another try. This time I tried it on digital glossy cardstock from Marco's. I still used dye inks and make-up sponges. The colors come out lighter on this cardstock. The trees are an image from Stampscapes. It was stamped three times. At the bottom I added snow with liquid pearls. The liquid pearls picked up the ink from underneath and it looks like the lights are shinning off of it. The stag was cut from black cardstock using a Memory Box die. The snowflake is from my old stash.

A close-up of the stag.

This is the inside sentiment from Gina Marie.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Third Stone Dragon Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
It is pretty chilly out this morning. They say the snow is coming but I am still in denial.
The card for today is Third Stone Dragon Christmas
This card was inspired by my sister Melody.

The mat that covers the card base is purple holographic cardstock from Create and Craft. The dragon image is from Third Stone Stamps. It is stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. Stickles were used for his wings. The gold stars were created using gold Glimmer Mist. A sheer green ribbon tops this card off.

A close-up of the dragon.

The inside sentiment is from Your Next Stamp.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Iguana Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
Dog classes are finishing up for the year. Thanksgiving is next week this year has flown by.
The card for today is Iguana Christmas

This card was created using the Iguana stamp from Stamps Happen. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized using Inktense pencils. It is perfect for someone who lives in a warm climate. 

The inside sentiment is from Whimsical Designs. The palm trees are stamped twice. This image is from Stampscapes.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Third Stone Fairy Toddler Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
I am still working away making Christmas cards. I am playing with different stamps this year. I am having a lot of fun.
The card for today is Third Stone Fairy Toddler Christmas

This card was created using a Sizzix step-up card die. I love that I don't have to do all the measuring anymore which gives me more time to play. The fairy image is from Third Stone Stamps. The toddler fairy image was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. The snowflakes are covered with stickles. It was then cut from a Sizzix Thin-lits oval die set. The large snowflakes are from my old stash. The sentiment are from Whimsical Designs. A ribbon tops this card off.

A close-up of the toddler fairy.

 A close-up of the sentiment.

A side view of the step card design.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

TAC Penguins

Good Morning Ladies,
I have been working on cards like crazy. I need three different card baskets for dog show raffles.
Today's card is TAC Penguins

This card started with the first background I made for the Viva Las Vegas stamps challenge. It wasn't quite the color I wanted so I didn't use it. The cardstock was run through a Darice embossing folder. Next it was rubbed with Inka Gold. The penguins were stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. They were then hand cut. The sentiment is from Your Next Stamp. A snow hill was created by free form cutting. White shimmer card stock was used to create the hill. Stickles was added to the edge of the hill for snow. A ribbon tops this card off.

This is the inside sentiment by Your Next Stamp. The snowflake is from my old stash.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Northern Lights

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a decently productive weekend. Plus I got to spend time with two cute little puppies.
The card for today is Northern Lights

This card was inspired by http://www.vlvstamps.com/ mail art Mondays. I made a card instead. This card was created by using dye inks and make-up sponges to create the northern lights. You start with your lightest ink first. Pine trees were stamped over the streaked color. Drops of water were added to the sky. Gold glimmer mist was then tapped onto the sky. Stickles was added to the pines. The sentiment is from Gina Marie.

A close-up of the sentiment.

This is the inside sentiment from Gina Marie. The snowflake is from my old stash.

Happy Scraps,

Mrs. Swandog

Graphics 45 Lucky Dog

Good Morning Ladies,
It's Saturday and my day is wide open to clean and create. A little bit of new rubber arrived yesterday that I did not find until about 12:30...1 a.m. Where from? You guessed it Third Stone Stamps.
The card for today is Graphics 45 Lucky Dog

The card was created using the Graphics 45 pad It's Raining Cats and Dogs. The daisies were created using a FSJ die. A pearl sprig peeks out behind the daisies.

 This is the inside sentiment from Gina Marie. A gold paw print charm was used for an accent.

A close-up of the sentiment.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog