Champion Bull Flip-It

Good Morning Ladies,
Yesterday was a pretty warm day. I can't believe that Easter is this coming Sunday.
The card for today is Champion Bull Flip-It

 This card was created using my new large circle Flip-It die from Sizzix. The layering paper is from Bo-Bunny. The bull is a Vintage German Embossed Cut. It was in a scene but I cut the scene away to use just the bull. The ribbon is from a clear set the Stamps of Life set.

 A close-up of the bull.

This is the flip side. The center circle is blank for the senders message.

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

Hooded Sweatshirt Card

Good Morning Ladies,
The weekend was a good one. Time spent with dogs is always good.
The card for today is Hooded Sweatshirt Card

This card was created using a very large hooded sweatshirt stamp from Too Much Fun. This is a full bodied stamp meaning it is the front and back of the hooded sweatshirt. The image was stamped and then hand cut. Paw prints were stamped on the pocket and sleeves. The paw print stamp is from FSJ. The aussie was stamped on Bristol paper. It was colorized with watercolor crayons. Two holes were cut in the sweatshirt card and a piece of twine was pulled through and knotted at each end. Below is the reverse side of the sweatshirt. 

This is the reverse side with the sentiment. The inside is blank for the sender to pen their own message.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Four Panel Horse Stand Up Photo Book

Good Morning Ladies,
I spent a fun day at the dog show yesterday. Now off again to the dog show today.
The project for today is Four Panel Horse Stand Up Photo Book

 This photo book is wood. The base is from Kaiser Kraft. I have had it in my stash for some time now and finally decided it was time to finish it. The horses are all vintage embossed German cuts. The horseshoes were cut from a Quik Kutz die and a Marianne die. The photo squares were cut with a Sizzix frame-lits set. Tags were added for journaling. The book was ties and laced together with leather strips.

This is the other side. So this is a double sided book. 

Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

FSJ Tank You

Good Morning Ladies,
I am off to the dog show today. Windy and I will have some fun in the rally ring. It is time to have some doggy fun.
The card for today is FSJ Tank You

 This card started with the FSJ (fun stampers journey) Tank set. The tank was stamped on Bristol paper with blue ink. It was then hand cut. A panel of Bristol paper was cut to create the American flag. Washi tape was used to create the flag. This panel was then set on a card base covered with textured blue card stock. A friend of mine makes cards for several veterans on Veterans Day. This would work great for this holiday.

 A close-up of the tank.

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

Vintage German Embossed Horse Tag

Good Morning Ladies,
It's cold again. I have not noticed it so much the last few days. I have been busy, busy. My dogs are happy and I am happy.
The project for today is Vintage German Embossed Horse Tag

 This tag was created using a Vintage German Embossed Cut. This horse has a beautiful rich color. The background paper is from my stash. It is a more subtle design. The good luck horse shoe in the background paper caught my eye as a perfect setting for the horse. Three pearls in the corner accent this tag nicely. A rose colored ribbon was added for the tie.

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

Dream Big Little One

Good Morning Ladies,
Yesterday was a busy, busy day. So much fun I had for a Wednesday. A little tired this morning but I will perk up in a few minutes.
The card for today is Dream Big Little One

This card was inspired by the lamb image from Whimsy Stamps. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. He was then hand cut. A watercolor panel was used to stamp the fence and the sentiment. The fence and the sentiment are from Alley Way Stamps. This is a new company for me. I do enjoy their stamps. This panel was also colorized with watercolor crayons. The sky is a light blue. I don't think you can see it in the photo but I used 3D stamp paint and sponged in some clouds. The butterfly is a charm.

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

Cattle Dog Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
Another busy week is in progress. Lots to do.
The card for today is Cattle Dog Birthday

 This card was created using a pre-cut layered card base from the Paper Cut. The rolled roses were created using the Sizzix rolled rose die. The flower that sits between the two roses is a flat back. Washi tape runs across the bottom.

A close-up of the flowers.

This is the card open.

This is the inside sentiment. The cattle dog image is a wood mounted image with no company on the wood.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Ride In The Park Tag

Good Morning Ladies,
I could not believe we had snow yesterday. Oh my goodness turn it off. March is 2/3 of the way gone. We need a little warm spring breezes and a little sunshine please.
The project for today is a Ride In The Park Tag

The sentiment and the bicycle are both from the March stamp of the month club over at the Stamps of Life. The set is called bicycle2stamp. The bicycle was stamped on Bristol paper. It was then colorized with watercolor crayons and US Art Quest mica palette paint. It was then die cut with the companion die. Washi tape runs along one edge. A piece of kitchen string serves as a tie.

A close-up of the sentiment.

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

Tattered Lace Ribbon Dress

Good Morning Ladies,
It was a good weekend. The freestyle seminar was fun. And I did get some creating in as well.
The card for today is Tattered Lace Ribbon Dress

My friend that got the corset Tattered Lace die also has all of the magazines. She brought them over and let me take a look at the samples in the magazines. I saw this sample and just had to create it myself. The lower portion of the corset is cut away and ribbons are added to create a dress. The flower is a flat back. The background layer is from a tone on tone SEI pad.

A close-up of the bodice and rose. 

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

Indian Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
The weekend is flying by. Dude and I are off to a Freestyle seminar today.
The card for today is Indian Birthday

 This card started with the Indian and teepee image from Embossing Arts. This image was stamped on white cardstock with a pigment based ink. It was then embossed with clear embossing powder from Ranger. It was torn away and the edges were inked. The scene was colorized with art markers. The sentiment is from Art Impressions. Washi tape tops this card off.

A close-up of the scene.

A close-up of the sentiment.

The inside sentiment is from the Stamps of Life. A feather was added to follow the Indian theme.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Fairy Queen

Good Morning Ladies,
The weekend has arrived. What will I do with it? One thing I am doing is going to the freestyle seminar with Dude!
The card for today is Fairy Queen

This card started with the star embossing folder from De'sire. This is a large 8x8 embossing folder. I have had it for some time now. The ferns under the fairy queen are cut with a Memory Box die. The fairy queen was a gift of bare rubber from my sister. There was no company on the back of the stamp so I don't know where it is from. She was stamped on Bristol paper and colorized with watercolor crayons, and mica palette paint from US Art Quest. The flowers are from Creative Expressions and have had a pearl added for the centers. 

This is the inside sentiment. It is from a Crafter's Companion set by Sheena Douglass.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

VLVS Boy Explorer

Good Morning Ladies,
Dog training has started in full force. So busy, busy describes my nights.
The card for today is VLVS Boy Explorer

This card was inspired by the boy explorer stamp from VLVS (Viva Las Vegas Stamps) This company has the coolest stamps. They have tons of different stamps. The dog is from Stamp Cabana. The boy image was stamped on Bristol paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. The dog was stamped with Archival Ink in the color of potting soil. They were both hand cut. The sentiment is from Hero Arts. The grass is cut with a die. Washi tape in the corners finishes this card off.

A close-up of the boy and dog. This card is blank inside.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

End of Day St. Bernard Dog

Good Morning Ladies,
The dogs are happy warmer weather has come. We can now get some good walks in.
The card for today is End of Day St. Bernard Dog

This card was created using a St. Bernard stamp from Stamp Cabana. He was stamped on Bristol paper and then hand cut. The ink used was Archival ink in the color of Potting Soil. This seems to be a good dog color. The olive green oval and base cover is cardstock from The Paper Cut.The printed paper is from my stash and I don't know what company. Paw print ribbon tops this card off.

A close-up of the St. Bernard.

This is the inside sentiment. It is from Dog Stamps Plus. A friend gifted me this stamp.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

German Embossed Tiger

Good Morning Ladies,
We have returned with some colder weather. It should not be too bad today as the high winds are gone.
The card for today is German Embossed Tiger

This is a simple card that doesn't feel that way. I used a vintage German embossed tiger as the focal point for this card. The layers are black and orange cardstock and a black and white design paper from FSJ. Tiger striped embossing tape tops this card off. This card is blank inside for the senders message.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

One Crazy Stamper March Challenge

Good Morning Ladies,
It is very windy here this morning. That is a good thing as it is drying up all the water and the mud from the melting of the snow.
The card today is One Crazy Stamper March Challenge
You can join in the challenge here http://www.onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/2015/03/marchs-anything-goes-challenge.html

 This is a simple card but when you have a great image there is no need for all the fuss. The turtle stamp is a Whimsey Stamp image. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. He was then cut with a Spelllbinders die set. and layered on blue cardstock. Star Washi tape runs across the bottom of this card.

 A close-up of the turtle.

 This is the inside sentiment from Technique Tuesday.

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

Vintage Happy Tails Thanks

Good Morning Ladies,
What a beautiful weekend we had in my part of the world. I had a busy time.
The card for today is Vintage Happy Tails Thanks

This card was created using a Vintage German Embossed Cut of a little girl and her dog. The paw print image was stamped on a mat of yellow card stock for a tone on tone effect. The ribbon tied across the top holds a necklace frame with a German cut placed inside. The sentiment is from a mft clear set.

 A close up of the necklace piece.

 A close-up of the vintage girl.

This is the inside sentiment also from the same MfT clear set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog