Graphics 45 French Country Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a bit of a sleepless night. One should not fall asleep on the sofa by 8 o'clock. It makes one wide awake by 2 a.m.
The card for today is Graphics 45 French Country Birthday

This card was created using the 8x8 Graphics 45 French Country pad. The paper flowers are from Prima with pearls for centers. The red flowers are flatbacks purchased on a facebook stamping group. The metal charm is from Tim Holtz. 

A close-up of the woman in the flower field.

The inside sentiment is from The Stamps of Life.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Headless Horsewoman Canvas

Good Morning Ladies,
We have had the air on for two days. Pretty good for September. I am hoping the nice temps hold out for some time.
The project for today is Headless Horsewoman Canvas

With Halloween on the way I decide to do a canvas. This is a long canvas. The first step was to cover the canvas with Gesso. The next step was to brush cream and chocolate acrylic paint in splotches over the Gesso. Then Tim Holtz tissue paper was applied with matte modge podge. The next step was to spray the canvas with Crafter's Companion Spray and Sparkle in gold. The horse, carriage, little girl and headless horse woman are an old fold out greeting card. The woman's head was gone and that gave me the idea to make this work for Halloween. A plastic pumpkin was replaced for the head. The moon was an image I stamped a long time ago. I do not know the company. The flying owl is from Sheena Douglass A Little Bit Magical collection.

A close-up of the headless horsewoman.

A close-up of the moon and the owl.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Birthday Pegasus

Good Morning Ladies,
The weekend flew by. It was nice weather all weekend. It was a little warm in the house last night so the air conditioning went on.
The card for today is Birthday Pegasus

This card started with the Pegasus from Whimsey Stamps. It was stamped on watercolor paper. The body was colorized with watercolor crayons. The mane, tail, and wings were colorized with loose glitter. The background mat was run through a Tonic embossing folder. The card stock used was metallic from Create and Craft. The flowers were created using the daisy die from FSJ. Feathers and pearl sprigs were tucked behind the flowers.

A close-up of the Pegasus.

This is the inside sentiment. It is from the Stamps of Life.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Santa's List

Good Morning Ladies,
I am up and doing bedding already this morning. I am determined to get something done this weekend. The weather was beautiful yesterday and I took time out to take Dude to an agility class. What fun we had.
The card for today is Santa's List

This card started with the Santa from Stampin' Up. He was stamped on watercolor paper. He was then colorized with watercolor crayons, metallic gold pen, and Stickles. What a jolly old elf. He was mounted on black card stock. The card stock that covers the card base is from a DCWV  stack. A sheer red ribbon tied to the bottom tops this card off.

A close-up of Santa.

This is the inside sentiment from KQR. Just a fun little twist on a Christmas Card.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Forest Friends Sympathy

Good Morning Ladies,
I am up and at it early this morning. My youngest son had to get up at four to go and teach motorcycle class. And guess who got to wake him. Yes me.
The card for today is Forest Friends Sympathy

This card was created using a Sizzix Flip-It card base die. The deer, rabbit, and tree are from the Stampin' Up set Forest Friends. The sentiment is from CTMH. A simple but heartfelt card.

This is the sentiment on the flip side from the same CTMH set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Witch Flight

Good Morning Ladies,
It's Friday!! What's up on Friday night? Shark tank!
The card for today is Witch Flight

This scene was stamped on glossy card stock. The lake reflection image is from Stampscapes. It was stamped in black ink. The witch and moon is from Stampiblities. This scene was colorized with inks applied with stippled brushes. 

The inside sentiment is from Martha Stewart.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Graphics 45 Anchor

Good Morning Ladies,
Let's get straight to the card this morning. The card for today is Graphics 45 Anchor

This card was created using the Graphics 45 pad By The Sea. I love this calling card. The anchor was cut using a Kelly Purkey die. I was looking for my starfish to add to the card when I came across these lighthouse earrings. A friend of mine gave me a whole bag of earrings still on the cards. These worked perfect for the theme. Attached with a piece of kitchen twine they have easy access to remove them from the card.

A close-up of the calling card.

A close-up of the anchor.

A close-up of the earrings.

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

Vintage Wedding Card

Good Morning Ladies,
Last night was pizza night. It was a good night for it as I was tired. The new Rubberstamp Madness magazine came in the mail. It was a good time to browse through it.
The card for today is Vintage Wedding Card

This card was created using a Vintage Embossed German cut. This couple sits on a tag and background that was run through a Sue Wilson embossing folder. The tag was then rubbed with Inka Gold. The bird cage started as a wood cut. Inka Gold was rubbed on it and pearls were added. The flowers are Prima flowers with flatback roses in the centers. The ivy tucked behind the flowers and the bird cage were cut with a Sue Wilson die set.

A close-up of the bird cage.

A close-up of the couple.

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

Winter Cheer

Good Morning Ladies,
I guess I am ready for fall. I made a big pot of chili last night. It was good. For me chili is comfort food. I remember coming in from a brisk fall day and the aroma of chili filled my moms house. Warm memories are good.
The card for today is Winter Cheer

The image used on this card is Sheena Douglass image from The Little Bit Festive collection. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized using watercolor crayons. It was then sprayed with a light coat of Crafter's Companion spray and sparkle in silver. A little white bow tops this card off. 

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

Sheena Dog Sympathy

Good Morning Ladies,
The new windows 10 is driving me crazy. It is not an easy thing to download pictures on my computer. But I was able to manage it this morning.
The card for today is Sheena Dog Sympathy

This card was started with the golden dog stamped on watercolor paper. This stamp is from the Little Bit Sketchy collection. The extra grass stamp was stamped to fill in the scene. The scene and dog were then colorized with watercolor crayons. The sky was painted with a light blue. The Sheena Douglass sunburst stencil was then placed over the top of the scene and stippled with gold ink. The sentiment is from an unknown company.

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

Poodle Joy

Good Morning Ladies,
It is a bit chilly this morning. The bugs must be going away for the season. Fall is in the air.
The card for today is Poodle Joy

 A simple card for sure. The poodle is from a stencil from my stash. It was placed over the pink card stock and stippled with purple ink. The stipple brush was then used to colorize the whole panel.

The inside sentiment is from Technique Junkie.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Be Strong

Good Morning Ladies,
It is still a little dreary looking this morning. And it is very quiet. No birds singing. I have a free day off. Nothing planned but taking it easy and relaxing.
The card for today is  Be Strong

I am a little late using this stamp set. It is last month's stamp of the month set from The Stamps of Life. The set is called TShirt2Stamp. The t-shirt was stamped on pink card stock and the sentiment was stamped inside it. It was cut with the matching dies. The background card stock is from my old stash. The flower is a silk from Bassil with a pearl flower flatback for the center. A white satin ribbon tied at the bottom tops this card off.

A close-up of the t-shirt.

The inside sentiment is from the same set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Sheena Douglass Golden Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
Thunder, lightening and rain. Yes that is what I woke up too. All would be fine but I left my windows on my truck part way down. Now I have a very wet truck.
The card for today is Sheena Douglass Golden Birthday

The golden retriever stamp is from the Sheena Douglass collection A little bit sketchy. He was stamped on watercolor paper. He was then colorized with watercolor crayons. Some stamps work better if you stamp on the reverse side of the watercolor paper. This was stamped on the reverse side. Rhinestone pine trees were added as an accent.

A close-up of the golden.

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

Daisy Cow

Good Morning Ladies,
I came home yesterday to no power. I guess a lot of spots in La Porte did not have power. So I took a nap. I woke up right when the power came on. It must have been the hum of the house that woke me.
The card for today is Daisy Cow

This is just a fun blank card. The cow is from an October Afternoon cling set. She was stamped on watercolor paper. She was then masked with liquid masking. The FSJ daises were stamped next the masking was removed and all was colorized with watercolor crayons. a purple shimmer ribbon tops this card off.

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

Vintage German Cut Anniversary

Good Morning Ladies,
The weather continues to be beautiful. The dogs are enjoying it. It is nice to have windows open to air the house.
The card for today is Vintage German Cut Anniversary

This card started with the vintage German embossed cut. The cardstock that covers the card base was created using a Sue Wilson embossing folder as well as the die cut. The die cut was created using a spellbinders die set. The large flower was created using a Sizzix rolled rose die. The flowers are from Prima with a pearl accent for the center. The ivy was created using a Sue Wilson die set.

A close-up of the vintage German embossed cut.

The inside sentiment is from CTMH.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Witches Crystal Ball

Good Morning Ladies,
The weather was beautiful yesterday. I love fall.
The card for today is Witches Crystal Ball

Halloween cards are always fun to make. This card started with the crystal ball image from Northwoods. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. Stickles were added for the ring and the fingernails. Crystal laquer was applied over the crystal ball. This card was topped off with a lime green sheer ribbon.

A close up of the image.

The inside sentiment panel was created using a Martha Stewart halloween clear set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Missing Card

Good Morning Ladies,
I have been on a break. My muse had left me for a few days. I think she is back as we have been creating again.
The card for today is Missing Card

I placed an order with Crafter's Companion. It was during their Birthday party sale. They must have been overloaded with orders because it took two weeks to come. It was well worth the wait. The background of this card was created using the Sheena Douglass sunburst stencil. Orange ink was sponged over the stencil on gold card stock. It was then sprayed with C&C International sparkle and spray in silver. This spray glitter sealer is amazing. It did not curl the cardstock. The cat on the post is from the Sheena Douglass a little bit sketchy collection. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor crayons. He was then hand cut. The sentiment is also from Sheena Douglass. 

 A close-up of the cat.

The inside sentiment.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Sheena Douglass Run Down

Good Morning Ladies,
I am trying to get back into the swing of things. This seems to be harder than what I thought.
Today's card is Sheena Douglass Run Down

This card was created using the run down house from the Sheena Douglass A Little Bit Sketchy Collection. It was stamped on the reverse side of watercolor paper. It was then colorized with watercolor crayons. The sentiments inside and out are from a sentiment collection of Sheena Douglass. 

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