Belgian Tervuren Ornament

Good Morning Ladies,
I am up and at it this morning. Boy do I have a lot to catch up on. I think I am feeling a little better this morning.
The project for today is Belgian Tervuren Ornament

A paper mache' ornament base was used to create this ornament. The DSP is from a Martha Stewart pad. The dog was stamped on watercolor paper and was colorized with watercolors. It was then hand cut. Ribbons and jingle bells top this ornament off.

 This is a side view of the gold glitter all the way around the ornament.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Meet Me Under The Mistletoe

Good Evening Ladies,
This cold is still kicking my butt. So I am posting very late today.
The card for today is Meet Me Under The Mistletoe

The base of this card was created using a Sizzix Flip-It card die. The printed paper layers are from a TPS 6X6 pad. The Santa image is from Stampendous and cut with a matching die. Santa was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. He is accented with stickles. Snowflake sequins were used to top this card off.

This is the flip side. The sentiments are from a Momenta clear set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Tattered Lace Fabulous Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
I was not running a fever yesterday. So I broke out for a little bit. I just had to get some more new cards to the 7th crow where my cards are for sale. Then right back home it was to get dog show raffle baskets in the works.
The card for today is Tattered Lace Fabulous Birthday

The background for this card was created using the spray smoosh technique. A perfect backdrop for the Tattered Lace dog and girl die. This die belongs to my friend. She cut one out for me and I love it. The sentiment is from Frou Frou. It was stamped in white on a black background and cut with a spellbinders die set.

The inside sentiment is also from Frou Frou.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Basset Hound Ornament

Good Morning Ladies,
I think yesterday was the worst of my cold. At least that is what I am believing. I am hoping for a way better day today.
The project for today is Basset Hound Ornament

This ornament was created on a paper mache' base. It was covered front and back with TPS Merry Christmas paper. The happy Basset Hound image is from Katzelkraft. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. He was then hand cut. The snowflakes around him are from HL. Ribbon and fibers were tied on the top. The ribbon sports red jingle bells.

 A close-up of the dogs.

The side of the ornament is covered in red glitter.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Birdy Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
I am coming down with a cold. I super don't like being sick. I am such a pain when I am sick I can't even stand myself.
The card for today is Birdy Christmas

The background cardstock for this card is a glitter cardstock from DCWV. The bird image is from A Whiff of Joy stamps. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. It was then cut with a spellbinder die as well as the mat behind it. A snowflake with a rhinestone in the middle tops this card off.

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

Australian Shepherd New Addition

Good Morning Ladies,
Thanksgiving dinner yesterday was excellent. Being with my family was great!
The card for today is Australian Shepherd New Addition

This card was created using background paper from my stash. The Australian Shepherd image is from Dog Stamps Plus. It was stamped in versa mark on white card stock and embossed with ranger embossing powder. A ribbon across the bottom tops this card off.

The inside sentiment is from Jaded Blossom.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Truck Load Of Presents

Good Morning Ladies,
Happy Thanksgiving!!
The card for today is Truck Load Of Presents

The background of this card is a sheet of Christmas cardstock from a DCWV pad. The truck, presents, and trees are from a Stampendous set. They were stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors and the trees were decorated with Stickles. This set comes with matching dies. I did not use the dies because I stamped the truck to close to the edge. So I ended up hand cutting  everything. The sentiment is from the Stamps of Life. 

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

Gel Press Christmas Plus One

Good Morning Ladies,
I am really cold this morning. The dogs seem like the cold is no problem. They have been running in and out. Today's post has two cards so make sure to scroll all the way down.
The cards for today are Gel Press Christmas Plus One

This card was created using a gel press background. The colors of acrylic paint used were a grey, a minty green and white. I don't know the company on the reindeer sleigh die. It was die cut out of watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. Yes paste was used with loose glitter to created the snow under the sleigh. The snowflakes are sequin snowflakes. The sentiment is from the stamps of life.

 This is the inside sentiment. Also from the stamps of life.

This is the plus one card. Same die different elements. The background of this card was created with the smoosh technique and dylusions ink sprays. The die was cut in black. Stars were stenciled in the sky with a Joggles stencil and dye ink. Soft Snow Twinkle Flakes were used to create the snow. White Momento Luxe ink was used to stamp the sentiment. This is the first white ink that I have found that stands out well on dark colors. The sentiment is from the stamps of life.

This is the inside sentiment. Also from the stamps of life.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Graphics 45 Baby Shoes

Good Morning Ladies,
Last night I taught my last night of dog class. I had a great class with many wonderful dogs. Now it is a break for the holidays. I better get things going so I am ready for Christmas.
The card for today is Graphics 45 Baby Shoes

This card was created using a Graphic 45 paper from the Mother Goose collection for the card base. Two different spellbinders dies set were used for the sentiment and the baby shoe background. The sentiment and the baby shoes are from Jaded Blossom. The baby shoes were stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. They were then hand cut. The top shoe was popped up. White and gold dotted ribbon top this card off.

The inside sentiment is also from Jaded Blossom.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Art Impressions Jiggler Snowman

Good Morning Ladies,
I think the chill has set in. The dogs both seem to feel much better today. Windy is on the goofy side pushing me around.
The card for today is Art Impressions Jiggler Snowman

The background paper for this card is from TPS. The jiggler snowman is from Art Impressions. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors and stickles. He was then cut with a spellbinders die. His presents and arms were a second cut. They are put on the snowman with a jiggler. Christmas ribbon at the bottom tops this card off.

 A view to show the jiggler.

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

Kitty Snowflake Catcher Ornament

Good Morning Ladies,
We did have some snow yesterday. Of course the ground was way to warm for it to stick.
The project for today is Kitty Snowflake Catcher Ornament

The ornament base is a paper mache' form. The snowflake card stock base cover is from DCWV. The snowflake is a prism snowflake from my stash with a pearl for the center. The cat is an image from Stamplistic. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolor. He was then hand cut. The ties feature glitter ribbon and fibers with jingle bells.

A closer look.

The side of this ornament has glitter all the way around.'
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Pisces Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
I should be off to a dog show this morning. But the dogs have been sick this week so we are a no go. I sent my raffle baskets with my friend.
The card for today is Pisces Birthday

The background for this card was created using the smoosh technique. Dylusion ink sprays were used. It was then stamped with a bubble image from Inkadinkado. The fish are from Creative Visions. They were stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. They were then hand cut. The word pisces was cut from a Tattered Lace Die. The die belongs to my friend. Oh and by the way I am a Pisces. 

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

Baby Mobile Card

Good Morning Ladies,
Oh no cold weather this afternoon! We have had a great fall. I can't complain there.
The card for today is Baby Mobile Card

This card was created on an A2 card base from the Paper Cut. The mobile was cut from a thin die. I don't know the company name on this die. Pearls were added. The double flower is from Prima with a pearl for the center. The sentiment is from Jaded Blossoms.

This is the inside of the card. The baby feet and hands is also from Jaded Blossoms.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Dog Rally Thank You

Good Morning Ladies,
We are suppose to be blessed with a 70 degree day today!
The card for today is  Dog Rally Thank You

The background card stock is from my stash. The circle was cut with a Sizzix die. The cone images were stamped on orange and hand cut. The cone image is from VLVS. The Australian Shepherd image is from Dog Stamps Plus. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. He was then hand cut. The banner is a wooden banner.

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

Smile Star Flip-It

Good Morning Ladies,
My sleep is so messed up lately. It is the first time the time change has me messed up. My husband says that I am a second shift person now. The only problem is I work days.
The card for today is Smile Star Flip-It

 This card was created last weekend when my friend was over. The card base die is a star flip-it from sizzix. The stitched star is cute from a the Stamps of Life set. These two things belong to my friend. The stamp set is from the Stamps of Life. The background paper is from my stash.

This is the flip side of the card.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Reindeer Pair

Good Morning Ladies,
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Time sure does move fast these days. Next it will be Christmas. I'm sure glad the weather has been great.
The card for today is Reindeer Pair

The background for this card is gold cardstock from the Paper Cut and Martha Stewart paper from my stash. The reindeer were created using a Tesslers die set that I purchased at the Fort Wayne show. This is a smaller version than the size I had originally saw at Tesslers. The reindeer were cut form gold cardstock and then backed with brown cardstock. They were then hand cut around. Rudolf has a rhinestone for his nose.

The star was cut from a the Stamps of Life star die set. The sentiment is from Inkadinkado.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Center Step Wedding Card

Good Morning Ladies,
I am cruising right along getting cards done. An ornament here and there. I had dog that didn't feel well this weekend. So it was home time for me.
I always have people asking for wedding cards. I can't ever remember if I have any in the shop at 7th crow in La Porte, IN up on Licolnway. So I am going to try to stock up on wedding cards. So the card for today is Center Step Wedding Card

This card was created using a Cheery Lynn center step card die. The printed cardstock is from Close To My Heart. I love their paper collections and the quality of the paper is superb. The wedding couple are cut from a Memory Box die from metallic cardstock. The vines are also cut from a Memory Box die in the same cardstock. The flowers are from Prima with pearls for the centers.

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

Perfect Pair Ornament

Good Morning Ladies,
I know I have missed two days in a row. Last week was just a draining week for me. Yesterday I had my friend over to stamp and she lit me up. I am ready to stamp gun ho!
The project for today is Perfect Pair Ornament

This ornament was created on a paper mache' base. The foil cardstock is from Create and Craft. The mittens are from the Stamps of Life set mittens2stamp. I am a die hard member so I get a set of stamps and matching die cuts each month. I have been a member for three years and have not been disappointed yet. Fiber was used to finish this ornament off with jingle bells. I love jingle bells...it is the kid in me I guess.

Normally both sides of my ornaments are the same. But with this set I used the perfect pair die.

The side of the ornament is covered in glitter.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Gel Press Polar Bear and Matching Envelope

Good Afternoon Ladies,
I plum ran out of time to blog this morning. So I am getting to it now.
The card for today is Gel Press Polar Bear and Matching Envelope

The background for this card was created using the Gel Press and acrylic paint in two colors. The snow is Soft Snow Twinkle Flakes. This time they were applied with Yes paste. I think I like the Yes paste over the two in one glue for this application. The polar bear image from Whimsy Stamps was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. The star images were stenciled on using a Joggles stencil, stipple brush, and dye ink.

The inside sentiment is from Inkadinkado.

This is the matching envelope using the second pull from the Gel Press. White gel pen and stickles were used to sketch the address area.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Australian Shepherd Obedience Thank You

Good Morning Ladies,
The air turned cold yesterday while I was at work. I knew the chilly had to come and it did come late this year. I'm glad I savored the warm weather.
The card for today is Australian Shepherd Obedience Thank You

The background paper is from my stash. The glove is from the Cottage Stamper and was stamped on cream cardstock and hand cut. The australian shepherd image is from Dog Stamps Plus. He was colorized with watercolors and hand cut. The Take It embellishment is a wooden piece.

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

Holiday Fairy Hugs

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a full day at work yesterday and then it was off to dog training. I got a little time with Dude in the ring before I taught class. It was a good day yesterday.
The card for today is Holiday Fairy Hugs

This card was created on a square base. The background paper is from TPS. Sizzix circle dies were used. The fairies are Vintage German Embossed Cuts. The sentiment is from the Stamps of Life.

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

Wolf Dog Sympathy

Good Morning Ladies,
It is a bit chilly this morning. Yesterday was a more laid back kind of day. I got some work done in the house.
The card for today is Wolf Dog Sympathy

This card was created on a watercolor panel. The wolf and moon image is from Stamp-A-Lot. The feather bundle is an image from Creative Visions. The sentiment is from Dare 2B Artsy. The twisting leaves are from Stampscapes. The entire panel was colorized using watercolors. The stars were added using a Signo white gel pen.

The inside sentiment is from Dare 2B Artsy.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog