Tattered Lace Girl Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
Today is the last day of 2016. I decided to end it yesterday on a good note. I went and played with puppies at a friends house. The drive was great for December. It was good to visit with friends and puppies! Do I need to say more?
The card for today is Tattered Lace Girl Birthday

The background for this card is card stock from Graphics 45. The girl was cut from a Tattered Lace die in gold card stock. The flowers are from Prima and pearls were added for the centers.

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

Sheena Douglass New Year

Good Morning Ladies,
It's Friday with another holiday on the horizon. Should give me more time to create.
The card for today is Sheena Douglass New Year

Black glitter card stock covers the card base. Next is a layer of gold card stock. The wine goblets are a Sheena Douglass image from the magical collection. They were stamped on watercolor paper. They were then colorized with watercolors. The rims, bottom edges, and leaf swirls were colorized using a gold marker. The sentiment is from CTMH.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Stampscapes Wedding

Good Morning Ladies,
The dogs are full of it this morning. I am glad I have new toys coming today to keep them busy.
The card for today is Stampscapes Wedding

This card was created using a smoosh spray background. It was created using Dylusions ink sprays and Tattered Angels ink sprays. The Stampscapes palm tree image twice. The wedding couple is from an unknown company die cut from black card stock. The sentiment is from Heartfelt Creations.

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

Vintage Car Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
I am up and at it early this morning. I have laundry going and am doing some things on the computer that need taken care of. Pretty good start to the day.
The card for today is Vintage Car Birthday

This card was created with a sparkle cardstock for the card base. On top of that is an older Graphics 45 stripe. The tag was sprayed with Ranger stains and Tattered Lace spray. The antique car is from an unknown company. The car tag is from VLVS. The sentiments are from the Stamps of Life.

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

Gel Press Dog Artist

Good Morning Ladies,
The new year is now approaching fast. New doors to open, new adventures to go on. Plus I have new stuff coming as I hit the stamping and die Christmas sales on-line this year.
The card for today is Gel Press Dog Artist

This card was created using a Gel Press background. Dylusions paints in two colors and a Joggles stencil was used along with the Gel Press. The mat and panel the dog is stamped on are from Gina Marie. The dog image is from Whimsy stamps The dog was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. Paw print washi tape tops this card off.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Sprite/Fairy Tag

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a very nice Christmas. Now to wait for the New Year.
The project for today is Sprite/Fairy Tag

This tag was created using a fairy/sprite image from Creative Visions. She was stamped in Archival ink and colorized using watercolors. Stickles were used for her wings. The sky was created using a stipple brush and die ink. The star branch is a die from Sue Wilson.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Hidden Panel Card

Good Afternoon Ladies,
Merry Christmas!!!
The card for today is Hidden Panel Card

 This card was created using a Sizzix flip-it card die. The images are from the CTMH set Wild About Love.

These are the second and third panels.
I used the new magnetic ink pad in the color of Saddle from CTMH.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Fairy Sunshine Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a very busy day yesterday. I went to my friends and played with puppies. They were all so cute! Then I was off to finish my Christmas shopping. It was a mad house. I did survive.
The card for today is Fairy Sunshine Birthday

The background for this card was created with the smoosh spray technique. Dylusions ink sprays and Tattered angel inks sprays were used. The fairy die is from an unknown company. The mushroom die border is from C. C. Designs. The dandelion images are from CTMH. The ends are dotted with a signo white gel pen. The sentiment is also from CTMH.

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

Baby Boy Bundle

Good Morning Ladies,
I have been collecting Lawn Fawn stamp and die sets. I am finished with Christmas cards. So now it is time to start using the Lawn Fawn.
The card for today is Baby Boy Bundle

The background paper for this card is from Hampton Arts. The frame die is from an unknown company. The baby images are from the Lawn Fawn stamp and die set Little Bundle. The images were stamped on watercolor paper. The PJ's, overalls, and onesie are colorized with watercolors. This card is blank inside for the senders message.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Ellentina Reindeer

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a lot of phone calls to make last night. I was glad I cooked a pork loin in the crock pot yesterday while I was working.
The card for today is Ellentina Reindeer

This card was created using a textured blue card stock background. The tree was cut from a sheet of that Martha Stewart pad. The reindeer was cut from an Ellentina die. He was then backed with brown card stock and hand cut. The snowflakes are sequins.

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

Australian Shepherd Champion

Good Morning Ladies,
Christmas is coming fast. I have to finish shopping. I waited so late this year. Trying to figure it out was just so hard.
The card for today is Australian Shepherd Champion

This card was created using a light purple background. The die shapes are from Gina Marie. The Australian Shepherd dog and ribbon are from Dog Stamps Plus. A purple glitter ribbon tops this card off.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Basset Dog Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
We took a trip to Fort Wayne yesterday to visit my son and Andi. The trip down was a hairy one. But the trip back was so much better. We had a good time!
The card for today is Basset Dog Christmas

Once again the Cheery Lynn center step card die was used for the base of this card. The snowflake paper is from TPS. The truck, presents and sentiment is from Stampendous. The Basset dog is from Katzelkraft. The dog, truck and presents were stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. The dog was hand cut and the truck and presents were cut with the matching dies.

A side view. Below the inside sentiment is from Momenta.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

AI Center Step Snowman

Good Morning Ladies,
It is looking kinda wicked out there this morning. We have a road trip planned. It may be interesting.
The card for today is AI Center Step Snowman

This card was created using a Cheery Lynn step card die for the base. The accent pieces are cut from dsp from my stash. The snowman is from AI. He was stamped on a watercolor panel and colorized with watercolors. He is a jiggler card so his arms and presents were stamped and colorized twice. This piece was then hand cut. Stickles accent the snowman. The snowflakes are sequins.

 A view to show the jiggler.

 A side view of the step card.

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

White Dog Ornament

Good Morning Ladies,
I am finished making raffle baskets for the year. Time to gear up for next year's raffles. I need to get ahead of myself for 2017.
The project for today is White Dog Ornament

This ornament went in to a raffle basket. It was created on a paper mache' base. The candy cane paper is from a TPS pad. The little whit dog and Santa hat are images from the Stamps of Life. Ribbons and bells top this ornament off.

Red glitter covers the side.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Peace On Earth Aussie

Good Morning Ladies,
It's an early morning again! Last night my husband grilled burgers outside. He is a brave man. I couldn't hardly get out from under my blanket.
The card for today is Peace On Earth Aussie

This scene was created on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. The barn, trees, and snowy bank are from Stampscapes. The aussie is from Dog Stamps Plus. The sentiment is from CTMH. Stickles were added to create shimmery snow. The scene was framed out with black and holographic card stock.

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

Grey Dog Ornament

Good Morning Ladies,
It is getting so close to Christmas, there is so much to do. Later today I will working on final raffle baskets for the year.
The project for today is Grey Dog Ornament

 This ornament is created on a paper mache' base. It is covered in TPS Christmas paper. The dog is from Katzel Kraft. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. He was then hand cut. Snowflake sequins fall around him. Ribbons and bells top this ornament off.

The sides of the ornament are covered in green glitter.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Antique Car Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
I am thankful for a nice warm house today. It is cold outside!
The card for today is Antique Car Christmas

The background for this card is card stock from a Martha Stewart pad. The gold foiling at the bottom I thought was a perfect Christmas road. The stars stamped in the sky is an image from CTMH. The trees are cut from a Sue Wilson die. White ink was spread across the trees to create a snow look. The car die is from an unknown maker. The snowflakes are from my stash and have pearls for the centers.

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

Horse Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
We are now entering the cold snap. Early this year. More time spent inside creating.
The card for today is Horse Christmas

The background for this card is cardstock from a Martha Stewart pad. The label shape is from a grand calibur die set. It was cut from foil cardstock. I purchased a new Gemini die cutting machine. This is the first cut off of it. I have to say I love it. The trees are cut from a Sue Wilson die set. The raised embossing was rubbed with white ink. The horse is from Third Stone Stamps. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. He was then hand cut. The star is from a star die set. A gold ribbon tied at the bottom tops this card off.

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

Inky Antics Paws-ing Dog

Good Morning Ladies,
Wow did we get the snow. It was an inside day for me to rest and work on getting well.
The card for today is Inky Antics Paws-ing Dog

The background cover for this card is grey cardstock and paper from a Hobby Lobby surprise pack. It is repeated for the framing of the image. The image is from Inky Antics. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. It was then cut with stitched rectangle dies. The sentiment is also from Inky Antics.

The inside sentiment is from Inky Antics.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Baby Girl Buggy

Good Morning Ladies,
It was good fun at the dog show yesterday. Lots of dogs running and lots of dogs and handlers with success.
The card for today is Baby Girl Buggy

 The background paper is from a surprise stack from Hobby Lobby. The circle die cut is from a Spellbinders set. The buggy die is from an unknown company. The three flowers are from Bazzil and have pearls for centers.

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

Blue Jay Christmas

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a good day yesterday. My coat finally came. Now I will be nice and warm today. I am working the dog show. So today should be a good day too.
The card for today is Blue Jay Christmas

This card was created using a Whiff of Joy bluejay image. The background paper is from TPS. The blue jay was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. Stickles was added to the image. It was then cut with a stitched circle die set. The sentiment is from the Stamps of Life. Beaded trim at the bottom tops this card off.

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

Holiday Hugs Penguins

Good Morning Ladies,
I have been off line since last Sunday. After numerous calls to comcast and a ton of frustration I am finally back up and running.
The card for today is Holiday Hugs Penguins

This step card base was created using a sizzix die. The accent cardstock is from DCWV. The penguin images are from Hampton Arts. They were stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. They were then cut with the matching die. The sentiments are from the Stamps of Life.

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

Skating Snow Friends

Good Morning Ladies,
I'm a little late this morning. I was having a brain freeze. I received new stuff yesterday and couldn't decide what to make.
The card for today is Skating Snow Friends

The background snowflake paper is from my stash. The skating surface was created using a Tim Holtz texture fade embossing folder. I thought it looked like a heavily skated on pond. The bear, snowman, and Santa images are from Stampendous. They were stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. They were then cut with the dies that come with them. They were accented with stickles. The snowflake is from my stash. It has a pearl for the center. The sentiment is from Momenta.

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

Dog and Cat Peace On Earth

Good Morning Ladies,
I went out coat shopping last night with a friend. Nope, I didn't find a coat. But I did get one ordered when I got home. So I will be nice and warm and cozy.
The card for today is Dog and Cat Peace On Earth

I had a lot of fun creating this card. The evergreen trees were cut and embossed on the Grand Calibur with a Sue Wilson die. Momento Luxe white ink was braised over the top of the trees to pick up the embossing. The dog and cat is an image from Inky Antics. It was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with watercolors. It was then hand cut. The image was then applied to the card. Yes! Paste was used to adhere the snow. The star was created using a Joggles stencil, die ink, and a Signo white pen. The sentiment is from CTMH. A combination of companies rendered the picture in my head when creating this card. So the answer to my husbands question "Do you need all of this stuff?" is a resounding YES!

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

Reindeer and Santa

Good Morning Ladies,
It's Friday! So much to do this weekend. Hopefully a lot of creating time will be included.
The card for today is Reindeer and Santa

The background paper is from TPS. The label shape was cut from a grand calibur die. The santa and reindeer was cut from a die from a unknown company. It was cut from watercolor paper and colorized with water colors. It was then put down on the label die cut. The empty areas on Santa and his bag were filled with stickles. A gold pen was used to go around the edges of the card.

The sentiment is from Momenta.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Holographic Reindeer Card

Good Morning Ladies,
I am getting better day by day. My cough is still bad but that always takes awhile to go away.
The card for today is Holographic Reindeer Card

 The card base is covered in green holographic card stock. The reindeer is from an unknown company. It is cut from red holographic paper. The snowflake is from my stash. The center has a rhinestone in it. The holographic card is from Create and Craft. A ribbon tied at the bottom tops this card off.

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