Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Stampin' Up! Happy Tails Sympathy

Can it really be the middle of the week already? Almost the middle of the month? Oi! I hope yours is going smoothly with no bumps, humps or lumps. It's not going that way for my niece who just lost one of her beloved dogs. It was cause to dust off the Happy Tails Stamp Set.

My inspiration for the design came from the SSC224 Tag You're It Challenge.



I used Crumb Cake for my card base. I cut a piece of Whisper White and matted a piece of retired Tranquil Textures DSP to it. 

I cut a tag out of Whisper White using the Stitched Rectangle Dies. On a scrap of Whisper White, I stamped the pup in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored it with my Light and Dark Daffodil Delight Blends. I used the Color Lifter to create some pale spots. I used the paw and heart stamp to create a heart shape. The ink I used was Real Red and Early Espresso. The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso as well.

The pup was punched with the Dog Builder Punch and adhered with Dimensionals. I punched the hole with my Detailed Trio Punch and made the tag tie with Braided Linen Trim.

For the inside, I stamped another sentiment from the set using Crumb Cake. I left a lot of white space so I could write a note.


I am also entering my card in these challenges today:



Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you'll be back tomorrow for our weekly blog hop.

Measurements:
  • Crumb Cake: 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Whisper White: 3-3/4″ x 5″ panel, 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside card); piece for rectangle; scrap for dog
  • Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper: 3-5/8″ x 4-7/8″ panel
  • Braided linen trim 6"




23 comments:

  1. Beautiful card Karen! The layering is perfect, love the colors too! :)

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  2. Very sweet card, Karen - and I am SO sorry for your niece's loss. You know that I know just how she is feeling. :(

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    1. Thanks, Mary. Yes, I know for sure that you know. Chloe went hiking with her all the time.

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  3. So pretty, Karen, so sorry to hear about your niece's loss. This set is so perfect for those sad occasions, and I love the papers you've brought in! Very sweet. Thanks so much for playing at Sunday Stamps!

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    1. Thanks much, Heather, for your comment on behalf of SS.

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  4. Awe ... how sweet this is! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Hearts’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
    Darlene
    DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

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  5. Such a sweet card Karen :) How do you find all these challenges to play along with?

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  6. This is so sweet...and what a great inspirational photo! I must check out that challenge!

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  7. What a sweet card Karen! I need to remember I have that set when I need a pet sympathy card. You did a beautiful job on it! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  8. Oh this is so sweet! I am sure your niece will appreciate the love and support. So sad. Your card will bring her comfort, it is a great design. Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Hearts Challenge, Donna, DT Member.

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  9. Thanks much, Annie...that's my niece's name :-)

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  10. This is a beautiful card for a very sad occasion! Thank you so much for sharing your card with us at PINspirational Challenges! Have a wonderful week and happy crafting, Maike :o)

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  11. Losing a much loved pet is awful, but I'm sure your lovely card will help to heal your niece's broken heart. The image is adorable and your CAS design perfect.
    Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Hugs Sheryl
    TTCRD DT
    Cat Crazy Craft Corner {My Blog}

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    1. Thank you, Sheryl. I need to visit your blog...the name fascinates me.

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  12. I'm so very sorry for your niece on the loss of her dog but I am sure this wonderful card will help comfort her.

    Great take on the sketch with this set!

    Thanks for playing along with us at Sunday Stamps!

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  13. Beautiful!!! Thank-you so much for participating in our {PIN}SPIRATIONAL challenge. Hope to see your beautiful creations in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!! Sorry so late for commenting, but life has been a bit tough lately. I want to take a moment today to tell you that you are an awesome artist! Happy International Women’s Day!.
    Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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