Tuesday 8 September 2009

Birthday Dog

I've managed to fit 5 challenges on this card: the Mojo Monday sketch; Allsorts Challenge's 'Boy's Cards' theme; Creative Inspiration's 'Blue & Brown' colour combo; Our Creative Corner's 'Stars & Stripes' forever theme; and Pile it On's 'Birthday' challenge...phew! I've used 'Birthday Dog' by Penny Black...I use him a lot for boy's cards. The Papers are by BasicGrey's 'Granola' (stripey paper), and 'Archaic' (spotty paper) pads. I used my Cuttlebug 'Happy Birthday' folder on the plain blue card, then sanded it to make the embossed text stand out. The sentiment stamp is by Hero Arts (from the 'Anytime Messages' set), the gold stars are brads (from Tesco) and the brown 'ribbon' (it's more of a fabric really) I bought from Penrith Crafts at the craft retreat last month.


Make sure you enter my candy...if you haven't already done so :0)

19 comments:

  1. Fab card, love the cute PB image and the papers and colour combo look great. Love the ribbon detail with the star brads.
    Lyndsey xx

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  2. Oh what an adorable card, love the cute pup and the fab colours and embossing.
    luv
    Debby

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  3. wow 5 challenges go you!! love the distressed look & the dog is precious. Good luck with all your challenges. I have a wee go at your candy!!

    Helen x

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  4. Hi Helen

    This image is one of my favourites for male cards.

    Love what you have done here - great colours. Ribbon and stars are brill!

    Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week.

    Love Jules xx

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  5. He is so super cute!
    And I love the embossed panels behind the image.
    Thanks for playing along at PIO this week.

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  6. Oh my goodness how cute is the dog stamp! I love how you have combined all the challenges to make a fabulous card.

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  7. Helen -

    I stop by everyday and I've been meaning to tell you that I love your sketches. You always inspire me to try new designs instead of the same old thing. Thank you so very much.

    Elaine Allen.

    P.S. I love today's card - so sweet!

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  8. What a gorgeous card Helen,i love the image and papers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  9. What an awesome card! Your doggie is so darn cute! Thank you for playing with Pile It On! this week.

    Jennifer PIO DT

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  10. Hi Helen

    Ideal image for a male card and the colours and embossed layers add that masculine feel.

    Thanks for joining us at Allsorts this week.

    B x

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  11. Oh, what a cute card! Thanks for playing along with us at the OCC!
    CindyB

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  12. Hi! Great card with such a cute doggie, I love PB stamps! Looks good on this layout. Hugs, Shelly x

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  13. Wow, you certainly did 'pile it on' - LOL. Great job hitting all those challenges with such a cute card. Thanks for playing along with us at the OCC this week!

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  14. What a great card! Thanks for playing along with us this week!

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  15. Gorgeous. I love this birthday dog too - although I've still got to add him to my collection!
    Great stars..........although I can't work out if they are 'brads' or 'beads' (I know they're not 'breads' ;) lol!!!

    Carol x

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  16. Beautiful card.
    Thanks for joining us at Allsorts this week

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  17. Fabulous card!!! Thank you for playing with Pile It On this week.

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  18. helen,
    I love him, he is cute and manly all at the same time,

    Thanks for playing w/ the Pile It On! this week!
    -- dalis

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x