I have had such a hectic weekend! Adding to my stress is the fact that my husband is having oral surgery this morning. Arghhh! Plus, I didn’t get any stamping done, so now I am behind. Luckily, I still have a card that I can share from my Dirty Dozen “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Gallery and a new “Muffy the Boxer” video. Enjoy “May Happiness Touch Your Life”!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- A stitch in time! For a unique twist, try a blanket stitch to set off your sentiment! I simply paper pierced around this sentiment, from Herb Expressions, using the Template in the Mat Pack. I then used Linen Thread for the stitching.
- Butterflies and blooms! What sets off a few roses and lilies better than blue butterflies for an unexpected “pop” of color! And making those butterflies is so easy with the Beautiful Wings Embosslits and Big Shot. Hint: Want to update this look? Add a few Basic Pearls...you will be surprised at how they compliment the “country style” of this card.
- Spritz and smooch! Log Cabin Smooch Spritz adds a realistic touch to the lilies made from the 5-Petal Flower Punch. A few speckles were added to the sentiment with the Color Spritzer Tool and a Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker.
I had plans to create a card with one of my new Holiday Mini sets this weekend to post today. But, I know that we have all been in the same position before where life gets in the way of stampin’! So please…forgive me!
Muffy the Boxer at Seven Weeks
This is the last video that I will receive before we bring Muffy the Boxer home. This was not a good day for little Muffy, as she was giving her breeder fits. She did not want to stay in the chair…nor did she want to show off her pretty face. She is Boxer through and through! And those of you out there that are Boxer lovers will recognize those Boxer traits that are emerging already…including boxing with her front paws. In the words of her breeder, “she is a little wild puppy girl!” But she assured me that Muffy is “very loving” and that I will “have lots of fun with her.”
Coming Up This Week:
- Tuesday…Blog Candy
- Wednesday…PPA Sneak Peek
- Thursday…PPA Card with Bow Tutorial
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I hope that you enjoyed today’s card! Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Herb Expressions (113224); Inks: Chocolate Chip (100908), Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker (100071); Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Top Note Die (113463), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Extra Large Flower Punch (118073), 5-Petal Flower Punch (119880), Color Spritzer Tool (107066); Glitz and Glam: Very Vanilla 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109026), Log Cabin Smooch Spritz (119921), Linen Thread (104199)
I love that card! Gorgeous!!
Your card is sensational and Muffy is the cutest little thing ever!
Ann, where to start…OK…. my empathy with your hubby. I had dental surgery last tuesday and still can’t eat on that side of my face! Secondly…. girl…. you are in trouble….. Muffy has trouble written all over her. Boy is she growing up to be a beautiful puppy!
Then…. oh…. your card is stunning. those flowers, the colors, the spritz, everything…. it is just perfect!
Thank you – as always – for sharing your amazing talent with us.
hugs
jaydee
SWOON! This is so gorgeous, A! LOVE IT!
Your flower bouquet is amazing and I love the added stiching to the card. I think this is one of my favorites!
Oh, and Muffy is adorable – got to show Michele!
That dog is adorable – I love the white markings on her. Will they change as she gets older? You are goign to have so much fun with her! I love puppies!
Stunning card! Your doggie is almost as cute as my doggie! We have a neighbor who has a white boxer with black spots and is such a sweet dog. Thanks for blessing my day. 🙂
Hi Ann! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.
This card is fabulous…really like everything …design, layout, colors and embellishments!
Oh! Which is more cute, Muffy or your card???? Too hard to decide, both made me smile!
Muffy just brought the biggest smile to my face which was much needed today. Thanks for always sharing the videos. Gotta love those boxers. I loved your card too.
I canot believe that your baby is so big and growing up so much…what a doll baby…thanks for sharing Muffy with us…
Sherry wilsher@fidnet.com
Leslie said …
Muffy is going to be sooooo much fun for you! And for me – her loving Auntie … or is that cousin? The card is beautiful too! As I see the leaves flying off my trees and cold weather barreling in on the last of the warm days, your card brings me the warmth of flowers and love of butterflies that I have all summer long.
Love the flowers on your card. They are gorgeous.
I can already see Muffy is bigger from the last video. How cute.
Hope all goes well for your husband’s oral surgery. Mine is having same on Wed.
Ann, I love this card. The rose that you made is gorgeous, the stitching is wonderful. You certainly have a wonderful gift of being able to design beautiful cards.
I hope your husbands oral surgery went well. Muffy is growing fast. Hopw you have her home soon.
Mary
This card is amazing!!! I love the dimensions, the spritzer, and the butterfly on the flower!!! It is just gorgeous Ann! And that puppy…awwwww.
Muffy is soooo cute Ann! And the card is cute too. Hope all goes well for your husband this a.m.
Wonderfully dimensional card, Ann. ove the combo of the rises and lilies! Great job – as always!
Mike
Where do I begin Ann, I love your card it is gorgeous as usual, and Muffy what else is there to say she is awesome, and adorable all at the same time.
Love the card, Ann! I don’t use my Top Note die nearly enough, and I love how it looks on this card. Plus the blanket stitching is so creative! And before I forget, Muffy is soooooo cute! She looks like she will just be the perfect puppy for you. I will be looking forward to both your blog candy and tutorial. ~Bonnie~
Ann, don’t worry, we all have those times when life gets in the way of stamping, LOL!
Thanks for sharing this DD beauty, it is stunning!
Muffy is adorable, how many days until you are able to bring her home?
Hugs~
Oh Ann, now I really wish we lived so much closer, to not only stamp but to play with your adorable baby!! I’m sure you are counting down the seconds until she is home with you!!
Hope hubby feels better soon!!
Oh, yes, the card… gorgeous as always 😉
Your card is just beautiful! Muffy has really grown. She has such a cute face!
Hi Ann, your little Muffy is absolutely adorable! How fun that she is already showing her personality. I loved seeing her sweet little face.
I’ll be sending good thoughts and prayers your way today for your husband’s oral surgery ordeal.
As for your card ~ gorgeous as usual! I love the blanket stitching ~ never thought of doing that myself! I’m going to try it now! You inspire me every day.
Hugs, Barbara in SC
The DD card is amazing. Love the bow and can’t wait for your tutorial. However, Miss Muffy steals the show. Arf! Hugs, M
Muffy put a smile on my face! So cute and beautifully marked. She’s adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Love your cards too!!
Wowzer! This certainly is a “garden”! So much work too. Love the stitches around the BG CS.
Little Muffy is getting cuter each week.
Hope your hubby’s surgery goes well too.
My PC is down at home and I feel like I’m out of the loop.. Hope to fix it soon.
WOW Ann….Muffy is soooo stinkin’ cute! I can just imagine how soft her little fur is! I bet you can’t wait to get her home and love on her! And as for you card….stunning as usual! I love those flowers you are making! I’m going to have to try some of those!
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She is beautiful! Thanks for a smile this morning!! 🙂
Beautiful, beautiful little girl!!! She is sure gettin’ big and she is so gorgeous!!! I so love the layout of your card with those awesome flowers. I’m casing the layout too. Hugs,
Wow!!!! Wow…. Wow!!!! I love this card… so much detail and layers… I like how you added a cute little butterfly to the rose and the stiching sure sets it of. I love your muffy video, she is just to cute.
hugs
Darlene-Joy
I have to say, I’ve quite enjoyed the Muffy videos. Thanks for sharing her with all of us. We have a boxer….she’s 8 now. But we did the same thing with a breeder and had her picked out of the litter. It makes me smile because your Muffy looks very similar to our Betsy May. Great card today! I always enjoy your work. Blessings- Tana Conley http://tanaconley.blogspot.com
now this has just made my morning!! What a beautiful girl Muffy is growing into..
My little Muffy welcome box is coming along nicely too.
I hope your hubby recovers well from the op and you get chance to do a bit of crafting later today. xx