A little tip on adding the yummy Dazzling Diamonds: Use a Two-Way Glue Pen!
Twin Talk
Brody: I get to talk first because it’s my turn to be alpha dog. My favorite puppy friend was in the ring with me, but I was a good boy and didn’t do a play bow or anything. And the judd was..
Muffy: Brody, it’s the “judge”. How many times do I have to tell you that? The Judds are..
Brody: Muffy, I’m telling the story, and in my story it’s the judd. Anyway the judd was really tall and kind of scary, so I was on my best behavior. Lots of people looked at me before I went in the ring because they said my butt was getting bigger and that I was starting to lose my puppy fat.
Muffy: My butt is still bigger and I have a bigger chest. And I …
Brody: But my head is prettier and it always will be. Your head is still ugly and has white on it. And you have those ugly white socks and fat feet…
Mom: Brody!
Brody: Anyway, the judd liked me the best, and I got another pretty blue ribbon.
Muffy: Well I got a blue ribbon AND a purple ribbon with white on it, too, ’cause I beat out a bunch of other dogs and was named Reserve Winner.
Brody: Muffy is a preserved weiner! Muffy is a preserved weiner!
Muffy: It’s Reserve W-I-N-N-E-R, Brody! It means I got second out of all the other girl dogs who won their classes. Like Martha Stewart would say, “It’s a good thing!”
Brody: I know Martha Stewart. She is one of Mom’s card making friends.
Muffy: Not that Martha Stewart, Brody! The other Martha Stewart that is on TV.
Brody: She makes her own dog treats!
Muffy: Speaking of dog treats, did you know that Mom is offering Dog Candy.
Brody: DOG CANDY???
Muffy: Yes. I heard her say something about giving away Dog Candy if people left comments on her blog. Here’s a picture of it!
Stamp Sets: Awash with Flowers, Sincere Salutations; Inks: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Jet Black StazOn; Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White; Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Two-Way Glue Pen; Glitz and Glam: Dazzling Diamonds, Basic Pearls
The flowers on your card are absolutely stunning! Love the pearls and glittery accents. I came over from Lilian’s blog and just love your stuff. I am a new follower. http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com
HAHAHA…I love the coversations between those 2! LOL….too funny Ann! Congrats on their wins…they are really taking the dog shows by storm!!!!
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Love the twin conversations! They always give me a good giggle!
I love it! Awash with Flowers was one of those sets that I HAD to have, but I can’t ever come up with any ideas to use it. I don’t like cutting things out, but I think this one would be worth it. Love the colors together.
and Congrats to the twins! They are doing so great!
Happy Birthday Ann!! Hope you are having a wonderful day! I love, love, love the card and can’t wait to CASE it myself! Just beautiful! And congratulations to the Twins, it sounds like you all had a wonderful time at the show! They are just too cute with their sibling rivalry and I notice that gets put on hold when they are ready to see what they can get into in Mom’s stamp room! Just like real kids! LOL
I love this card Ann. As soon as I saw it I decided I was going to case it tonight. I don’t usually do the Dazzling Diamonds, but I’m going to on this card. It’s fabulous!
What a beautiful card!! I love the dazzling diamonds…just enough sparkle!
Congratulations twins, Way to go!! They love coming home with ribbons, don’t they. Your card is elegant, love it. And best wishes on your birthday, Ann.
Babe
Love the twin pupper doodles. Congrats on more Blue. It seems they are as high maintenance as ever a child could be!
The card is beautiful. love it
Another great card, Ann. You’re a great inspiration to me with your designs. The dazzling diamonds adds the WOW factor. What great blog candy as well! Kathy in AZ
That is a lovely card. TFS.
Love the card, the pink and the green go so well together and I really like the flowers. Congrats on the blue ribbons!!!
Beautiful card!!! “Dog candy, eh?” LOL!!!
We girls (that would Shari and Miss Daisy) are major impressed. Congratulations you two beautiful boxers! And congratulations to you and your hubby for raising such beauties and champions! Miss Daisy was wandering if you would be giving out dog candy. She also wants to let the twins know that those sponges don’t taste very well – and she ought to know! Thanks for blessing my day. :)))))
Happy birthday! Muffy has to be the only female on this earth that can brag that her butt is bigger and it is meant as a good thing! Big head or swelled head!?!? I am still giggling! The dog candy is GRRRReat! Keepig my fingers crossed! Love the Martha Stewart comment! Now that card, is just stunning! I love it! I would never have known it was that set.
Chris R. from Iowa
What a gorgeous card! The color combo is so striking. Soon as I finish this BMW gig, I’m going to make some of these. Love ’em!
And….Happy Birthday! I hope you get cake!
Pet the twins for me!
Ann Enven though this card is cased I love it!!! You did an awesome job. Love the twin story too! that’s the teacher coming out huh? LOL…I so look forward to your post everyday. Thanks for sharing your creativity and the twins with us!
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
hi! I just came across your blog through a friend of a friend, etc. What beautiful cards you create! Thanks for the inspirations…. and the chance to win the ‘dog’ candy! Too funny!
Anita
Your twins are doing so well in their shows. I used to show Afghan Hounds and know what kind of hard work it is. Congrats on their wins. LOVE the flower card. txjennywren.blogspot.com
HI Ann! Love the dazzling diamonds and congrats on your beautiful twins and their ribbons! Michelle
Congrats to the twins! They are really doing very well and I know how proud you are of them!
Oh, Muffy and Brody, I so enjoy reading about your time in the ring! Keep up the good work and don’t worry too much about the baby fat. I still have some that I have not gotten rid of either. Hope you didn’t get into Mom’s stuff. That might make her a little angry, but I know it would be a humorous story for her friends to read about.
Ann, your card is beautiful too!
You are so funny, with the dialogs back and forth with your twins. I love the pearls too and you can never have too much right??? Thanks again.
Wow – I’m amazed – that card is just gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity for some sweet blog candy!
Congrats to the twins on their blue ribbons! Beautiful card…love the pearl flower centers and use of Dazzling Diamonds!
This card is totally awesome. And I love blog candy!
I am glad the twins are doing so well. I didn’t know that you started showing dogs so young. I learn a lot of things on your blog! Thanks.
I love your card! The color combo is so springy and I love the sparkly flowers! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win the awesome “dog candy” LOL!!! The twins are so cute and I love hearing about them and their adventures:-)
Inky hugs,
Janet
Love, love, love this card. I wouldn’t think of using this stamp set like this, but it is so eye catching.
This card is soooo lovely! I love all the pretty sparkly glitter.
Your puppies are too cute!
What a great card Ann! I love the colorcombo and the dazzling diamonds. I know I will be making this one soon!!!TFS!!!
Joan!!!
Love this card as well! I have been eyeing a few of the samples in Stampin’ Connection myself to case- great job and this one is absolutely beautiful! Thanks again for sharing your talent and your “babies” with us! 🙂
Ann, you are too funny! I love to read the twins stories. You (or they) have a real big imagination. I’m a cat person (but I love dogs too). I should start a dialogue between my cats. It would go something like this…i spent all day sleeping…
Love your blog and love your work. Sign me up for some dog candy 🙂
Connie
CONGRAT’S TO THE TWINS!!!! Another great weekend for them. Thanks for the update, I love hearing about them 🙂 The card is awesome I love it!! Thanks for sharing
Love the twins. Your blog candy is delicious!
The card is gorgeous-love the sparkly flowers! Congratulations to the twins!
Love the card! Sounds like the twins made out very well at the show. Have a nice day. Pat P.
I don’t know what I enjoyed more today, the pretty card or The Twins story telling. Congrats on the ribbons.
I just LOVE the pearls you added to the centre of the flowers it gives them that perfect finishing/elegant touch.
Oh and I can’t forget the twins… Congrats on even more Blue Ribbons!!! 🙂
Ps – Ann it sounds like it is time to buy a baby gate to keep the twins out of your stamping room.
Love the twins dialogue, card, and big Happy Birthday to you. I hope you have a great day. Thanks for all you do.
I love it when the twins tell their side of the story! That way, we get the whole story. Congrats to the twins on their ribbons! Glad to hear that they are “filling out”.
The card is simply beautiful! I love the dazzling diamonds! You didn’t run out of embellishments before making this card, did you?
Such a stunning card! The dazzeling diamonds are just perfect. Always fun to read the twins recap of their adventures in the ring–a perfect way to enjoy the mid-morning cup of coffee reading your blog.
Ann, I love your cards and your blog. I look forward to every post. I am going to have to get my ‘Awash with Flowers’ out and use it. And your dogs are great too. It’s nice to see that Brody and Muffy are doing so well. Hope that they can keep the sibling rivalry at bay. ~Debbie~
What a LOVELY textured card!!
An ADDED delight was the banter between The Twins!!
Congrats ALL AROUND for the honors they received!!
(I have a big butt, TOO — but, it’s generally ignored around here. I see that as a GOOD thing. 🙂
Fabulous card! Congratulations Brody and Muffy! You really should write a book of your dogs dialoging! They are hilarious!
I enjoy the TWINS posts almost as much as your SU! creations. Thanks for sharing, and for the smiles. jmniffer
I love this card, Ann! Great case. TFS
Card: No shortage of pearls here! Love those centers and the Dazzling Diamonds! And, the story of Brody and Muffy—priceless!!
I am happy to see the twins are back and telling there stories.. they are so much fun..
I love your card Ann. It looks so soft and pretty. Espically like how you did the pearls around the center of the flower.
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Those Boxer babies crack me up! I’m glad they did well at their show. Great card (no spritzing?), thanks for sharing.
Love your card–that’s one set I don’t own. Please enter me for the blog candy. I wouldn’t miss a day of your blog. Thanks for the great cards and stories.
I love the card. Everyone needs a couple of bottles of the Dazzling Diamonds.
Cute conversation on the dogs.
I love this card and it’s definitely one I’ll case! Thanks for the great idea.
Please tell Brody and Muffy that I just love reading about their experiences at the dog shows. They do sound a little ornery about getting into your stamping supplies. You really do need to write a book.
Love reading Twin Talk! You should write a book! The card is beautiful. And congrats to the Twins for their wins.
What a way to start my day. Their story has made me smile. Congrats to the twins on their ribbons. They are growing up fast. I love it doggie candy!! don’t get me wrong Your blog candy is wonderful and I would love it. Have a great day
Sign me up to win dog candy! lol. Yeah for the twins, they are doing so well in their shows. Love the card and the frosted flowers look so yummy! Have a great day.
Ann – too funny – congrats to the Twins! Their commentary is way too funny – I can just hear the bickering.
Luv the card – very pretty!
Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh … I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! Fabulous! And what a fun read!
Your card is fabulous Ann. I love the colours you chose and of course, the pearls. Love the twins story this morning. I had to chuckle. What a great way to start the day.
ROFL!!!! The “pearls look good on my butt” comment made me laugh!! I wonder if my kitties would look good with them on their butt? Naw…they’d get lost in all their fur!! Pretty card as always!!
Dog Candy, LOL, I would love some of that! Love the stories of the twins. Our “girls” add so much to our family, couldnt do with out them. Very pretty CASE!
Ann I LOVE this color combo…ooooh
I’ve used the Awash with Flowers several times, but always in the primary or bold colors. Love this soft look. Looks like an entirely different set. The pearls… well … who doesn’t love those pearls!
Hugs.
LOVED the twins story.. put a smile on face this morning.. Now to off to work!
Pretty card as always, Ann!
I love everything about this card, the color, the flowers, the bling…all of it !! TFS !
Happy Birthday Alpha Mom! Those twins are movin’ on up for sure 🙂 I am so proud of them! You card is beautiful with all of those pearls and sparkles!
There is nothing like dazzling diamonds. Just beautiful. Dog candy… So fun
Great story!!! Your “twins” are really something. and your storytelling is great!!! NOT to mention your cards & stamping ART. What a talented lady you are … and so generous to share your gifts with us. I’m curious how you got such a gorgeous blend of color on the flowers on today’s card. I’d love to try to make some of my Awash flowers look that good!!!
Brody and Muffy, or should I say; Muffy and Brody…are the cutest…love to read “their” bloggings…congrats on the blue ribbons. The card is wonderful…love the colors and I always forget about dazzling diamonds!
Dog candy? Me, me – I want dog candy!!!! Congratulations to the twins! And WOW – what a beautiful card.
Iaren
Pretty card, funny dogs!
I love the sparkle and the texture on your beautiful card and I loved hearing the story from the twins. It sounds like you had a fun weekend!
Beautiful card, simple yet so pretty! Love the dazzling diamond and the pearls. Congrats to the twins on their wins!
Beautiful card. Beautiful dogs. Happy birthday!
Beautiful card. Love the dazzling diamonds on the flowers. TFS
What a lovely card. It’s a departure from your usual vintage style. I love the little ‘nest’ of pearls. Congrats to the twins!
I love the commentating! My 11 year old and I are reading and just chuckling!! SO cute!!
I absolutely love this card and am going to case it with my Mother in law…..ma……(because she follows you too!)….do you have this stamp set?!
Thanks for the fabulous ideas and the chance to win PEARLS!!
Ann, the card is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it. And I really do love hearing from the twins. They are too much!
Pretty flowers and I love how you centered the pearls! So very pretty!
The twins are a hoot! Best wishes to them!
Happy Birthday!
Too funny of a story with the Twins “talking”. I am sure the Twins would love the Dog Candy as much as I would! “Brody and Muffy please stay out of Mom’s room!”
I love the card with all the sparkles! Of course the pearls in the center of the flowers is a great accent too.
Yvonne
Here it is early(!!!) on Tuesday morning. Thanks Ann for starting my day off with lots of smiles and chuckles. I am so proud of the twins but you might want to consider encouraging the rivalry. Looks like they could be a force to reckon with when they are being pals. Oh, yes, your card is beautiful.
Beautiful card and beautiful “dog” candy! Thank you for sharing.
I love hearing about Brody and Muffy! They are sooo adorable!
Love the twins stories! Sounds like they had a really good weekend. Love that beautiful card, too.
Love the card…will give this one a try. congrats to the twins…you are going to need an extra room for all their ribbons and prizes.
Congrats to the Twins! I like your card, too 🙂
That card is on my CASE list too!
Gem
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WOW!! I love this card!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANN; hope you get a great cake! What is your favorite? Love the twins dialog and enthusiasm; congrats on their successful week-end. Thanks for the chuckles and have a great day.
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WOW ~ this card is a real beauty, Ann! Love the glitz & glamour on the flowers, and your embossed background really looks rich & elegant. Great dialogue from your twins & congrats on their ribbons!
That was hilarious. You could write stand up!That pearl on the boxer’s hind quarters was too much. I still cannot believe it stuck. Just goes to show you the quality of our SU pearls! This card is beautiful yet simple enough for me to case and give it a try. Love these colors together. Give ur blue ribbon beauties a hug for me.
Too funny, pearls on their butt.
Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com
Thanks for the twin update. 🙂 I always look for those! Still waiting for more show pictures, though. You’re holding out on your loyal readers!! ;~D
Hi there “almost” birthday girl!! HeeHee! Hooray to the twins! Sounds like another great weekend for them…love that the sibling rivalry is still going strong. They got into the sponges, eh? Nothing is safe! You have your hands full, for sure! 🙂
LOL! “dog candy” – too cute!
Love the card!!! Dazzling Diamonds are one of my fav things with SU!
Congrats on more blue ribbons!!!!
Oh, Ann, I was thinking of you this weekend….so glad you made it to the big city and back, and look at all he goodies you got! Love the dialog between the twins! LOL!