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Monday, September 01, 2025

Smiles and Hugs


Hi everyone.  Today's card is inspired by AAA Colourful Challenge #19.  Gorgeous colours and I LOVE the photo of the beautiful fall leaves, but went a totally different way. :)


I recently got this adorable doggy die in the mail, and couldn't wait to play with it.  The colours of the challenge work perfectly for him.  Don't you love that patch over one eye! :)

To finish, I added sponging of two shades of pink and then framed it up in a "window".  I love that the paws are hanging over the edge, like he is ready to jump out and give a big, slurpy kiss to the recipient of this card. :)  Simple sentiment finishes the card.

Close-up ...

Sending this card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS - Week 1 - Inks.  There's a whole lot of ink sponging on this card. :)
NBUS #78 (never-before-used-schtuff) - Doggy die is new.

      

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Banner Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Coloured Card stock:  More Mustard, Chocolate chip, Natural (SU!); Rust Card stock (unknown)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Antique Linen, Rusty Hinge, Ground Espresso, Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Doggy Die (AliExpress), Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders - retired), sponges, white acrylic paint pen (Posca)

Challenges:

30 comments:

  1. This made me want to say AW! What a delightful card. Love how you used the colours. x

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  2. How cute is that pooch die cut! The washing machine is up and running, 2 loads done but now I have a flashing error sign that wasn't there before to do with the auto doseage!! :)

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  3. Awwwwwwwwwwww! He's so adorable! I'll take one of those big slurpy kisses! What a beautiful background for him, and the perfect sentiment. I love him so much!!

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  4. This is adorable, Lolly! He brought me a big smile!

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  5. I love the direction you went! This is just as cute as it can be, Loll!

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  6. PUP-tacular use of that inspiration, Loll!! Oh goodness, I LOve him and the pinks with brown AND the patch over his right eye, too!
    =]

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  7. A different direction but one that works perfectly in my book! This cutie was made for that window and color challenge -- adorably cute

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  8. Oh goodness, so very cute and what a brilliant use of the inspiration.

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  9. That pup is darling and sure to brings smiles to someone's face. Love your card Loll.

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  10. This looks like a winner to me, Lolly! Such an adorable take on the challenge! Course, I might be prejudiced because your sweet doggie looks just like Nellie with different coloring! Thank you for using this week's I.D.E.A.S. Calendar and linking in the gallery there and at NBUS to inspire others!📌 Love, Dolly

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  11. OMG what a cutie, and I love that bright pink background xx

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  12. Such a cute pup Loll, love the hot pink background too, Cathy x

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  13. This is the best interpretation of the inspiration tile. I love the direction your mind went. This little fella is adorable!

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  14. Oh my gosh is he ever CUTE Loll!!! I do love that patch over the eye and your pink blended background takes to this card to a whole new level...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

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  15. He is adorable, Loll. Put a patch over the other eye and change his muzzle to white and he'd look like Jessie.

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  16. Wonderful!!! Put a BIG smile on my face and heart!!
    Sandy xx

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  17. This is great. He is so cute and I love the bright pink background. What a great take on the inspiration photo xx

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  18. Oh WOW, what a fabulous card Loll, absolutely adorable.
    Liz xx

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  19. I want to cuddle this sweet pup and hold him on my lap. So cute and great coloring on him.

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  20. Oh my - what a little sweetie, Loll - love your pup!!

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  21. Fab background colour and I am loving your use of NBUS on this super card

    Kathyk

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  22. Oh, this little chap is adorable, Loll and you have framed him perfectly on this lovely card. Love the pink background too.
    Hope you are well,
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  23. Oh My Loll.....Your sweet Pup is sooooo Adorable :-) Thank you so much for sharing your cute card, dear friend:-) Love and Hugs :-) Nancy

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  24. Oh what a sweet little pooch Loll! A great use of the colors and such a cute card! Julia xx

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  25. I love that you went a totally different way and yes that is such a cute dog die, and the colours do work surprisingly well! Thanks for playing along with AAA Colourful. X

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  26. Cutest Card Ever Loll - I love the sweet dog and your clever design :) xx

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  27. This is SO cute, Loll. It does make you smile and it's one of those cards that make you want to get online and purchase the die immediately. Love this. [Bunny]

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