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:

13 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

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

ciloma said...

So Cute!

Julie B said...

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!! :)

Leslie Miller said...

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!!

Bonnie said...

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

Lisa Elton said...

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

I Card Everyone said...

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!
=]

TK said...

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

Cat Craig said...

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

JoAnn said...

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

My Paper Epiphany said...

Super adorable card Loll!

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

So cute and adorable!

Darnell said...

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