Friday, October 7, 2016

Poochie Birthday

My last card this week is a birthday card for a friend.  Can you tell she likes to sew?  Here's a cute little sewing machine, some stitched dies, ric rac, buttons, sewing themed paper, and a darling little pooch on a stack of fabric.
This Fat Quarters digi stamp from Sassy Cheryl's is just too adorable, isn't it?  My friend's bundle of fur is a miniature Pomeranian named Lily and she's the tiniest thing ever.  This critter doesn't look anything like her, but no matter.  She'll be loved.
Is it possible to have too much fun making a card?
These are the Copics I used for coloring:

I have to run off and take care of business today when I'd really like to go play in my stamp room, sigh...  Can't always get what you want.  Enjoy your day!

Stamps:  Sassy Cheryl's Fat Quarters digi, JustRite Just Because sentiment set (old)  Paper:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah 110 lb white, blue/green Bazzill cardstock, Tangerine Tango, dark gray, black, Paper Mania Happy Days designer paper  Ink:  Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics for coloring as pictured above  Accessories:  Buttons, linen thread, Scotch brand foam mounting tape  Dies:  Die-namics Wonky Stitched Squares, Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers, Taylored Expressions Ric Rac Borders,  Taylored Expressions Sewing Machine, Memory Box Tiny Bow, JustRite tag die

22 comments:

Glenda said...

Your project shows so much attention to detail. I love the little dog and all the die cuts you used! Your creativity is showing girl!

ChristineCreations said...

Aw, what a cutie :) The paper ric rack, the sewing machine and that perfect paper make this so well pulled together too Leslie.

nancy littrell said...

The hardest part of your adorable card....giving it away! I LOVE all your cute details and beautiful shaded coloring. Your sewing friend will treasure her card made with Love. TFS Leslie. Hugs, Nancy

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

I love this card! What a great type of card to give a person who sews - I'm sure she is going to love it. I love the little sewing machine and the ric rack! It all ties in together so well! Have a great weekend!

Yogi said...

cute. have a great day

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Leslie! I LOVE this card! You know that my being a former quilter and still a lover of sewing and anything about fabric just makes me love it. What an adorable digi that I will have to get, because my dear friend would love this card. And how sweet is that sewing machine?! It's beautifully colored and finished perfectly, Leslie, and I know it's going to be loved! It doesn't get any cuter than this! Hugs, sweet friend!

Lynette said...

What a perfect card for a seamstress! You have the bestest accessories and dies:) Awesome coloring, too.

Pam Sparks said...

She is going to flip when she gets this! Darling, charming card Leslie!

Darlene said...

WOWZA girl ... she is going to LOVE it! So adorable and I love how you 'personalize' your cards to the person it's going to ... makes it even more special!! This is a fabulous & fun design Leslie ... you are amazing girl!!! HUGS

Kathy Krug said...

Fabulous, Leslie. How wonderful that you had all the right tools to make such a personal card that speakes to her hobby. I am sure that was no accident though. Love all the layers, papers and embellishments.

pam said...

Beautiful card for your sewing friend Leslie, she will adore this special card you created for her! love the beautiful colours you used on this image, paper and embellishments match perfectly.. cut sewing machine!
Pam x

Margaret said...

So adorable! Love that cute image and your coloring is fabulous. Great addition of the sewing machine die. It will be well received I'm sure.

Ros Crawford said...

She is going to love this!! It's so adorable and perfect in every way... Have a wonderful weekend!

Lisa Dolson said...

Such a cute card, Leslie! You have such a talent for layering cards but not making them look fussy. Love all of your details! Hope you have a great weekend!

Pauline said...

Your friend is going to love this card Leslie! Not only is your image very fitting for her, I love all your finishing touches - ie: sewming machine die, all the stitched layers, ric rac border, and of course those adorable buttons! Fabulous card Leslie!

Donna Ellis said...

Will she EVER truly appreciate all the sewing elements and textures on your remarkably sweet birthday card! Talk about custom design! I can feel your love in each stitched panel, the darling and sweetly colored image, and the choice of each die cut! A sewer's paradise, complete with furry companion! Beautiful, Leslie! Hugs, de

baili said...

Sooooo cute .Your art is amazing and enchanting. Beautifully made dear

Pia S said...

This so sweet and fun, really adorable, what a brilliantly designed sew themed card!

Conniecrafter said...

that is just fantastic, she is going to totally Love this!!, Love the use of the stitched framing in both the circle and the square, the sewing machine is a cute touch and your coloring of the scene is so sweet!! Great accenting with the buttons and ric rac!

Diane said...

Adorable little pup and super cute card, one she will treasure I am sure. Such pretty details and such a pretty design, too..I just love how it all fits together so perfectly!!

KimCreate said...

I can't even stand how beautiful this is!!! The details are so fab! The doggie, the sewing machine, oh, I'm in love with it.

Stacy Morgan said...

hee hee Oh how adorable is he! She is going to love this. The stitching accents not to mention the die cut machine is awesome touch. Adore the personable touches you added.