Thursday, November 6, 2025

Guest Designing with Just Us Girls


Hi all!  It's an honor and great fun to be guest designing with the team at Just us Girls this month!  Today marks their 800th challenge and that's something to celebrate, so let's get to it!




Some of the team members are offering prizes along the way, so you'll want to be sure and visit all the  blogs and leave them some love to be eligible.

I couldn't help myself... I set aside all the fall and Christmas supplies so I could color up this little Penny Black guy who knows how to have a good time.  Could I possibly be missing summer already? 



I stamped him right over top of my stenciled circle (sun?) and then colored with Copics.  The grass is an oldie from my stash, as is the flower border and polka dot paper.  In fact the dog is an oldie, too, but newish to me as I continue to collect some favorite older Penny Black sets.

I punched dots for the flower centers and to scatter along the image panel.  Keeping it simple, but fun!



Come and play with us at Just Us Girls!  The team has lots of fabulous celebratory samples to inspire you.

Take care and have a joy filled day!


Stamps:  Penny Black Good Times dog and To You sentiment, Posh Impressions Wild Grass  Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, Bazzill kraft, Echo Park designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Barely Banana  Coloring:  Copics  Other:  Lil' Inker Silly Stitched Die Set, Poppystamps Floral Dotted Border, 1/8" & 1/4" hole punches, JudiKins Diamond Glaze

32 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

How adorable! I love your coloring too

Yogi said...

Lovely as usual Leslie. So cute. Wish it was that kind of weather here… have a great day

Pat at Merely Creating said...

Leslie this is so darling!

I Card Everyone said...

Congratulations on your GD spot! How fun is it that you get to celebrate the JUGS team's accomplishment!?
Your little pup sure looks like he's enjoying himself and someone will definitely enjoy receiving this darling card! YAY for more PB! Yay for polka dots and every other blooming thing about your sweet card!
=]

crafty-stamper said...

Maybe simple but a beautiful fun card, love the cute image and flower border.
Carol x

crafty-stamper said...

Ooops meant to say congrats on your well deserved GDT spot.
Carol x

HilaryJane said...

This is such a fun summery card and yes, I am missing summer already too. Have the short dark days and they are still getting shorter. Congrats on your guest designer spot. Your card is perfect xx

Marjeta said...

Your card is super. Penny Black stamps are gorgeous and your coloring too. Congratulation on your GD spot.

Barbara said...

Congratulations on your guest design gig. I love this fun and carefree card. That dog is adorable and he looks like he’s having a great time trying to catch the butterflies. I love the brights yellow circle behind him. It really makes him pop. Another lovely card, Leslie

Cat Craig said...

Leslie, your cards never fail to make me smile. This is such a happy one. Love it.

Lisa Elton said...

Hot diggity dog, so happy to have you guesting with us this month, Leslie! What a cute card you've given us for this week's celebration. This little fella is a cutie and you know you had me with the polka dots surrounding him! Just delightful!

Marcia Hill said...

Such a sweet, sweet card Leslie and that pup is just ADORABLE! He is colored so beautifully and this whole card totally makes me smile...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

Loll said...

Sweet card Leslie! Love all the PB critters ... they always make me smile. This guy is so adorable. Love the embellishments you've added to make this special. Your daisy chain is so cute and even cuter over top of the polka-dot paper! :) Congrats on being GD at JUGS this month! xx

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card so happy and delightful viewing. Sorry been MIA life if way too busy for me ♥

dj said...

How fun that you got to quest design on the 800th challenge....wowsers!! I love you your sweet puppy card...so many great details!!

ElizStewart said...

Leslie... Thank you so much for joining us this month and this special challenge. Your card is adorable!! Hope you have fun!

Bonnie said...

Awh! He makes me smile, Leslie! As always your coloring is fantastic and I love the flowers along the border and that big sun shining in the background!

Lynette said...

This card is just SO adorable, Leslie!! I love everything about it, but especially your coloring. And the fact that you still use some of your old products!

Conniecrafter said...

Congrats on your guest design spot, this little doggy is just the cutest, I love the glow you put behind hime, it does look like he is having a great time, I love the border of flowers with it too, so sweet!

Christine said...

what an absolutely adorable scene. I love the little pup xx

mamawcindy said...

Your card is so cute, the puppy dog is adorable, and I love how you colored him. The sun is perfect behind him. Great Job on your fun card and congratulations on being a guest designer on the #800th challenge. Happy day to you!
cindys-greencricut

Birgit said...

I adore all the PB critters and this little pup is no exception. Just as cute as can be catching butterflies. Your coloring is so perfect and I love how you've shone the spotlight on him. Congrats on your guest design spot. They couldn't have made a wiser choice.

Helen said...

So cute Leslie - love how you stencilled the background!
Helen x

Cindy Beach said...

The image is adorable and beautifully colored! The circle gives such a feeling of movement and makes the image just pop! What I love best are the polka dots and circle embellishments. This is fabulous, Leslie!

Carol said...

I jut love your playful card Leslie! Such a cute design and that image is adorable! Thanks for guesting with us!

Karen Letchworth said...

This is such a darling card. I'm loving the image and the fantastic color choices you've made. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration you've shared with us at Just Us Girls.

Diane said...

So adorably CUTE!! He makes me wish for summer back with butterflies all around. I have this pup but in 'Christmas' form, who could resist these stamps!!!

cm said...

Ohmyword, Leslie! Your sweet pup and summer scene card has planted a smile allll over my face! Absolutely delightful for a celebration. Thrilled to have you as our November guest designer.
~carol

Ina G said...

Welcome to JUGS as our Guest this month Leslie. You have started off with a bang! here with this oh so adorable fun lovin' pup. How he is enjoyng trying to catch those butterflies. Beautifully coloured and a fun layout. Love it!

Bobby said...

The PB critters are so cute and you really brought this one to life with your wonderful coloring, Leslie. So glad to have you as our guest this month.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

I love this awesome design with that adorable pup! Your coloring is amazing with perfect shading. So happy to have you join us this month as our Guest Designer!

Ida said...

What a fun card. - Loving your flower border on it and that playful pup.