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9/25/2018

A Crazy Dog Birthday

Good evening, and welcome. We've had cooler weather the first 2 days of the week so far(75F), and it's been quite overcast. Today there was just a tiny sprinkle of rain. Had I not been driving, wouldn't have known it was raining, except for seeing some drops on the windshield. We were out early for me to have a 'swallow' test - trying to find out why my voice has gotten hoarse. Was expecting it to be most uncomfortable, with nasty tasting stuff. Nope, none of that...the different liquids I had to drink (different consistencies I mean) were not anything I'd want a lot of, but it didn't taste terrible. Some kind of machine - sort of like an ultra sound type - showed the liquids & solids as it went down my throat. Weird to watch. Nothing was uncomfortable, and no abnormalities were apparent. I have a tendency to get choked or strangled very easily and when I was seeing the specialist for the hoarseness, he sent me for this test.  That's my exciting social life- medical stuff.

DD's 51st birthday is October 1 and she loves dogs. So of course she gets 'dog themed' cards usually. DH & I both thought she'd like the THoltz Crazy Dogs - which is why that set found it's way home with us. Here's the card:

Had the elements colored (Copics) and couldn't think of a single idea as to how to use them - did some Pinterest searching. I saw something with this goofy dog holding balloons on his bone, (don't remember who had it pinned, else I'd link to that  card). That gave me the balloon idea. Found some pattern paper snippets. Sky background, then the 'grass' to create the card front. Hunted up a SU balloon set that I knew I had. Used a metallic water color set (VOS) to watercolor these fussy cut balloons after heat embossing with a gold twinkling EP. And when that got embossed, no twinkling did I see. The same EP was used for the Elizabeth Craft Birthday sentiment.

Dog did not die cut well on first effort, so stamped, colored and die cut another pooch. Layered the boo-boo doggie underneath the 'good doggie' - raised up with dimensionals. Food bowl and ball also popped up. The big red balloon is just adhered, but the lavender and blue balloons had some dimensional foam. Cut under his nose, so the bone could hang out of his mouth. The hardest thing about this card was trying to glue the balloon strings under the balloons - should have done that first!!!

Thanks for joining me this evening, and hope your week is off to a great start. Big hugs and lots of Blessings - We can ALL use some of both of those things I'm sure.

30 comments:

  1. These Crazy Dogs are such fun images by TH and you ha e made a gorgeous card for DD with this one Mary. I love the dog bowl and ball, and the bone tied to the strings of the balloon, and also the embossed and patterned slopes, and the large gold sentiment looks great over the top. DD will have adored this I'm sure. x

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  2. Mary, I's sure your Daughter will love the card, perfect for a dog lover :)

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  3. Love your card Mary, I have that stamp set too, so I look to Pinterest for ideas as well

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  4. Love that dog,this is just gorgeous.xxx

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  5. Hi Mary, Fab card. Happy Birthday to your DD.

    Glad the test showed no abnormalities, but hope they can get to the bottom of why your voice is hoarse.

    Hope you have a lovely day. Sue

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  6. That’s a great card Mary gave me such a smile this morning!...I am laid up with a chest infection and feeling very sorry for myself.....xxxx

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  7. Glad to hear they found nothing amiss and that is our social life a the moment too-I am at the hosp to see the cardiologist tomorrow about my test results.
    Fabulous card love the crazy dog with his balloons and great idea how you die cut the papers for grasss
    Carol x

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  8. What a fun and fabulous card Mary - love the look on the dogs face and the idea of the the balloons tied to his bone is wonderful - no wonder you inspired by it :)
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  9. Cute card! Love your coloring!
    Have a great day!
    Marilyn.❤

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  10. I absolutely adore that Crazy Dog, he is definitely my favourite, he has such a fun face, he really looks like he is enjoying holding on to those balloons. I love the background you created for him too. Such a fun card! Hugs, Anne xx

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  11. How cute! That little dog looks like "take the bone before I change my mind"! Love how you popped him up for dimension.
    Hugs,
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  12. Hope you are feeling much better by now, Mary. I'm sorry those ickies have visited your home. Your daughter's birthday puppy is fantastic! I especially love that white light you achieved on his shiny nose, and those wonderfully vibrant background shapes and colors! Fun and colorful, your card will be your daughter's birthday delight! While we are still having "record breaking" temps in our area, I'm grateful for where we live, the beauty the area offers, and the sense of contentment always found for the sheer joy of living. Wishing you lots of health and happiness, my friend! xx

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  13. Mary, these dogs are SO fun and you did a fabulous job with him! Love the balloons as well as the fun, designer paper hills. This is so well done! Love it!

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  14. This fun doggy found a wonderful home and I'm sure your daughter will love it! The balloons are a fantastic idea and I like how they are tied to his bone! Great hills too!

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  15. So sorry you are having swallowing issues. I hope that something can be done to help you. And, that is such a fun and great card design. I love that crazy dog you used on it. I am sure your daughter will too.

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  16. Fun birthday card Mary! Dana is going to love it!! xx

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  17. Brilliant card Mary, I just love the Crazy images, and you've created a super little scene, I'm sure your Daughter will love it, so much fun.
    Now that was an interesting test you had, hope the outcome of the test is good, take care of yourself, Kate x

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  18. She is going to LOVE this card MAry, it's humorous and beautifully coloured, great papers and love the balloons and the bone. Super work.
    Faith
    x

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  19. Oh this is a cute cute card and I love the balloons tied to his bone! I never thought of that before - I usually tie them to the tails :) Love the way you grounded this pooch too and it's all great fun for your daughter when she opens this one :) Great job!

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  20. So glad that your exam wasn't too much unconfortable or invasive. Hope that sll is well.
    Your card looks so fun with that TH doggie and the ballons, great dimensions and lovely colours! It surely will be loved by DD!!
    hugs!

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  21. Oh my gosh, this is just adorable. I love that dog and the look on his face. How cute to tie the balloons to the bone. She will get such a kick out of this. I'm glad your "swallow" test was okay and not bad but you still don't know about the hoarseness. Good for you still going to exercise. It does make a difference.

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  22. Hi Mary just read your comment on my button card and for some reason the reply option on my blog has vanished???The red background is actually paper not fabric and you are right the large heart is actually the waste from the centre of a die-cut heart and the button was a lucky find at the bottom of my button box--thank you for all the lovely comments you leave and best wishes for my tests tomorrow--much appreciated.
    Carol x

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  23. A fabulous card Mary, I love the Crazy Dog and your fun design.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  24. Such an adorable card and great scene making. Love how you got the strings and the bone under that 'crazy' dogs nose x. Unique and special birthday card. So glad the tests weren't horrendous x

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  25. What a super fun image and you have showcased him perfectly! Love the balloons and the way you have popped him up. Your grassy banks are awesome too!

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  26. Such a fun and cheery scene, like the multiple layers and the bone holding the balloons!

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  27. I love this dog...hahahaa. It is so funny and she will love this card.

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  28. Glad your swallow test turned out well Momma Mary and glad it wasn't one of those that they put the camera down your throat to see what is the cause. I choke a lot too while eating or swallowing. Glad to know I won't have to do the "camera" test hopefully! I love this card for DD! Indeed she needs a dog card and this one is adorable! I think she will love it. I love how you did the balloons on the bone and in the dog's mouth, too cute! I love Pinterest to get inspiration and don't know how we survived without it. lol Just a nice place to go for inspiration and happy that it is available to us now. I always love seeing these dogs used, but would not know how to use them myself, thus why they never came home with me. But the more I'm seeing them on cards, the more I am wanting them. So might have to invest in them. Hugs, Brenda

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  29. What a fun and adorable card! I am sure your daughter loved it and it made her smile!
    Glad your test wasn't too terrible and didn't show anything abnormal!

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