Our current MMM challenge #226, chosen by Billie, is to use a Dog/Puppy in the design. As it happens a friend came by to visit and while here asked if I would make her daughter-in-law a get well card. She is suffering in hospital after major back surgery and is missing her dog and her music so my card has both as a theme.
I pulled out an old GKD stamp set along with a dog stamp from Crazy Dogs by Tim Holtz and this card is the result. After stamping the dog I masked him off and stamped the Saxophone which I coloured using a metallic pencil and a bit of gold sparkle pen. My original intention was to stamp the music notes on this same piece but I didn’t check the stamp properly and it was a mess. Instead I die cut the image into a circle and added foam tape behind. The dog was coloured with water colour pencils and some Nuvo Crystal drops were added to his eyes and nose. I edged the circle with a black pen. Directly onto the card front I stamped the music and then added a sentiment from a StampinUp set that was on hand. I curved it slightly on the block so it follows, roughly, the shape of the music. The additional notes are puffy stickers from my stash.
I can’t believe I did this card in 30 minutes while my hubby and friend were discussing some photography frames. She was able to take it with her with the warning that the eyes and nose were not yet dry and to be careful.
Thanks for stopping by, it is appreciated a lot. Have fun with the challenge and I hope to see your creations in our gallery soon.
Lavender House Creations 
Well I’m sure this has cheered her up! Good save with the die cut!
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Thanks, it was a fun one to make.
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Beautiful thoughtful card incorporating the lady’s dog and music to cheer her up while she recuperates in hospital. imagine work on the card in just 30 minutes!! Nicely done Johanna.
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Thanks. My skills have improved a lot over the years.
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Cute card. The dog looks like he just blew into the sax and was shocked at what came out. I’m sure your friend’s daughter will love it.
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Thanks Judy, She Did!
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Very creative! Super cute. The friend’s daughter will love this.
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Thanks Lisa and she did love it.
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Perfect for a dog and music lover. I’m sure it cheered her up!
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Thanks a lot
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It did and our friend was thrilled to give it.
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Fun, cheery card. Great background with the swirling music notes for the pup and his sax. This definitely should cheer up the recipient.
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Thanks Gayle, Apparently she loved it.
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What a fun get well card. She is sure to be cheered up when she sees it.
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Thanks so much Gerry
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Oh so cute! That would certainly cheer up anyone!
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Thanks a lot Julie.
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Great masking xx
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Thanks a lot
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This is a wonderful card. Love how you blended the dog and music to get a great card that is super personalized.
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Thanks.
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