EVERY PUPPY SHOULD HAVE A BOY!

This is a note card I made to send to my grandson to congratulate him; he is now the proud owner of a new puppy.  And yes, I do think every puppy should have a boy (or girl). 😊  

I stamped the boy and the puppy, colored them with Copic markers and then fussy-cut them. I used dimensionals to pop them up.  The plaid background and grass are cut from Lawn Fawn's Perfectly Plaid Fall.  The solids are cardstock by Recollection.  

Materials:

Stamp Set: Little Boy (Crafty Secrets)

Grassy Border Die (Lawn Fawn)

Large Stitched Rectangles (Lawn Fawn)

Perfectly Fall 6x6 Paper Pack (Lawn Fawn)

Memento Black Tuxedo Ink

Copic Markers

Stampin' Up Fast Fuse

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MOANA CAL - MAUI

It's been a few years since I've participated in a CAL. This Moana CAL seemed like the perfect spot to jump back in.  To be perfectly honest I have never seen this movie, however we have a couple of little "blessings" that love Moana and Christmas is just around the corner! 😊 

I used the exact colors/yarn called for in the pattern.  The block was easy enough to work up - but all those ends!!! I even stopped every now and again to work the ends in and I still ended up with way too many! I think it took me longer to work in the ends then it did to crochet the block. 😂 ...so glad it's completed and happy with the results.  I can't wait to get started on the next block.

Materials:
Red Heart Super Saver yarn: Buff, Warm Brown, White & Black
Crochet Hook size H
Darning needle
Pattern can be found here: https://gataroographs.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/maui/

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SCREEN TIME - A BIRTHDAY CARD

Another video game themed card...

This card was made using the Lawn Fawn Screen Time stamp set. The background was created with Lawn Fawn's Quilted Backdrop die.  The images were colored with Copic markers.  I used foam dimensionals to adhere the screen and the game console as well as the controller.

Materials:

Lawn Fawn Screen Time Stamp Set and Dies

Lawn Fawn Quilted Backdrop Die

Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Star (smallest)

Stitched Circle Die    Scalloped Circle Die

Scotch Quick Dry Glue

Cardstock - Recollections

Stampin' Dimensionals

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GAME ON EDWIN: A BIRTHDAY CARD

This is a birthday card I made for a Mario-themed birthday party.  I combined two stamp sets for this card; one from Magnolia Stamps and the other from Lawn Fawn.  The white background piece was run through the Big Shot with an embossing folder. The stitched circle and scalloped circle were cut using dies and the Big Shot. Because the card already had several layers the only thing I adhered with foam dimensionals were the game console and the the controller.

The inside of the card reads

Materials:
Magnolia Stamp: Game On Edwin
Lawn Fawn Stamp Set: Screen Time
Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections
DSP: Stampin' Up - Twinkle Twinkle
Stampin' Up Snail Adhesive
Stampin' Up Dimensionals
Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black
Stitched Circle Die and Scalloped Circle Die
Darice Swirl Background Embossing Folder
Big Shot

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JOHNNY THE MONKEY: PATTERN REVIEW

I received a request for a crocheted monkey recently.  As luck would have it I had just picked up a copy of Zoomigurumi which is a collection of amigurumi by different designers.  

This is my version of Johnny the Monkey.  I did make a few changes.  I used a worsted weight (4) yarn in place of the sport weight (3) yarn called for in the pattern; which of course led me to use a larger size hook (F). I also changed the placement of the legs so my monkey could stand (with help 😊) as well as sit.

The pattern is well written and quite easy to follow.  The only problem I incurred was when placing the head.  I  wasn't at all happy with my first attempt so I removed it and started over again.  I am much happier with my second try at it; everything else fell in to place nicely.  

He is a little over 7" when sitting and just over 9" standing; the perfect size for a toddler's little friend. 

This little fellow is now in his new home getting lots of love and attention.


Materials:
Red Heart SS Yarn: warm brown and soft white
Crochet Hook size F
10mm Safety Eyes
Polyester Fiber Fill
Darning Needle

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POSTCARD PALS - A BIRTHDAY CARD

This sweet image comes from Stampin' Up's Postcard Pals stamp set.  I love this little Otter; he puts a smile on my face. His cute little expression just says "happy"!

The inside reads: "Hope your day is  filled with fun and lots of happy surprises!"

Materials:

Stampin' Up Stamp Set: Postcard Pals
Stampin' Up Snail Adhesive
Stampin' Up Stampin' Dimensionals
Copic Markers
Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black
Stitched Circle Die and Scalloped Die
Stitched Rectangle Die (Lawn Fawn)
Cardstock  From Stash
Wink of Stella - Clear

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