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Sunday, October 9, 2011

A Challenge Made for Me!

Seriously, when I saw this challenge, how could I NOT enter?

Click here to go to the challenge post!
Decorate the envelope? But of course. Often I just use a narrow piece of matching paper, but for this challenge I thought I'd make sure to do something slightly more elaborate. Since I always make sure to keep the envelope safe for mail delivery if needed, I tend to only decorate the left-hand side. Besides stamping & colouring the little dog, I drew some grass for her to sit on.

Supplies: Papers from We R Memory Keepers "Autumn Splendor;"
buttons from Basic Grey & stash;
Puppy & sentiment from Inkadinkado;
Memento Tuxedo Black ink;
Martha Stewart markers & fine line pen;
burlap recycled from a package of soap!


Now, don't ask me why I didn't just photograph the envelope head-on. I can't answer that.

The kraft circle is popped up on foam tape, and the buttons are sewn on with embroidery thread, and the puppy's eye is paper-pieced.

Since three entries are permitted for this challenge, expect to see two more coming up this week!

xoxo,
Jessi
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12 comments:

  1. Jen W.October 9, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Adorable! Love the pooch and the sentiment and the burlap and the fabulous plaid paper - I pretty much love it all!

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  2. lisa aranaOctober 9, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    soooo adorable.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Your puppy is totally adorable on the kraft! Love it!

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  4. Wendy ten HoveOctober 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Oh, love that cute little doggie there!!! So cute! Your envelope is a perfect match and I like the photo like this, this way you see it's a set!! And it's perfect!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  5. MegOctober 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Definitely a challenge just for you! Who wouldn't be so excited to see that doggy on the envelope, just teasing about the awesome card that is enclosed?! Maybe I should try this challenge, too!

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  6. JJ BoltonOctober 10, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Lurve it! How can you resist that puppy? And the matching envelope is YOUR thing, lol! I love how you used the recycled burlap. I find myself doing the same thing - "hey, save that, I can use that for my cards!" Hope you're having a great week!
    JJ

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  7. JingleOctober 11, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Very cute card and I love the matching envelope!

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  8. Emily KeatonOctober 11, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Oh my goodness! That puppy is SO adorable. I love how you did his eye!! Great papers, great colors, great ;) buttons. Oh, and that burlap is a great touch!! (I recycle from packaging, too :)

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  9. MarieOctober 11, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Wonderful card and lovely envelope! The buttons add a great touch to the card =) Thank you so much for joining us at Young Crafters Unite!

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  10. Jocelyn OlsonOctober 12, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Yep, the challenge is made for you! The little dog is ADORABLE! The coloring looks so fab with the papers and buttons!

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  11. Emily LeiphartOctober 12, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Super cute! I love that sweet little pup. The white eye patch is adorable and the burlap embellishment is fantastic! I always love your matching envies, too.

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  12. Jennifer RzasaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Oh wow...I just adore that sentiment! So cute. Thanks for joining us this month at Young Crafters Unite!

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