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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Petie's Pal


Petie went almost everywhere with my oldest when he was two. Petie went almost everywhere with my youngest when he was two. Petie was, er, is very well loved (and oh so dirty). I might have talked about Petie before on here, I can't quite remember. Petie is a doll that both my boys love(d).



Wee Memories and The Lawnscaping Challenge have teamed up to showcase cute and cuddly creations. I started by adhering some soft baby yarn around a square block and topped it off with a pup that has a slightly distressed and well worn look to him. The square background reminds me of a chenille blanklie (as my boys affectionately call their blankets).The layout is from March's sketch at Artful Delight.

 


Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max, (Vintage Cream) PTI
Patterned Paper: (School Spirit Collection) Crate Paper
Stamps: (Critters in the Burbs, Sophie's Sentiments) Lawn Fawn
Ink: (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Other: (White Enamel Accents) Ranger, (Colored Pencils) Prisma
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45 comments:

  1. BabyBokChoyMarch 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I adore the texture you created with the yarn, what a fantastic idea! :) cute cute cute!

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  2. kasia c.March 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    That yarn looks so soft & cuddly! What an awesome idea! It totally reminds me of a blankie! I love the layout too. Great use of a scrap layout for a card. :)
    Have a great rest of the weekend Karen!

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  3. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Love the texture, you definitely got cuddly down, and very cute. Check.

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  4. yyamMarch 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Just adorable! Love the texture you created with that yarn! :)

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  5. Sherry EckbladMarch 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I agree this is adorable and I love the softness the yarn adds to the card.

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  6. FionaMarch 20, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Great texture Karen, makes me want to reach out and stroke it, it looks so soft.

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  7. DebbieMarch 20, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Your card is so cute!!! Love the little dog image and the usage of the yarn!!! Thanks for joining us at Artful Delight!!

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  8. Jen W.March 20, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    This instantly made me think of Patches - a stuffed dog who was my constant companion for most of my youth! You've perfectly captured that worn, warm, fuzzy feeling. :)

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  9. Maria MatterMarch 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    oh Wow, cute & cuddly...a brilliant card Karen!
    hugs

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  10. ChristinaMarch 20, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    If this isn't the essence of cute and cuddly, I don't know what is. Love your story about your boys and Petie, and I love how you incorporated that cozy feeling into your card with the baby yarn. Such a sweet story and card!

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  11. artfuldelightMarch 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    WOW, Karen this card is adorable. It makes me want to cuddle up with one of the many cuddlie blankets my mom made for me. Well for my kids and there is one in particular that I claimed as my own. Fabulous card. Thank you for playing along with Artful Delight.

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  12. BrandiMarch 20, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Wow this looks so soft! I just love this little dog image. So cute!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    oh boy.. doesnt he look comfy. This is such a clever card. I love the way you have added texture. Brilliant:)

    Thanks always for your support... hugs :)

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  14. jenMarch 20, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Ohhh! Cute & cuddly, to be sure!!! :) Love the texture of the blankie 'look'! and 'petie' looks so cute! :)

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  15. Diane JaquayMarch 20, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Wow Karen, what a clever way to add texture to a card! The dog looks right at home on that fluffy background!

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  16. Jocelyn OlsonMarch 20, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I literally said "Awwww" when I saw this card. So CUTE! The yarn looks exactly like a baby blanket (I thought it was), and I love the slight distressing for a well-loved look.

    The story is awesome~I ALWAYS enjoy reading your posts!

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  17. Anita RexMarch 20, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Oh goodness this card is cute, I love how you incorporated the cuddly with the yarn, so creative!

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  18. ChristianaMarch 20, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    This is darling, Karen! I love that baby yarn background! Such a great idea! Thanks for playing with us at Lawnscaping!

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  19. alexandra s.m.March 21, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    so unique and creative of you karen!!
    Love your card <3

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  20. Alice March 21, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    love the texture on the yarn wrapped square!! such a sweet card!

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  21. LindsayMarch 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    This is just too sweet Karen! I love that little dog and the texture on this card gives me the warm fuzzies. Great work girl!

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  22. MarieMarch 21, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    What a beautiful touch with the yarn! TFS =)

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  23. ~amy~March 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    awwww...love it...great texture!

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  24. Laura TeeMarch 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    This is adorable! Love the texture.

    I've just found your blog through Waltzing Mouse Makes and really love your work, have become a follower!

    ~ Laura

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  25. JanetcraftMarch 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I love the texture...as background!!

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  26. Laurel BeardMarch 21, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Holy cow Karen! This is perfect. The little blanket you created, the dog, the layout... Love all the edge distressing! LOVE it. Definitely one of my favorites from you! :) Yup, moving this right into my inspirational folder. I love it.... :) Thanks for playing along in the Lawnscaping/Wee Memories bonus challenge! :)

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  27. DanaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Petie sounds well loved, as all stuffed animals should. I love the texture of the yarn.

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  28. Leigh Ann BairdMarch 21, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Fabulous texture! Very cute card!

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  29. Vera Yates (Ling)March 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Karen, that yarn background is so cool! Will have to remember that idea. And your card is adorable. Thanks for joining us at Wee Memories. :)

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  30. Emily LeiphartMarch 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Squeee! This is the cutest, Karen! I love that chenille background.

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  31. CherylMarch 21, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Oh this is soooo adorable! I love the texture.

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  32. ~Tammy~March 21, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I love your amazing stories which explains your inspiration! This card is so adorable!

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  33. Michele GrossMarch 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Do they know Petie is missing??? ;) Very cute! Love that yummy texture!!

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  34. Heather InnusaMarch 21, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    What a great card, Karen. I'm loving the doggy & yarn. Nice memories. They grow so quickly :(. (Happy & sad). What a sweet card, I love it!

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  35. farmhouse-storyMarch 22, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    love your distressing and your yarn does look like chenille-great tribute to petie, karen:)

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  36. AnnMarch 23, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    SO super cute, Karen! Love that texture!

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  37. CourtMarch 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    This is SOOOO cute!

    Thank you so much for playing along in the sketch challenge at Artful Delight!

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  38. LynnetteMarch 24, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    This is very cute and cuddly. Totally fits the bill for the challenge:) I love that layout, I will have to check out that sketch challenge (thanks for yet another fabulous tip)

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  39. Crafty Math ChickMarch 26, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    That yarn square is wicked cute - love this card!

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  40. TammyMarch 26, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I love that yarn "chenile blanket" you created!! Great idea! I actually thought it was a piece of fabric.

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  41. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 27, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Congrats on your top three for this warm and cuddly card!

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  42. jenMarch 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Congrats on the honorable hoot! :)

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  43. KellyMarch 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    CONGRATS! FOund this card on the lawnscaping challenge. I was out of town and missed it through my blog reader. Love the texture on this. Cute puppy!!

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  44. Virginia L.March 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    SUPER cute card! love hte texture and design! congrats on the HM at Wee Memories!

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  45. Chari MossMarch 28, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    This is a sweet and adorable card, Congrats on the honorable hoot and the top 3! :)

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