He would race out of the door, skid to a halt as he reached the end of the pavement, swipe up the paper in his jaws and eventually trot back to the doorstep. His job was to bring the newspaper to the house every morning and he was quite good at it. It wasn't slobbered, chewed, ripped or otherwise ruined. Every morning he did this. Every morning...
Sneaking in to post this idea I had for the current Lawnscaping Challenge: Getting Texty. My sisters were here this past weekend and we reminisced a lot, still doing so myself after they've left. An image of our old black lab fetching the newspaper for my dad on a cold winter morning popped into my head and I had to replicate the memory (insert small cute white dog in place of handsome large black dog as it was easier to color!).
There is only a strip of the white cardstock base showing on the left side of the card on purpose, I wanted the overall feel to be fun and cute, but modern and graphic.
Memories are the driving force behind most of my cards, what is yours?
Supplies:
Cardstock: (White) OfficeMax, (Rust) Bazzill
Stamps: (Critters in the Burbs, Sophie's Sentiments) LawnFawn
Ink: (Tuxedo Black) Memento
Other: (Newspaper), (Markers) Copic
Awww..so cute! :) It's certainly cute and graphic!
ReplyDeleteThe driving force behind my cards...is to use up the scraps from my layouts...wish it was more profound...lol
OH my this is absolutely darling!
ReplyDeleteAhhh....this is too cute. I love that little newspaper in his mouth!
ReplyDeleteAww this is really really cute and adorable! what a great idea! I totally love it!
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This is so darling. Love the modern and graphic card. He is so cute with the little newspaper in his mouth.
ReplyDeleteThe use of newspaper, both as a background and in your dogs mouth is very cool. Love this cute card :)
ReplyDeleteThis is super-cute Karen. Love how you've used the newspaper both in the background and the roll in the dog's mouth. I've said it before but I'll say it again..... you're a card-making genius!!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely an "Awwwww!" card! :) And a brilliant take on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI love how every card of your comes with a story. It's part of what makes your blog and your creations extra special. :)
This is super adorable...I love the text in the background that is offset a bit. I'm not sure what sparks most of my cards? I'll have to think on that? I think normally I have a person in mind that will receive the card.
ReplyDeleteOH you are way too clever. I love the doggie holding the paper. TOO CUTE.
ReplyDeleteTee, hee! I actually giggled when I saw that dog! What a clever and cute idea Karen! Love this card!
ReplyDeleteThis just tugs at my heart strings. What a sweet idea and perfect execution. Very clever, my friend.
ReplyDeleteLOVE how he's actually holding a newspaper in his mouth :)
ReplyDeleteAAACCKKK! This is awesome. I love this. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! One of my absolute favorites from you, no doubt! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing!!!! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteah how cute!! LOve the paper in his mouth :) And the rust colored paper is great, bold, but not over the top.
ReplyDeleteAw.... how ADORABLE is this!! You have the most creative mind, Karen! Love the doggie....this will melt anyone's heart!
ReplyDeleteAwwww! I wish I could teach my dog to get the paper. LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour creativity never ceases to amaze me! I love everything about this card--the dog, the rolled up newspaper (great with the story), the newsprint background, the terracotta. And I adore the design--very cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd that's exactly WHY your cards are so amazing. The thought process that goes into them! This is entirely too clever Karen! So fun!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this idea, it made such a cute card! I wish my dog was that obedient. Alas, she just has lots of cuteness going for her instead. :)
ReplyDeleteA fantastic card Karen, I love your ideas and thoughts...the sort I wish I could come up with too!!
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Well, isn't this the most clever'est idea...SUPER Sweet!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Karen!! love the newspaper, so cute!
ReplyDeleteI am STILL giddy over this card! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletei love everything about this card. what a dog! :D
ReplyDeleteSo cute & creative, Karen! Love it!
ReplyDeletelol! So perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super fab card! Love the rolled up paper in his jaw, so cute!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute pup and fantastic card :) I don't think we've ever had a dog REALLY fetch the paper. I thought that was one of those rumours :)
ReplyDeleteSO cute!! What a fun idea to put the paper in hes mouth! This is just darling!
ReplyDeleteACK! the dog holding the newspaper is GENIUS!!!!! love it to bits!
ReplyDeletethis makes me smile. too cute and clever! love love this, Karen!
ReplyDeleteOh my cuteness!!! I have to steal this idea :>) As for driving force, it would be the need to create and use what I buy!
ReplyDeleteoh this is too cute - that newspaper!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot come up with the words to describe how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card. The concept is just so dog-gone (Sorry for the pun) clever and perfectly executed, as always. You are my hero
ReplyDeleteEeek, this is adorable! I love your colours and that little newspaper.
ReplyDeleteTHUD! Adorable little detail with the newspaper in the pups mouth. TOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me with your creativity! Love the newspaper in his mouth.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the top Mow-It-All title! You are AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteMy son says your card is cute (I think so too!)
ReplyDeleteVery cute card Karen....love the dog so much and the paper text so fit with the image, great card!!
ReplyDeleteYou clever clever girl you!!! This is ROCK STAR AWESOME!!!! So stinkin' cute and super creative!!
ReplyDeleteThis one IS cute Karen - love the newspaper hanging out of his mouth. :)
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