This is the card I made for my son’s birthday. It’s not a birthday image, but inside it says “Kick back and relax”, and this guy is about as relaxed as relaxed gets. Also, aside from the tattered furniture and the dog breed, it looks a little bit like home. I love the image. It’s one of my new digitals from Just Inklined called Best Seat in the House.
I’m trying to use up some designer paper scraps before I cut into new, and it’s surprising how many cards you can get from two coordinating 12 x 12 sheets. They go on forever, which is about how long I’ve had this paper. In this case the square frame and circle were already cut so I designed the card around those pieces. The chocolate scalloped circle was sitting in a scrap basket, as was the circle tag, already stamped, pierced, and ready to go.
The coloring was done with Copic markers. I had originally intended to use this image for my husband’s Father’s Day card, but I’ll come up with something different now. I think it would also be great for a “get well” card, or even for retirement.
Thanks for your time today. I’ll see you again soon!
Stamps: Best Seat in the House (Just Inklined digital), sentiment from Flourishes Sweet Violets Paper: Mustard and Wasabi textured, Flourishes Classic White (for printing image), Flourishes Classic Ivory (circle tag), Chocolate Chip, BasicGrey Oh, Baby Boy designer paper Ink: Printer, Chocolate Chip, Copic markers for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, brads, circle punch, Spellbinders Standard Circle, Scalloped Circle, Grand Classic Squares, and Flourish Accent dies, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
This would make a wonderful retirement card! Some days, that's exactly how this old broad feels! Such a cute image and wonderful colorful paper. I love it!
Posted by: Glenda | 04/19/2012 at 02:48 AM
Stinkin' cute!!!!! Love that new image and of course you brought it to life with your Copics.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | 04/19/2012 at 03:55 AM
So adorable. Not exactly Wally, but we get the picture. Love everything about this, and I'm sure your son will love it too.
Posted by: Margaret | 04/19/2012 at 04:32 AM
What a fun card! I'll bet your son will get a big kick out of it. Great detail, even to the paw prints. I really like it.
Posted by: Francie (Montreal) | 04/19/2012 at 05:15 AM
so cute ROFL. You're really getting in to those digis.
Have a great day
Posted by: yogi | 04/19/2012 at 07:25 AM
HA HA, love that image, you can't get any more relaxed then that, love the paws border too :)
Posted by: conniecrafter | 04/19/2012 at 07:53 AM
Just love this image. Will check out the website. Especially love the paws ribbon -- only you would have that! Great card!
Posted by: marian bonney | 04/19/2012 at 08:22 AM
Ha! This is cute. I'll bet your puppies make themselves at home on chairs, too, just like this guy. :)
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 04/19/2012 at 09:26 AM
Leslie, I am relaxed just admiring your adorable b-day card for Isaac. He will love it! Great layout and use of your DP's too. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 04/19/2012 at 10:48 AM
Absolutely adorable Leslie! Love the image and your coloring is perfect! Also love the doggie foot print ribbon, too cute!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 04/19/2012 at 03:43 PM
Love this card! That's pretty much how I feel at the end of every week! ha ha You did an amazing job with leftover pieces of paper. I have a huge basket of it too & should start using some of mine as well. I'll check in with you again on Saturday!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 04/19/2012 at 06:12 PM
Your son is bound to love this...cool that your just used some of your scraps...great idea!
Posted by: Sue Kment | 04/19/2012 at 07:47 PM
I loved out loud when I saw the image and read your note. Great card!
Posted by: debbie W. | 04/19/2012 at 09:12 PM
Oh cool card. Love the hound. lol
Posted by: Leigh | 04/20/2012 at 12:32 AM
Very cool card, Leslie! Awesome coloring, of course, and great papers. I have SO much paper that I could never use it several lifetimes! Not sure what I was thinking when I bought some more yesterday!
Posted by: Lynette | 04/20/2012 at 06:53 AM
LOL yep I think that is pretty relaxed. Too fun, I am sure he will love it.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 04/20/2012 at 08:16 PM
Oh, my gosh! This is so adorable! THAT is one relaxed hound! Hope you are doing great!
Posted by: Betty | 04/22/2012 at 02:52 PM
So Adorable Miss Leslie! Love the Hound dog napping on the chair! Just too CUTE!! 8-) Love the Fun layout and great dp's too! Love when you can use up scraps and have it turn out just Fabulously! Your Son is just going to Love this!
8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 04/30/2012 at 12:21 AM