Yappy Birthday

Well my Grandpup's birthday is coming up so I had to make him a birthday card. Well it's also time for a new Stella Says Sketch at Catch the Bug and I used one of the images from the Birthday Puppies Set. The sentiment I heat embossed in gold is from My Favorite Things, Pups and Kisses.
Gus is having a hard time and "acting up" for my daughter. She is a 4th grade teacher and both her and her significant other are working from home right now. Gus usually went to doggy daycare on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and then went to school with my daughter on Fridays. So now he just goes to daycare once a week. He is a social dog so he won't cuddle or listen to my daughter. I think he is upset because of the change in his routine. She is devastated. This quarantine and staying home is affecting EVERYONE! We don't always realize that our critters don't understand what is happening.

Patterned Paper:  American Crafts

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Birthday Puppies Set

Sentiment:  My Favorite Things - Pups and Kisses 

Spellbinders:  Small and Large Circles

VersaMark

Embossing Poweder: Hampton Arts

Washi Tape:  Unknown

Challenges

QKR - Ch. 395 Anything Goes

Crafty Animals - Ch. 37

Aud Sentiments - Ch. 249 Birthday Sentiment

Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 631 Dotty

Seize the Birthday - Ch. 189 Food and/or Drink

Gus Yappy Birthday

I had meant to get this card done quite sometime ago for the SSW2 Sketch Challenge, but obviously I didn't finish it in time. It was Gus's 2nd birthday in May and I haven't seen my Grandpup until this past weekend. I found this wonderful Whimsy stamp, West Highland Terrier.  Gus is a Teddybear, but they look similar. I cannot display the pictures that I would love to where my daughter, who is a teacher, takes him to school with her. He is excellent with the children. She has him certified as a therapy dog and he does help calm some of her kids with special needs. This is a write up that I found on-line about the breed.
 These energetic and lively dogs are excellent companions, and generally of a much more pleasant disposition than other dogs of similar size. Teddies are obtained by intentional crossing, specifically of a Shih Tzu with a Bichon or Bichon-Poodle mix, not just any two small breeds. They are fast gaining popularity as "designer dogs".

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Can We Keep It & Bow Wow

Cardstock:  Bazzil

Stamp:  Whimsy - West Highland Terrier (see above)

Sentiment:  Whimsy

Spellbinder:  Small and Large Petite Ovals

Button:  Stash

Divine Twine

bling:  Recollection

Challenges

Your Next Stamp - Ch. 116 Pets

2 Crazy Critter Crazies - Ch. 27

Crazy Animals - Ch. 27

Paper Shelter - Ch. 387 Ribbons and Buttons

Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 434 Anything Goes

Love is in the Air

Today is a new Saturday Challenge at Catch the Bug and the theme is Love is in the Air.  For this card I used one of the images from the Valentine pup set and a sentiment from TLC, Create.  This pup just reminds me of Gus, my daughter's TeddyBear named Gus, who she describes "as the best dog in all the world."  Now I might disagree since he chases my two Siamese cats when he stays with me.  He is good for my daughter because she is a cuddler and she enjoys doing that with him. He is sooooo spoil, if I give him an option of two toys he knows how to choose.  It's hilarious.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio; Core-dination

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  Valentine Pup Set

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Love is in the Air

Spellbinder:  Pennant

Ribbon: American Crafts

Pearls:  Recollection

Sakura Jelly Glitter Pen

Challenges

Crafty Animals - Ch. 23

Crazy for Challenges - C4C470 Valentines
Aud Sentiment - Ch. 220 Love or Valentine Sentiment
Creative Craft Cottages - Ch. 115 Valentines
CIC - Ch. 463 Be Mine

Pattie's Creations - Ch. 155 Love, Love, Love
Dragonfly Journeys - Ch. 133 I heart you
Southern Girls - Animal Antics

I love us

I know that I said that I was having my daughter over this weekend, so I made two cards for her to give to her boyfriend for Valentine's Day. She has Gus, but this was the closest image that I could find with a little dog. The sentiment is from TLC, Create.  I was in a hurry because I wasn't sure if I was going to see her before the holiday that when I grabbed my paper for copying I realized that it was not the one that I usually use....so it smeared and didn't absorb like the Copic paper, argh.  I didn't have time to re-color.

Picture for color inspiration

Patterned Paper:  Core-dination

Cardstock:  Core-dination; Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  Faery Ink:  Puppy Love

Sentiment: TLC, Create - I love us

Circle Punches:  EK Success

Hearts:  Prima

Pearls:  Jolee

Challenges

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Ch. 152

Dragonfly Journeys - Ch. 133 I heart you

Inkspirational - Ch. 179 Sweet Things (pink hearts and word love)

CRAFT - Ch.498 Love/Valentines

Incy Wincy - Color Challenge

Can this be happening to me?

I  know that I said a while back that I was having problems with my sinuses which I have had an infection since June.  I saw Allergy and they gave me a strong antibiotic for 10 days...and I still continue to have disgusting stuff that comes out.  I photograph it just so I can show them.  To make it worse...there are times because of the drainage with the congestion I feel like I can't breathe.  Obviously I am a nurse and I know that I am breathing; however, I feel like my airway is restricted and I have been having panic attacks.  I have never had them before so this is freaking me out.  Then to make a long story short....they are carrying over to other parts of my life because the more that I try to control them the worse they get.  There are times that my socks, bra or other clothing bother me and I have to get out of them or change them because I feel claustrophobic or lumps/bumps are problems.  Then I get mad at myself.  I stopped wearing necklaces that feel restrictive on my neck.  I have talked to my doctor and she offered to prescribe me something to relax me, but I am too stubborn to give in.  I now have an appointment to see ENT in mid December.  I saw my homeopathic healer who has made a remedy for me in the past and it's been over a year since I took any and he asked if I was ever in a restrictive environment....well that was my entire first marriage.  Then we have come to realize that I might be suffering from symptoms of being the same feelings I had when my exhusband physically restrained me or used to pin me down.  WOW! Didn't think that my sinus infection would bring up that snot!!! lol So my heart goes out to everyone who suffers with anxiety and panic attacks.  I am hoping that I can get this sinus stuff handled and that this will all stop, but I have a different understanding.

Now.....for my card today....I used a wonderful image from Mo Manning that looks similar to my daughter's dog and this is who the card is for....Gus.  The sentiment is from TLC, Create.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio

Cardstock:  Core-dinations; Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp:  Mo Manning - Lhasa Apso with Santa Hat (see above for direct link)

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Have you been good or bad

Staples:  Stash

Pom:  Recollections

Challenges

Tuesday Morning Sketch - Ch. 481

CHNC - Ch. 413 Anything Christmas with optional create your own background

Tuesday Throwdown - Ch. 419 Photo Inspiration

Merry Little Christmas - Ch. #4

CIC - Ch. 459 The Holidays

Merry Christmas Gus, Gus

I made this Christmas card for my daughter's pup, so I couldn't post it in case she saw it. Gus was named after the mouse in Cinderella so I thought that I actually have a die with that mouse is perfect for a card for him.
So sorry that I have been around to make comments on everyone's sites...I haven't been home or around much.  Besides all the family holiday gatherings...my best friend's Mother has been quite ill and I have been helping to take care of her.  It has been rather difficult because she has not been cooperative and the rest of her family is in denial and has not been supportive.  We are both nurses, but we are getting burned out.  Her Mother is becoming confused and scared because she knows she forgets things then she lashes out at my friend and is verbally abusive.  So last night, I had to put her to bed since my friend was hysterical and she was more cooperative for me.  So hopefully we will get some support soon, and I can get around to see everyone's cards and make some too.

Patterned Paper:  Pebbles

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections

Die:  Disney

Markers:  Zig

Ribbon:  Michael's

Border Punch:  Martha Stewart

Challenges

CHNC - Ch. 365 Anything Christmas optional the word Christmas

CHNC Extra - December

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Ch. 9 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 314 - 315 Anything Goes

Cardz 4 Guyz - Ch. 185 Last minute Christmas

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Ch. 424 Anything Goes

Freshly Made Sketches - Ch. 318

'Cuz you're pawsome

My daughter has her pup, Gus who had his surgery on Friday.  Amanda was so upset because the paperwork when she picked him up said "Castration".  She thought that it was rather cruel.  She sent me a picture of him in the morning when he didn't understand where his food dish was.
Here is the card that I made for mainly her to settle her down.  It is using a  cute set from Newton's Nook Terrific Terriors.  I heat embossed the sentiment in white.

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12-9-17

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  Newton's Nook - Terrific Terriers (see above for direct link)

Embossing Powder:  Stampendous

Versamark

Hemptique

Button:  Stash

Challenges

Inky Paws - Ch. 61 Sketch

Crafting from the Heart - Ch. 186 Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 358 Anything Goes

Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 268 Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Ch. 356 Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe - Ch. 186 Ch. 186 Embossing Heat or Dry

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Ch. 9 Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie - Ch. 411 Critters