D is for Dog

This week the challenge at Pile it On is Furry Friends. I'm not big on animal stamps although I do have a couple. But if you are a frequent visitor here, you know I am working my way through the alphabet with these vintage alphabet flash cards. It just so happened that the next one featured a dog so I guess it was meant to be. For the D card, I immediately felt it had to be a masculine themed card and I got out my DPs from SU's Outlaw pack. It's another paper pack that has been retired for several years and I use it sparingly because I love it so much. I matched it up with Really Rust and Mellow Moss card stock, with a little bit of Chocolate chip thrown in for the "sign" I made andthe border strip. The edges are scissor distressed and were sponged first with Creamy Caramel and then Vintage Photo right on the edges. The sign holder "Man's Best Friend" was printed on my printer and silver cardstock. I immediately poured clear EP on it. The paper is sort of shiny and the ink wasn't immediately absorbed so it stayed wet enough to hold the embossing powder.

I don't know what I would use some of these alphabet cards for, but I really like the artsy effect and find them a lot of fun to make. I'm sure that some occasion will arise that I can use this one for.

Be sure to stop by the Pile it On blog and then visit the blogs of all the team members to see their wonderful creations this week. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp and they are giving a $20 gift certificate, so you will want to be sure to enter.

Here are the challenges I was able to pile on for this week's Furry Friends challenge.
Pile it On - Furry Friends
Stamp and Scrap Saturday - Heat embossing or masking
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Tearing
Totally Gorjuss - Ribbon
Stamp Something - Distressed

Your Next Stamp - Distressing

Hope you all enjoy your Sunday!

Blessings,