Christmas Has Gone to the Dogs ( And Cats)

Pet owners love to receive cards from their pets.  I know I do.  It's a cute way to include our furry family in the celebration of a holiday or event.

Well, it's time for me to start making those pet cards, and just in time to use the new collection by Maja Design, "Joyous Winterdays".   

Here is a list of the gorgeous papers used from the collection. (Scroll to the bottom and I'll show you where to shop for these lovely papers.)

"Beautiful Pine"

"Pick a Tree"

"Outdoors"

"Make Decorations" 

The colors in this new collection combine winter blues and traditional Christmas colors of green and red resulting in an exquisite set of papers.  And as always, the papers have patterns that can also be used through the year - not just at holiday time.   BONUS!

I used the new Joyous Winterdays collection for my sweet dog card.  

The sentiment says, "Have a tail-waggin Christmas"

 The dog and kitty are from Tim Holtz "Mini Crazy Cats and Dogs" stamps and matching dies.  I'm obsessed with this die set. Here are a few other projects using this same set:

Kitty pop-up card

Puppy cards can be found here

I stamped dogs and cats using Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Mini Cats and Dogs stamp set and the coordinating die set - Sizzix Tim Holtz Mini Cats and Dogs framelits die  set Stamped onto watercolor paper. 

My process: 
stamp onto watercolor paper - die cut the figure after stamping - watercolor with a Watercolor Brush and Tim Holtz Distress inks in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain

I also decided to create a kitty card using a very nontraditional collection of papers and colors featuring a raspberry red from Maja Design "Summertime" collection. 

 This is more proof that any Maja Design collection can be used for multiple purposes. 

Here is the list of papers I used from the Summertime collection:

"Is Always the Best"

"Taste the Strawberries"

"In the Garden" 

Thanks for stopping today.  

US folks can shop for Maja Design collections here.  The Summertime Collection is here and the new Joyous Winterdays collection is here. 

International folks can shop for the new collection as well as all the collections using the Store Finder link found here. 

Maja Design, "Joyous Winterdays"
Maja Design "Summertime" collection
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink -Walnut Stain
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks MINI - Vintage Photo
Watercolor Brushes
Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Mini Cats and Dogs stamp set
Sizzix Tim Holtz Mini Cats and Dogs framelits die  set

Dog Cards by Petaloo Plus DIY Tip

The Dogs Have IT!  It's Dog Day at Petaloo 

PET-aloo is celebrating pet days.  Click here for a chance at some prizes.  

 Now to avoid fur-balls flying in the air, I decided to post my cat and dog cards on separate days.  In my house, the cats will not put up with any dog shenanigans.  Yes I know that many households around the world have dogs and cats living in blissful harmony.  That's just not the situation at my house.

My cats may not love dogs, but I certainly do.  So to get even, I am posting the dog cards first.  Cats have to wait their turn and are featured here.  

I had so much fun that I created a variety of cards and even a quick step-by-step for one of them. 

This little pup is my first card.  I used a few sizzix dies by Tim Holtz for my cards.  This one uses the negative space from the die.  I thought it made a lovely silhouette. 

 The Petaloo Botanica Baby Blooms  in Purple  are so striking with the purple/blue of my paper - which is   Doodlebug Design Puppy Love.

This is my second card with a tiny DIY step-by-step.  

Before I move on to the DIY instructions, I will tell you a little about the card.  

The papers are once again Doodlebug Design Puppy Love as is the teal and brown "Woof" washi tape. 

The flowers I chose for this card were Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea in Red.

The red and brown hydrangea's looked marvelous with my crazy brown pup. 

Here are my simple DIY steps: 
Die or punch your choice of cardstock or patterned paper. 

Cover  a plain piece of cardstock with washi tape.  

Place the die cut over the washi tape...and continue on with your embellished elements. 

It's THAT EASY!

The words on this card make me laugh.  "Ruff Day?" Way too darling.  This puppy is waiting to cheer you up. 

This little card has a sweet Petaloo Butterfly from the Darjeeling Teastained collection in blue as well as Petaloo Teastained Dahlias in Blue

My last card of the day is the only card that doesn't use Doodlebug's Puppy Love collection.  

This is Graphic 45 Botanicabella Collection - full of warm browns and oranges.  

I thought it would be perfect for the negative image of the Crazy Dogs die ( Sizzix and Tim Holtz).

I used the Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea Red  in this card as well, but focused on the green and brown flowers in that package - I used the red flowers on my first card above. 

I'll be back tomorrow for Cat Day!  

You can find more Petaloo products listed here, and I invite you to join and LIKE Petaloo on Facebook right here.      

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day filled with love from your family, friends and Petaloo!

Petaloo Supplies:
Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea Red 1272-192
Petaloo Botanica Baby Blooms -Purple RS5007-102/4
Petaloo Darjeeling Teastained Butterflies Blue 1486-103
Petaloo Teastained Dahlias in Blue


Other Supplies:
Doodlebug Design Puppy Love 12x12 collection
JustRite Paper crafts - Large Oval Sympathy CR-05055 - Ruff Day and Woof  Card
Spellbinders Dies D-Lites Vines of Passion Heart Die S2-022 - Ruff Day and Woof  Card
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Sizzix Framelits - Mini Crazy Cats & Dogs by Tim Holtz - 661594
Stampers Annonymous - Tim Holtz - Mini Cats and Dogs Stamps CMS272
Watercolor paper, Watercolor Paints and Water Pen


Purple Card With Trees:

Petaloo Botanica Baby Blooms -Purple RS5007-102/4

Sizzix Thinlets Die - Tree Line 661604

JustRite Papercrafts Vintage Labels Eleven Die 05066
Stickles Glitter Glue - Sea Foam and Cinnamon


Red Woof Card
Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea Red 1272-192
Clarity Stamps - Line Writing Sentiments  STA -WO-10013-AS
Spellbinders Dies D-Lites Vines of Passion Heart Die S2-022
Doodlebug Design Washi Tape - Woof Woof S222

Blue Ruff Day: 
Petaloo Darjeeling Teastained Butterflies Blue 1486-103
Petaloo Teastained Dahlias in Blue

Thinking of You Card
Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea Red 1272-192
JustRite Paper crafts - Large Oval Sympathy CR-05055
Graphic 45 Botanicabella Collection 12x12 4500213
Stickles Glitter Glue - Cinnamon
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Martha Stewart - Doily Lace Edge Punch

Pretty Little Kitty Card Post - Petaloo

It's Cat Day at PET-aloo 

Petaloo  is celebrating pet days. It's part of their nature after all...being a company named for pets... PET-aloo.   There are prizes that can be won for participating so check it out at Petaloo's blog right here. 

   Yesterday I posted my dog cards.  Today the cats get their day in the spotlight.  I had to separate the two because if I didn't, I'd have tails and fur a'flyin.  Let's just say my cats aren't the best at sharing space with dogs. 

You can find the dog post right here, complete with a quick step-by-step for one of  the dog cards. 

You can also find some of the cat and dog card sets available in my ETSY shop right here.  The cat cards are here.  

This is a pop-up card I created for my husband.  I added gorgeous Petaloo flowers to the front of the card but left the inside unadorned because I wanted it to close flatly to surprise him.  This is the first pop-up card I have made so he was most certainly surprised.  

The front of this card features the
Petaloo Botanica Collection - Chantilly Mixed Blooms - Mauve.  Aren't they just spectacular?
I used a super old collection for this card - My Minds Eye - Lost & Found Collection.  

And look at all these darlin's staring at you. 

Here is my next card.  

This card features a new flower -Fairy Blossom Branch (code 5016-101).  They are sweet delicate velvet flowers with a little sparkle to them.  Look for them to ship  soon!

I also used the  Petaloo Textured Elements -  Briar Rose Canvas in Red  though I chose a flower with a bit more pink from the package. 

This is my next card.  Sweet and simple.  I let the Petaloo flowers and cat silhouettes stand out on this card.  The cat silhouettes were made using the Tim Holtz -Crazy Cats and Dogs dies and accompanying stamps. 

I punched some cats out and really loved the negative space creating a delightful silhouette. 

The soft Petaloo flowers on this card include  the newly released -Fairy Blossom Branch  (code 5016-101), the green flowers from the package of  Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea in Red  and some delicate Petaloo lace trim, Petaloo Crochet Lace Fancy Trim -White .

 I used the Petaloo Crochet Lace Fancy Trim -White as a border strip.  

This is the last card and a simple but graphically fun card.  It's a shaker card with  washi tape used as a background. This card also has the Petaloo Crochet Lace Fancy Trim  used as a border.  

I decided to use some of Petaloo's Jeweled Florettes in pastel colors - they are flat flowers that resemble the flowers on the patterned paper.  

I felt the shaker card was bulky enough to send through the mail - the flat flowers were a great alternative and still added a bedazzled element to the card.  

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Available in my ETSY shop while it lasts: 

Available in my ETSY Shop

Even more fun?  This set of 3 crazy cat cards are available in my ETSY shop.  See the listing here. 

These are just purrrfect for the crazy cat lover, like myself....or to say hello, wish someone a great day, or even sadly to send condolences when someone loses a beloved amazing furbaby.  

Those pet condolence cards can be hard to find and yet so very necessary to send at times.  

Look for the new releases like the Fairy Blossom Branch (code 5016-101) I shared on the blue kitty "I Love You" card in this post.  

You can find more Petaloo products listed here, and I invite you to join and LIKE Petaloo on Facebook right here.      

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Day filled with love from your family, friends and Petaloo!

Petaloo Supplies:
Petaloo Botanica Collection - Chantilly Mixed Blooms - Mauve 1279-161
Petaloo Textured Elements -  Briar Rose Canvas in Red- RS5208-011/4
Petaloo Jeweled Florettes - Pink Blue Yellow White - Baby's Coming 1350230D
Petaloo Fairy Blossom Branch  -5016-101 ( NEW release)
Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea Red 1272-192
Petaloo Crochet Lace Fancy Trim -White - 1482-000

Other Supplies ( All Cards):
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Sizzix Framelits - Mini Crazy Cats & Dogs by Tim Holtz - 661594
Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Mini Cats and Dogs Stamps CMS272
Watercolor paper, Watercolor Paints and Water Pen

Pop Up Card
Petaloo Botanica Collection - Chantilly Mixed Blooms - Mauve 1279-161
2Crafty Chipboard- Tiny Hearts and Stars ATC041
2Crafty Chipboard - Valentine's Hearts m00475
JustRite Paper crafts - Large Oval Sympathy CR-05055
My Minds Eye - Lost & Found Collection  6x6 paper MAD
Spellbinders Dies D-Lites Vines of Passion Heart Die S2-022
JustRite Papercrafts Vintage Labels Eleven Die 05066

Blue Cat Card
Petaloo Botanica Collection - Chantilly Mixed Blooms - Mauve 1279-161
Petaloo Fairy Blossom Branch (code 5016-101)
DoodleBug Design Paper - Smitten Kitten Collection 6x6 52698
Spellbinders Dies D-Lites Vines of Passion Heart Die S2-022
Doodlebug Washi Tape - Cats Meow

Thinking Of You Cat Card:
Petaloo Crochet Lace Fancy Trim -White - 1482-000
Petaloo Chantilly Hydrangea Red 1272-192
Petaloo Fairy Blossom Branch  -5016-101 ( NEW release)

Meow Shaker Card:
Petaloo Jeweled Florettes - Pink Blue Yellow White - Baby's Coming 1350230D
Petaloo Crochet Lace Fancy Trim -White - 1482-000
Doodlebug Design Paper - Smitten Kitten Collection 6x6 52698
Prima Finnabair Art Ingredients - Glass Beads in Licorice 961688
Doodlebug Washi Tape - Cats Meow
Foam Tape and Acrylic sheet