Thursday, September 11, 2008

Best Friend

Hello and welcome to my new Cute Card Thursday Challenge card. :-)
This week you should use "cats & dogs" on your card. Boy.. this card was already finished and submitted to Deb and Andrea, otherwise i would have loved to sent yesterdays card in :-) However.. Rufus is adorable. I think he is one of the MUST-have animal/accessory stamps Magnolia has to offer. I have used him quite a lot on cards and projects.

Since the image was really fast colored, i thought I'd give the DP some extra texture and sewed also along the lines of the DP (the diagonals). When i made my first "bite mark" cards i had a couple of emails how i created these. You can read about it here: Card for Gizmo
Stamp: Rufus Magnolia (Shabby Chic 2008), Paw print (i believe Inkadinkadoo Joanns), Sentiment: In my thoughts by Stampin up
Paper/CS: Serenic Route, Stampin up: Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss and Chocolate Chip, Aqua painter
Tools: Sewing Machine, various Circle punches, Word Window punch
Embellishments: Heidi Swapp green rhinestone sticker, Hemp Stampin up, Eyelet: Making Memories, Ribbon: Stampin up
Coloring: Ink: Stampin up re-inkers and Chocolate Chip, black Stazon
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34 comments:

  1. AnnieSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    I love Rufus! and your card would be great for a man with those lovely warm chocolate tones.
    annie x

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  2. DebSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    fantastic card, so love the bites out of the paper, they look great!

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  3. JeanetteSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    Oh Claudia. this is such a great card. Love the colors and those "bite" marks are a lovely touch. Have a fantastic day!
    Hugs Jeanette

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  4. mar1eneSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    Stunning Claudia, love the 'bite marks' such a clever idea!!

    Hugs, Marlene x

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  5. Andrea,September 11, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Fab card Claudia, Rufus is such a cutie and I love those paw prints

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  6. Dawny PSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    This is fabulous dear Claudia xxxx You have such a lovely touch, you really do. I just love everything about this card xxxxx

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  7. RachSeptember 11, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    fab card claudia, Rufus is gorgeous. Love the bite marks,a very clever idea.
    hugs Rachxx

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  8. PejtoonSeptember 11, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    wow, this look fabulous :D
    and this dog is so levely :D
    I love it :)

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  9. megastamperSeptember 11, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    oh claudia, meine liebe, die karte ist ja wieder zuckersüss geworden. ich weiss, dass du den hund sehr liebst und auch gern benutzt. die karte ist wahrscheinlich deswegen besonders goldig geworden. einfach nur genial.
    ganz liebe grüsse bea

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  10. TammiSeptember 11, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Cute!! I like how you arranged the hemp and did the paws along the bottom, great card! x

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  11. Kelly SchelskeSeptember 11, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    Love the bite marks caludia, how fun!! Great card, colors, and Rufus is adorbale:-)

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  12. SharySeptember 11, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Great card I forgot all about Rufus! Love the paw prints.

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  13. Kim PiggottSeptember 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Oh isn't he just adorable, fabulous card like the bite marks great touch.
    kim x

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  14. Heather "Hev"September 11, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    Isn't Rufus a cutie!!
    Your card is fab - well done :)

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  15. dorisSeptember 11, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Meiner auch * lach*!!!
    Claudi, diese Karte ist Der "HAMMER"!

    GLG Doris

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  16. craftybSeptember 11, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Looks great Claudia...I think Rufus is as cute as can be...lovely to see him as the star attraction for a wee change!! And i love the "bite marks"! bx

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  17. DebbySeptember 11, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    fabulous job !Love your "bites" and the paws!!!

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  18. JillSeptember 11, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    wow another beautiful card Claudia I love the paw prints and your beautiful colouring Jill x

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  19. carolannSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    I think this is absolutely stunning hun I love the stamp you have used and the colours are so vibrant well done xxxx

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  20. stardustgemsandribbonSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    Wonderful card Claudia, love how you have stitched the dp and the string looks fabulous...perfect pawprints and the bite marks are genious!
    Hugs
    Carole :)

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  21. TanjaSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Wuff!! eine geniale Karte - Wuff!!

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  22. Jacqueline van der SarSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    Also a great card, love it. The dog look so much bigger this way! Great colors. Love the wire. Love,
    Jacqueline

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  23. HeidiSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    I love how you used the scallop punch. Heidi

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  24. bastelkuekenSeptember 12, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    Der Wuffi ist ja knuffig - super schönes Kartenwerk

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  25. MarteSeptember 12, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    Claudia! I love your cards, and wantet to tell you that you are one of mye FAVOURITE card makers! :)

    Have a nice day!
    Hugs, Marte

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  26. ScrapmumurSeptember 12, 2008 at 3:30 AM

    Your card, Claudia is marvellous!!
    I love your composition of papers and the colours are splendid.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs my friend.
    Mumur

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  27. debby4000September 12, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    Brilliant card, love the bite marks and all those fab paw prints.

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  28. VivSeptember 12, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    What a great idea!!! Love the bite sized chunks taken out. Clever!!
    THe card itself it fantastic too for a guy. All warm and snuggly too. ;0)
    Viv xx

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  29. Nixe07September 12, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    Ach was ist die Karte wieder süß gemacht. Tolle Idee mit dem ausgestanzten Papier und Rufus mag ich auch sooo gerne.
    Wünsche dir ein schönes WE.
    LG
    Moni

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  30. cats whiskersSeptember 12, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    Oh Rufus is so cute, love the colours of this card and the bite marks are a fantastic touch
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  31. ElenaSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    Very cute card! Love the papers!!!

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  32. BrocélianeSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    Hi Claudia
    your card is so adorable, Rufus is so cute, and your work always fantastic :)

    Hugs

    Brocéliane

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  33. KathySeptember 14, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    What a pretty card Claudia!! I love all the extra details in there!! The bite marks are so neat and the stitching in the diagonals are fab!! I bet they are more fab IRL!!! Your pawprints are cool too!! :)Kathy

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  34. dragonflysSeptember 24, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    what a cutie pie love it

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