Saturday, July 7, 2018

Sending Smiles -- Outlawz July Progressive Freebie

It's Saturday, and after the tragic loss of our beloved Gracie a couple weeks ago, we're heading a couple hours away to look for a new puppy.  We're looking at a male this time.  We can't even think about having a female spayed.
Gracie, 2017-2018
We loved that girl!  She was the dog I was going to go into retirement with.  Instead, she died 4 days after her one year birthday, and 3 weeks after I retired from a mistake the vet made during surgery.  



These are 2 of the males from the new litter.  We'll have 5 to choose from.  We'll check them out today, at 5 weeks, and bring one home at 7 weeks.  No one can replace our Gracie, but the house is just too quiet, and there is room in our hearts for another dog.  

But this is a blog primarily about paper crafts, and I have a card to post today.

I've been participating in the Outlawz monthly Progressive Freebie all year now.  This month's freebie is by SheepSki Designs, a team I happen to design for.  I love coloring Andrea's flowers! 


This is Tulip Border, printed twice, and colored with Copics.  The tulip edger die is from Technique Tuesday.  The butterfly die is from Sizzix.   I stamped the sentiment on the card.  It is a stamp from a retired Close To My Heart set. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge -- July
AUD Sentiment Challenge -- Flowers plus a sentiment
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
D.L. Art -- July Linky Party

6 comments:

  1. Oh Julie, I’m so sorry to hear about your sweet puppy’s death. How awful! Good luck on your trip for another puppy.

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    1. PS The name Jasper sounds more energetic and mischievous, plus, he looks more interested :-)

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  2. Julie, this brought tears to me!!!! I even made a comment about Gracie on your QKR card...I am SO SO SO Sorry. I know that it's difficult to lose the ones that leave a pawprint on our hearts. Best of luck today as you pick out your new pup. You have been through so much this past year...sending you lots of HUGS!!!!!
    I love tulips and your card is gorgeous. Congrats on retirement.

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  3. Julie, I'm just so very sorry this happened to Gracie and what a huge loss this is for you. What a wonderful picture that is of Gracie that you posted. She was so beautiful it takes my breath away. I have a dog and two cats and they are the same to me as my children. I know that another puppy won't completely take away the pain of losing Gracie, but it will help fill that void a little bit.
    Your tulips card is stunning. I love your coloring and the big die cut is amazing! We love seeing your Outlawz projects!
    Sending love and hugs and much sympathy!!

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  4. so sorry for your loss.
    Gorgeous card .Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck Ginny ♥
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  5. Beautiful card. A sad loss but happier times are around the corner. Thanks for joining Aud Sentiments challenge. Elaine

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