Friday, February 28, 2014

a true friend.

I am jumping up and down that this week is almost over! I'm feeling better, our new dishwasher is coming in tomorrow (hand-washing dishes all week for a family of five is the pits), we're starting spring break after today, and the card I just made is perfect for the new CAS-ual Fridays challenge.

you can count on me.

I'm loving the new origami stamp set by Mama Elephant. It crept up on me. I didn't know how much I would love it at first glance, but there is so much you can do with it!  Did you happen to catch Emily's origami Yoda? so clever.  I water-colored my pooch in shades of grey for a softer look.

you can count on me.

I heat-embossed the dog image and let the paint bleed around quite a bit before cutting it out. The background panel was also watercolored. Swipes of blue and green were painted very quickly, and then speckled with more grey paint.

I layered the hearts from the confetti dies and stuck them onto a clothespin.  I love the look of it.

I hope you like it!


♥.

Posted by at 8:27 AM

18 comments:

  1. ~amy~February 28, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    handwashing dishes?! I'm THRILLED that your new dishwasher is arriving! I can't imagine life without that appliance!

    i.love.your.card. The watercoloring is FABulous!

    Happy Friday and thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  2. NandiniFebruary 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Lovely card. The pooch is so cute!

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  3. Samantha MannFebruary 28, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    oh my goodness!!! this is soft and pretty and stunning! wow!! your watercoloring is beautiful!!! i could look at it all day!! i can't wait to get my origami set in the mail!!! it's so awesome!! and i just love the little bits of thread, heart on the paper clip and grey flecks!! you think of every detail!! <3

    ps - happy dance for yoru new dishwasher!!!!

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  4. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Elena I am so sorry for your hands, they should NOT be washing dishes! LOL Glad the new dishwasher is coming.

    LOVE the origami dog and your watercoloring is fantastic. Thank so you much for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    What a gorgeous card, Elena! Your watercoloring is simply amazing. And it still amazes me even more that you actually wanted to play with water at all after all that hand-washing ;)
    Happy weekend, girl!

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  6. Kelly GriglioneFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    You've got the softness, but you also got the depth ... really wonderful design, Elena!! Lots of shades of gray there! Your white text on kraft in the background is just perfect. So glad you joined the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!

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  7. Emily LeiphartFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Um, ya, I'd say washing that many dishes is painful! Glad your new one is coming!! What a sweet, watercoloured pooch. I'm also loving the white ink on kraft and the little clip with thread! Thanks for the shoutout. ;)

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  8. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Love the watercoloring and also the stamped sentiments strips, so pretty!

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  9. KryssiFebruary 28, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Uhm.. AMAZING!!!!!!

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  10. KryssiFebruary 28, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    I appreciate your talent... but most of all, you. <3

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  11. Kristie GouletFebruary 28, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    I have this set on my wish list! It it totally adorable. Love how you used it here. :)

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  12. Cris G.February 28, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful watercoloring, and the whole composition is fabulous. I love this stamp set, so fun.

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  13. itsallrosiMarch 1, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Oh wow, this is amazing! That dog is so clever, and the watercoloring and little stacked hearts are just beautiful. So glad you played along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

    I'm glad to hear your dishwasher is coming. I would have gone with takeout and paper plates all week!

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  14. Joni AndayaMarch 1, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    VERY CUTE!!! Gorgeous watercoloring Elena! Love it <3

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  15. ArdythMarch 1, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    So much detail and still clean-feeling! Love the partial stamping on the background and the soft, pretty colour palette! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  16. ElenaMarch 2, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Elena, you are amazing!
    This card is beautiful!

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  17. Larissa HeskettMarch 2, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    What a FUN card!! I LOVE the whole design of this!! Such a FUN take on the Grey CAS Challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  18. JingleMarch 11, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Elena, this is so fantastic! I just love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at CAS-ual Fridays!

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