Happy Easter Everyone!

Well, once again I didn't get my Easter cards out in time, so I will just post it here for all of you. If you are a family member and want the actual card even though it's late, just reply to this post (post a comment link is under the body of the post) or email me. :)

First a visit from my Easter Bunny (I know, NO DIGNITY for Gracie! Look at that SULK - lol)

And the card for all of you with love from me!

It's hard to see all the detail and dimension I put into the card, so I took a lot of picture - click the pictures to see larger versions. Some highlight the bling (sparkle), some the embellishments, and some the layers I built up! The "bunny ears," "tie on tail," and "bunny slipper tails" are dimensional puff paint.

I had to add a covered inner lining secured with a tiny latch (photo turn) so you wouldn't see the writing from the front of the card.

It's really hard to see, but there are a lot of layers in the back image. Many of the faces, the mouse and bird, and duck beak are popped out. The "ground" is dimensional puff to resemble gravel. The "Happy Easter" is Glitter embossed and then lavender glaze filled to look a bit like stained glass. There is a close up of the latch above too.


I hope you all DO have a wonderful Easter and enjoy this card!

Welcome Gracie!

I just realized I never posted about my newest "baby" Gracie. She is a very sweet adult dog I found on Craigslist and fits in to the household great. I'm not sure she has ever been played with or walked much before I got her - she has no idea how to fetch or play, but adores being petted and loved and going for walks. I do know she had been tied out most of her life and was starved for attention, something I can gladly give her. She is my new shadow and what a chow hound! LOL. Here are pictures of her with the family looking cute. She seems to be afraid of the camera flash so it's hard to get a shot of her looking right at the camera. She joined us on January 6, 2009. You can click the pictures to enlarge them. :)

Here are the pictures from her ad - she looks so forlorn I just had to have her!


First Day in her new home after a trip to the doggie spa and the vet:

All settled in and happy with her new 'sisters':

Direct quote from Gracie now: "What? Who's an outside dog? Not me!"

LOL Welcome Gracie!