Friday, September 16, 2011

DOGgone Fun Blog Hop!


Welcome to the DOGgone FUN Blog Hop!

You should have arrived here from Krista's Paper Cafe!  If not, you might want to start from the beginning of the hop at our wonderful host Haidee's blog Created2bunique - she has some FANTASTIC blog candy to give away (can I get a "woof woof" for an iPod Shuffle?  WOOF WOOF!).  I am extremely honored and excited to be part of Haidee's first hop, and especially a hop that celebrates her ADORABLE rescue Charisma! 

I am super excited to be celebrating these adorable and fun four-legged friends in our life!  To be honest, I do not currently own a dog (just two cats that behave like dogs, lol) :)  However, I did grow up with a half Husky, half German Shepherd named Pepper who I loved dearly and even now I enjoy playing with our friends' and neighbors' dogs :)  So I do still consider myself a dog lover at heart! 

Onto my project...

I chose to create my project for my husband's parents, who recently had to put their dog, Velvet, to sleep.  I don't have a picture of Velvet myself, but this will give you a general idea of what she looked like in her prime:

Photo Courtesty of Dog Breed Info Center - Chinese Crested

My mother-in-law has been eager to create a project to share their memories of Velvet but has been busy and has not had a chance to begin her crafting.  The frame that I created and am sharing with you to do was a simple way to remember this very special dog in their life with others. 

Supplies Used:
* Michaels' Unfinished Frame
* White Craft Paint
* Making Memories "1 1/4 Chunky Watercolor - Brick Dark" Alphabet Stickers
* Puffies "Dog's Life" Stickers
* EK Success/Sticko "Animal Tracks" Stickers
* EK Success/Sticko "Puppies" Stickers
* Pawprint Ribbon (from the "Special Value" bin at Michaels)
* Hot Glue Gun
* Super Glue

I left the open space on the bottom of the frame so that we can add the years that Velvet was alive.  I plan on presenting the frame to my in-laws soon so that they can add the perfect picture to remember her by :) 
BLOG CANDY ALERT! :) :) :)

If you are my lucky winner, you will receive:


Fiskars' "Animal Crackers" Clear Stamps
and
Bohemian Transfer Titles - Girl "Best Friends"

To enter, please leave a comment on this post along with a way to contact you if you should win.As well, if you become a follower of this page (or are already a follower), please leave me another posting saying that you did so and I will give you a SECOND entry into the drawing. I will post a winner by Tuesday (I am in another hop Friday, Saturday, and Sunday so I will post the winner from both hops on that day).
Now you can hop to Lisa at Scrapping With Lisa

And remember...

DOGS LEAVE PAW PRINTS ON YOUR HEART
SO RESCUE ONE!
Thank you for visiting, I hope to see you again soon! :)
~ Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
>:@

39 comments:

  1. That is very nice of you to get the craftiness underway for Velvet. She surely is a unique-looking doggie!

    Thank you for sharing and participating in this great Hop.

    Blessings,

    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  2. {PS - I am a long-time follower!!}


    Blessings,

    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  3. What a very sweet gift! I am sure your in-laws will love it! Thanks for sharing! :-)

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  4. Wow! You are one busy crafter! Love it! TFS CallyAnn
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
    callyannc@live.com

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  5. I love this frame. I made one similar to this for my mom when she lost her beloved sheltie. She treasured it.

    Patti Ross
    rossfam@wildblue.net
    www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

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  6. I'm a follower!!! Nice to meet you!

    Patti Ross
    rossfam@wildblue.net
    www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

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  7. Enjoying the dog-hop! such a beautiful frame! thanks for the change. you can visit my blog at www.cricutaddiction@blogspot.com or email me at ladydevine73@hotmail.com

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  8. I also subscribe through email!
    you can visit my blog at www.cricutaddiction@blogspot.com or email me at ladydevine73@hotmail.com

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  9. awwww so cute ..love this hop
    thanks for sharing

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  10. Great frame to remember velvet! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  11. What a nice frame, i'm sure your in-laws will love it! It is so kid of you to think make this for them!

    Have a scrap- happy day,
    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blog.com/

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  12. Super sweet of you to make that frame for your in-laws:-) I'm sure they will just love it! TFS:-)

    ~Tammy S

    tammy dot schmitt at mac dot com

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  13. Such a sweet project to make for your mother in law!

    Barbara B.

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  14. Hi, Ashley! Your frame is really cute and I'm sure your inlaws will love it. It's always so hard to have to put down a family pet. I lost one of my furbabies on 9/11 and though I'm missing him, I know that he is running free over the rainbow bridge and is healthy and happy once again. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win some fun new crafting goodies.

    Anniebee
    anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com
    anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com

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  15. I forgot to add that I am already a follower.

    Anniebee
    anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com

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  16. You did well on the frame.It is kind of you to do this for your inlaws.

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  17. Great frame your in-laws will love it.


    lebpab21408atyahoodotcom
    pattispaperfun.blogspot.com

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  18. Fun frame and those dogs are too cute! Make me snicker with that hair on top..Too sweet! You did a good job on the frame I am sure they will be tickled to receive it..

    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
    follower

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  19. Lovely frame, your inlaws are going to love it.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  20. One of the dr's at the vet I used to work at had a chinese crested. He was so sweet :-) Love your project!!! tfs :-)

    -Sam :-)
    SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com

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  21. I am a new follower :-) So glad to have found your blog from this hop!!!

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  22. Love the frame TFS I am a follower.

    mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

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  23. wow.. that was a pretty dog. you did a great job with that frame.
    monica.lowrance@gmail.com

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  24. I am a new follower. and I'm so happy to have hopped thru here!

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  25. LOL, he is so cute. i just can't stop giggling at how funny and cute he is. I love your project.
    http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/
    alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com

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  26. TFS your talent with us but also with your MIL I am sure it sunk her heart when she saw it. its hard to deal with a great loss memory. thank you for making this hop a success.

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  27. Great hop...I love seeing all the projects and photos of the pets!
    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  28. Awww your In-Laws will love the frame and that you thought to do this for them:) Well done! We have 4 dogs and I'm going to make frames for them! Great idea:) Thanks

    ~Vanessa W
    baboo7192 at gmail dot com

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  29. Already a follower of your blog:)

    ~Vanessa W
    baboo7192 at gmail dot com

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  30. She will love this! Such a sweet gift.
    kacee

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  31. What a kind thing to do. I know she will love this. This has been such a fun blog hop.
    Charlotte

    I am a follower

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  32. Hi, I am back for day 2 and I REALLY, really hope you will go visit my blog and read about what happened to us within an hour of finishing your hop yesterday:-)
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  33. Ashley, This is such a sweet gift! You did a great job and I am sure they will love it! I think I will do this for my parents too, when they lose their dog. He has gone through a lot of medical issues and may be gone sooner than later. My mom said they will not get any more animals, due to their own age, but I think animals are good for older people, for many reasons. tfs Tami
    tambo1010atcomcastdotnet

    Tambo's Creations

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  34. I am already a follower, google, network blogs, and FB tfs Tami
    tambo1010atcomcastdotnet

    Tambo's Creations

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  35. Your in-laws will really enjoy this special memento. The accents actually look like they are made of clay. TFS and scrappy hugs!

    Christel
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
    askscrappinsista(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  36. I'm a new follower.

    Christel
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
    askscrappinsista(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  37. How precious! this is a great way to have a keepsake for a loved pet.

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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