A Puppy Card Idea Using a Sketch
This puppy card idea started with a sketch from The Paper Players, but I ended up adding my own little twist along the way.
I used Pecan Pie for the card base and paired it with a soft green background from the Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper collection. That combination gave the card a warm, grounded feel that worked perfectly with the playful theme.
Here’s the sketch I used as a starting point. It’s always interesting to see how a design shifts once you start creating.
Instead of following the sketch exactly I decided to replace the strip across the top with die-cut paw prints. That allowed the Pecan Pie to peek through both above and below the puppies, which added a fun bit of movement to the design.
Adding Personality to This Puppy Card Design
The adorable puppies and flowers came from the Cutest Crew Bundle, and I colored everything in with Stampin’ Blends. That’s always one of my favorite parts — bringing the images to life with just a bit of color.
The flag strip was cut from Early Espresso cardstock, and the sentiment was stamped in Pecan Pie and die cut using one of the circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies. It all ties together nicely without feeling too busy.
This puppy card idea is a good reminder that sketches are a starting point, not a rulebook. A small change can make a design feel completely your own.
Do you usually follow a sketch closely or do you like to change things up once you get started?
Here's a sweet handmade friendship card featuring those darling puppies, too!
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Adorable! Who can’t help but smile when puppies are involved! The little fella adorning the banner is as cute as can be. Thank you for playing with The Paper Players this week!
Thanks so much, Ann. Love this crew!