MEET MY BEST FRIEND

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Pets give us unconditional love, a listening ear and faithful companionship. Many people took advantage of the time afforded them during global shutdowns to finally get a “pandemic puppy” or “covid kitty.” Now, approximately 70% of North American households have at least one pet, and they are considered full members of the family. From pedigree to rescue, every pet adds so much to the families they are part of, and as you can see from our overflowing gallery, their families are grateful for the gift of their furry friends!

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Cathryn Hanson, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Vicki Boutin and DCWV patterned paper, Coats thread, Prima Marketing watercolours, Bella BLVD alphabet, My Mind’s Eye and Lili Niclass chipboard, Simple Stories and Recollections stickers.

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We love the way Cathryn created fringed strips of patterned paper and then adhered them vertically to her layout.

SUPPLIES: Pinkfresh Studio patterned paper (from ScrapShotz monthly kit club) stickers, alphabet stickers, ephemera, tags and enamel dots, Cricut black pen, Foam Tape, Art Institute Glitter Glue, Baker’s Twine.

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Kendell White, Claresholm, Alberta

Kendell designed this layout for a “washi tape” challenge in the Bash your Scrapbook Stash Facebook Group.

SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart cardstock patterned paper, chipboard, embellishments, stickers, washi tape and enamel dots, Recollections cardstock and washi tape, Kaisercraft and The Paper Studio stickers, Staedtler Triplus Fineliner pen, Quick Quotes die cuts, Dollar Store pop dots, Maui Humane Society pamphlet and unknown washi tape purchased in Maui.

My Bacon Seeds

Tammy Stefanik, Thorhild, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, Bella BLVD and Echo Park Paper Co. embellishments, Dress It Up! buttons, Leaky Shed Studio chipboard tractor, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Tombow adhesives.

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The title of Tammy’s layout made us giggle out loud!

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Tim Holtz Idea-ology label letters and alphabet stickers, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamp, The Crafter’s Workshop and Prima Marketing Finnabair stencils, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink and Spray, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Beacon Adhesives, unknown washi tape, paper flowers, and embellishments.

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“This layout was inspired by a technique I learned from Christy Riopel. All the ephemera was glued to the page and then painted with white paint. This lets you use a lot of pieces where the colours may not work together. By adding white paint, it unifies the grouping. Next spritz with ink, which will move and pool over the painted ephemera.” ~ Nadine Milton

Hello Summer

Sylvia Tomala, Kanata, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Amy Tangerine patterned paper, Hip Kit Club stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink and Texture Paste, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil, Heidi Swapp washi tape.

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Sylvia designed the background on her layout to mimic sun rays. She used Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Texture paste and a Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil.

My Best Friend has Paws

Kelly Brandt, Kamloops, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: All supplies by Close to My Heart.

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Jenn Hood, Fredericton, New Brunswick

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Doodlebug Design patterned paper, stickers and Sprinkles, Cricut cut file.

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Puppy Love

Angela Ploegman, Bettendorf, Iowa

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, patterned paper, stickers and pen, Vicki Boutin stamps, Ranger ink, A Fair for Buttons, Honey Bee and My Favorite Things dies, The Crafter’s Workshop stencil, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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“Incorporate texture on your layout by adhering felt on a piece of cardstock and then die cutting out your letters.” ~ Angela Ploegman

Rosie

Lauren Mullarkey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock and punches, Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper, stickers and alphabet stickers, Recollections roller date stamp, Close to My Heart ink, Sharpie marker, Kaisercraft wood veneers.

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Lauren designed this layout using the Echo Park Paper Co. Meow collection.

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Vicki Von Richter, Fredericton, New Brunswick

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Bella BLVD patterned paper and stickers, Simple Stories stickers, Ranger Perfect Pearls, Paige Evans cut file.

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Cathryn Hanson, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Hip Kit Club patterned paper, Echo Park Paper Co. chipboard and alphabet, Coats thread, Shimmerz ink, Ranger Archival ink, unknown rub-ons.

SUPPLIES: All supplies by Stampin’ Up!

HEY! I Love You

Tenia Nelson, Denver, Colorado

SUPPLIES: WOW! cardstock and embossing powder, Canson Watercolor Paper, Karin Markers, Graciellie Design digital stamp, Altenew washi tape and die, Dymo Label Maker, Simon Says Stamp sentiment stamp, unknown stapler.

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Cat Card

Sheryll Matheson, Oliver, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Starform Peel Offs, Ranger Nick Bantock ink, Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic pens, unknown patterned paper, ribbon and brads.

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“I used velvet ribbon on my card to convey the feel of a fuzzy kitty.” ~ Sheryll Matheson

Millie – 2019

Kristin Olichwier-Rizzo, Lombard, Illinois

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock and Thickers, Pink Paislee patterned paper, ephemera, and florals, Want2Scrap bling, Allison Davis sketch, 3M Pop Dots, unknown tulle and string.

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“I love finding ways to use the branding stripes (found at the bottom of patterned paper) on my projects. For this project I created a wave of banners using all the little stripes from the Go the Scenic Route collection by Pink Paislee.” ~ Kristin Olichwier-Rizzo

Sweet Heart

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, chipboard, frames and ephemera, Ranger Dina Wakley Media Gloss Spray and Dylusions acrylic paint, On the Surface peel and stick wooden wreath, Glue Dots Adhesives.

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Desiree used the Simple Stories Vintage My Valentine collection to put together this beautiful layout. FIRST TIME PUBLISHED FIRST TIME PUBLISHED

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There is No Such Thing as “Just a Cat”

Susan Bittan, Denver, Colorado

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Crate Paper, Authentique and DCWV patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Mini Archival ink pad.

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“I often create scrapbook layouts inspired by the beauty of quilt patterns.” ~ Susan Bittan

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Max & Me

Dana Tatar, Oakwood, Ohio

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock and marker, Pretty Little Studio patterned paper, transparency and die cuts, Clique International stickers, die cuts, sequins and patterned paper, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Did You Say Cheese?

Tracy McLennon, Sydney, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, cardstock, stickers, puffy stickers, sticker book and foam stickers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape and E-Z Runner Grand, unknown circle punch, cardstock and black pen.

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We love the way Tracy punched out circles from the Simple Stories Say Cheese Main Street collection of patterned paper to create the background strip behind her photo.

Man’s Best Friend

Tamara Blagonic, Nobleton, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, DCWV patterned paper, Art Glitter Dries Clear glue, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, unknown stickers, twine and pen.

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