The bigger dogs, with the hats on, are about 4.5 in high and the small ones are about 4 in.
Start by die cutting four dogs and their legs from mat board. I also die cut four hats, but only included one in this photo. Use this sandwich: Cutting Pad, die facing up, mat board, second Cutting Pad. You can also die cut the dogs from other surfaces, such as cardstock or chipboard, but mat board is very sturdy and the white surface takes inks really well, which makes for quick coloring.
Smear two shades Distress Ink on a non-stick craft sheet and mist with water. Press the dogs into the ink and repeat on both sides.
For the two smaller dogs I used orange and green. You could also make all the dogs the same color.
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Color the party hats in the same way.
I wanted the dogs to be covered in either numbers or letters and stamped them in tone-on-tone colors, using Archival Inks.
I didn't aim for a perfect impression, but rather for a distressed look.
The dogs can be arranged in many different ways. The little dogs can stand up against a cupcake, a little gift, or decor of some kind. I used two small glasses from IKEA.
The dogs are easy to assemble. Since the mat board is so thick, I used a little bit of hot glue to make sure they wouldn't fall apart when handled. Be very careful not to burn yourself when using hot glue.
On the hats, I glued a rhinestone on each side, as well as a number Label Letters sticker. These can be changed as the years pass.
I glued Small Talk sentiments on each side of the dogs, picking birthday messages and uplifting thoughts.
I made one set of dogs for my oldest, picking colors that he likes.
The googly eyes also add a fun touch. You could decorate these dogs a lot more, but I wanted to keep them fairly simple.
Leo got a green and a brown dog for his next birthday, with cheerful hats.
Using different background stamps on each dog is a quick way of making each one unique.
If you want to use the dogs for a different occasion than a birthday celebration, just use different sentiments and perhaps also different background stamps. Hearts would work great for Valentine's Day, for example. Or you could make winter dogs for Christmas, by stamping them with snowflakes.
The brown dog has my favourite alphabet background stamp instead of numbers, for variety.
The little hats are such a fun extra detail, but you can also leave them out if you rather prefer the dogs without hats. They could also hold someone's initial.
I had fun placing the dogs in different ways while taking these photos, as if they are having a conversation.
The dogs could also be made as toys for a doll house or to someone who really loves dogs. Or they could become ornaments, rather than party decor.
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I hope you will have a lovely weekend!
Anna-Karin
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What fun! A brilliant idea!
ReplyDeletethis is so cute!! love your idea!!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I love how you stamped them!
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