Here is another project from our weekend retreat.  This one was designed by Jill who ended up not able to attend, but sent her project anyway.  It would make a cute party favor for a birthday party.  It is a litttle pound puppy carrier.  The idea came from a pattern for a mailbox.  You could also use the same idea as a bug catcher – use some mesh on it.  Here are the basic instructions:

1. Add texture to the body (5″ x 7″ piece of card stock) of the carrier using the Big Shot Die-cut machine and texture plates.  Then using an ink pad rub over the texture to further define it.
2. Score a 4″ x 5″ piece of card stock at 1/2″ from each side to create the base.
3. Apply sticky strip to both sides of the base – the 1/2″ pieces – and attach to the body of the carrier.
4. Cut out the ends from a 3 x 3-1/2″ piece of card stock and score each 1/2″ from the bottom.  Use sticky strip to adhere to the base piece.
5. Use the 1-1/4″ circle punch to punch a window in the door – this is the front.
6. Use a Crop-A-Dile to add to Jumbo Brads to the top of the carrier – and tie a 12″ piece of striped ribbon through to create the handle.
7. Punch out two word window punches from scrap card stock and adhere with sticky strip to the back of the carrier at approximately 10 and 2 to hold the back shut.
8. Punch a small hole in the front door and in the front top of the carrier for the 12″ piece of taffeta ribbon that holds the door shut.
9. Add stitching with the white gel pen if desired.
10. The small puppy fits inside and peeks out the window.

Isn’t it cute!

We have a soccer tournament this weekend and it is Mother’s Day.  I am hoping to have time to post both days this weekend – but if I don’t that just means I was busy.  Tonight is Stamper’s Club and I’m finishing up for that.  Actually one of the cards we are making tonight – I was inspired by the colors on this pet carrier for the colors on my card.  Sahara Sand, Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point.  Isn’t this puppy the perfect Pacific Point color!

Have fun and Happy Mother’s Day!