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Crazy Crafters Blog Hop | Special Guest Shannon Lane


Welcome to Crazy Crafters Blog Hop with special guest Shannon Lane all the way over in Canada, you may be familiar with her blog - Crush On Colour

Shannon is a member of the Stampin Up! Artisan team, and we have the task to CASE - Copy and Selectively Edit one of her creations - how exciting! As soon as I saw her below project I knew that this is what I wanted to CASE


I have had a really tough week, our family has said goodbye to our 16yr old Border Collie, she is now in doggy heaven playing with her friend Sasha.  At first I was going to use the Sending Love DSP to make a frame for one of her photos; then I found a photo of her with a ball..... she loved playing ball, she didn't know when to stop, would just keep playing and playing, it was us they would get tired of throwing the ball!

 That memory led me to my project, here it is:


The photo is from a few years ago when Cleo was full of energy, happy days :)  The spotted Party Animal DSP is so bright and cheery, I decided to line the edge of the photo frame using strips of it and incorporate the colour combination for my tennis balls.

 Instead of punching and folding circles of DSP I created Tennis Balls! I used the smallest stitched framelit circle and matching plain circle to create the balls. First cutting in colour cardstock with the plain framelit, then cutting 2 sections with the stitched framelit, then adhering  Whisper White to make the "white lines" then re-cutting with the plain circle framlit, whala! one ball complete, many more to go..... it was a little time consuming, but I had good thoughts the entire time remembering happy days and now I have this frame to cherish these memories.

 This would also make a great Project Life page, I may just make another for my album!


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  1. Petra5 February 2017 at 09:44

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    1. Petra5 February 2017 at 09:52

      Oh, SUE!!!! At such a difficult time, you have created something truly beautiful, and a gorgeous lasting memory, of your furry family member. I love the tennis ball re creation, and I'm GOING to have a go xxx thinking of you xxx

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    2. Petra5 February 2017 at 09:53

      Made a boo boo, lol. Re posted below x

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  2. Vicki Hunter5 February 2017 at 09:48

    Oh Sue.....What an absolutely beautiful way to make a tribute to your beautiful furbaby. The tennis balls look awesome and you have CASEd this frame beautifully

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  3. Kim Oliver5 February 2017 at 09:49

    WOW Sue, what a wonderful remembrance for your gorgeous friend Cleo...He looks so happy with his tennis ball and the love you have for him shines through with your project. Great CASE for a wonderful companion xxxx

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  4. Rosalie Desmond5 February 2017 at 09:55

    I love this. It is a wonderful tribute to Cleo.

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  5. Kirsten Aitchison5 February 2017 at 09:56

    Beautiful project Sue and what a lovely way to remember Cleo. Love how you've created the tennis balls - what an awesome idea.

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  6. Sarah Burnett5 February 2017 at 10:01

    so sorry for you loss Sue, but what a perfect tribute to such a beautiful girl, absolutely love this frame and the photo too.

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  7. Stephanie Fischer, the Crafty Thinker5 February 2017 at 10:02

    Oh Sue - what a heart-felt project. This is such a wonderful memento. Love those tennis balls!

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  8. Carolina Evans5 February 2017 at 11:02

    Aww SUE!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful project for Cleo xx

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  9. Nicole Bonar5 February 2017 at 11:14

    What a beautiful memory frame of Cleo :) May Cleo rest easy & frollick freely in the meadows of rainbow bridge Thanks for sharing Sue x

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  10. Angela Westland Australia5 February 2017 at 11:15

    Love the layout of the memory Sue, well done. Ange xx

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  11. Juana Ambida5 February 2017 at 11:41

    Beautiful work and lovingly made Sue. A wonderful way to remember and cherish the memories of your beloved friend Cleo. xo

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  12. CrushOnColour5 February 2017 at 12:33

    Oh, Sue, I'm crying! This is such a beautiful keepsake for sweet Cleo's picture. I am a dog lover through and through and this resonates so beautifully for me. It is a gorgeous tribute. And the tennis balls, of course, are super clever and incredibly perfect. I love it all. Thank you so much for being part of this blog hop - it has been an absolute delight for me! XOXO

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  13. Stampin' Up Australia: Independent Demonstrator Lisa Whitehead5 February 2017 at 13:32

    We almost lost our 14 year old border collie a few months ago. This is such a lovely way of remembering the good times x

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  14. Leisa Pedersen5 February 2017 at 15:18

    Sue this is a lovely tribute to Cleo - I love your use of the tennis balls - beautiful <3 xx

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  15. Kylie Bertucci5 February 2017 at 16:23

    awww Cleo... What a beautiful memory of good times. They bring us such joy in our life that it is great to remember those times and the wonderful life that you gave to her too. She was loved and cared for - what a beautiful gift you have given to her.

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  16. Sandra Mastello5 February 2017 at 22:05

    This is stunning Sue! You address so clever to work out those tennis balls, just amazing!

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  17. Marcia P6 February 2017 at 02:57

    Your card is so clever, but I really want to comment on the loss of your beloved dog. I still grieve for my cat, Gus, who I had to put down two years ago. They give us such unconditional love and so much joy, don't they? I'm sorry you had to let go of Cleo, but I believe you will her again.

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  18. Little Folk Art7 February 2017 at 02:29

    So sorry about the loss of Cleo, but what I beautiful tribute. I have a 16 year old mini aussie who is completely ball crazy, so unfortunately I may need to borrow your ball technique all too soon. They sure do wiggle their way into our hearts. ❤

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