Paws and Paint: A Fun Non-Holiday Card Adventure

Hello, creative friends!

Today I am taking a little break from the holiday hustle to craft something completely different. As much as I love the festive season, sometimes you just need a pause from Christmas cards to explore a whole new adventure!

Today’s card is all about celebrating our furry friends with the adorable Crafty Individuals “Waiting for Their Next Adventure” stamp set.

To start, I stamped the charming image using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink—a favorite for crisp details. Then, I dove into my collection of PaperArtsy paints to bring the scene to life. With their vibrant and rich hues, these paints made creating a colorful, textured look a total joy.

Once my painted masterpiece was dry, I used a black pen to enhance certain details, adding depth and making the illustration pop. For the background, I reached for some AALL & Create Beachrock Washi Tape—a simple yet striking addition to complement the main image.

To wrap it up, I chose a sassy sentiment from the AALL & Create Sharp Tongues set, perfect for this playful card. This project is now ready to brighten the day of a dog-loving friend who, like me, understands the magic of four-legged companions.

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope this inspires you to take a creative detour this weekend. Let’s keep crafting and creating memories—holiday or otherwise!

Until next time, happy crafting!

Want to find the supplies I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you.) Thank you for your support!

Crafty Individuals – Waiting for Their Next Adventure Shop at: TP	AALL & Create – Beachrock Washi Shop at: TP	AALL & Create – Sharp Tongues Black Shop at: TP	Tsukineko – VersaFine Clair – Nocturn Shop at: CS | AZ | TP	PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – Baltic Blue Shop at: TP
PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – Berry Nice Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – Cerulean Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Mattint Jam Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Mattint The Pink Shop at: TP