Thursday, March 22, 2012

Eat Cake Graphics - "To The World........

you might be one person. But to one person, you just might be the world".   I love this sentiment - so of course I had to get it with my last order from Eat Cake Graphics.  It also helps that there is a dog in the image!!!  And as someone who tries to do her part in animal rescue, time and again.......to one animal, rescuers are the world.

I once again used my prisma pencils to color in the image and used my new DCWV "Green Stack" paper pack I got in FL while visiting my parents.  It's got a bunch of fun papers in there - so you'll be seeing a lot more of it!!

This sentiment has truly come to life in the past week.  There's been a rescue going on in our lives and without further delay...........may I introduce "Sweet Pea"
Sweet Pea is the newest family member.  She's had a bad run of luck the past few months.  Surrendered to the shelter when her owner (eh-hem)..had to go to "college" as we call it.  She did not show well in the kennel at all and her stress level was elevated.  She did actually find a home, but was returned for a bite, then a whole mess of stuff went on, and she was very close to never getting out of the shelter.  We decided to be Sweet Pea's "world."  So after doing a whole bunch of introductions with Nolie and Buddy.......she officially joined the family this past Saturday.

And as wonderful as the adoption of is Sweet Pea, it doesn't come without drama.  After getting her home and bringing her in the backyard........she decided to take a leap onto a 2 1/2' wall and blew out the ACL in her knee.  (FIVE MINUTES.......FIVE MINUTES is all it took for her to get injured!!!).

She is scheduled for surgery next Tuesday and then will have 6 weeks to rehabilitate.  So, obviously not what we had bargained for when we decided to 'save' her, but it comes with the territory and thankfully my husband has a HUGE HUGE heart (even though he says he's not a dog person).

Welcome to the dog house, Sweet Pea!!!


Thanks for your visit!

5 comments:

Audrey Pettit said...

What a super sweet and adorable card, Maria! Love the big bow and love the papers. All that chocolate brown just makes me happy. And what a wonderful image and sentiment. Love!
I'm so happy for you on your new family addition, but so, so sorry about the injury. Poor Sweet Pea!

jimlynn said...

Great card! Love the DP and that green ribbon and bow! So pretty with this adorable image too. Very cute.

Sweet Pea is really a pretty dog! Know she'll get a lot of love now.So sorry about her leg but hopefully she won't try that little "trick" again! Better give your hubby an extra hug too!!!
Lynn

Cheryl said...

Maria, I absolutely LOVE this card! What a fabulous image and sentiment. Your coloring is wonderful. (Love those new papers too.) The beautiful bow is a gorgeous accent.

Congrats on your newest family member!

Kathy and Lucky said...

What a great card, love the sentiment and the image with the puppy, cute. Sweet Pea is so pretty and what a blessing to have your as her new mom. Hopefully she calms down over time and you won't have anymore injuries.

Kelly Codd Greatrex said...

Welcome Sweet Pea! She's adorable!

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