Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Animal Wednesday: Virtual Pets




(And shameless self-promotion!)


I've been trying to teach myself a few things with my Print Shop Pro card program so yesterday I made these valentine notecards for my Etsy Shop.


I took colored copyright free photos and made them black and white, dropped in a few scrolls and hearts and flowers, and then I colored the kitty's eyes with a blue colored pencil.


So...here's a Sharpei Bouquet and a Smitten Kitten. Happy Animal Wednesday!
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21 comments:

  1. ReneeDecember 30, 2009 5:54 AM

    Laurel I love you so much it is ridiculous.

    They look wonderful and the cats eyes are beautiful.

    xoxoxo

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  2. soulbrushDecember 30, 2009 6:25 AM

    these are fantastic, i keep buying your cards then not sending them, they are too lovley to use. xx

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  3. JeannineDecember 30, 2009 7:00 AM

    The face on that Sharpei - ack - too cute!

    Lovely notecards ... I'm smitten with the kitten and the swirls. :)

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowDecember 30, 2009 9:04 AM

    The cards are cute as can be but I love your new header picture. HAW.

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  5. Cris, Artist in OregonDecember 30, 2009 9:25 AM

    These are adorable. I love your winter bird in your new header. Burr.. I can feel the cold. :)

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  6. sukipoetDecember 30, 2009 9:34 AM

    you are so clever. I'd like to give photo shop a try but think I might need a desktop rather than laptop to add in a new program. You are good at this.

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  7. Margaret AnnDecember 30, 2009 10:08 AM

    Clever cards...love the titles of them...Your new header is awesome! :)

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  8. SnowbrushDecember 30, 2009 11:46 AM

    "shameless self-promotion!"

    Well, it's just one man's opinion, of course, but i think self-promotion works better when it is shameless, so you might wanna give yourself some credit here for your efficiency.

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  9. get zappedDecember 30, 2009 12:50 PM

    precious :)

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  10. yoon seeDecember 30, 2009 1:00 PM

    Smart yeah Lolo. Love these new babies by you.
    Great spirit and passion on new techniques.
    Both are great and I wish you all the best in your etsy sales!
    Also all the best in the tider year 2010!

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  11. KatiejaneDecember 30, 2009 3:37 PM

    Well, aren't you just the computer savy artist? These are so cute. Always something new to learn, I say.

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  12. TeriDecember 30, 2009 4:44 PM

    So very creative Lolo.

    HAW

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  13. litziDecember 30, 2009 5:56 PM

    Hi Laurel,
    Are you planning on painting geraniums or roosters again? I have several of your beautiful works of art around the house…

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  14. PAK ARTDecember 31, 2009 7:24 AM

    Your new header is gorgeous - I love the white raven! I'll have to spend this weekend checking out Etsy sites - haven't done that in a long time. Very beautiful cards - I wish you the best of luck!

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  15. marianneDecember 31, 2009 8:35 AM

    Wonderful lolo!
    It is so much fun playing with a program like that! It is like magic.
    Last day.......
    We will certaainly share the same moon tonight! And when I drink my Champagne I will think about you too!

    Love
    >M<

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  16. ReneeDecember 31, 2009 11:17 AM

    I will be looking up tonight and I will be sending kisses to my sister who is a raven.

    xoxoxo

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  17. Margaret AnnDecember 31, 2009 12:00 PM

    Sharpei Bouquet arrived just today...accompanied by the sweetest little surprise ever! You are something else girlfriend...sniffle, sniffle...I am feeling sooo much better! The best part is that I will be smiling a big goofy smile all day long just thinking about you! :)

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  18. kjDecember 31, 2009 12:56 PM

    Where is my comment?

    The one where I said dogs and cats love your embellishments? And ravens and gorillas too.

    And I love them too.

    Happy valentines day sweetheart!

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  19. CoreopsisJanuary 01, 2010 6:44 AM

    The cards totally made me smile! I especially like the ugly dog and the flowers. I bet they do great in your shop!

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  20. ReneeJanuary 01, 2010 6:48 AM

    Happy New Year dear sister.

    I love thinking of Sheldon seeing too, I know it isnt like that but I like it anyways.

    xoxoxo

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  21. valerie walshJanuary 01, 2010 2:04 PM

    heehee, adorable!

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