Last puppy pages for today! :)

Here are two more 'pup pages' for today...

Here are pages of Skye, Argo and Viper.  Both black labs are Autism Assistance Dog Guides raised and trained by the incomparable Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides  (LFCDG) and also happen to be half-brothers. They trained together in Ontario before coming to live in Nova Scotia in 2 different towns with their "children," 2 kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

"Making memories" 

Journaling; 

When Viper the Autism Assistance Dog Guide (AADG) and his girl Kate came from Yarmouth to stay with us for 7 days in March 2015, the three dogs had a blast together. They ran and played chase outside in the snow each day when Argo got home from school. It was so funny to see them all worn out after one of their play-sessions! They really used up oodles of energy. We managed to get quite a few good photos of the canine trio while Viper and Kate were visiting: treasures well worth keeping!

March 3, 2015

Photos by Dad/Pete

(L) - (R) foreground: Skye and Viper

Background: Argo 

Supplies:

Patterned paper "Seaside" collection: CTMH 

Sorbet water-based ink: CTMH

Desert Sand water based ink: CTMH

Chipboard 'Making memories' title- "Pathfinding" collection complements: CTMH

Title mat and journaling mat- Kraft CS: CTMH

Journaling block- Colonial white CS: CTMH

Wood veneer chevrons and heart: CTMH

Black & clear epoxy bubbles: CTMH 

Other supplies:

Simple stories enamel dots 

Dog-themed papers: from my scrappin' friend Helen Hollinger on the occasion of Argo's graduation from the LFC program in Dec 2010

  

"You are my happy" 

Journaling: 

More photos of our gentle dogs: Argo & Skye,  after backyard playtime with visiting AADG, Viper (Argo's half- brother). 

March 3, 2013

Argo almost 6 yrs old (birthday @ end of May)

Skye 8 mos old

Photos by Dad/Pete 

Supplies: 

"You are my Happy" title- Acrylic stamp: CTMH

Patterned paper- "Seaside" collection: CTMH 

Black water-based ink: CTMH

Sorbet water-based ink: CTMH

Desert Sand water-based ink: CTMH

Chipboard 'Making memories' title- "Pathfinding" collection complements: CTMH

Title mat and journaling mat- Kraft CS: CTMH

Journaling block- Colonial white CS: CTMH

Wood veneer bird & butterfly: CTMH

Golden epoxy bubble: CTMH 

Floral centres- epoxy bubbles: CTMH

Other supplies: 

Flowers: Basicgrey, Prima, etc...

Leaves: cut using Sizzlits dies

Hearts: cut using Sizzlits dies

Dog-themed papers: from my scrappin' friend Helen Hollinger on the occasion of Argo's graduation from the LFC program in Dec 2010.

Thanks so much for coming by to see the puppy pages. As you can tell, there are still 4 months' worth of pages to create 'til I reach Skye's "1 year old" mark! Guess I'd better get busy, since Skye is 18 months old now- LOL!

Catch ya'll later! 
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Puppies!

And, yes, there are a couple more...

"Love"

Journaling:

Such gentle, kind faces!  Here are close-up shots of Skye & Argo relaxing after playing and romping outside in the deep snow with Argo's half-brother, Viper.

Tired out-- and ready to rest!

March 3, 2015

Skye 8 months old
Photos by Dad/ Pete

Supplies:
Indian Corn Blue CS: CTMH
Remainder of items used are from my scrap-stash 



"Lanky"

Journaling:  

Skye sometimes WALKED up onto our bed... YES! Her legs were THAT long, even at only 8 months of age! She didn't have to JUMP up onto the bed... she WALKED up.  

The funny part was that she would  "call" us for help by whining when she wanted to get down!! Of course we always helped her, but it was just so giggle-worthy, seeing this big silly dog having marooned  herself on the bed! Our big gorgeous Leo-girl. Love her! 

Feb. 25, 2015

Skye 8 mos old

Photo by Dad/Pete

Supplies: 
Smoothie CS: CTMH
Background Patterned Paper- Ivy Lane collection: CTMH  

Zip strip, journaling mat, photo mat & large pennant shape- Ariana Collection: CTMH 
Smoothie water-based ink: CTMH
Pink heart accent: CTMH

Other supplies: 
Large white heart- RAK from scrappy friend Lois S in BC. 

Thanks so much for coming by, everyone!! 
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New 'Skye-pup' pages!

"Winsome face" 

Journaling: 

Skye had the cutest facial expressions- she was an endearing  and very loveable pup. It seemed we were always snapping photos to capture  her sweet,  winsome Leonberger face with its' deep brown eyes and  beautiful black mask.  We never tired of it, and  Skye didn't seem  to mind a bit!  Good thing, 'cause we took a LOT of photos! Pretty nice to be able to create this puppy scrapbook album all about her first year with us-  we had lots of photos and lots of cuteness.  :)

Mid-December 2014

Skye- almost 6 mos old

Photos taken by Pete & Ali/ Mom & Dad 

Supplies: 

Lagoon CS (journaling block and photo mats): CTMH

Clear green & blue glass gems: CTMH

Butterfly: CTMH

Small tan lettering: CTMH

Small flowers, each with leaf: CTMH

Wood veneer flowers: CTMH

Lagoon and Twilight water-based inks: CTMH 

Tiny cream coloured brads: CTMH

All other supplies: from my stash 

"Smiley Pup" 

Journaling: 

*Skye "smiled big" on Christms day- So cute! 

*She was happy that Santa came! 

*Pictures Dec 25 and 27, 2014

*Skye's face in profile- more serious. 

Supplies:  

Twilight CS ( background, journaling strips): CTMH

Clear green glass gems: CTMH

Small and large triangle studs: CTMH

Wood veneer stars: CTMH

Twilight water-based ink: CTMH 

Tiny cream coloured brads: CTMH

All other supplies: from my stash

"Snow Shoes" 

Journaling: 

Skye sported a cool pair of "snowshoes" after a heavy snowfall in January 2015. It was the first big dump of snow we'd had that winter, and a harbinger of the MASSIVE amount of snow we were going to experience from January-April. It was unreal!

We soon learned that big furry puppy-feet collected a great deal of snow between the toes, and every time Skye came inside after playing, she needed to have her "snowshoes" removed!

January 2, 2015

Skye 5 1/2 mos old

Photos by Dad/Pete

Supplies: 

White daisy CS: CTMH

Patterned papers: all "Zoe" collection from CTMH

Lettering cut from Zoe patterned paper using the 'Nouveau' font (Sizzix) 

"Snapshots" 

Journaling: 
*Waiting for Argo to come home on the school bus

*Snuggling with Argo on Saturday

*Hoping the homemade bread falls off the counter

*Having a snooze while Argo is at work 

January 1-11, 2015

Skye 5 1/2 mos old

Argo 5 1/2 yrs old

Photos by Mom/Ali

Supplies:

Smoothie CS (background): CTMH

Flaxen CS (journaling strips and lettering): CTMH

Circles fussy cut from hopscotch collection patterned paper: CTMH

Bracket, arrow (Hopscotch complements): CTMH

Wood veneer hearts: CTMHTiny cream coloured brads: CTMH

Lettering cut using the 'Nouveau' font (Sizzix) 

All other supplies: from my stash

  

"Kong Happiness" 

Journaling: 

When Argo left for school with Noah every day, Skye seemed very "down," although she understood that Argo always came home at the school day's end.

After Skye watched Noah, Argo and their EA Debbie pull away on the bus and head off down the road, I always gave her a Kong stuffed with treats and peanut butter. It kept her busy for a little while and made Argo's departure less sad for her. Skye really liked her daily treat-time! That said, she loved seeing her buddy Argo after school most of all. LOVE how they are such good friends!  

  

Feb  24, 2015

Skye 8 months old

Photos by Mom/Ali 

Supplies: 

Kraft CS used as photo and journaling mats: CTMH

Patterned papers all "Pathfinding" collection: CTMH 

Terracotta water based ink: CTMH 

Desert Sand water based ink: CTMH 

RAK items from friend Amy Paegel: Chipboard heart,  circles and word "Happiness"

All other supplies: from my stash

  

Thanks so much for coming by! More pages to come! :)
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A few more Skye-pup pages to share!

As the year winds down, here are some new puppy pages to share! 

"Win-win: So happy here!" 

 Journaling:

Skye was certainly relaxed and seemed "at home" with our family. We all loved her endearing, kind Leonberger personality. Pete took a lot of beautiful photographs that showcased her gorgeous puppy traits. We could tell from early on that she'd grow up to be a stunning girl. Most importantly, we could tell that Skye was gentle and smart, just the companion we'd hoped that she would be for Argo, Noah's Autism Assistance Dog Guide. Win-Win!

Photos by Dad/Pete

Skye 5 months old

November  2014

"Doggy Sleepover"

Journaling: 

In December,  we decided to put a new doggy bed out to see what Skye thought of it. Argo climbed onto it right away, although he already had his own! Skye came for a "sleepover" and we did get lots of sweet photos of them together.

They really had become such good friends!

Despite her comfy new bed, Skye decided to take a few "bites" out of it.

Since it wasn't meant to be a "snack," we ended up taking it away. We decided that when she got a little older, we'd get a new one and try again.

Silly, silly girl!

Skye and Argo

December 14, 2014

Photos by Dad/ Pete

"Sleep? Fun"

Photo Caption:  

More endearing "sleepover" pictures of Skye and Argo on the new bed we bought for Skye. 

December 14, 2014

Photos by Dad/Pete

Hope you've enjoyed these new pages... more to come! Have a great day everyone! :) 

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