In The Doghouse For Being So Late...

Finally got a chance to put together my very first Cascade card recently. I've been wanting to try this type of card for the longest time, but never could figure out how I would decorate it. Finally had  a light-bulb moment when I had to come up with a belated birthday card for my dear friend, Pat...really felt like I should be in the "doghouse" for being so late with her birthday wishes!

Here's a view from the top with the card opened. The base of this card is surprising simple to construct. For mine, I used the video tutorial by the extremely talented and creative Chris of Calla Lily Studio blog to make a four-tiered Cascade card.

Here's a closeup of "Buddy" in front of his doghouse. Awww...isn't he a cutie? He's a cutfile from Treasure Box Designs' Dog Collection 1. His doghouse comes from Cricut Create A Critter cartridge and the little wooden sign from Cricut Paperdolls Dress Up cartridge.

And here's the rest of the paper pieced doggie pack...."Oddie" (grey) from Treasure Box Designs' Dog Collection 1, and "Missy" (pink), "Queen" (rust) and "Sassy" (white)  from Treasure Box Designs' Dog Collection 2. Had a ton of fun putting these little furbabies together!

Here's a side view of the card and tiers. I used strips of white card stock about 3/4" in width and adhered them side by side to create the look of a fence, and a Die-namics die for the grassy border.

And finally, the back of the card where I added my sentiment. Really like the idea and style of this Cascade type card and am anxious to try a three-tiered one too. Still having a mental block on how to decorate the tiers though...hopefully I'll have another "light-bulb moment" soon!