Fantastic page Karen as always... I love your pet pages always have they always are so inspiring now I'm sad because with my move I had to give up all my animals.... fave
oh my a very unforgettable piece of journalling there....so so glad frieda has a forever home now....she talks with her eyes doesnt she..a very gorgoeus designed page...and that punched circle is awesome
Karen, thanks soooo much for sharing Frieda's touching story. Jon and Maria are certainly two very special people and Frieda is a very lucky dog. Your lo is BEAUTIFUL. Jon's photo seems to have captured Frieda's soul and your lo displays her beauty and charm. AWESOME JOB!!!!
what a cutie :) I love that paw print paper, and I love how you used the punch on that circle especially. LOVELY design and I really like how it all comes together!
Karen, this is such an amazing page! The papers are beatiful and I love the claim checks. Your punching is awesome! And as always, I love the story behind the lo...very touching.
What a wonderful and amazing story, Karen! I totally enjoyed reading about this sweet doggie! BEAUTIFUL punching work (need to try this technique one day). I also love the fabulous design and great colours! Best of all, though, is that gorgeous photo of Frieda! So glad it all worked out!
Awesome looking LO! I love the circle diecut frame. Did you do that by hand?! I love how you used this whole paper colllection--amazing! Freida is one lucky dog!! You can really see the wisdom she has gained on the streets, it shows on her pretty face, in this great photo.
Great LO. I kept looking at it and finding new things to see. I love the stories behind your LOs, too. I'm so glad that Maria found Freida, and that she and John's patience and love have given her a furever home!
You have made a wonderful series, Karen~ You infuse your pages with warmth and sentiment...love the sub title, 'tough and tender'...so descriptive. Magnificent layering, girl! Love the details such as punching and stitching. How did you punch the INNER circle?! WOW. The photo is sweet. I like visiting your gallery to feel the 'love glow' from your LOs. :D
Love the story, Karen - and the claim check is just the perfect touch! And do you mind if I ask how you did the loops on the INSIDE of the big circle? Amazing and gorgeous!
what a wonderful story!I love that these people have given so much time and love to these dogs, and I love that you've shared their stories here.The photo of Frieda is beautiful and so is your page-love the colours and punchwork and all the lovely details you'v added!
I very much like the balance of the blue and red colors, how they are almost in equal portions. The photo is so very clear and beautiful. I will check out your other layouts, this is interesting.
You have such a beautiful story to go with this layout and photo. I have really enjoyed your series of layouts on Jon Katz's dogs. Thank you for sharing!
That is such a great photo. I love the decorative edges and all the layers of patterns. The stitching/doodling is adorable. Really great work here, Karen!
what a beautiful & touching story!!!! Fabulous details & I especially love that punced circle. the photo of Frieda is just the best!!!! You can see her life story in her beautiful eyes!!!! a very very beautiful LO!
Tough and Tender. That is the perfect description for the final canine member of author Jon Katz and his wife Maria's pack. At long last, Frieda has found her forever home. A Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix, Frieda was a feral dog who survived on her wiles near the campus of a community college. With strong determination, Maria was able to adopt Frieda and together they built an impenetrable relationship of trust and understanding. Frieda trusted no one but Maria. This, of course, presented a problem when Jon and Maria fell in love. Frieda did not like people in general, and particularly hated men. She had no use for other dogs and let's just say, her ability to hunt creatures of all sorts was finely honed from living in the wild, fending for herself. :(
Jon was focused and relentless in his desire to bring Frieda into his home and life. His intuitive skills with dogs, and his patience in allowing her to fail and try again, have made all the difference. The consistent training and calming techniques he's used have enabled Frieda to become a house dog who loves nothing more than to doze at Jon's feet while he works on his next chapter or blog. She is the farm's guardian and protector, keeping an eye on all the daily comings and goings.
Her training has been so successful that just a few weeks ago, Jon was able to take Frieda along to her first bookstore event where she was the shining star. Jon thoughtfully selected an audience of dog lovers who would not rush Frieda, but would give her respect and space to try her wings. Reports are that Frieda's debut (and the enthusiastic discussion of dog training methods) was a complete success. I so wish I could have been in upstate New York to celebrate this milestone for Jon and Frieda! They both worked hard to get to this place. And hurray for Maria who set her fears aside and sent Frieda off to pass this "test" with flying colors.
Jon's black Lab, Lenore, also deserves credit for helping Frieda become a member of their family. No one can resist Lenore's charms! Frieda was no exception and is now great pals with all three of Jon's dogs. She's also learning to be calm around the barn cats, donkeys, and sheep.
I have mentioned in the previous LOs done for this series that Jon (Katz) is not only a great writer, he has also become well known for his photography. I love this photo he shot of Miss Frieda looking alert but calm as she watches activity on the farm. She's a beautiful dog who deserves this chance to start over and experience what it's like to be part of a loving family. You go, girl!
(submitted to Krista's Sept. Scrap Your Pet Challenge)
Thank you for looking! Karen
Products used: Print papers - Cloud 9 Claim Check - 7 Gypsies MLS and MM tiny type alphas Bazzill cardstock
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