I couldn't resist this sweet High Hopes image. It reminds me so much of my little guy, with the big feet, sloppy clothes, and a death grip on a frog! I colored with a combination of reinkers and watercolor pencils.
I used this week's sketch for inspiration. Thanks for the great challenge, and thank you all for looking!
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 GMT Views: 406
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 9:40 AM
This is so sweet. I have one of those little boys too. This image just makes me smile. I love his bare feet. Great layout. The stars are the perfect addition. Super fun card...
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Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 10:41 AM
The perfect combination! Frogs and Boys! I love this image and your coloring has definately done it justice! What a cuttie pattootie! Reinkers are a technique I have not used but I think I need to try it out.
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 11:04 AM
oh! he is just adorable.. I love the big feetsies....
the frogs up the side.. priceless... what a cute card!
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Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 12:13 PM
Oh Darla, yeah he does remind me of a d�ja vu scene I've seen alot of times with two boys all grown up now. My first one would do that every summer, then 10 years later, he'd help my youngest son do the same thing all over again. Wish I could see them do that now. Precious card Darla. TFS
Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 2:22 PM
Hey Sistah Darla - This is very cute! You really made that layout look great too. Reminds me of my little guy who catches little green frogs in our back yard in the summer. I taught him...
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 2:46 PM
What little boy wouldn't love this card - so-o-o-o cute! Peggy sent me this image and it is a favourite...love those feet - on a practical level - imagine buying shoes for them...Ay yi yi - as sistah Pat would say!!! Love the thin panel with the frogs, stars and jute - nice touch! Fanatstic card Darla...you...my friend...are da bom!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 4:10 PM
Oh Darla! As the mom of two boys, your card really made me smile! Your image is adorable, and colored so great! I love the sketch too. Love the twine, brads and the popped sentiment! What a cheery bd card! tfs
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Registered: March 27, 2007 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 899
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 4:15 PM
This made me LOL!, The whole image is a riot of fun! Those poor frogs, next time they need to hop faster! Those frogs on the side are hysterical! This is so funny! I love it.
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