I made this card because I have been wanting to use this stamp set forever. I think it is so cute and this must be my summer of googlie eyes, because every card has them lately! Oh well. So I got the idea of the water from someone's card, but I don't remember who, so if you recognize it 'Thank You' for the inspiration, tore the paper then sponged pigment white on the tear, rolled over the edges. Used fern DP for the bg, paper pieced the lily pad and cat tails, cut out the frog and fly. Used glitter pen on fly wings, and popped the frog. I actually used thread on the dragon fly buttons, (not like me too close to domestic stuff).
This is going to my pen pal friend in MN that looks in on my Uncle frequently. She is in her late 80's and spry as can be.
Thanks for looking, hope you like it.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 GMT Views: 179
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @ 9:56 PM
Fabulous and fun card Judy - Lorraine will love this!! I love that water technique, I have done it with the embossing folder 'Divine Swirls' and just love the effect. Your frog is gorgeous as are those dragonfly buttons - great card Judy - you are so creative - and thoughtful!! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!
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Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 @ 3:35 AM
Judy, what a perfect little card! Love googly eyes and the thing is, they don't come in a set of one or two.........they come by the thousands!!! Your torn paper technique for the water is perfect! What a great idea!
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
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Thu, Jul 23, 2009 @ 3:59 AM
Whut? You goin' domestic? Lol- great thread sistah, I am so proud! lol. What a fun card- I love that sentiment, and it goes so perfectly with your sweet lil googlie-eyes critter and dragon flies. Adorable! Your water looks great, and love the ferns in the bg. T-1!!!! Woo-hoooo! LYMI XO
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 @ 5:18 AM
You're so sweet Judy. Nice to make such a happy card for her, know she will love it. Now as for he googlie eyes, I looooove them. Nah, you can't ever use them enough. Love the tearing for the waves. Cool look, love your card. Hugs,xo