If you were the one suggesting a challenge theme, it would be rational to assume that you would have ten perfect stamps waiting to be used, or better yet, an image already colored and waiting to be put on a card. The operative word here is rational, and my creative process is anything but rational. The only container stamp I own was this mason jar. It is an old wood mount stamp, so I couldn'T even use the MIST to help with placement. I found these 3 frogs on Pinterest and could not decide which to use, so I used all 3. I printed out the first frog and used the thing-a-majig to stamp the jar around him. After printing out the other seated frog, I fussy cut him and lopped off one arm and leg, then glued him next to the jar so it looks like he is peeking out from behind the jar. I fussy cut the leaping frog, amputated his foot and glued it below the lid to look like he is climbing out of the jar. I have at least 6 faux wood tutorials, but since I used up all my dicision making skills on the frog placement, I just used the first tutorial I found. I smeared blue acrylic paint and white crackle paint on craft cs, ran it through the Big Shot with the word ef, then sponged on some tea dye and walnut distress ink. Everything was colored with copics. The bark came from the lcoal park. I hope you join us in this fun F4A challenge. TFL,Francie
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016 GMT Views: 2156
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Ink: Memento black, TIM HOLTZ distress tea dye and walnut stain
Accessories: Wood ef, copics, blue acrylic paint, white distress paint, cloud stencil, cat tails diecut, stickles, green perfect pearls,glossy accents, real tree bark, banner die cut, brass bling
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Sun, Mar 20, 2016 @ 8:54 AM
What an awesome take on the challenge and massively artistic. looks like you had a blast with creating this. Congratulations on being a fav of the week.
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Registered: May 9, 2008 Location: N.Tonawanda, NY between Buffalo and Niagara Falls Posts: 2748
Sun, Mar 20, 2016 @ 7:57 PM
WOW, what a brilliant card. The colors so bright and fun to go with the rest of your awesome frogs, jar, flowers. So incredibly clever and your story and title were equally entertaining!! LOVE IT.
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Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sun, Jun 05, 2016 @ 10:52 AM
Oh, Francie, I've missed far too many of your cards! But I "toad"ally love this card! Wow, you are so clever, and I giggled when I read Kim's comment about being a doctor with the amputations! I love your coloring and the frogs are hilarious! Made me smile! Hugs, sweet friend!
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