Measurements: little boy panel – 1 ¾ x 2 3/4” plus 1/16 and 3/16” borders, fence panel – 1 5/8 x 4 ¾” plus 1/16 and 1/8 borders, plaid panel – 1 13/16 x 3 13/16” plus 1/16” border
-Prismacolor pencils, baby oil and paper stumps were used to color the image using the Gamsol technique. Baby oil replaces the Gamsol/mineral spirits.
-Copic markers were used to color the face and hands.
-The out of the box feature is very easy by cutting to the image with the regular paper cutter on the front, marking the image on the back while holding to a light source then use the paper cutter again to cut to that mark. Scissor cut the image out. My paper cutter is a guillotine style. If needed, I used a Coluzzle and craft knife to cut between the images. I do have a pictorial on my blog if you need photos, click here. ItÂ’s a direct link to the tutorial.
-The fence image is stamped on both panels at once by measuring and lining the panel up to each other and the cardÂ’s edge. When stamping two layers at once there is always an area that doesnÂ’t get stamped but the borders will cover it. Once the borders are attached itÂ’s easy to line the panels up again with the measurements taken before stamping. I keep small sewing slide rulers handy so I donÂ’t have to jot down the measurements because I know I wonÂ’t remember them. I keep three of those rulers at the work station and used two of them for this procedure, very handy little tools. If you need to see a photo of the slide rulers here's a direct link to the blog post.
-The faux embossing on the card base is done by punching the frogs, layering two together and gluing them to the card. Trim the edges as needed.
-The Kraft, green, designer paper and frogs were ink distressed.
Accessories: The Paper Studio – brads, Prismacolor pencils, Copic markers, Aleene’s tacky glue, Tools – McGill frog punch, paper cutter, cutting scissors, paper stumps, mat pack and piercer for bards, sponge
Techniques: Out of the box, ink distressing, faux embossing
Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 @ 8:24 PM
OMGoodness...that frog faux embossing iis froggilicious......a wowza......and love how the fence panle works behind the main panel....a fun and fab card, Rox
Registered: December 2, 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (minutes from Virginia Beach) Posts: 4522
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 @ 8:27 PM
ADORABLE!! Love the continuing fence and the out-of-the-box is wonderful with your little boy and frog...love the embossed frog bg, too...all sooooo very nice!!!!
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Registered: July 19, 2007 Location: rural Saskatchewan Posts: 1823
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 @ 8:56 PM
The faux embossing is terrific as is your out of the box technique and the fence. You have so many fine details on this card and they all total up to one fantastic card.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 @ 9:39 PM
Oh WOW! This is just adorable. Love those eb frogs on the bg. That boy is darling. Love the fence. Heck, I love the whole card! WOW job Rox! TFS :0)
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