Saturday, 16 May 2020

Hoppy Father's Day

I'm not a fan of frogs, in fact I think they're rather horrid little creatures but my father-in-law has two - yuk!  Thankfully I never get to see them because they're invisible ones... yes I kid you not, such a thing exists.   They're called Glass Frogs.

So guess what creature is on todays card?...




I've used a Penny Black set and I have absolutely no idea whatever possessed me to buy it over a decade ago.  Until yesterday it had never been inked but I'll admit it, I had fun colouring these cheerful fellas with Prisma pencils then fussy cutting.




I've doctored the Happy a bit by chopping out the 'a' to use the frog as an 'o' and coloured using Dox inks then clear embossing to give a water look.

I positioned everything where I wanted then stamped the rest of the sentiment from MFT.




To finish off I added a few splashes and some tiny dots of Glossy Accents on the lily pad and the trio of frogs are ready for Hoppy Wishes :)


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13 comments:

  1. Mrs A.Saturday, 16 May, 2020

    Toadily brilliant! Love them. Hugs Mrs A.

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  2. CaroleSaturday, 16 May, 2020

    Great card Claire and I am sure it will be loved. I like your happy frogs and your colouring of them is superb. Hugs xx

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  3. brendaSunday, 17 May, 2020

    It's a real fun card and great design, thanks so much for sharing and joining in with our 'Men and Boys' theme at Penny Black and More May challenge.

    B x

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  4. Carol LSunday, 17 May, 2020

    I think it's brilliant how you added these frogs to that big sentiment to create a little scene! Love the splats of color too, and I'm sure your FIL is going to get a big kick out of this card! I love it and I'm not a fan of frogs either Hah! Great card, and so perfect for whom you had in mind when you made it :)

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  5. NataliascraftSunday, 17 May, 2020

    What a brilliant card for Father's day, love the design and O frog is fab idea. I'm not fun of frogs either I prefer them on the paper as image looking cute. xx

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  6. SarahSunday, 17 May, 2020

    You are so inventive with your card designs Claire and this is fantastic despite slimy subject!! your F-I-L will love it xx

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  7. TKMonday, 18 May, 2020

    Fun card, and your frogs are even cute! See now you might just like them :o) Easy for me to say, I grew up with tree frogs by our front door but detest toads!

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  8. MarinaMonday, 18 May, 2020

    I didn't know you could keep frogs as pets! This card is a fabulous design and I particularly love the shine on your sentiment. Your fussy cutting is brilliant too!

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  9. oldpuncaMonday, 18 May, 2020

    This card is funny and cheerful and super cute. :-) I like the coloring (this has to be said, although it is obvious :-))) and I like the design of the card. Cute idea to replace letter A with a frog. Blue splashes are fabulous.
    Take care and stay safe!
    Sonja

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  10. Cornelia (fun stamping)Monday, 18 May, 2020

    For not liking frogs you created an amazing card - it makes me happy to look at it! Such a lovely little serenade!Thanks for playing along with us at DotMCC!

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  11. papierelleWednesday, 20 May, 2020

    I can't believe it, that you don't like frogs. Your card is amazing and so funny. Thank you for sharing again with us at DotMCC. Gundi

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  12. MerviMonday, 25 May, 2020

    Stunning idea and fabulous cute card!
    Thank you for sharing at Penny Black and more;-))m

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  13. TracySunday, 31 May, 2020

    Fab creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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