*Editing* to add, after showing this to my husband (who is my amazing critic)...said, 'I would have altered the sentiment to: 'Follow your dreams for they TOAD endless possibilities'! Bug Smile!
even if I squint, I can't get all my bingo chips in a line. I am so busted! Those are some terrific color combinations, Mary. I just happened to be a monochromatic girl today, Key Lime, Grass Green, Daffodil yellow, and an aroma of early espresso.
My bee~U~tiful froggie ballerina was inked on a 'mistake' from last week trying to create a Daffodil card for a CAS. I rather like the greenie color of her skin. I used Primary Elements mixed with a gel medium for the tutu..a second underskirt and then those pretty green daisy petals for the third layer. That skirt is held up by the German black scrap foil. Her ballet shoes are inked with the Signo white gel pen. And a t~tiny gold crown on top of her cranium.
The cupcake was inked on Basic Grey 'Fact' green paper and then run through a crimper. It does indeed have ridges. Frosting embossed with Sea Foam White. I stenciled the edges with a Donna Downey collage of letters and dots. A few sequins, well placed. Added the Key Lime net cut into points, just like her skirt.
Just what is she reaching for? Her dream I am guessing...so, friends, whatever your dream may be, keep on reaching, twirling, dancing...you'll get there.
I'm gonna go practice Bingo...might just get it right next time. Wink.
Date: Monday, March 7, 2016 GMT Views: 1891
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Accessories: Embossing Powder in Sea Foam, Silk green blossom, Vintage German scrap in black, Key Lime netting, Sequins, Donna Downey collage stencil, Primary Elements in green pearl, Signo white gel pen, Tim Holtz distress stains
Techniques: mixed media (collage), stencils, watercolor
Registered: June 29, 2010 Location: Recently moved to the seaside, with views over to the Isle of Wight Posts: 13780
Tue, Mar 08, 2016 @ 12:07 AM
I've woken up to the sight of the most beautiful frogess I have ever seen! She is divine and those ballet shoes are too cute - a beautifully created and fussy cut masterpiece Susan.
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Tue, Mar 08, 2016 @ 12:22 AM
Oh my gosh what a hoot. I have been looking at this and laughing for the longest time. I have pinned and faved your little green princess so she won't be forgotten. Love it, love it, love it.
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40416
Tue, Mar 08, 2016 @ 2:41 AM
Susan, I just love your frog in a tutu - this is such fun! Love the colours on this card, fabulous bg and wonderful sentiment - we're never too old too dream!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Tue, Mar 08, 2016 @ 6:01 AM
This is one of my favorite stamps, Susan, and you have absolutely brought her to life! The card design is fantastic - I love her dancing on a cupcake! LOVE this!
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Registered: April 19, 2006 Location: Waterford, WI Posts: 20540
Tue, Mar 08, 2016 @ 6:22 AM
Reaching for her dream? What a creative imagination. If that were me, I would be trying to dry off the sweat that got there trying to keep my feet in that position. ...and don't "mistakes" make the best cards. I would love to have a piece of your creative imagination for my very own. I love your card.
Registered: November 24, 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 17749
Tue, Mar 08, 2016 @ 6:57 AM
This is so imginative-just perfect for a dream theme!
Pulled me right in from the thumbnails...so charming. I love the whole thing...the pale bg dots..it all ties so well...but that tutu skirt..the cupcake wrapper that looks folded...sigh.
Really, really nice one!!!
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60343
Tue, Mar 08, 2016 @ 7:21 AM
I just don't even know what to say!! I'm just sitting here with a huge grin and a giggle ... at both the beauty of your froggie ballerina and the fun 'explanation' of how you play bingO!! This is just a fab-fun card. I love it!
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