It’s Sunday and it is time to Step it up a bit from yesterdays post. I am just in love with my little friend and again, I really do not know which card I like better…they are both cute in my eyes! I loved the comments and maybe we need to let Caleb say which one he likes better!
The biggest difference is that I used the watercolor paper and the aqua painter to color him in and also add the slivers of red around the edge! Here he is…..what do you think? Here they are side by side….now it is time for you to decide!
Darn I wish that we all lived closer so you could see both of these in person side by side…the photos just do not give our little friend justice and trust me, he deserves it as he is so darn tootin’ cute! You just have to smile when you see his face!
In hindsight, I think that you could really get by with just using the Thick Whisper White paper to do a quick wash over his body with the sahara sand….Because it is so faint, I think it would work and I know….I know – I should have tried it but I also like the texture and feel of the watercolor paper. (I will try it today and report back tomorrow) as tomorrow is another super simple Valentine idea.
I know that you have heard me say this a million times but a mechanical pencil and a good eraser are your friends when crafting. Being straight without a help of a ruler and/or a stamp-a-ma-jig does not work with me – (brings out the inner pre-schooler in me) – these are simple tips that will make you shine and also once you get used to using these tools, it become second nature to you!
The other tool that is a crafters must have is the silicone mat – (oops, I forgot to share a link below) but this as you can see is “well loved” – I actually have 2 of them as I like to put adhesive on the back of a bunch in I am making several of the same cards! I love the fact that if you were a bit “glue happy” and squeezed it too much, that just letting it sit for a bit – you will be good to go! LOVE MY GREEN GLUE!
There you go….“Mr. Frog” in his Sunday suit! He just makes me happy and I already have an idea on how he will “get dressed” for St. Patricks Day! In yesterday comments Mary Ann (our sheep herder) said he is perfect for a square card and she is right….he is! There are times that when you have a shape like this that it lends itself to a square ….actually – I think that all of the stamps in this set do that…what do you think?
One day I should do a post on all of the stamps and then pull it together as a “gift” for someone – this really is a fun set….whimsical but not too silly!
Now let’s wait to see what Caleb thinks….he is our official “Jr. Stamp Master” and he is dear Eddies biggest fan……speaking of Eddie – he is doing great. THis has been a great week for him and his appetite is great. Yesterday he went down to the barn with me and we played ball and he had so much fun…it is funny – he adores the fireplace, (his command central) but if I say, “Who wants to go to the barn” he is always the 1st one up and eager! That little guy brings me so much joy!
Have a fabulous day…and I hope that I am continuing to show and share with you ideas on how to make Valentines cards without purchasing a stamp set that is so specific for that 1 day! I think that you are going to like tomorrows post….super simple with a smile factor!
Please do not forget to email me if you are interested in a Product Share as Tuesday is the cut off for orders (this is my final share this month) Shares are THE BEST WAY to go to be able to see, feel and play with our products! Enjoy the day, make someone smile and I hope that you will be back tomorrow!
p.s. – I forgot to mention about the hearts – they are from the Beautiful Ride Stamp Set but if you do not have that set I am sure that you have a heart in another set! After I colored it with the red, I took the new Wink Of Stella Brush Pen over it….a perfect accent for the hearts!
Remember, my gift to you this month with any order over $75.00 is a Wink of Stella Pen, this is a fantastic accent – click here to see that post and also the card I will sent to you…..the hostess code for this offer is 3RPTW7MB but you will always see the hostess code in the upper right of my blog!
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Susan, I love both cards for different reasons. The SS because it is so CAS, easy peasy to make. The SIUS card is great and love that you used strips of cardstock for your embellishment, this frames Mr. Frog in perfectly. So glad Eddie is doing well, are old yellow lab Ranger is 13 and still looks forward to his walks.
Love today’s stepped up version. Your tips are always helpful and appreciated. Have a great day.
Hi Susan! I absolutely love all your cards you are truly an inspiration to me:). Thank you for posting the video on the watercolor technique you are so helpful with your tips and tricks!
Both of these cards are super adorable…Mr. Frog is such a happy camper! Caleb is going to have a tough decision. Hats off to Eddie and his “rambunctious” spirit!
Loved today’s card. It is “toadally” awesome. Cleaver idea to use the thin paper strips as a frame. I will file that idea in the Susan’s cute trick file. Have a good Sunday. Looking forward to more Valentine’s ideas. You may have given me an idea for my new lamb stamp. Will give it a try today.
I feel toadally like Mr. Frog sitting there only I am sort of on the fence…I love both cards. But, with 25 MPH wind and temps at -5 I am leaning towards todays with the red strips framing it out. Then, again, I just want to come in and get warm! Ted is not a happy camper as he thinks we need to go for a walk. My ears are clogged so I think I am working on an ear infection maybe. Mr. Frog could hold flowers too, I think you did that once maybe??? Anyway, either are very cute. Tricia, my offer of the hearts from the Paper Pumpkin is still open if you want to try and make them into holders for the valentines if Caleb wants to.
Love today’s card the most. I like the frog with a little color and love the red strips as accent. Am going to start a “Susan idea file” as Robyn suggested. Thanks for the great inspiration.
I like the added oomph (today;s) card more. Those little red stripes really make him pop.
Hi Susan, I love the border. Very striking!
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The Suday step it up is adorable, what a cute card, but I also like the original one. That stamp set is wonderful and I’m so glad I bought it in the beginning, we belong to an RV club so I’ve also used that stamp a lot. Thanks for sharing and as always you are so creative?
I really like today’s card with the frame of color and the color on Mr. Froggy. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy the Sat/Sun cards.
I am sorry I am posting so late! We were out of town since yesterday morning and I didn’t have a chance to reply until now. The big answer (drum roll…): Caleb kept wavering but finally chose today’s version as “Best In Show” because of the frog’s coloring and red frame. What a tough decision for a little kid to have to make. LOL! I agree with him, and think the red border adds a cool look without over-powering the frog.
I’m so glad to hear that Eddie is still doing well. On days that you don’t post I am always worried there is something wrong with him (unless, of course, we know you’re busy in advance). I think he understands his purpose here on Earth and realizes how many people around the world adore him. Dogs are amazingly smart.
Chris…it is incredibly sweet of you to offer your Paper Pumpkin hearts to us for Caleb’s Valentines!! I will take you up on it if it’s still alright. I am also a PP subscriber but I haven’t gotten my kit yet! After I saw your message I cheated and watched the video on YouTube. I’m excited and have several ideas running around in my head! Please email me at tdissmore@hotmail.com and I can give you my mailing address, etc. 🙂 Thanks so much!!
I love both cards and your tip on lining up the strips! This stamp set was not even on my radar, but now after seeing your card, I have added it to my wish list.