Today’s card features Frog, from So Hoppy Together, sending someone birthday wishes.
Frog Wishes
Frog said I should apologize immediately, so I will. I’m sorry for using the Hop Around die set, because it’s no longer available. But, I’ve had the dies such a short time, and Frog wasn’t wanting to wait for fussy cutting. Plus, I needed a lily pad for Frog to sit on, so I couldn’t resist.
More die cuts came into play with “birthday” and “wishes,” which I cut from Basic Black cardstock. Frog’s branch and balloons are also die cuts. The Branch and the words are from the Well Written die set, and the balloons are from the Candles & Confetti die set.
The balloons were stamped in three pretty colors of ink, inspired by the Fab Friday challenge: Bermuda Bay, Highland Heather, and Flirty Flamingo. I “stamped off” the balloons, so they would be a lighter shade.
Frog is the fourth color, Lemon Lime Twist, which I Sponge Daubed on him, after stamping him in Black ink on Whisper White cardstock. He made me stop, because he said it tickled. The lily pad and branch got the same treatment.
Frog wanted to show off his beautiful balloons in the TGIF balloon challenge also.
Frog’s pond was made with the Ruffled embossing folder. He was quite “hoppy” with the results.
I hope you enjoyed seeing Frog’s birthday card. Have a great day! Check out my Product List below, minus the Hop Around dies. (sorry)
Product List
Curious about the two colors on the background. Did you ink the folder and then emboss or did you add color after embossing?
Hi Lin,
If i’m understanding your question correctly, the background is solid white. If it looks colored, it’s due to shadows or the lighting. Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate you!
Cute cute cute! The vine die used hold the balloons is a great idea and really adds another great detail! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!
You are an inspiration to all of us. So creative also.
TOADally adorable! Well, I know it’s a frog, but I couldn’t help myself! LOVE the embossed background too!
Oh gosh, Su, this is so completely adorable! Love your little frog with his pretty balloons – what a great idea to use that stem for them! Thanks so much for playing at Fab Friday!
So cute! Love the frog with the birthday balloons. Perfect way to use those colors. Thanks for joining us at Fab Friday, hope to see you again soon!
Thank you, Amy! I appreciate your nice comment!
Su, what a fun card! Just started following your blog a few months ago and always look forward to your happy posts.
Thank you so much, Martha! My followers keep me going! I appreciate you!
This is awesome! The card is so cute, and I love your descriptions! I’ll be following you now. Thanks for the inspiration and the smile!
Thank you, Diane! I’m so happy to hear you’ll be following me!
Absolutely adorable!! Great use of that background.
Thank you, Stephanie! Frog is happy with his pond!