Frog With Sparkly Warts

Its amazing the transformation you get with just a little bling. 

Check out these images and see what I mean. Here's the card I started with.

This cute little frog (from a hostess set called Love You Lots) looks great when water-colored.  

The variation in shading you get with watercolor looks very natural.

But see the different when you add a few drops of gold glitter glue for warts.

 

That extra sparkle helps make the card extra special.

Here's a list of supplies used to make this card. You'd also need Emerald Envy Ink and a paintbrush

Love You Lots Hostess Stamp Set	Gold Glitz Dazzling Details [133755]-$2.50	Decorative Label Punch [120907]-$18.00	2" Circle Punch [133782]-$18.00
	Delicate White Doilies [141701]-$3.00	Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder [133739]-$7.50	Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11"  [141415]-$8.00

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.

 

Coloring on Craft Paper

Today's post shows the effect of coloring on craft paper. I wanted to try something a little different. Most of my stamping is on white paper, but really, there's no reason not to stamp on colored paper.

With the darker paper color I wanted the image to really "pop" so the image is heat embossed with white embossing powder. I did the same thing for the envelope - heat embossed in white and then colored with markers. 

Another way to make images "pop" is to add some sparkle. Time to dig out the glitter glue and Wink of Stella.  OMG - this butterfly is So-o-o-o pretty, the photo does not do it justice.

Coloring on Craft Paper was the "Technique of the Month" at our May events.  The photo below is from our technique card so if you plan to try this check out the helpful hints - especially the part about wiping it afterwards if you emboss.

What color would you make this flower? It doesn't have to be yellow. I took a whole bunch of markers to the class and people really went to town. We had a bunch (pun intended) of gorgeous hydrangeas. Here's one made by one of my stampers.

Join us for a class If you're local to the Madison/Dane county area be sure to check out my class schedule.  You'd have a good time and you'd meet some incredibly talented and super nice people.

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.