Sunday 28 June 2009

Spot the well known phrase or saying!

Just a bit of fun, this one! I combined this week's Something Completely Different (object: tag; theme: crowns) and Lots to Do (use Grungeboard) challenges.

My little froggie stamp does actually have a crown and I could have just left the final one as a complete stamping but I fancied something with a bit more dimension so the Grungeboard one seemed perfect! It's coloured with a Krylon pen and has nail art gems (green of course!) at the tips.

The frogs were stamped on green paper, given a little shading with a couple of Copics, the whites of their eyes filled in with an Inkssentials pen and then they were cut out (chopping their crowns off in the process!).

The princely frog also has a little glitteriness courtesy of some Spica pen (green on his eyelids, clear squiggles over his body). He's been given a royal lift so he's above his lowly counterparts, courtesy of some foam pads.

Stamps (Cornish Heritage Farms):
Little Guy (Kim Hughes Collection)

Everyday Petites (Mona Lisa Moments line)

Paper:

Smooth white

Scrapblock Layers (CHF)

Ink:
Adirondack dye ink by Ranger (Espresso)

Tim Holtz Distress by Ranger (Shabby Shutters)


Other:
Copic markers

Inkssentials white pen by Ranger
Copic Spica glitter pens (green and clear)
Grungeboard crown

Nail art gems

Krylon leafing pen (Pale Gold)

Grosgrain ribbon

Embroidery floss
Foam pads


Did you fill out the saying from the visual clues? (You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince)

Thanks for stopping by!

If you're planning to play the CHF Summer Stamping Star challenges, don't forget the first one launches tomorrow. There's a full week to play though so pick your best shot during the week and upload to the special gallery before next Sunday evening to be in with a chance of the weekly $50 prize! Full details here. Anyone who plays all five challenges will get a 25% discount code to use at the CHF store so it's worth a go, even for challenges you don't feel are your "strong suits" :o)

27 comments:

Carol Plume said...

lol what a fabbie tag Joanne - I really love those frogs....so bright and colourful

Thanks for joining us at SCD this week...xx

cookcreateread said...

Oh he's cute! Love it Joanne!!

Gez Butterworth said...

BRILLIANT! Well Done Joanne. My & what a prince.

Thank you for joining us this week. Gez.xx

Net said...

What a cute frog! Indeed a prince among frogs!

Sid said...

Great tag, love the froggy image he looks so happy !!

Janice said...

Love the tag and that is one of my fave sayings, so no trouble working it out!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous tag joanne, love that froggie!

Carol Ann said...

Cute froggies! a great fun tag x

Hazel said...

I love this - great fun x

Kaz said...

That's brilliant Joanne, so funky!

sam21ski said...

Great Tag Joanne, love the crown on that frog - lovely

Thanks for playing along with Lotstodo again this week - Sam xxx

Ang C said...

A gorgeous tag!!!!

Karen said...

hee hee your frogs are fantastic Joanne! X

mommabear said...

Fab tag I love the frogs

Marcy said...

Love this whimsical tag, Joanne! It would be perfect on a bridal shower gift.

I've never used my Copics on colored cardstock - I need to try that. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kath Stewart said...

fabulous take on the challenge...love those cute froggies...much cuter than some guys I've kissed....thanks for joining in the fun this week at SCD...hugs Kath xxxx

Isabelle Norris said...

LOL those frogs are fun !!!
isa xx

Anonymous said...

lol what a great fun tag...the colouring on the frogs is fab!

Crafting Queen said...

Fab tag, love the frogs !! Anesha

Dawn said...

Aww this is just the sweetest tag - love your froggies and gorgeous shading...

Thanks for joining us this week
on SCD

Dawn

Ellen said...

kissie kissie, these frogs are so cute. lovely tag and great thinking to leave the crown till the last one.

wendyp said...

love those frogs!!! Super cute!

Zoechaos said...

Just perfect - love it.

Marlene (cards4u) said...

This is so fun - great job combining these challenges! thanks for all the details : )

jayne said...

love these little chaps x did you know we are running a new competition over at www.fiskarettes.co.uk it's also a place to share your craft projects get inspired or inspire others !

Minxy said...

Aw this is awsome, that froggie is sooo cute :O)

Traceyr said...

oooo how did I miss these gorgeous chaps Joanne.

Really lovely. :)