Time Out Challenge #258 starts today with a Photo Inspiration. Since today is Leap Day, we thought it would be fun to have leaping inspiration, and thought this gorgeous frog would be the perfect place to start. The next Leap Day that falls on a Thursday will be on February 29, 2052. Hmmm do the math. I will probably be leaping through clouds above!
Here is an enlargement to help you see the detail in this amazing photo.
Photo credit: https://www.vecteezy.com/photo/28244412-green-tree-frog-generative-ai
Artist: Wanapong Phobklang, Thailand.
"https://www.vecteezy.com/free-photos">Free Stock photos by Vecteezy
We are generously sponsored by Lawn Fawn. Winner will receive a $25.00 Store Credit and an invitation to join us as Guest Designer for a future challenge.
We are joined by Vicki Dutcher of All I Do Is Stamp as our Guest Designer. Vicki is a well seasoned and very talented card maker and winner of Time Out Challenge #254. You can check out her designs on her blog HERE. Do treat yourself to a visit. You are sure to be inspired.
My interpretation of the photo is quite literal. I saw this Tim Holtz Thinlits Miserable Myron die set and knew I had to have it for this challenge. Let me tell you that between cutting all the pieces, piecing/gluing them together properly and working with Liquid Pearls for his toes, there was a lot of language going on in my craft room. I think Myron is so hideous that he is wonderful. I wonder what would happen if someone did kiss him. Handsome prince? or slimy frog? Who can tell? It isn't going to be me. But I got a kick out of our inspiration for Leap day, and that is that.
Please leap on over to the Time Out Challenge Blog to see what Vicki and the Design team have created to inspire you. Their takes on the photo inspiration are wonderfully creative and so imaginative. See you in the gallery! Don't forget that our challenge rules allow for a total of 5 challenge links including ours.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps/Dies/ Embossing Folder | Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Myron Colorize DiesXcut Speech Bubbles Dies Paper Smooches A Little Lovin' SSS Forest Floor EF |
| Cardstock | 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest DCWV Textured Cardstock-various colors Recollections 110# Black Cardstock |
| Ink | VersaFine Onyx Black Memento Love Letter Distress Oxide Inks - Fired Brick & Lumberjack Plaid |
| Embellishments | Ranger Rouge Liquid Pearls |
| Other | Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M foam tape My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press |
I'm also playing at:
Mostly Green Projects
Embossing w/optional twist of squares and/or circles
Oh my goodness I love the feet! It looks like he has red nailpolish! Definitely will help him to get some kisses. :) I love the mushrooms you added, they go so well with the frog (probably from a same set?) Perfect background too. xxx
ReplyDeleteWith one kiss, this fella will undoubtedly become a PRINCE! I toadily love your frog, Stephanie! ahem... I'll be bouncing around those clouds with you - fingers crossed!
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ReplyDeleteWell I also will not be lining up to kiss him, but I have to agree he is wonderfully hideous! Can I just say I love that you painted his toenails :) ! The mushrooms are a toadallly fabulous addition too! Hugs, Kate!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Stephanie... I love all the layers of the die cut outs to create this little scene. The Black embossed background is a perfect backdrop along with intricate die cut out Mushrooms. Love the details you have added..looks like the frog took a leap from the pic to your card :). Love it. Hugsxx
ReplyDeleteDon't see my comment, so I'm leaving it again. This is absolutely amazing, Stephanie! I can only imagine what you went through to make this and I say, better you than me--haha! I'll also probably be leaping in the clouds by then or I won't know what I'm doing!
ReplyDeleteThat frog on your card is hilarious! He is looking at me like real!!
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I keep seeing this tree frog die....awesome!! He is perfect for our challenge!! Way to go shopping your stash for our "it's not easy being green" challenge!! So glad you joined the fun and play along with us at Shopping Our Stash. Deb Horst, DT #SOS516
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