Have an unfrogrettable day!

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Another fun make with Funky Fossil's Rainy Day bundle, this time Mr Frog has come out to splash in the puddles, he's left his wellies behind but really doesn't mind getting his feet wet!


This is an interactive swing reveal card, the tag swings from side to side to reveal the sentiments and more of the background.  I followed Jennifer McGuire's video for it's construction as the magazine article I first saw this in I just couldn't get my head around the instructions!


Had a play with lots of techniques - stencilling and monoprinting with distress inks, outlining and tangling designs onto some of the wellies, stamping onto patterned paper then paper piecing, die cutting, colouring with promarkers.

The tag doesn't swing as freely as I would have liked, think I need another layer behind the background panel.  Now see if you can spot where I stamped some rain drops on upside down ... ooops!  I also would have added googly eyes on Mr Frog but I could only find larger eyes, none of the tiny ones, they are hiding somewhere in my stash.

I've used - 6x6" white card blank
Bockingford hot pressed watercolour paper
Funky Fossil Rainy day Critters stamp set
Funky Fossil mixed media Kaleidescope designer paper pad
Funky Fossil Rain or Shine die set
Funky Fossil Bootiful & Make a Splash stencils
Distress Inks - tumbled glass, crushed olive, carved pumpkin
Promarkers; black fine liner pen

Linking up with - 
Art Impressions
Shimmy & Shake Challenge #319
Something Interactive
Seize the Birthday
#230 ATG


Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. EmmaTMonday, 24 January, 2022

    Well this has put a giant smile on my face, brilliant fun design. Love the fun print details too. .....im glad im not the only one to stamp things upside down:-) Emmax

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  2. InkamiMonday, 24 January, 2022

    Your background is so bright and cheerful, paired with this darling frog! Fab surprise when the tag swings.

    Crafty hugs from Franka M.

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  3. As.I.Do.Rodos.Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

    A wonderful fun card love the backing paper Ginny♥
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  4. ClurTuesday, 25 January, 2022

    I love this Steph, such fun!
    As for the raindrops, they are the right way up when the tag is swung up! Clare x

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  5. Dandi93Wednesday, 26 January, 2022

    Super cute Steph, what a sweet happy frog. Love interactive cards.

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  6. Crafty Pink PixieThursday, 27 January, 2022

    Super sweet card! I love the happy frog!
    Thanks for joining the Ai Challenge! -Tasha

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  7. ColleenFriday, 28 January, 2022

    What a clever card! I love that it is interactive...and wow your background once the frog is swinging up, is so clever! Love all the details to this card! thank you for joining us at STB!

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  8. SugarShine DesignsMonday, 31 January, 2022

    You really made a fun and interactive card with so much color and personality! Thanks for joining the Ai Card Challenge! - Janet, Ai Design Team

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