Hello Stamplings!
How are you doing? I hope you've had a great week and that you were lucky to see a friend yesterday for Hug a Friend Day! Actually, there are a few huggy days in the year: there's National Day of Hugging on January 21st, and, of course, Hugging Day on February 14th. I'm a hugger every day, so look out!
Naturally, I made a card to celebrate!
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This week is A=Anything Goes on the I.D.E.A.S. Calendar, so we are free to move about the craft room in any direction our mojo happens to take us.
I noticed a few challenges with "rain" as the prompt, so that's how it started. Hammy pulled out one of our favorite older stamps to play with. He thought it would be fun to have the ballerina frog holding an umbrella. (He's so clever!) And if you're going to be a frog-bearing umbrella, why not make it polkie-dotty? Wait. What?
And, while you're at it, why not make it a pink frog? And add a googly eyeball? And what shall we call her? Umbra? It's nice having an unusual name, she says, wryly.
The umbrella die is from Memory Box, the sediment is from The Stamps of Life and you just know ~ even if you can't see it ~ that Ms. Thing is winked everywhere! You might be asking yourself what does rain have to do with hugging?
The answer is on the inside:
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The sediments are from Happy Mail by WPlus9. Yes, they are still NBUS and the set is dated 2015. No shame.
Playing in Inkspirational (Rain), Retro Rubber (Singing in the Rain), and 613 Avenue Create (A/G with option of Spring Rain).
Twofer
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From rain to snow and hey ho ... my second Christmas card of the year! For this little scene, I put old and new together. The older critter in the foreground is from Purple Onion. I'm not sure what critter he is spose to be. Those ears and that little cotton-ball tail have me compounded.
The little penguin and snowballs are NBUS from the set, "Flurry of Fun," by Pink and Main. You'll be seeing more from this cute set!
I colored the critters with a mixture of Ziggies and colored pencils and Hammy added the schparkle. I did a light blue wash for the sky and drew on the snow hills. The scalloped frame is from Pink and Main and the sediment is from SSS.
Playing in ABC Christmas (H or I - H is for Hat), Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round (G and H - H is for Hat), Christmas Kickstart (Brimming with Style: people or critters in hats), and Rudolph Days (A/G Christmas from the 25th to the end of the month).
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Enjoy your week! No, seriously, enjoy! LITS!* I have a friend visiting this week, so I might not be able to post next Monday.
As always, thank you for coming by to visit the Playhouse and special thanks to you if you take the time to join as a follower! I'll leave you with a hug!
Mwah!
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| *Life is too short! |
27 comments:
Great way to start the week for me, with a big grin and filled with happiness at your joyful cards. Thanks for sharing and hugging, Darnell! Right back atcha!
Both cards are beautiful Darnell. In case the first doesn't fall in my comment rotation, thanks for joining us on the front porch at 613 Avenue Create xoxo
Darling pink frog card, this would brighten anyone's day and your Christmas card is darling with your penguin and other critter! Hugs, Donna
You brought joy to my morning with that frog ballerina. Clever idea for the umbrella. Love the pink polka dots. The Christmasy one is a cute scene. Penguins are always adorable.
There is no timeline for hugs from pink frogs, ever! Cute little critters playing in the snow. Love the scalloped frame.
Two smile-inducing cards that are bound to cause a bit of hugging - or a LOT!
Wish that friend was me!
=] M
A couple of humorous and fun cards - love them. Sending you a virtual hug x
I love your pink polkadot frog AND a NBUS from 2015! 😂😂😂 sending a prayer hug your way. Shaz in Oz.x 🙏🏻🤗💞...
Oh my that pink frog is FANTASTIC. So many choices that came together wonderfully. I think that purple onion critter is a lil bear and he pairs well with your penguin. Have a wonderful week.
Lol, what a cute pink frog - the umbrella is the perfect accessory! So fun! Thanks so much for playing at Retro Rubber!
Two fun cards Darnell. Love the pink frog with her umbrella and sending hugs, which is sure to delight someone. Those little critters on your Christmas are as cute as can be. I also think the one is a bear. Thanks for sharing these adorable cards.
Two super cute cards!
Hugs to you too 😁 your frog is so cute in the tu tu.
I need to get going with my Christmas cards, I'm way behind. The Purple Onion characters are so cute ❤️
These are both going to bring big smiles to the recipients! Especially your pink frog in her frilly tutu with her fabulous polka dot umbrella!
Your first card is hilarious -- you threw all caution to the wind and ran with artistic abilities to make this cutie! Then comes your fantastic screen with cute critters -- I'd say you rocked both cards!
I love your pink frog ... especially with one googly eye. :) She must be heading to a party, wearing her tutu and crown. This girl has style. :) I love your Christmas card with the sweet critters playing. Love, Lolly
Two great cards! The first one really made me smile - too funny to see a frog in a tutu dancing in the rain with her umbrella. Love the use of the dps for the umbrella and the side strips. The second one is such a cute image and it's so well framed.
Hugs to you, both cards are so fun and cute, a fab start to my day xxx
Two fab cards Darnell, love that frong in their tutu! :)
oh wow, Hammy is a genius! The frog looks perfect with the umbrella and googly eye. Your Christmas card is so cute and a lovely frame too. Thanks for taking part at Rudolph Days challenge. Lynn GDT x
Both cards made me smile...and want to give someone a hug (I'm a hugger, too!). You have brightened my day and kickstarted my mojo. Big hugs to you.
Sending you a hug back. Love all of your critters this week. The holiday card is so clean and fresh. GReat work!
Two delightful cards, Darnell. The first one made me smile from ear to ear. What a fabulous frog! I love the sweet winter scene you've created on your second card.
Liz xx
I'm a hugger too, Darnell, so just wait until I see you again. Love Miss Umbra with her pink tutu and polka dot umbrella. Your mix of critters is so cute and I love how you drew the snow hills. Judging by his nose, I would declare that little one a bear.
There's no better way to send a hug and a smile than a pink frog in a tutu, holding a pink polka-dot umbrella! So fun, Dolly! And whatever that critter is, he's adorable. He may want to pay attention though. That penguin has a look that goes with those snowballs!
Love your charming ballerina frog, Darnell - really brings a smile, as do your cute Christmas critters!!
Another adorable image with that cute lady frog in a tutu, and the pink polka dot paper complements the pink frog perfectly Darnell, also the umbrella pieced with the same paper looks great to fit the prompt of 'rain'. What a cute critter couple playing in the snow on your twofer, and that turquoise blue inverted scallop frame is so pretty. I love that you hand drew the snow hills too. I thought the foreground critter was a dog but the little white tail is a bit flummoxing. x
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