Die Cut Fun: Froggy

I love Basic Grey papers. I love the colors, the patterns, and the unique looks. I admit to having a rather large stash of these papers, stickers, and embellishments.

I like to take time each week to create cards. I made two of these, and left the sentiment off, so I can add the appropriate saying when I need a quick card.

Sometimes, I'm feeling creative, and other times, it's hard work. I know I can always turn to my die cuts and create a cute little character or accent, and then build from there.

This card is versatile. It could be a lil guy's birthday card, or a "feelin' froggy" get well card, or even "jumping for joy" celebration type card. Keep ready made cards on hand, and keep it handmade, and you'll always be prepared for the celebrations, salutations, and needs of friends and family.

PROJECT DETAILS

I die cut the frog and grass using QuicKutz Dies. The frog was done with two separate shades of green, and all the pieces were inked and distressed afterwards. I placed a piece of dimensional foam under the top portion of the frog, to give him a little depth. Overall, this project was extremely simple, but I like the results.

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Simply Grace Creations

I've been enjoying blogs for many years, and I've finally decided to start my own, with a little encouragement from all the talented bloggers out there. I have a little more time on my hands these days, and a greater need to use what I've got. I'll share my daily crafting, and include my handmade creations, along with tips and ideas that I've picked up along the way. I love to make little embellishments and card candy pieces, and hope to share them with some of you each week.

Every day, I try to set aside a minimum of one hour to create, and also take some time to research - read blogs, take challenges, enter contests. While I challenge myself to something different for each day of the week I hope that you'll find some inspiration, and some desire to use what you have. Please do comment, I'll pick a random reader each week for a special handmade gift.

If you would like to contact me, please send an e-mail to gracefulsimplicity@gmail.com. I will do my best to try and answer any questions.

PROJECT DETAILS

Quotabilities. I love, love, love quotes, song lyrics, poems, and I'm putting together a book of them. I'll feature a great quote, and the journal page I've put together for it.

Treasure Hunt. There are so many wonderful blogs and challenges out there. I'll find a few and post them, and then decide on one to try.

Technique Twist. I like to try something new, or practice a technique I've created or learned about. I like to make handmade papers and embellishments, but it's not done til you create your own spin on these techniques.

Wild Cards. You never know what I might come up with - it could be any of the projects I do throughout the week, or something completely different. Whatever it is, I hope it will be lots of fun.

Scrap My Stash. I like to create from only my Stash Basket, gifts that I've received, kits I've put together with remnants, odds and ends - to create something new with no added expense.

Dollar Craft Fun. I over-shopped for a long time, but I loved finding dollar items and so I'll be using kits and projects that were purchased for less than one dollar.

Die Cut Fun. Let's get inspired by die cuts - QuicKutz, Sizzix, BossKut, Cricut, and ready made die cuts. I'll embellish them and use them on cards, altered items, and more.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. Please leave a comment. I give away goodies and handmade treasures weekly.

Simply Grace

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