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April 1, 2012



Welcome to Lily Pads 1st Birthday Blog Hop!  Can you believe it!  Where did the time go! It feels like only yesterday when I was one of the Guest Designers at the pond. Well today I am so happy to share a birthday creation with you in honour of such a wonderful event.  If you arrived here from Barb's blog than you are on the right track. I am sure that Barb's Birthday creations really got you in the mood for celebrating and now I hope I can add to the inspiration being shared here today.

I wanted to create a card with a frog or at least a pond of some sort, but I must admit that it was a difficult one for me to wrap my head around. So here is the card that I came up with using the Digital Image "Toadly" from Whimsie Doodles and I just adore this little guy webbed feet and all! Lol.

Close Up of Colouring Using STAEDTLER Triplus Finetip Markers & Karat Aquarell Watercolour Pencils

I am submitting this card to the following challenges:
Stampin' For The Weekend: Anything Goes Challenge

This post is edited with better pics and also a Blog Give-Away! Be sure to check the details below!

So what is a party without presents or in this case prizes. There are three prize packages with a total retail value of over $300! These prizes will be awarded by random draw. There are two ways to be eligible for the prize drawings. You can “like” us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lily-Pad-Cards/209133745764119, but if you do not have a Facebook account, you can also be eligible for the drawings by leaving a comment on the Lily Pad Cards blog. To better your chances even more, leave comments on the other blogs participating in the hop. For each comment you leave, you'll get your name entered again! (but only one comment per blog, please.)

In honour of such an exciting event and also to celebrate a much belated birthday, I am having a give away here on my blog. I had a birthday back in December and was suppose to have had a give away back then, put the hustle & bustle of the season put a squash on that! So I am sharing this with you today! I have pulled some amazing product together and hope that you sign up to be a follower.


Prizes Consist of the Following:
Cloud 9 Sentiment Stamps, Scrapbook Adhesives Photo Cd Pockets,
2 Hero Arts Stamps - one was just newly released, Hero Arts Cards,
Hero Arts Flowers & Buttons, 3 Scrapbook Adhesives EZ Runners

To be in the running for this prize you must do the following:
1. Become a follower of this blog, but please only follow if you like my work.

2. If you are a follower, you can share this on your blog, FaceBook or Twitter or any other social forum you like.

That's it! Your name will be added to the draw and the winner will be chosen by Random.Org and announced the next day. Unfortunately, I can only ship to Canada and the United States. Sorry! Winner will be chosen once I have reached 200 Followers. Thank you for being here and supporting me on my crafting journey!
Thanks so much for coming by and I sure hope that I inspired you with a great idea for your birthday card creations. Now the hop isn't over yet! The next stop is Virginia's blog. I am more than sure that her blog will be a hoppening place with loads of inspiration. Make sure to check it out. If there are any broken links along the way please return to the Lily Pad Blog.

Happy Birthday Lily Pad! Here is wishing Deborah, Vicki, & their design team another year of wonderful creations, connections, and continued success. Don't worry Freddy your important too! Love ya buddy! Lol.

Love & Blessings
Dana

197 comments:

Karin Åkesdotter said...

Your card is so cool! - wonderful birthday card - so bright and happy ! Love it!
Have a great day and a great hop, hugs, Karin

Patricia said...

Super cute card I love it =)

Gayatri said...

Beautiful colouring and such an adorable card. Love the colours :)

Ink. Paper. Love. said...

LOve this card! That froggie is perfect!

Vicky said...

Wow, your card is stunning! Love green, blue and yellow together! That froggie is so cute! Thank you for celebrating with us!

Sandra said...

That is such a cool card for a boy!

stampingandstitching said...

Dana, this is such an adorable card! Love all the wonderful layers and your gorgeous colouring on the cute image!

Marie said...

Such a cute and pretty image! Beautiful coloring too =) TFS!

Cait said...

I absolutely love your frog! What a cheerful card to see this morning...thanks

gRiSeL™ said...

What a cute card! Perfect for a lil boy! (:

Jackie said...

Very pretty! I love all of the colors and shapes and how well they work together on this card.

Unknown said...

Great card! Hugs, Joan

cassie said...

fun card!

Cindy C. said...

How fun! TFS.

mariangel said...

LOVE THE CUTE COSTUME .BEAUTIFUL CARD

judkajudi said...

Great frog birthday card; so darned adorable!!

Deirdre said...

So adorable - love what you created - hope you have a great day.

Unknown said...

Hehe I bought this stamp today! How nice to see it all coloured up and looking lovely :)

Lisa xox

Dana D. said...

Your card is so cute. Great colors.

Cher said...

oh hes just too cute! luv luv the colors! great job! congrads LP!

Virginia L. said...

Dana, your attention to details are fabulous! Love the layering and colors! It's "Toadly" adorable! AWESOME card to celebrate Lily Pad's 1st birthday!

Melissa Shea said...

Adorable and fun! Love how you photographed it too! And I'm really liking your blog layout/graphics!

conil said...

There's not a person alive who wouldn't want to get this card. The colors are vibrant and happy. Super cool.

judy said...

Cute card!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

love this image and the card is so cute, happy birthday to you as well.

Riette said...

I'm loving finding new crafters I can follow for inspiration! Your digi-image is perfect! SO cute :)_ Great to celebrate with you on the hop!

Scrapbookdoll said...

love this card!
marie-anne raeman

Jessica Strider said...

What an adorable card!

Leslie C said...

Very cute card. Thanks for the chance to win!

One Scrappy Gal said...

You can't get more appropriate than that froggie! Cute card.

Unknown said...

Love the card:)

Miriam Prantner said...

This card is so cute! I love that image and the coloring and the papers/embossing!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Just too sweet! I can imagine a little one in that froggy costume.

Dixie Cochran said...

This card is going to make someone very happy! It's a terrific design!

Kristie Maynard said...

Is that the cutest little guy or what?!?! Wonderful card, thanks for sharing!

CinnamonSally said...

Oh My goodness what a cute card, I love the image, a perfect birthday card!

Nancy K said...

Love the colors, love the little froggie costumed guy, such a sweet birthday greeting! So happy you hopped with Lily Pad Cards.

luluvision said...

The toad digital image is adorable! Great pick!

Annan said...

Utterly adorable card. Love the 'Toadly' image a ton!

Kara Lynne said...

I really love the way you angled the background. Those are great colors and a cute image!

Annan said...

:)That card is soooo cute. Just wonderful.

Jan said...

I really like the colors. The blues and greens are great together. Love all the layers too.
Jan

Theresa said...

Oh my goodness!! Your card is so cute! Love all the layers and patterns!

Karen Letchworth said...

Your card is SO stinkin' adorable. I was happy to become a new follower (would also LOVE having you as a follower on my blog). Also, I wanted to invite you to check out my challenge blog at:
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
where my only challenge requirement (ever) is to use either scripture or an encouraging quote. I would be thrilled to have you join us and share your beautiful work!
Thanks for being part of this fun blog hop to celebrate Lily Pad Cards 1st Birthday!
Hugs,
Karen L

diana said...

What a cute card - great coloring, too! Happy 1st blog-aversary to Lily Pad Cards! ;-)

Mary-Anne V said...

Love how your put the background elements at an angle...so different and really helps focus us on your stamped image. Great card!

Tracey said...

Adorable card !! Love the bright and cheerful colours!

Barb said...

What an adorable card for Lily Pad, Dana! Love that sweet image! Your colors and layers look fantastic! :)

Barb Ghig said...

I'm a new follower of your blog...so much wonderful inspiration! Thanks!

Cathy A said...

Such an adorable little dress up character perfect for the pond hop!

Sherry said...

Your card is awesome but the little frogger makes it fantastic he is so cute!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Oh how cute!!! :)

Anonymous said...

Cute card.

Loki Made It said...

what a great card! i just love your style of creativity! hugsxx happy birthday too!
www.osirisandloki.blogspot.com

stylesplenty said...

such a wonderful birthday card...

forpahl5 said...

Great card! I just love it! Thanks for sharing!

Suzanne C said...

Fabulous coloring and fantastic card!

rossi73 said...

This is a lovely card! Thanks for sharing and you are very kind to also have a giveaway.

Evelyn vasquez said...

What a great card

Memories by Manda said...

I love the cute froggy suit! Thanks for sharing!

zehra said...

Lovely ard, wonderful hop, I am now a follower

Kelly Booth said...

Just ADORABLE in Every way...Love it!!!

donna mikasa said...

Adorable card, Dana--and so appropriate for the hop! I especially love the coloring on the frog!

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

what a very fun card thanks for sharing

Barb Housner

A Crafty Person said...

I love the stamps you used on this stamp.

Delightful Designs by Katherine said...

Absolutely adorable.

Mubeena M. said...

Very cute!

Luanne said...

your card is so cute Dana. so love the image and colors.

Just joining the hop not the giveaway. :)

Sue Bridges said...

Very cool card!

marie said...

This is such a fun card! Love it
Marie

Denise Bryant said...

Darling card! Great colors and details!
DeniseB

Unknown said...

Love, Love, Love this card!!!! I am a new follower:)

Cheryl Schuessler said...

Super-duper cute!

Kris B said...

Super cute frog costume! Love the colors.

Melissa D said...

Super cute frog image. Love how you have angled the papers in the background for a slightly different look.

Heidi May said...

all of these frog cards are so cute. Thank you for being part of the hop.

Kelly Latevola said...

Dana your little toad is adorable! Wonderful card :)

Laurie said...

Now this card totally made me smile! Such a cute little froggy costume, so perfect for the lily pad blog hop!

Anonymous said...

Super cute! Love the fun cheerful colours & design!

Godelieve said...

Fun card! I love the bright colors!

Isha Gupta said...

Love the colors and your coloring on this fun card. TFS

Cheryl said...

What an AWESOME card! I love all the different dp's and the big chunky ribbon. Cute image, too.

Alina said...

Cute card! The stamp is adorable!

Jessi Fogan said...

It won't take you any time to hit 200 followers - your work is incredible :)
I love this Toadly character! How cute is he? And the photo with the candles is brilliant!

Holly Saveur said...

Such a sweet abd cute card..super sweet frog!

Dawn T said...

Toadilly cute Dana, What a great card.

Karen Dunbrook said...

so cute...what a great layout too.

rlovew said...

Adorable card! I am a new follower. I adore the flower you made a few posts back out of the clay- so creative and gorgeous.

Susan said...

Oh the little child is sooo cute! Love the use of all the different papers in your card!

Debbie said...

Very cute card!

Maureen Morton said...

Oh, my, Danna...this is the cutest ever! Your coloring is fanatastic, your design with all the happy colors is amazing and that little guy....well, he ha my heart (as do you!). You are so amazing. Love!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful card! Love it!

marking said...

So cute & whimsical.

Judy1223 said...

Dana, what an absolutely adorable card! I love the color combinations and all the layers and textures on this card. Perfect!

elizabeth said...

Gorgeous card. That image you used is adorable.

Sharon Roselli said...

cutest little guy ever! your coloring is just out of this world.lol truly it is.Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Camilla said...

What a cute frog-man! Another lovely card.

Anonymous said...

What a cute card! I love that Whimsie Doodle image.

Betty said...

such a bright cute card!

Meagan Vaughn said...

your use of color is amazing you have quite a gift

Cassie_lu said...

great card and that image is just soo sweet

Raven said...

Great colors, your coloring is wonderful.

Stephanie said...

Oh that little image is so cute!! Great job!

I'm a follower now too :)

mtscrapgal said...

I'm glad yu found a frog for your card. He's so cute. I'm a follower, now. I do like your work. Thanks for the inspiration & the giveaway.Happy belated (very)birthday.

Cindy said...

So lovely cute card!

Jan Garber said...

Your choice of using this image is perfect! I love Whimsy Doodles, too! And you are so sweet and thoughtful to include this blog giveaway! I see a gorgeous Hero Arts silouette stamp!

Jan Garber said...

Can't add as follower on my laptop, but have a note to get on my desktop and follow! Today!

Sue D said...

Great coloring on your cute card!
I am a follower.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Mariëtte said...

fun card

Lagene said...

What a delightful card, I'm following
and posted your blog candy!

Hilde van Rijnsoever said...

Speechless......Your card is SO MCUH FUN! Wow!

Tricia said...

What a great card, Dana - that little guy is adorable!
A belated Happy Birthday to you and I'm following your blog!

Sherri said...

love your different colors. I am a new follower and I shared on facebook.

NWFlamingo said...

So if you kiss him does he turn into a frog prince?

Marla said...

Love the digital image you used. I am now a blog follower of yours and thanks for a chance to win some amazing new goodies.

Brenda B. said...

Love your bright, bold colors and I must say, that is the cutest frog ever!

luv2scr@p said...

Great color combination!

Pam W Merwin said...

That is the cutest little frog man I have ever seen :) Happy Birthday Lily Pad!

Anthy t said...

Awesome card. Very clever.

Karen Diebolt said...

Great work!

kyhunter said...

What a cutie frog boy :)

Emily H said...

I love your blog!! I am so glad I found it. I am now a follower. The birthday card you made is lovely too!

Wee Von said...

Your card is so cute and happy. Thank you for sharing

Jan Garber said...

#146! Getting close, Sweetie! Hope you reach your 200! You deserve it and hundreds more!

Craftyziti said...

I love the little toadie! He is so cute!

Unknown said...

This is too cute!

ivy said...

adorable card!

debby4000 said...

Love your gorgeous cute card.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
luv
Debby

Countryside Blossom said...

Happy birthday Lily Pad Cards! Thank you for the chance to win!

Divya@The Craft Angel said...

Awesome 'boy' colours! ♥ the card.

Brooke said...

I said out loud, "Oh my goodness that is so cute" I love that card! I became a follower, so glad to have found you thru this blog hop.

Unknown said...

Dana,

What a great card - and look at all that detail!!! Amazing! Thank you so much!

Margaret said...

What a fabulous card. Cute image and love all the layers.

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

What a cute & fun card!

scrapper-at-heart said...

Absolutely adorable card!!! Love all the details. I will definately join as a follower...great work.

Aida said...

What a wonderful adorable and most sweetest card ever! Thank you for the chance and for sharing!

Melissa said...

This is incredibly cute! I love the colors, too!

Mitt said...

Like. Like. Like!!!

Angel said...

Blog Hops are so great for finding new creative artists like you to follow for future inspiration. Happy Birthday Lily Pad and Happy Belated Birthday to you. So generous to add your prizes, aren't you a doll,

Kelly said...

what a darling image. Love all the festive color on this card!

Auntie Em said...

Hi Dana! I am so loving your beautiful little boy in his frog costume. Great colouring! And the background with all the pretty ribbons and embossing and inking is perfect. Your work is always so professional looking.
Happy Belated Birthday to you as well. December birthdays have a bad habit of getting lost in the tinsel and tissue. We should just celebrate it at any time through the year we feel like! :D {Hugs}

newscrapper said...

That is so cute, better get hopping on my way there is a lot of hopping to do on this Birthday Blog Hop....lol

Susan F. said...

I really like this card. Adorable image.

Crystalena82 said...

Wow! I really admire your ability to use so many coordinating layers. I love the look and texture it gives the card. This is adorable! :)

Alice W said...

Love yr card. It's super cute! :)

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Another cute frog card! TFS!!

Patti L said...

I am definetly going to be a follower! And that little guy dressed as a frog is wonderful!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

so cute, love how the design is going at an angle, so much fun!
Lisa

N@ Ali said...

Happy Birthday Lily Pad Cards! Cute card, great digi stamp!

Is said...

Hi Dana, your card is lovely, love the colors and the papers you chose.
Greetings from Spain

Anabé said...

Adorable tarjeta

Anabé said...

Preciosa tarjeta!!

Anonymous said...

Your designs are colorful and fun! Very nice!

Kim said...

I just love this card. It is adorable! Thank you for sharing. :)

Lucille K said...

Just love your cute card, Dana. TY for a chance to win your wonderful blog candy; I am following your blog :)

3JewelsArt said...

This is Toad-ally Cute! I love the way you colored in the little frog boy :)

3JewelsArt said...

This is Toad-ally Cute! I love the way you colored in the little frog boy :)

Vicki said...

Such a bright card!

Cara said...

I absolutely love the "Toadly" image that you used. So cute!

GrammySue's Creations said...

This is too cute--awesome coloring.

joy said...

What fun! Love this frogman image. I am now a follower, too.

Brenda said...

Oh Dana that little guy is just too cute! And I have to say that I love the card design with the layers you added!

LauraJane:) said...

Love all the LAYERS in this card! But the TOADLY stamp is the CUTEST!! GREAT COLORS.
I am a new follower and I PINNED your card!!
You are ALMOST to 200!
Congratulations!

Lucy Newton said...

I loove your card, the kid is soo cute!!!!

Marie said...

Very nice card. thanks

Daria Z. said...

Wonderful bday card, Dana! That image is adorable!

Jeanne said...

Such a cute little guy inside that frog!

~ Jo ~ said...

really cute card!

Robyn said...

The boy in the frog costume is adorable! Sooo cute!

Mom to Deanna said...

What a cute stamp!

Betty J Schaub said...

Your coloring is spot on! That little guy is precious! I am a new follower and I am posting you candy to my FB. Thanks

Betty J Schaub said...

Your coloring is spot on! That little guy is precious! I am a new follower and I am posting you candy to my FB. Thanks

Weenie Thomas said...

Sooo cute

Vicky said...

WOW that card is fantastic. What a great choice of image!!!!

Crafting Vicky said...

I'm in awe that's a really beautiful card. You have a new follower ;)

stampingbowd said...

Gorgeous Card! I was searching for the frog!!! It took me a minute but then I realized the boy was in the frog costume!!! VERY CUTE!!! I FOLLOWED your blog today. I haven't come across your blog before today but I can tell just by this card that I LOVE your work. I love the details and colors on this super fun card. I also like your ENCOURAGEMENT on the right hand column of your blog!!!! Thanks for the opportunity!!

LadyAmberSkye said...

Great Card :) I want that stamp lol.

missstamper said...

Oh my, how adorable!

Pam said...

This card is amazing. I love that little boy in the frog costume; so very appropriate for a Lily Pad birthday celebration.

Mrs. Hill said...

I'm sure I'm not the only one to say that little boy is SOOO cute in his little frog suit! :D The colors all work together beautifully! Lovely.

Amy Martin said...

oh this is too cute. I love that ribbon. all the colors are fun. Thanks for sharing.

Kimberley Jackson-Brown said...

This is so cute!!!

maria f. said...

Don't know if Mr. Froggy is supposed to be an astronaut too, but your card gives me that feeling. Perfect for some little guy.

karenelr said...

I have become a follower and I love your work--this card you made for the Lily Pad Cards birthday celebration is adorable!! Thank you!

Flo said...

Oh, the image is so cute and I love the colors you chose.

0 said...

Super cute card! Happy 1st birthday Lily Pad! I better get hopping if I want to be in the running to win some of these great prizes =)

lynda said...

I became a follower because I like your work!

lynda said...

Congratulations to Lily Bee on their 1 year anniversary!

Cori said...

An adorable card, I just love the coloring. Happy Birthday Lily Pad

Renee V said...

This is such a sweet card!!

Dorcas said...

Wow Ive really missed a lot of cards! YOu can blame that on blogger, I often can't get into my dashboard and when I do it tells me I'm not following any blogs. Aarrgh!
Anyway! This is a SUPER DUPER EXTRA CUTER card! Too cute! Totally love it!

Chark said...

love your froggie card! Am following as Charli!

LauraLee said...

Super cute card!

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Stampsnob. said...

Cute as can be............Lis R
http://papercreater.blogspot.com

Stampsnob. said...

So cute .........Lis
http://papercreater.blogspot.com

Geri said...

Love this card! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G coloring! Thanks for introducing me to your blog and also for a chance to win an awesome giveaway :)

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