Friday, May 15, 2015

Red, White & Blue and a Visitor

I had to do a return at Michael's which is about 12 miles away & boy did I find a bargain. The Spellbinders they had left were 80% off and I couldn't resist the beautiful A-2 Fancy Ribbon Threader.  It gave me a starting place for my card which I'm entering at Verve Inspiration Challenge: Let It Bloom & Dies R Us Anniversary. MFT Mini Rolled Roses were die cut in MFT felt, embellished with blue pearls & mounted over the MFT Leaf-Filled Flourish.  I glued 2 of my ribbons together & love how they look threaded through the die cut. The sentiment from Lil' Inker Designs Modern Mehndi was stamped in Brilliance Mediterranean Blue.  
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Got quite a surprise yesterday when I was walking down our dead end street with Fritz.  At first I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! Grabbed my camera & caught the big guy in front of the neighbor's house.  If you look close, you can see one of their little dogs in the window & he was not happy that big thing was in his yard--LOL!
Thanks so much for stopping by.  My weekend to work, but I'll catch up with you soon.  
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  1. StacyMay 15, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    I love all the layers of your felt flowers and the red, white and blue birthday card are always so festive! How cool to see that big thing in the neighborhood. Good thing it isn't November!

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  2. Dawn TMay 16, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    very pretty card Greta. And what a visitor. Not a usual sight I would imagine!

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  3. DianeMay 16, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    Beautiful card, the felt flowers are so pretty...and what a wonderful bargain you found. We are seeing more and more wild turkeys here, too...thank you for joining us at "Dies R Us" for our "Anniversary" challenge!
    Diane DRU DT

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  4. Darlene May 16, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    WOW What a beautiful card creation! LOVE the felt flowers and that ribbon treatment is AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing the photo/little story about Mr. Turkey ... always fun to see wildlife in unexpected places!
    Thanks so much for playing in our ‘ANNIVERSARY’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  5. walchowDesignMay 16, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Beautiful the duo colours of the velt flowers, Greta! Such a great buy with the ribbon die cut and it was worth the trip! How fun to see a wild turkey in the yard!

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  6. Brenda in INMay 16, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Whoo Hoo, lucky you finding such a bargain at 80% off. I'm wondering if I should make a trip to our Michaels. That would be worth it. I love the turkey. Did you ever find out where he came from? Surely someone is missing him (her)? Your card today is beautiful. Those felt flowers are gorgeous and glueing the ribbons together was a great idea. Very clever and it looks so good that way. I've never seen that die before.

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  7. NancyMay 16, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Oh this is such a pretty card, Greta! Don't you just LOVE to score sale items! Thanks for sharing the cute photo too! I am sure that big bird is larger than the dog:)

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  8. judkajudiMay 16, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Love the color scheme .. and your bargain!! And the turkey!! Quite a day all in all.

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  9. Stamping Smiles DesignsMay 16, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    The felt flowers are so pretty! I love Michaels and their awesome sales. You got a great bargain! Lucky you! What a sight to see turkey this time of the year! :)

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  10. ScrumplescrunchMay 16, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Hello Greta,
    Lucky you in finding such a bargain, 80% off is unheard of here!
    I can see this card in a magazine....Ha, and you know my thoughts on this. However it has all the requirements that they like; excellent design and composition, beautiful elements, patriotic palette, not too difficult, but importantly very attractive to the eye.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  11. RosemaryMay 16, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    oh those felt flowers are so pretty, greta!! lovely card!! how funny to see a wild turkey walking through the yard!!

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  12. MariaMay 16, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Oh, wow! I just LOVE your patriotic card, Greta! Gorgeous felt flowers and pretty dies you used! And, great die you found, which gave you a wonderful effect with the awesome ribbon! Great pic of the wild bird in the neighbor's yard with dog peeking out the window...lol!:-) Thanks so much for participating in our "Anniversary" Challenge this month at Dies R Us!:-)

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  13. Kim HegginsMay 16, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Fabulous photo of that bird, just amazing! And your card is stunning...love those felt flowers, you are a master at making them. And your wonderful bargain at Michael's, love the look it gives your beautiful card.

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  14. NatMay 17, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    beautiful design, love your new spellbinders die. Our Michaels had the same sale!! too cool! :)

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  15. NatMay 17, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    I forgot to say ... yummmmy turkey ! :)

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  16. Lisa EltonMay 17, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    This is a beauty Greta! I love the way you wove two colors of felt into your roses. I've never seen this ribbon threader die, it looks so pretty! How lucky that you got the picture of the turkey. Max would have gone ballistic if he had been at that window LOL!!!

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  17. Nancy ThomasMay 17, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Love the red, white and blue color scheme. Those felt flowers are gorgeous.

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  18. StellaMay 17, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Such a lovely card! I especially love the flowers; wow!

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  19. Jessi FoganMay 17, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    What a brilliant bouquet! And omg, I wouldn't have been able to get the camera, I'd have been too busy gaping, lol!

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  20. MarthaMay 18, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    Greta, what a lovely card & fabulous design.
    That die you found is so unique. I've never seen it.

    How wonderful that you had your camera with you to capture the fun photo.
    It made me smile.

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  21. Kirsty VittetoeMay 18, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Awesome work!!!

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  22. Princess Judy PalmerMay 19, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    I don't much about birds. I can identify that as being NOT a roadrunning, hummingbird, duck or chicken. Is it a turkey or pheasant? Whatever, what a neat find to photograph. Love the red, white and blue card. What a neat idea to combine two ribbons into one.

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  23. Paper Creations by ShirleyMay 19, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful design, I love the flowers. What a deal with Spellbinders at 80% off! Take care, Shirleyxx

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  24. DiMay 20, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Wow Great - that was a bargain and a half! Super die and lovely how you used it too! I owe you an email - Mr Postie came!!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  25. Julee (Vervegirl)May 20, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Oh my! How fabulous are those felt flowers? Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along with our Let it Bloom challenge!

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  26. BonnieMay 20, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    What a bargain! Love the felt flowers and the die cut background with the ribbon threaded through!

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  27. Ros CrawfordMay 22, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    What a great photo!! Lol!! And such a pretty card ... Love those flowers!

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  28. cmMay 26, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    WOW... a marvelous bargain AND a card that's a real head-turner! Those flowers are so eye-catching, especially in red, white and blue! As for Mr. Turkey...he is a big lad, isn't he! Cool!
    Hugs~c

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  29. Cat CraigMay 29, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Was that a turkey? Lol. Back from my trip and getting caught up on blog visits. I have to say this is one fun and festive card. I love the double petaled rolled roses. I adore this design and the colors. Fab, gal Fab.

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