Sunday, July 31, 2016

Red, White & Blue--not 4th of July

Fun inspiration for Ellen Hutson's July Pin-Sights challenge.  I was inspired by the chevrons, 2 shades of blue, the red & white polka dots & sparkle. I used MFT dies for the chevrons which I cut from 2 blue scraps.  
EH Bold Blossom was cut from printed paper & a solid red scrap--leaving all the pieces intact in the red flower. The die cut word is also EH & I used tiny alphabet stickers to spell happy.
The entire panel was sprayed heavily with Perfect Pearls mixed in water--ala Jennifer McGuire. I'm planning to use this for a birthday card.  I'm also entering The Playground & SSS Wednesday.  
Pixies Crafty Workshop
I'm not one to save & fiddle with tiny scraps, but the pieces from the polka dot flower called to me & were saved from the trash--haha!  
I cut another blossom from white cardstock & brushed on Aqua Noir sparkle--a wonderful gift from my friend, Cat. Then I attached the little pieces on top which gives a nice texture.  The outline of the leaves was also brushed, leaving the inside pieces plain--neat look in person. The chevron piece is done with left overs from the first card & a piece of silver DCWV glitter paper adds more sparkle.  
The sentiment from SSS Card-Exchanging Friends is stamped in PTI Blueberry Sky--the only one of my many blue ink pads that matched the scrap!  A few PPP clear sequins finish it off. I'm entering EH July Pin-Sights, SSS Flickr Challenge No. 50 & SSS Monday.  Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.
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25 comments:

  1. Susanne VargasJuly 31, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    Your two cards captured the mood board perfectly! So glad, you picked those snippets out of the trash to make the second card!

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  2. LinJuly 31, 2016 at 7:39 PM

    There is just something that appeals to me about these scribble flowers, Greta, and I love your idea of cutting them from a patterned paper! I love your zig-zag elements, too!

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  3. Lisa EltonJuly 31, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    Okay...you had me with those sweet polka dot flowers!! Add in a little sparkle and I"m swooning!!

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  4. Cat CraigAugust 1, 2016 at 12:14 AM

    Oh Greta, this is fabulous. I so wanted to play along but not a single idea popped into my head. I love the two different papers on that flower. Just fab my friend.

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  5. Dawn TAugust 1, 2016 at 2:59 AM

    Awesome Greta. Love how you used both the parts of the flowers

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  6. aussie aNNieAugust 1, 2016 at 3:26 AM

    Fabulous creation and colours and amazing effects.xx {aNNie}

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  7. Ros CrawfordAugust 1, 2016 at 3:37 AM

    They're gorgeous!! Beautiful designs!

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  8. DiAugust 1, 2016 at 4:29 AM

    I love both cards Greta! Well done on using the offcuts for your second card as well.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  9. BettyAugust 1, 2016 at 5:29 AM

    two wonderful cards Greta - and the polka dots center on the second card flower is brilliant!

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  10. Leigh PennerAugust 1, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    These are so fun, Greta!

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  11. RosemaryAugust 1, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    both cards are amazing greta!! red, white and blue never looked so pretty!!

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  12. StellaAugust 1, 2016 at 9:08 AM

    I love the modern look and use of bold colors. Fab cards; especially the first with the chevron border!

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  13. Mac MableAugust 1, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Bold, vibrant and fun. What a fabulous combination of the polka dots and chevrons. Thank you for sharing x

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  14. LoriAugust 1, 2016 at 10:57 AM

    Both of these cards are fabulous! The bold colors and the white are so striking. Love!!

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  15. Barb GhigAugust 1, 2016 at 11:29 AM

    Two fabulous cards, Greta! I love the chevrons with this bloom, and how you added sparkle to the leaves on the 2nd card! Such a fun way to use your alphabet stickers on the first one, too!

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  16. Princess Judy PalmerAugust 1, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    Ah ha! These are both lovely. I like how the dotted paper works in these designs. I wouldn't have thought it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes.

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  17. MaryHAugust 1, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    Love this wonderful Bold Blossom set, and how lovely it looks with your chevrons. It's a colorful, happy, cheery card, and while yours is for a birthday, it would work terrifically for a patriotic card, with a lot of non-traditional motifs! The orientations on both cards look so pretty. TFS & have a great week.

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  18. MarthaAugust 1, 2016 at 9:06 PM

    OH, Greta, your cards are simply beautiful.
    I love the pretty colors & sparkle.

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  19. Kirsty VittetoeAugust 1, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    Fabulous design!

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  20. SandraAugust 2, 2016 at 3:56 AM

    What a fun card, love the red, white and blue theme. Very pretty. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  21. BarbAugust 2, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    Two lovely and very striking cards Greta and I love the colours.

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  22. jenn shurkusAugust 2, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    awesome cards :) and with little to no stamping ;) clever!! thank you for playing along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

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  23. cmAugust 3, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    Two delights...your scribbly roses make me smile!
    Hugs~c

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  24. Sue -August 4, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Two fabulous cards.

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  25. AnonymousAugust 4, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    Two great cards with fun polka dots!!!! I need to do this challenge! I wish we lived closer to craft together!

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