Friday, June 27, 2014

Patriotic Hello

Hello Friends~

{*So Stinkin' Excited This was a Designer Challenge Winner at My Creative Time on 7/10/14*}

Summer is in full swing in our neck of the woods. Sorry I have been absent from making my rounds. I haven't had a lot of extra crafty time, but I did sneak in my very messy craft room and made a patriotic card to prepare for mailing for the upcoming holiday. 

For my card, I used the current sketch and color inspiration from My Creative Time Designer Challenge
I started by stamping the Hexy Background onto a piece of Kraft cardstock and distressed the edges and added it to my card base. I added some Natural Jute Ribbon to the card front topping it with a piece of red star patterned paper. Then I took a length of Blue Baker's Twine and wrapped it several times and tied it in a bow.
Next I die-cut some stars using My Creative Time, 3 Star Stiched dies, as well as the arrow and small stars from 4 x 4 Journal Die + More. The Hello sentiment can be found in the My Creative Time set Floral Sentiments. After adding all the stars, I added some random sequins in red, blue and gold to the card front. 

As mentioned, inspiration was found at My Creative Time Designer Challenge.


I am also sharing at Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes, Die Cuttin Divas: I Vow To Thee My Country, D.L. Art - Patriotic Challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a Fantastic Friday!
~Tammy~

27 comments:

Irish Cherokee said...

Non-traditional and still very patriotic creation Tammy. Love everything about this card.

jessica said...

This is AWESOME Tammy!!! What a super take on the MCT sketch!!!!
LOVE your card!!
Thanks for sharing, for playing along with the MCT sketch/photo challenge and have a GREAT weekend!!!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is gorgeous! I love love love love the stars and the burlap!!!!!

Annette Allen said...

wow love all those stars.. what a fabulous card...

Colleen Dietrich said...

It feels soooo patriotic with all those stars! It also feels very happy to me and perfect for celebrating our country's birthday.

Sorry your crafty time is limited. I know summer seems like there will be lots of time to craft but when the kids are home it is more challenging.

Lisa Elton said...

Layers of texture and patriotic fun Tammy!! Hope you get to squeeze in more crafty time, you always inspire!

Jingle said...

This is very cute! I love the stars! Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

Audrey Pettit said...

What an adorable and festive card, Tammy! I really love that fun hexie print background stamp, and the burlap and twine tie, too. All those layered stars are so eye catching. A really fun pairing with the scattered sequins.

CA Scrapper said...

Wow Tammy, your card is so beautiful! I need to order those star dies when they come back in stock. Have a great weekend.

Leslie

Sue Lelli said...

Love the Henie BG and those stars and arrow! FAB card, Tammy!

Sherrie K. said...

Beautiful card Tammy! I LOVE all the fun textures, colors and layering! Great take on the sketch/photo challenge!
Have a super wknd my friend!
Sherrie K

Migdalia said...

WOW! Such a Gorgeous card!!!
Would love for you to join us at Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
*Crafting With Creative M*

Cassandra said...

This is AWESOME! I love how you did the hexy background too! Thanks for joining us in the My Creative Time ~ Designer Challenge. :)

Pat N. said...

What a fun card! Great match for the color and sketch challenge. And TFS at DCD's challenge too.

Marybeth said...

Love your patriotic card! Beautiful layers !
I got you beat with no time for commenting and my craft room is very scary right now. I am going to be brave and clean up my desk . All it takes is one card for me to make a huge mess. Hope you have a great week!

Lisa said...

Wow, this is gorgeous, Tammy!! I love the stars!! The burlap is an awesome touch!! I just love everything about this!! It's so patriotic and fabulous!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Gerda said...

What a fabulous card!! Love the embossing and all the stars!!! Thanks for joining us at DCD this week!
Gerda
http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

Shelly said...

Tammy, this is fabulous!! Love the stats and great background!!

Hope you're having a great weekend!
Shelly

Maria said...

Love all the stars, burlap, and twine! A very fun patriotic card, Tammy!:-)

L.B. said...

Love the stars the overlap,and the fun patterns. just right for the DCD challenge

Jinny Newlin said...

So many amazing details here, Tammy! Totally loving all the fabulous texture!

DIANA L. said...

This is so Awesome I love it. Great take on the photo inspiration also.
Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday "Patriotic challenge". Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

snappy scrappy said...

So gorgeous...love the burlap!!!Thanks for playing along with our challenge at MCT!! Lee-Ann :)

Diane Jaquay said...

Really awesome, love all those stars!!

Cindy Beland said...

SUPER DUPER looking card!! AWESOME job with the sketch challenge, Thanks for joining us in the My Creative Time / Designer Challenge!!!! :)

Ulysses' mama said...

This is an amazingly creative card! All the design team member cards were very nice but yours made me say "wow!"

Greta said...

Love the hexi background & jute ribbon & everything! Terrific work, as always, Tammy!