Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Paper Sweeties July Inspiration Challenge #21-Patriotic Prints!

 
Happy July!
 
How are you?  Another sweet challenge for Paper Sweeties!  Don't you just love the colors of red, white, and blue?  I sure do!  And, I especially love red and aqua together!  Some lovely prints in the inspiration photo, don't you think?  Today is my sister's birthday.  She always takes vacation at this time to her cottage on the lake.  My sisters and I will be at her cottage this evening for her birthday celebration.  I'm looking forward to the birthday fun!
 
And, here is my card...
 
 
 
For my card, I started with a white card base and paired it with some MME and Authentique papers.  I colored Emma with copics and cut her out with coordinating die Sweet Cuts-Emma.  Her dress is from the stamp set Jelly Bean Time.  The sentiments are from the stamp set Happy Everything.  And, the flag with pearl is from Bella Blvd.  You will want to hop along and view more wonderful creations from the team.  Please follow the list below...have fun!
 

 

                                                       Amber Kroening
Maria Patrick--that's me
July Guest Designer:  Bethie Johnson

I'm also entering this card over at Colour Q Challenge.  These are the wonderful colors for inspiration...


Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, MME, Authentique
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Emma and coordinating die
                                          Jelly Bean Time-dress and shoes
                                          Happy Everything-sentiments
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
         SU-Real Red
Ribbon:  Really Reasonable Ribbon
Pearls:  SU
Die:  Sweet Cuts-Emma
Doily Border Punch:  Martha Stewart
Copics


22 comments:

  1. so totally sweet... love the little banner she is holding.. so cute

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  2. Sweet, sweet, sweet birthday card and I do love the colors. I'm sure you sister will adore this card. Have fun at the celebration. I'm sure you all miss your mom at these occasions.

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  3. Awe. Emma looks so sweet with her patriotic polka dot dress and flag. Very sweet.

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  4. You did a fantastic take on the challenge pic Maria, love it!!

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  5. Hope you are having fun! :-))))

    This is sweet as can be! Couldn't be more perfect!

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  6. This is darling, I love her little outfit!

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  7. So adorable! Your fussy cutting is brilliant! Wish I could do that!

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  8. What a cute project, it's truly stunning!

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  9. OMGosh, this could not be cuter! I LOVE aqua and red, and LOVE your sweet design! Awesome mix of papers and I love the big bow. The happy banner is adorable. So love her paper pieced dress and patriotic flag, too!

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  10. Super sweet design Maria, I love that inspiration photo and that sweet image. Happy birthday to your sister too! Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at the colourQ!

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  11. Maria, thisi just adorable! Love her sweet banner. My sister Marykay had her birthday on July 1 and Marylou has hers today the 3 . Bet your sister loved her card.

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  12. Beautifully coloured Maria and I love all the different elements on your design. Thanks for playing along at Colour Q!

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  13. What a cutie! Great take on the challenge photos! So glad you played with us at the CQC and used our colors, too!

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  14. Gorgeous card with a supply of beautiful elements. I have been looking at your wonderful work on your blog I have also joined as a new follower, and hope you will be interested in joining mine and my candy sponsored by three lovely artists....aNNie ♥
    The Journey is the Start

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  15. SO super sweet and darling - you hit a home run with this adorable card! Emma looks so cute in her paper pieced dress and the mix of patterns and elements is amazing :)

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  16. What a darling patriotic card, maria!!! The little girl image is just tooo cute and I love the divided sentiment!!!! Hope you had a wonderful 4th!!!

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  17. I love the inspiration photo & how you used it for your sister's adorable card! Bet you had fun at the lake!

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  18. What a DOLL! LOVE your little gal and the fabulous sign she's holding! HUGS! Mynn xx

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  19. Love your sweet card! It is so fun! Hope you enjoyed the time with your sister for her birthday! :)

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  20. LOVE this and how you stamped red white and blue in three colors!

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  21. So cute! Such a great mix of patterns and wonderful, homespun appeal! Love that gorgeous bow, too!

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