This is my card for the July 4th celebrations. Some day I'd like to be in the US for Independence Day - it must be such fun!
The blue border is not part of my card - it's just so that I could see the card edge when I scanned it! I do hope our American friends are not offended by my take on their National Flag - but I thought it was the perfect background for July 4th celebrations! I used a number of WMS sets in this card - and decided to keep to a colour scheme of blue, red and white - very patriotic!!
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Bitty Banners, Off Beat Backgrounds, Say It Loud
Inks: Stampin' Up! - Real Red, Night of Navy; Memento - Tuxedo Black
Spellbinders: Nested Lacey Pennants (S5-029) die #1
Accessories: Chipboard Letters - Colour Connection; Card from stash
Those chipboard letters are the ones I got from Abakhan on Wednesday when my knee collapsed! So glad I remembered to bring them home with me. I'd like to say thank you for the very kind comments and best wishes I received. I am being very careful on my crutches - I have no intention of doing more damage by rushing around!! My physio is a wonderful - while not completely pain free - my knee is much improved after yesterday's visit.
And now, I'm off to join in the Waltz and see all your lovely cards.
Sensational Deb. Love the USA, and who could be offended by this gorgeous take on the flag. I must admit I did struggle with sensibilities abit too.
ReplyDeleteDeborah this is FANTASTIC! I love everything about it. Perfect for the theme
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Ali x
Wow, Deborah, this is gorgeous. I love how you created the flag and the little banners are so pretty. Glad the knee is less painful today.
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Carol x
I love this lively card - just right for July 4th celebrations! Glad to har you're feeling some improvement in that knee.
ReplyDeleteOh you used the sewing as stripes - what a creative idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Deb - I love this. The mock flag with your stars and stitched stripes is fantastic. Love the multicolored sentiment and those lovely designs on the U-S-A. Fantastically creative.
ReplyDeleteFabulous take on the theme Deborah, I love the flag background, and the bitty banners too!
ReplyDeleteSuper design Deborah! love the stitches for the stripes!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I love your creative flag design and the cool banner. Those chipboard letters are a perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!!What a perfect Americana card! Love how you made it look like the flag but also not - so clever!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the way you used the stitching!!
ReplyDeleteRobin
I like the interpretation of the US flag - don't see why any offence should be taken. I especially like those banners.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
Oh what a fun interpretation of the flag! Love the fun sewing and the banner!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the stars n stripes, is that faux or real stitching? It's great. love the patterned letters :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
lovely card
ReplyDeleteStars, stripes and gorgeous chipboard letters. A brilliant idea for this Waltz. And you can never go wrong with a banner :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous!
LOVEDY love how you made the flag with the stitched image for the stripes, soooo coool! Love the red, white, and blue banner and the perfectly coordinating multicolored sentiment (say that 5 times fast, hee)! Great job, Deborah!
ReplyDeleteThis card is perfect Americana! Love all the different elements found within it. Just right!
ReplyDeleteI love the background and the banners are too cute! Great job, Deb!!
ReplyDeleteAs an American...no offense taken....this card is wonderful. The different stamps used and the banner...awesome and creative.
ReplyDeleteHope your knee mends quickly!!!
Oh my, this is fabulous Deborah! What a brilliant idea to use the stitches from Offbeat Backgrounds as the stripes!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, I LOVE your card!! This is so beautifully designed card. Amazing! Great job!! {hugs}
ReplyDeleteLove how you made the flag out of the stars and the stitching lines!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your very festive 4th of July card! -I hope that you will be able to join the celebration some year in the US --the fireworks all over the country from big cities to small towns are beautiful.
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