Monday, July 4, 2011

♥ Happy 4th of July! ♥

I hope you all in the U.S. are having a Happy 4th of July weekend! BBQ's...swimming...family and friends! And of course, fireworks!!


This week I am your hostess over at The Shabby Tea Room and since it is Independence Day here in the U.S. I decided to make this week's challenge Red, White and Blue! It doesn't have to be 4th of July related, just any shades of red, white and blue on your card and/or project!


I made a card using a digi stamp from Robyn's Fetish called "Fruity Strawberries". I colored it in with some Copics and then added some glitter to it. I used a chipboard frame which I painted white, inked it with some brown and blue and then glittered it up! And I also used some paper by Magnolia and Cosmo Cricket as well as some seam binding ribbon, twine, button and Melissa Frances rub-on transfers. It all sits on a Kraft cardstock base which I distressed the edges with some white paint.


This week's prize sponsor is Robyn's Fetish. The winner of this week's challenge will win 5 digi images of your choice!


Don't forget to visit the rest of the Shabby Girls too!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Danielle Greenwood - Au Claire De La Lune
Charlene Cundy - Expressions of Me!
Sheri Holt - My Sheri Cards

Here is the Shabby Tea Room inspiration photo:


I am also entering this into the following challenges:

~ The Pink Elephant: Red White and Blue
~ Paper Creations Ink: Red White and Blue
~ Off the Wall Craftiness: Red, White and any shade of Blue
~ The Kraft Journal: Patriotic or Americana

Have a great day!! And don't forget to enter my Blogaversary Giveaway HERE!

Hugs...

22 comments:

ДжуJIbетта said...

Congratulations!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Happy 4th of July and what a great make. Marianne x

Scrappycath said...

Happy 4th to you too! Wonderful creations

Teresa Kline said...

I luv how you used these colors...gorgeous card and frame...I luv that...have a super week!

enjoy *~*

Debbie said...

Absolutely adorable card this week, Melissa ... and I LOVE the inspiration photo you chose! Happy 4th, sweetie :)

Ana Cristina Caldatto said...

linda arte!

Karen Letchworth said...

I just love the card. I get such inspiration here from you. I would greatly appreciate anyone who might consider checking out my blog karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com as I am just learning how to take photos and post to blog. I need all the help I can get, so thank you SO MUCH, Melissa for the inspiration you give!
Happy 4th of July!
Blessings,
Karen

Bernie said...

Fantastic card. Great use of the color combo.
Blessings Bernie

Lea L. said...

Such a pretty card!! Loving the strawberries!! Wonderful job!

bbsox55 said...

Melissa, thanks so much for leaving your comments on my blog today. You are the very first comment ever. I only started the blog recently. Thank you, Thank you again!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card Melissa...love the techniques used to create this stunner thanks for playing along with us at The Kraft Journal!

Miranda said...

very cute melissa, looks gorgeous
thanks for joining the DYSU challenge this week
hugs
Miranda

Pat said...

Love the strawberries, and all the embellishments that you did for the card. I Love it all. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you so much for joining PCI's challenge.

2amscrapper said...

I entered this challenge. Your creation definitely is inspiring.

Arts by Sara said...

Beautiful Card! I love the strawberries! They look so yummy! Thank You for joining us at Paper Creations Ink! Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Creating! Sara

Audrey Pettit said...

Hi Melissa! What a gorgeous card! I love the blend of patriotic colors with your fruity/flowery summertime theme. The distressing and painting are so pretty, and I love the glittered frame. Great coloring job on the strawberries, too. I really like the flower in blue. Just makes me smile.
thanks for sharing this with us at The Kraft Journal.

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card!Thanks for Joining us at Paper Creations Ink

Sheri Gilson said...

Lovely card!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Pink Elephant!!

Lysa said...

Great card! Thanks for joining us at The Pink Elephant.

Amy Kolling said...

Gorgeous card!!! Thanks for playing along with OTWC this week!!

Melissa Czapor said...

I love your card!! Thanks for playing with us at Paper Creations Ink! Blessings!!

Jaclyn Miller said...

Your background is so fascinating and eye-catching. So pretty. Thank you so much for playing along at OTWC.