Thursday, July 1, 2010

CELEBRATE the 4TH OF JULY


Today's card was inspired by a design by Barb Mann ... and also inspired by a couple of online challenges; Stacey Schafer's Curtain Call Color Challenge #36 of Real Red, Night of Navy, Kraft, and Whisper White and Create with Connie and Mary's 4th of July themed challenge (CCMC105).

It's blistering hot here in Phoenix, and I'm really wishing I was back in the Midwest where they know how to celebrate the 4th! On the other hand, I just finished up summer school yesterday, and am just happy to be starting my summer even if it is indoors!

RECIPE
Stamps: Fundamental Phrases
Paper: Real Red Prints DP, Kraft, Night of Navy, Real Red, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Night of Navy
Embellishments: Star Designer Brad, Silver Brad, Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Border Punch, Star Punch, Large Star Punch, Word Window Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

15 comments:

Melissa said...

Oh my word! I LOVE IT!!!!

Many Blessings,
M.

Rochelle said...

Cute! Love the layout!

Marisa said...

Fabulous card using this week's colours, Nancy! Love the layout of the stars. Thanks for playing the Curtain Call :D

Lisa Martz said...

Great layout, great colors...what's not to love? Great card!

Shelley said...

Just love those stars, Nancy! Great CAS card!

FYI-We're just getting the sweet corn here in Iowa! Nothing better than locally grown corn! Now pair it with a BLT and I'm in heaven!

Stacey Schafer said...

love your patriotic splash of stars, Nancy! gorgeous! thanks for joining us at the Curtain Call!

barb mann said...

Nancy - GREAT job love the stars! I've got to make one of those too. Thanks for the shout out...Barb

Margaret Moody said...

Such a great card, Nancy! I love the punched stars, the different patterned prints, and the star brad! Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July! Thanks for sharing!

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a great 4th of July card Nancy. Love those stars... they are perfect! :o)Enjoy your weekend!

Deb said...

Great card, Nancy! Love it!!

Lorri said...

BEAUTIFUL NANCY! Oh I love this card! You do well with Star cards, I remember your CHristmas and Father's Day ones, too. This one RAWKS! Love it, so great to see your work again! (Let the SUMMER VACATION BEGIN!)

Mary Brown said...

So simple....SO CLASSY!!! LOVE IT!!! Thanks for playing along on this week's Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.

Anonymous said...

Nancy, Nancy, Nancy....this is FANTASTIC! Your attention to detail is second to none.

Gisèle said...

This card is really striking! While beautiful in Americana-style I can also picture it for many other cards. It would make an awesome sketch challenge. I suspect I'll case it more than once.

Connie Babbert said...

Nancy! I was so excited to see that you played along with the Create with Connie and Mary challenge this week! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your card with the scattering of stars across it! Perfect!