Tuesday, November 10, 2009

So Thankful on Veterans Day

Our challenge at Flutterby Wednesday is “Thankful” and since Flutterby Wednesday just happens to be on Veterans Day, I decided to make a thank you card for all the Veterans out there.

09-11-11 I couldn’t get a good photo of this card tonight so I decided to just scan it instead. I’ll try to get a better photo tomorrow in the daylight. Scans just don’t do justice to the cards either.

I love this beautiful stamp from Tim Holtz. I chose the beautiful Indian Summer DP from Basic Grey and then watercolored the image in colors to match. I added the buttons from the same line and then added the ribbon. Bada-bing, done! The sentiment is Autum Leaves.

If you would like to play along with the Flutter By Wednesday challenge, you can go check out all of the other lovely DT blogs by clicking on their links on the right sidebar and then going to Danni’s Dreams to link up your card. Danni has also mentioned that since the holidays are right around the corner, angels "flutter by" too so feel free to add angels to your creations for the holidays.

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There’s a challenge at Just Buggin’ today but since I only found out that I was on the DT yesterday, I didn’t have time to participate. For those out there that there with Cricuts, the challenge this week is Animal die cuts! Use an animal die cut on your project (If you don't have an animal die cut shape, make one out of another shape! Think google eyes!!)

That’s it for now! See ya later!!!

Blessings,

Christine

Challenges:
Pile It On -- leaf or leaves
SophistiCat -- wings
The Pink Elephant -- thankful
Whimsy Stamps -- watercolor

29 comments:

Saxo Stamper said...

Hi Christine

Just popped over to say hello and introduce myself to you. I made the Just Buggin team too. I look forward to working with you

K x

Unknown said...

Christine this is AWESOME, love the colours you have used, many thanks for joining us at Sophisticats this week. Good Luck with your challenges. Hugs Avril xxx

Denise Clark said...

Sometimes it is so hard to get a good picture. I just did a card with gold embossing and I couldn't get a good picture no matter what I did. The glare was awful!

Your card is a wonderful tribute for our veterans. I love that image! You did a wonderful job with this!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is stunning Christine!! I just love your colors and coloring!! So elegant and beautiful!!! Embossing is so hard to photograph as is any sparkle.

Gorgeous take on today's FBW!! I love it!!
hugs,
Chris

Lelia Pierce said...

I love this card and your coloring is fabulous! It matches perfectly! Beautiful!

Hugs,
Lelia

Stef H said...

absolutely stunning! that ribbon is perfect!

hugs,

Michelle said...

Oh Christine what a GORGEOUS card!! That stamp is awesome and what you've done with it is just BEAUTIFUL!! I adore this!!

cheryl said...

love this the design is great,beautfiul stamp too thanks for joining us at sophisticats this week hope to see you again soon love cheryl xxx

cheryl said...

love this the design is great,beautfiul stamp too thanks for joining us at sophisticats this week hope to see you again soon love cheryl xxx

Laurie said...

Ooh, your thankful card is just lovely!

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful card!! Love the rich colors!!

Nicola said...

Wow Christine what a beautiful card you have created. I love this colour combo and the gorgeous stamps. Your colouring is fabulous and the ribbon and buttons are the perfect compliment.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Danni said...

Wow! This is an amazing creation!! Wow!! So, so gorgeous!

Harriet Skelly said...

This card is just beautiful Christine! I love that image, the colors and that perfectly tied ribbon!

Cassie said...

gosh this is so elegant and rich looking. beautiful colors

Georgia Ehrmann said...

beautiful card Christine! There is an award for you on my blog!
hugs,
Georgia

Sue Lelli said...

Lovely card! The colors and the details are just beautiful!

Trudi said...

Beautiful card Christine! Love the colors. Thanks for playing along this week at TPE!

Annie said...

a really stunning card.
Ann xxx
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/

blackdragon said...

Love the colours you have used, beautiful.
thanks for joining us at sophisticats this week.
lynx

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on making the Just Buggin' team! Christine, you won the prize on my blog for the Send Jaime some love blog hop!! Smiles,Deena

Jacilynn said...

so gorgeous Christine! I love your ribbon.
ARe you ready for the big game Sat? I'll be freezin my tush off in the stands!
x

Karen said...

Stunning work Christine, love the colours. Thank you for joining in over at Sophisticats and hope to see you again soon.

Love Karen x

Unknown said...

Lovely autumnal colours, Christine. Thanks for playing with us at TPE this week. :)

Brenda said...

Stunning card, I love everything about it. Great colors and layout, beautiful! Thank you for joining us at Pile It On.
Brenda

Ali Dantre said...

So beautiful and what a lovely gesture for our heros. God bless ya!
Thanks for joining us over at Sophisticats this week...we do hope you'l pop back next week as we have a great sketch from our guest designer & another great prize!

Hugs
Lisa.xx
DT & Owner

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, love the muted tones.

Thanks for playing along with us at Sophisticats this week.

Jan x

Anonymous said...

WOWZER!! This is just amazing!! I really love your colors, your layout and the watercoloring looks gorgeous!! Thanks for playing along at Whimsy challenges!!

Heather Schlatter said...

Christine

There are no other words to say it other than this is simply gorgeous!!! I love your take on a Thankful Flutter By card!!! So so so pretty girl!!!!

Heather