Monday, July 4, 2016

4th of July Honor for Servicemen

     HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY!

      This gorgeous image of our flag was released by MHK Designs just in time for the Fourth and I decided to use it as a way to say Thanks to all our service people who protect us and serve in the Armed Forces.  What better way to celebrate the birth of our country?



     I used my Koh-I-Noor pencils to color the flag and add the shadow, then die cut it with my stitched circle die set (Die-namics) to cut it and the sentiment.  I also cut the navy blue background with a stitched circle die and inset the flag into it.

     I wrapped the card with twine before adding the sentiment and, after that, decided to leave it very CAS.

     Challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks
Crafting by Designs
Crafty Creations
Crafty Gals Corner
Cute Card Thurs
House That Stamps Built
Outlawz Festive Friday
Outlawz Twisted Thurs
Penny's Paper-Crafty
Southern Girls
Work It Wednesday
   
     I hope you've had a wonderful, long weekend and I get home late today.  Then I get to face all the laundry, unpacking, and basic household chores that didn't get done while I was gone.  Once finished with that, I can start my weekly routine and rest up from my vacation.  :-D  Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie


Forever Wave Digital Stamp Set Forever Wave

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12 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Beautiful card, it says everything you wanted it to say.
Faith
x

Lisa Mensing said...

Stunning! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner. Lisa DT

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous my friend and Happy 4th July greetings to you.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Lorie said...

What a beautiful CAS card with the new set!

Donna Ellis said...

I saw this set on the MHK site, and fell in love, and now here you are using it so beautifully, Connie! LOVELY vintage colors, and a fantastic way of expressing gratitude. hugs, de

Teresa Arsenault said...

That image is gorgeous and your coloring skills did it full justice. I really like the twine too. hugs, Teresa

Michelle said...

Beautiful card! And your coloring is wonderful!!

Thanks for joining us this week @ Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge! Hope to see you back again soon :)

Dawn said...

Brilliant card for a service man! I love every little detail!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Unknown said...

fatastic card! Thanks for joining in this weeks challenge at Crafty Gals Corner! Jenn DT

Anet's Crafting said...

Beautiful card NanaConnie. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Penny’s Paper-Crafty. We would love to see you again ... Anet DTx

Mynn xx said...

This is so perfect, NC! I LOVE the layering, the twine bow, and the shadow you colored on the image panel is FABULOUS! Sending HUGS! :) Mynn xx

Heather said...

This is so beautiful! Such a gorgeous flag image and your coloring goes so well with it. The CAS design of your card is perfect for showing it off. Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.