Our greatest National holiday in the US is undoubtedly July 4th, Independence Day, (right around the corner!) but the image I used on this card would work for Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, even Labor Day, I suppose. The image and the sentiment come from a Jan's Digi Stamps set called "Star Spangled Wreath" and it was a delight to color. It also happens to be on sale right now. :-D
I used Sanjoki markers and a gold paint pen to color a gray scale image, then cut it with a QuicKutz die. I 'distressed' the edges with a craft knife and layered it onto a blue CS rectangle, also distressed along the edges. The image itself was so beautifully detailed that I didn't want anything to distract from it so no embellishments of any kind.
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15 comments:
What a beautiful card Connie. The image is gorgeous and your colouring is perfect. I really like the distressed edges. Thanks for joining us at Passion for Markers this week. Hugs, Denise x
Fabulous card NanaConnie great colouring and thanks for sharing at Passion for Markers
Thank you Ms. Connie for showcasing "Star Spangled Wreath" on your patriotic creation and sharing it!
Hugs,
Jan
Your card is wonderful in so many ways, Connie! The coloring is superb and the sentiment is memorable. Love it! Thank you for playing along with us at Double Trouble Challenge #140. -- Melanie R.
Such a beautiful card and thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create hugs x
This is a lovely image and one of my favs. You've created a lovely and patriotic card with it. Thanks for joining us at the Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge.
Donna xx
A lovely card, Connie. I have never heard of those markers, will have to take a look.
Thank you for joining the Jan’s Digital Stamps challenge.
Monica C. DT Jan’s Digital Stamps
Monica, I have been using the Sanjokis for about 3 months now and I love them. They blend as well as Copics or ProMarkers, the brush tips hold up really well, and the cost is about half as much. Even though they aren't refillable, I can actually replace them for less than the cost of refill inks!
What a beautiful patriotic card! I love the style! Great card for this time of year. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)
Wow, such a gorgeous job with the coloring on this NC! It has such a "country" feel to it and I absolutely love the distressed edges!
Beautiful card. Thank you for joining us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge. Greetings Sylvia DT.
Wow, Connie, great coloring on the beautiful image, and you were right to keep it simple with your distressed edges, your embellishment is your image. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble.
Great card - the touch of gold finishes the card perfectly.
Thanks for joining us at Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge.
Helen x
DT
What a gorgeous image which you've exquisitely coloured Connie! Thanks for joining us on the front porch at 613 The Avenue Create, hope we’ll see you again soon!
Hugs, Kate!
A lovely card. Thank you for sharing it with us at Aud Sentiments.
Mary
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