Monday, May 26, 2008

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!!

Over on the wish-RAK forum yesterday, they were running something similar to a VSN and my friend Lori (LMcAree) was chosen as a host for one of the challenges. I haven't been involved in wish-RAK for a while now, but I am still a member and wanted to participate in Lori's challenge. The challenge was to make a card to honor our troops, past or present by making a card that included something patriotic. HERE'S THE LINK to the challenge if you want to check it out.

I used my new Quilt/Chair stamp by Rubber Cottage that I bought at the stamp show last weekend. I colored it with prisma pencils (blended with gamsol) as well as some Copic markers. The strip of adhesive stars running down the right side of the card were gifted to me from Lori, as was the Swirls & Stars stamp set, which I used on the inside of the card along with some sponging. Thanks for the stars, Lori!! {hugs} The red matted panel behind the chair is up on dimensionals.

Hop on over to the wish-RAK thread (if you're a member of that forum) and play along if you get a chance! My card will be going to the Cards for Heroes Organization...great cause!!

Recipe ~
Stamps: Rubber Cottage Quilt/Chair #770FA, SU Essence of Love (sentiment), SU Stars & Swirls (inside of card)
Paper: Textured Real Red, Textured Brilliant Blue, White
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, Warm Grey #1 Copic, Pale Blue Grey Copic, Brilliant Blue (sponging on inside), Bashful Blue (stars on inside), Prisma Pencils
Accessories: Adhesive Blue Stars, Dimensionals
Technique: Gamsol Magic
Card Size: 5" x 5" Square


Have a fun and safe holiday!

18 comments:

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is gorgeous and I love the image!! Beautiful card!

Anonymous said...

Denise,
Your red, white and blue card is absolutely wonderful!!!! You are a great card designer, and I really enjoy looking at your designs. GREAT WORK!!
My name is Denise alos, and I'm from SE PA also... how about that!!
Denise from PA

Enjoy your day!!

Lori said...

Denise this card is so SUPERB!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!! Hope you enjoyed the challenge!! And thanks for playing along!!!

LeAnne said...

Oh Denise, this is one awesome card--you continue to amaze me with your wonderful talent. I just love this image, and the picture of it on the Rubber Cottage webpage just doesn't do it justice. Just great!
LeAnne

Sarah said...

A great card! Love the simple yet perfect layout.
xx :0)

Renee said...

This is a beautiful card! I love the quilt and the coloring ! Awesome job :)

Jen said...

This is gorgeous Denise! What a great challenge and cause.
Your colouring is incredible, as always!
Your work is so inspiring.

Anonymous said...

WOW - this is another fantastic card of yours!!! Your coloring is just perfect!!!The image, the stars and the colors makes this a fabulous *patriotic* card!!!

I agree with LeAnne you totally amaze me too!!!

Anonymous said...

Another awesome card!!! I'm so stalking you in the PIF thread for this image.

Sandy said...

Gorgeous card Denise. Amazing coloring paired with the perfect embellishments ... awesome job.

Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

Anonymous said...

Another GREAT card, Denise! I really, yes, REALLY LOVE this image! LOL You did a beautiful job coloring it...it's amazing! WOW!

Happy Belated Memorial Day!
Wendy

Janice M said...

Denise you did a AWESOME job coloring this image! It makes a very nice patriotic card.

Janette said...

simply beautiful Denise!

Anonymous said...

Great stuff.
I just found your blog and love it.
Look forward to reading more.

Sarah Green said...

that is a fab image!!!!! i just love the card!!!!

Rose Ann said...

That is an awesome image, and I love how you've colored it!! Cool row of stars too!! Love this!!

Julia Aston said...

I love this quilt laying across the chair - wonderfully colored Denise and what a great reason to make a card!

Jetstudio Designs said...

Very pretty card, I really like how you colored the quilt, that is a great stamp!