Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Happy Birthday America.......{Challenge Card}

Good Morning!!!
I wanted to pop in with a card that I made to enter a bunch of challenges! With the 4th of July just days away there are tons of awesome Red/White and Blue challenges going on that I so want to play along with!
So using the new Mojo Monday Sketch
The Colors from the inspiration photo over at The Pink Elephant and playing along with my friend Stacey who is celebrating her birthday with a fun linky party..
Photo Inspiration #17 
I came up with this....Hope you like it!!!!!
I started with a Kraft cardstock base and added my layers of designer papers, following the sketch,  using Little Yellow Bicycle~Vintage Summer papers. I did add machine stitching to my mats (well all except for the circle...can not sew in a circle for the life of me) just for a more finished look...plus you know me...I love my sewing machine....LOL!
Then using the adorable Lollipop Firecracker Finn from By Lori Designs I colored him using my copic markers and added some yellow stickles to his firecracker and diamond stickles to his shirt. I ended up die cutting a star using my Cameo and adding a star button and some Totally White Trendy Twine as my extra embellishment.
Finally for the sentiment I used a stamp set that has been sitting in my stash forever... 
My Pink Stamper~Yankee Doodles.  I just recently found it while cleaning out my crafty space....bonus!!!

Well there you have it!! I hope you have enjoyed my card! 
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT Tuesday!!!
Don't forget to stop back on Thursday for our
Trendy Twine
I am so excited to share my project!!!!!
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Entering this into the following challenges:
Mojo Monday~ 300 Celebration
The Pink Elephant~ Photo Inspiration
Stacey's Stamping Stage~ Birthday Linky Party
Paper Playtime~Red/White and Blue
DL Art~ Patriotic
Simon Says Stamps~ Anything Goes
Everyday is an Occasion~ Linky Party
Ribbon Carousel Blog~ Country Colors
Scrappy Moms Stamps~ Red White and Blue
Cut it Up Challenge Blog~ New Nations
Pile it On~Bling
The Paper Players~Tic Tac Toe (Blue, Bling, Friendship)


33 comments:

  1. I love the cute little boy. The stitching adds a fun detail

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  2. This little guy is super cute, Jessica! Love that fabulous star embellishment you created along with the adorable patterns and festive colors of your card:) Thanks so much for celebrating with me at the Birthday Linky Party!

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  3. Super cute, love that image and paper!!

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  4. This is such a cute card!

    Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog! :)
    Laura

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  5. Wow Jessica..love this card!! I really like the star button with the bow on the star diecut and like yourself I cannot sew a circle either, well not even anyways, hehe... awesome job!!! hugs

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  6. Wow! Great card using a fabulous sketch. Lucky you finding that stamp! It is amazing what we store away and find when we search. I need more star paper...had a hard time finding some I like. These are cute! Hope you have a safe holiday!

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  7. Adorable. Love the papers and image. Button is too cute and the stitching as always perfect.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
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  8. Absolutely adorable! I love the image you colored and the paper is perfect!
    thank you for joining in our challenge at scrappy moms!
    big hugs,
    Cristi

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  9. This is awesome!! First of all, I just love this digi image. He is adorable. Then I just so love the papers your used and all of that stitching!! Thank you so very much for playing with us for our 'Red, White & Blue' challenge at Paper Playtime!!!! :)

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  10. Soooo sweet. I love the little firecracker coming out of his pocket. :)

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  11. Fun card, love the layers, stitching and how cute is that firecraker and image....

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  12. Too cute! Love all the fun patriotic papers you used and the layers are great. And what a cute little image - love the firecracker behind his back. Adorable card my sweet friend ♥

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  13. Wow this is really Awesome. Love your layers and stitching. I swear I need to get my sewing machine fixed. Great coloring to my friend.

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  14. This is so adorable!! That little guy is too cute!! I love how you added the stickles to the firecracker...it looks like it's glowing!! The papers are awesome and your stitching is perfect!! Fabulous Patriotic card my friend!! Love it!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  15. Perfect stitching and ADORABLE image!!Love the "STAR" Button! Pretty and FUN Paper!! Love it!!
    Would love if you joined us at Cut It Up Challenges.
    Have a wonderful day my Friend,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
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  16. Oh my goodness - this is one fabulous card. Love the stars and stripes and perfect image. Great take on the sketch and there's your fabulous stitching! TFS

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  17. AWESOME patriotic card Jessica!!! your image is TOO CUTE and great paper!!!:)

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  18. I almost thought I was at my blog when I saw the MOJO sketch --- great take on the sketch. What an adorable image of the little guy hiding his firecracker.
    This is so sweet. I love it.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday #112 PATRIOTIC !! challenge, Have a great day
    DIANA L.
    http:// http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com


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  19. Oh, that poor kid when that firecracker goes off! Great choice of papers. I particularly like the striped one. It reminds me of denim somehow . . .
    Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up Challenges!
    Evelyn
    http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

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  20. SO sweet!!! Wonderful use of the sketch...surrounding him with stars!

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  21. What I said earlier...


    Thank you for joining us at Cut It Up Challenges.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

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  22. Cute card, Jess. Your coloring is gorgeous. Love how you embellished the firecracker.

    Lesley @ Trendy Twine

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  23. Oh how ADORABLE! I just LOVE this image and that sketch is a great one! I just entered too! Great paper and combo's - you're AWESOME Jessica :)
    Happy 4th my friend!
    Shelly

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  24. SUper duper cute card! Love the patriotic theme! Thanks for playing my TTT challenge this week!
    Hugs, LeAnne

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  25. Your little guy just couldn't be cuter!! How fun to add a bit of sparkle to his shirt too! Your take on the design is just perfect, Jessica!

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  26. Your cards are just so cute and done so well. You could so sell the heck out of them!
    Deb C

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  27. Such beautiful work!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show this week! - Ashli :)

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  28. Super duper ADORABLE! Love the fabulous & fun patriotic design!

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  29. Awesome paper choice on this! THe layering looks fabulous as does the stitching and piercing! The little boy is adorable:) Love it!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  30. Super fun card for the 4th and the image is adorable!! I also love the layers of the star and the star button!! TFS
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  31. Super take on the sketch!!! Love the sparkler with the glitter on your cute little guy!!!!

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