Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop for May



This month at Papertrey Ink, we were to be inspired by this lovely artwork by Sara Langtry from Just the Bees Knees for the blog hop...


Blog hop inspiration 

With Memorial Day weekend coming, and it being our 15th wedding anniversary today, I decided to make a card to celebrate!

I wanted to make a similar layout and summer theme.  So I decided on rows of squares to make a rustic flag.  I stamped squares from Quilter's Sampler in Versamark ink then heat embossed with white powder, and watercolored with Distress Inks.


I then die cut 3 "Celebrate Today" pieces from the Color Pop Floral mini kit.  I cut off the "today," glued the stack together with spray adhesive, then painted it with white crackle paint.  Edited to add: the woodgrain background paper is by Crate Paper.  I see the 12x12 pieces of it at stores here and there and always buy more!



Added some little star embellishments to finish off my rustic card.  This is sure to be an awesome hop, loved the inspiration piece!
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20 comments:

  1. Leigh PennerMay 25, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    Oh, this is so fun! I love it!

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  2. A splash of colorMay 25, 2016 at 4:09 PM

    What a neat idea.. love the theme and the watercolor backgrounds are great.

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  3. Judi GMay 25, 2016 at 5:01 PM

    What a clever card Kelly! Love this idea!

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  4. BonnieMay 25, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    Love the rustic feel - very cool and great inspiration!

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  5. SadieMay 25, 2016 at 6:30 PM

    What a unique take on the challenge! Well done! So many pretty detailsl

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  6. LuanneMay 25, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    Amazing project! Just wonderful!

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  7. DarnellMay 25, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    I love your rustic and country interpretation of the inspiration, Kelly! Happy Anniversary and many, many more!! Hugs, Darnell

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  8. CarmelaMay 25, 2016 at 9:14 PM

    I love your card. Very original.

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  9. Lisa EltonMay 25, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    Fabulous Americana look Kelly, this is pretty!!

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  10. Betty WrightMay 25, 2016 at 9:53 PM

    WOW! Love the dimension and design! Wonderful design!

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  11. Lisa's Creative NicheMay 25, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    This card is awesome! What a genius layout and design!

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  12. Jacquie SouthasMay 26, 2016 at 12:33 AM

    Amazing folkart feel to this card! Fabulous!

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  13. Marcia HillMay 26, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    Amazing card...love it!! And Happy Anniversary too!! :0)

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  14. Melissa L.May 26, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    This is gorgeous, Kelly. What is the wood-grain paper? Lovely cards in the previous posts, all! Happy Anniversary to you! It is mine this weekend too! 22 lovely years. :)

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  15. Nancy Penir May 26, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    Yipes! Wow! Amazing! Love love LOVE this! Sorry, have to case! That old set is brought right back to life here! Celebrate away, lady! After seeing your creation, I feel like celebrating too. Happy Anniversary! And many more!

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  16. JoyceMay 26, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    This is fantastic. Love all the different little squares. Happy anniversary!

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  17. Julia AstonMay 26, 2016 at 12:23 PM

    What a clever flag design using the quilt squares Kelly! Wishhing you and DH a very happy anniversary - and a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Julia xx

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  18. MarybethMay 26, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Happy anniversary ! It's my daughters today also 15! Oh my gosh I love your flag idea! American quilt card and it's Awsome !

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  19. GinaMay 26, 2016 at 5:13 PM

    I love this - so fun for Memorial Day!

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  20. PattiMay 26, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    Happy Anniversary! your take on this challenge is delightful!! I love the little flag you made. Such a great summertime card!

    Patti

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