You nailed a timely challenge, Cathy today. So much passion, division, wisdom, and turmoil among those who would wish to be the next leader of America. I can only pray for guidance of those in authority. And celebrate the best we have to offer.
This card is also a friend throw~down to use papers tessaduck and I couldn't resist back in December. Brenda's beautiful peace dove and my Shalom can be seen here. What is it about papers or fabric that makes our hearts pitter patter? In my card today, I managed to use 4 of the patterns in the 'Original' group.
The flag was paper pieced, stamping it 3 times on the different papers. I fussy cut (yes, I can't resist) the various elements of the flag and then put it onto the base image. The stars were hand colored. The stripes were done with the distress maker in Festive Berries. The base was embossed with the Sea Foam ep. I used silver German scrap for the poles and small rhinestone brads at the top. It was matted 3 times (yikes, that is a lot of matting for me...) grin.
The patriotic song was created in 1831 by Samuel Francis Smith. He managed to write the lyrics in 30 MINUTES! And we think we can't design a card in 30 minutes???? The melody is shared with 'God Save the Queen'. This Artist Outpost image is my very favorite flag, I think it captures the movement fantastically.
Thanks so much for have a look...and can't wait to see what Brenda does with her paper pad...it's a bluesy parade today. Won't you join in?
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75033
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 @ 12:54 PM
My goodness, your card is just amazing. I love that flag and the silver trim is outstanding.
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 @ 1:44 PM
Oh wow, I do have to agree with you about that stamp of the flag. But it's your artistry that made it so beautiful! Love the trim you used on this! The paper is so perfect too! Fantastic job with your frame!
Registered: April 19, 2006 Location: Waterford, WI Posts: 20540
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 @ 2:52 PM
This is wonderful. I have to laugh and sure can relate to hearts going pitterPatter over paper. Sometimes I just have to stay out of the store before I am overcome.
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72142
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 @ 3:37 PM
Susan, your card is very moving.....love the flag. Had to smile about the comment on paper and fabric....it does make me happy. You and Brenda are so lucky to have each other as buddies. TFS
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 @ 7:04 PM
Susan, this is glorious! I see why that image is your favorite flag! Tha papers are beautiful... and thank you for the tidbit of history. I love when you do that!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132007
Fri, Feb 19, 2016 @ 9:21 AM
Susan, you always do such wonderful things with your metallic "scraps" - how perfect they are here and they look extra fab on that herringbone-effect background.