Friday, July 2, 2010

Proud To Be An American

I love celebrating Independence Day with he parades, the cook outs, the gathering of friends and family and fireworks. I love seeing people proudly displaying their flags and kids decorating their bikes with streamers. Now doesn't this little bear look like he is enjoying the July 4th festivities?
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Patriotic Bear and the "Proud to be an American" sentiment are part of the Meljen's Designs new release available at Whimsy Stamps.

As soon as I saw the new release, I knew exactly want I wanted to do. For once, a project turned out the way I envisioned it. This little bear is so stinkin' cute and he certainly looks proud. Here is a closer look at him.


I forgot to take a close up of the bottom portion of the easel card. Sorry.

Be sure to show off your Red, White & Blue projects in this week's Meljen's Design challenge. Melissa has some super cute, patriotic stamps in the new release that you could use. (You do not need to use a Meljen's image to enter the challenge.)

I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day. Thank you for looking!

**Edited: Woohoo! My card is going to be featured on the SNR Card Universe.


Challenges:

Supplies:

  • Images: Patriotic Bear and Proud to be an American from Meljen's Designs on Whimsy Stamps
  • Papers & CS: PTI white CS, Georgia Pacific CS, all other papers are from the 4th of July Project Pantry kit from Taylored Expressions
  • Inks: None
  • Tools: Cricut, Plantin SchoolBook cart, MFT large scallop border, CuttleBug, Spellbinders Nestabilities, paper piercer, Prismacolor and Copic markers
  • Embellishments: Stickles (gold & tiara), Zig Writer marker, misc. wood button & white twine, misc. cork, Ric-a-rac from above mentioned Taylored Expressions kit, Sakura clear Gelly Roll pen
  • Techniques: Faux Stitching, Easel card

59 comments:

Powerful Search Engine said...

Super patriotic card I love the spotty papers you have used. Thanks for sharing with us at Digi Doodle shops best challenge hugs Pascale

Erin Morehouse said...

great card- he is super cute.
I love the added cork!

Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...

YAY! Erin answered my Q!!! That IS cork!!! WOW! I am LOVING the look of that. Your card is divine. Great easel card and the images / embellies are darling! Thanks for playing along at Freshly Brewed Challenges.

Judy said...

What a fabulous card! I really really like this one. It has some what of a country feel to it, and I love that. Thank you so much for entering this in our challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.

Hugs
Judy

Helen Dooley said...

Beautiful card! Thanks so much for sharing on For Fun this week! I love Meljens images. You made an awesome card with it.

Kathy and Lucky said...

This is soooo cute!

Amanda said...

Great card - I love your backing papers and great image. I especially like the wooden buttons too!

Thanks for joining us at OSAAT.

Amanda

Marlene said...

Love your patriotic card! Your bloggy title goes great with mine today. God Bless the USA! :)

Erin... said...

Adorable!!! The papers and button are so fun! And I LOVE that Meljen image!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us at Stamp Something this week! Happy 4th!

Liz said...

Thanks for playing along at OSAAT not once but twice Your work is STUNNING
Liz xx

Annika said...

Wonderful layout and layering! Beautiful card that looks like I'd want to touch and stroke it... erm, I think that sounds a bit wrong, lol
Hugs
Annika

Karin said...

Completely cute :) Love the papers and the star embellishments...Oh and the stitching too!

Monika Reeck said...

a cute patriotic card Cheryl..love your DP...so much dots on there...Great card..thanks for joining with us at Digi Doodle Shops Best this week, hugs, Monika

JLJ Designs said...

Very cute card! I love the little button accents. Thanks for joining us at Glitterbabe's Challenge.

Jennifer

CraftinGranny said...

Wow, 2 cards this week Cheryl and you definitely hit the jackpot with this one. Love those stamps!! Now I've got to head on over and get them......lol

Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at For Fun! Hope to see you back next week.
"Hugs" Carol

Jeanette said...

This is a darling red, white and blue card for the 4th of July celebration.
Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Another wonderful patriotic card!! He's having a ball with his sparklers!!! Love that polka dot paper too!!!
Happy 4th!!!!!!!!!
Maria

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards, Cheryl. Wonderful colours and layout. Thanks for joining us at For Fun Challenges this week! Hope to see you next week, too.
Amelia x

Deb Neerman said...

This is absolutely adorable ... love it!

Thanks so much for joining us in this week's Stamp Simply "Stars" challenge!

Lisa said...

Just adorable! Love the colors and the cork is a nice touch. Thanks for playing along with us at FFC!

Cat said...

Your card is adorable! Thanks for joining us at S2G this week!

Belinda said...

Cute card. Love the use of texture, button, trim, etc.

Andrea said...

This is gorgeous! Rich beautiful colours and great embellishments!
Thanks for playing along with us at AnnaBelle Stamps :)
Andrea

Stef H said...

oh i would definitely "parade" around in my bathrobe - if i had one - lol! this is super, super cute!!! and i'm so glad you joined in the fun at glitterbabe's challenge!!!!

hugs :)

shulsart said...

You are right, this bear is "too stinkin' cute" and you have colored him perfectly. Your card is wonderful, perfect blend of papers and embellishments. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at ABC Toys and Crafts.

Debbie said...

What an adorable card. Love your colors! Thanks for playing with us over at shirleys2girls Twisted Thursday.

Stephanie said...

Wonderful card! I love that you made it into an easel card. Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time.

She's a Color Queen said...

What a cute, cute, card. That little bear is adorable!! Thanks for joining us at S2G!!!

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Outstanding! This image is so stinkin' cute, and your presentation is amazing! Thanks again for playing with ABC Toys & Crafts!

Debbie (Little Gingham Bear) said...

I soooooooo love them Meljens bears and lvoe what you've done with him.
Thanks for joining us at I Did it Creations this week
Hugs,
Debbie x

Tracey said...

Hi Cheryl, another fantastic card, love it!

Thanks for joining us at For Fun!

Have a great weekend :)

Hugs
Tracey
x

Mary Ski said...

Very cute! What a proud little bear. Thanks for sharing with FFC

Anonymous said...

This is stunning!! Thanks for joining the challenge at Stamp Something!

Jayne Hayward said...

Fantastic card. Love the image and the dp. Nicely coloured in too. Thanks for joining in with us on DDSB

Jayne xx

D said...

What a darling Fourth of July card! Such a cute little guy. Love the cork board look of the scalloped edges. Thank you for sharing it with us at Practical Scrappers.

Carol Ann said...

Great fun card. Thanks for playing along at One Stitch at a Time.
Carol Ann xx

Gina said...

Wonderful card Cheryl, and he's even carrying sparklies too! Thanks for playing at Glitterbabes Challenge XXX

Chrissie said...

Goodness what a lot of challenges for this superb card!
Thanks so much for joining in our challenge at MTTC this week!
Chrissie

Lori said...

Wonderful easel Card, Cheryl! I love all the gorgeous details! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Romance Challenge!

Love and hugs ~
Lori

Tammy Miller said...

What a great Card, Thanks for playing with us at Glitterbabes Challenge!

Pauline said...

Wow Cheryl.... this is a stunning creation! I love the muted colours and the layers of embellishment! Thanks for joining us at For Fun this week!

Unknown said...

Wow wonderful patriotic card!!! Thanks for sharing with us at Stamp Something!

Karen Howard said...

This is really stunning! Love the image, fantastic coloring and the details are incredible!!! LOVE IT!

Unknown said...

super cute, love it!!! thanks so much for playing along with IDIC.
Trish

Vicki said...

Great patriotic card...love it. Thanks for joining us at Glitterbabe's Challenge.

vicki

Amber said...

Fabulous card Cheryl!!!
DDSB Hugs
Amber

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

What an adorable and super patriotic easel card! I love it! and this lil bear is just too cute!
Thanks for playing along with us both at Oh, Alice! and Pixie Dust Studio :)
hugs, margie

Katja said...

Wouwww this is really great!
Thank you so much for entering this in our challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.

Greetings,
Katja

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Such great card. Thank you for joining us at DDSB! :)

Rachel Hope said...

Adorable!! Thanks for playing along with the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge!

Angelwood said...

What a gorgeous card and image! Love the papers you've chosen - so cheerful! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Romance. hugs, Angela

Georgia said...

Adorable! Thanks for playing at S2G TT.

Karen said...

Lovely! Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best.
xx

KymKreates said...

Your project is delightful! I am soooo glad you went round in circles and got dotty with us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best! Good Luck!
KymKreates

Ann English said...

Hi, Cheryl-terrific card!!! Thank you for joining us for Twisted Thursday at Shirleys2Girls!

Claudine Poch said...

Very sweet image and beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations.

Alicia said...

So cute! Thanks for playing with us at I Did It Creations!

JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

So lovely! Thanks for playing along with DDSB this week! :)

-Jo:)
http://joboogie.typepad.com

Amy Leggate- Paper Romance said...

This is great!!! Thanks for playing along at Paper Romance this week!