Tuesday, June 28, 2011

ColourQ91 & Mojo197

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Hey!  It’s Tuesday and that means ColourQ time!  Here’s Arielle’s sweet little inspiration for this week:

cqc91 I love it!  Nothing says summer like red, white & blue plaid!  I took a tiny liberty to use different shades of the challenge colors, but I think they’re close enough:

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I used the circular sketch from Mojo Monday 197:

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to make this birthday card for my cousin, whose birthday just happens to be on July 4!  Here’s the inside:

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Instead of making my scallop card on the fold, I layered two scallops with a 2 7/8 x 2 1/2” card on the inside.  So that the card could be opened, I scored the top of the back scallop, which allows it to fold back when opening the card. 

I hope you can find some inspiration from these colors and create something for the ColourQ this week!  Check out the CQC blog for all the other designers’ creations as well!  Thanks for visiting today!

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Good thing it was a retired catalog!

Wee Details:

  • Stamps:  Vintage Picnic Basket, Star Prints, PTI
  • Paper:  Night of Navy, WW, Brushed Silver, Riding Hood Red
  • Ink:  Memento Black, Night of Navy, Riding Hood Red
  • Acc:  Glimmer Brads, Star Punches, Nesties, Copics & SU markers, RHR Ribbon, CB Birthday EF, Square Lattice EF, Jelly Roll Pen

19 comments:

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

LeAnne, this card is wonderful! You've used one of my favorite and much used sets and the colors are perfect. Absolutely precious Independence Day card. I love it!

Denise Marzec said...

Looooooooooove this!!...especially the layered up bow with the star. :)

Denise Willerton said...

such a fabulous card LeAnne ~ oh to stamp with you and Cassidy would be wonderful!!!! One day I hope we will :)

Ann Schach said...

Adorable card! How perfect for a birthday on the 4th! Your coloring is fabulous! I love how you cut around the flag! I'm happy to see that Cassidy is going to be a Stampin' Up! girl!

Sharon said...

Cassidy's pictures
Picture 1 caption:
Apprehension, curiosity, excitement….What is in the new Stampin’ Up catalog?

Picture 2 caption:
Pure elation! Look at all the awesome stuff in here!!!

Sharon said...

Cassidy's pics should read
Picture 1 caption:
Apprehension, curiosity, excitement….What's in the Stampin’ Up mini catalog?

Picture 2 caption:
Pure elation! Look at all the awesome stuff in here!!!

Love the card, too!

Carol L said...

I have 2 friends who also celebrate birthdays on July 4th! Imagine having fireworks on your birthday every year!
I love Cassidy's calypso colors! Such happy girl:)

barb mann said...

Very Nice LeAnne. I love the embossed star!

Sylvia said...

Love your card, LeAnne! Great birthday card, and of course the best part is the baby! she is a smart shopper!

Monika/Buzsy said...

LeAnne... what a fabulous card. Love that picnic basket image... grat use of the colors. Love the reading material of your little one... she is starting early! :o)

Stacy Kay Brais said...

So cute!! LOVE it!!
:) Stacy

Tammy Hershberger said...

Darling card! LOVE the metal star!

Linda said...

She is already shopping!!!
I love that card! It is really a work of art!

Elaine M said...

Like the way you put the scallop circles on the outside of a regular card…and the colors are great.

Speaking of colors – little Cassidy is so colorful today – love the bow in her hair – and that expression! That’s exactly how we look when we see a new SU catalog - gigl

Bernadet Rodakowski said...

Great card, and I completely know the holiday/birthday scenario. The occasions are wonderfully combined.
Bernadet
bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com

Peachy Wessels said...

I love your card - so cute and festive! Like you, I love the red/white/blue combo - it makes really striking cards! Also, that little girl is just adorable and oh, so precious. I love seeing her cute little pics!

Patti said...

Love this card. So many little details. Wonderful birthday card for someone born on the U.S.'s birthday. So wise of you to teach Cassidy at an early age about SU.

Shirley Pumpkin said...

You are always so busy making stuff... I just can't keep up. I love this red, white and blue card... I made a one today too, its a BBQ Card. Love that baby.... but hay that is my favorite Catalog she has... lol

Hugs
Shirley

Marlena M. said...

I love your card. I love the texture of the paper and the layout of your colors. ;)