Thursday, June 2, 2011

Patriot Pennant



It's Flourishes New Release Challenge!  Time for the June releases is next week and we want to invite you in on a challenge...


As we get ready to honor the Independence of the good ole U.S.A and Canada Day in Canada, let's see your patroitism shine! Use red, white and blue if you hail from the United States. If you live in other parts of the world, turn to your nation's flag for inspiration! 


And since we're a dualie family (with both US and Canadian citizenships) we can celebrate which ever country we want! (wink!)  I decided to make a sweet little patriotic pennant for the US and then I'll make a Canadian one too when I have a few minutes!
I used the very classy Patriotism on Parade set from Flourishes and my Grand Calibur and Pennent Dies (Nested Pennants and Lacey Pennants) to create this pennant.   One turn through the machine and all the pennant parts are ready to go!


I colored up the flag swags with Copic Markers (listed below) and then added glitter pen to the stars which you might be able to see better in the 2nd photo.  I ruffed the ribbon on the top of the pennant over Scor Tape and tied bows in the corners through the Nested Pennant and then added some satin ribbon to hang the pennant, attaching in the back.  


You might be able to see some of the shimmer in the slightly different lighting below.  

Sweet and really easy!  Now, we hope you can join us in the challenge you can link your creation HERE, and if you're using online galleries please use the code FLLCJUNE11. Deadline for entries is June 10th at 5 PM Eastern....and the prize???  The whole June Release of stamps!  Woo Hoo!  They're fantastic so you don't want to miss it!


Head over to the Design Team to see their Star Spangled creations...



Stamps:  Flourishes - Patriotism on Parade;  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Buckaroo Blue;  Paper:  Buckaroo Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Flourishes Classic White;  Accessories:  Grand Calibur Die Cutting Machine, Spellbinders Nested Pennants, Spellbinders Lacey Pennants, Sheer Dotted Ribbon, Copic Markers (Flourishes Blue Jean Collection, R27, R39, R59, C1, C2, Glitter Pen, Dimensionals, Scor Tape

22 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

ooooooo this is great christine love your patriot pennant and colors.
wonderful idea.

greetings karin

Rachel Miller said...

How cute Christine. Yours is the 4th design team blog I have been to and the only one with a project up. The Pennant was a great idea. TFS!

Rachel Miller
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rachelspapercrafts {at} ymail {dot} com

Stampvanwinkle said...

Hi Christine,

This is wonderful. I Love everything about it. Great work girlie.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Dawn B. said...

This is very creative.. I would have never thought to use this set for a great creation like this. Great coloring too. Have a super weekend.

Barbara said...

Love this, Christine! What a great pennant idea!

Tanya said...

This is fabulous!

Heide said...

What a cute pennant! Love how the images work so well with it.

Jodi Collins said...

Oh how GORGEOUS Christine! LOVE LOVE LOVE the bunting on this!!!

Julie Koerber said...

What's more perfect than a pennant for the 4th of July! Darling creation, wonderfully embellished and colored!

dpkennedy said...

I just love this idea! Very clever and just wonderful!

Stacy Morgan said...

Totally FUN and so creative. I love it! Very clever Christine! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Rose Ann said...

Your pennant looks amazing, Christine!! So clever & perfect!!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Fun Fun love the Patriot Pennant. I'd like several of these for my Patriotic Tree..
Great Challenge, enjoy the weekend

Allison Cope said...

What a great idea Christine! I love the way you used the pennant shape!

Leslie Miller said...

Cute! You're very creative with this set, Christine! This turned out so great!

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

I am in awe of your creativity and talent, Christine. What a fabulous patriotic pennant! The swags are such a cute idea.

Jo said...

Very cute! Thank you

Peachy Wessels said...

Great card - love the pennant!

Just a note - loved your cards in the July issue of Cardmaker magazine- they are really great! Good for you on getting published! You deserve it because you do such beautiful work!

petra,s cards said...

wauw verry pretty creation!!!!!
xx petra

Benzi said...

What an adorable creation with the pennant. Love your scrunchy ribbon and that jumbo eyelet.

Conniecrafter said...

cute image, and just love those flag swags, great job on the coloring and like your sentiment on it :)

Cindy Lawrence said...

Just gorgeous, Christine! Love this sweet little penant banner! :)