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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Thank You for America's Colors

July 4th is almost upon us.  Sometimes the Patriotic music brings tears to my eyes, thinking of what all our country has been thru to keep it free.  So many people have sacrificed to keep it free.
I thank the blogs that have our "COLORS" for these challenges so close to the July Holiday.
It is a good reminder.                        "FREEDOM ISN'T FREE"


My paper Flag has some tattered edges, some old wire and old string woven thru the top, with a THANK YOU tag, and a Celebrate tag attached.  The blue and white have been embossed and the red is some mesh I found at a yard sale, the wooden star has a little sparkle and some tied red and white twine.  It isn't our traditional "Old Glory"  waving in the breeze but I'll find a great place for it.

Thanks to these Challenges for their thoughtfulness
Off The Wall Craftiness  Challenge #56 Above Photo Inspiration (Red, White and any shade of Blue)
Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge #95  Red, White, Blue and a Thank You
Sentimental Sundays Challenge #61 Patriotic / Use the colors of your nation's flag (plus a sentiment)
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #56 Red, White, Blue
Craft Us Crazy  Challenge #11 Red, White, Blue
Stamping Scrapping Central  Red, White, Blue
Stamp Something  Celebrate/Red, White, Blue
Die Cut Dreams  Challenge #90  Red, White, Blue
Tuesday Throwdown #55  Red, White, Blue
Ribbon Carousel Challenge RCC9  Happy Birthday America   Red, White, Blue
Just Us Girls    Jugs #90  3-D with Patriotic Colors
Simon Says Stamp and Show  A Word
The Kraft Journal  Challenge #25   Something Old/Something New
Sweet Stampin' Challenge  Something Old/Something New
The Secret Crafter  Challenge #140 Embossing
Sugar Creek Hollow The Challenge  Tic Tac Toe   (Embossing, Distressing, Paper Piercing)

After some heavy winds last night, I need to go out and pick up branches. Each day our weather has been somewhat of a challenge, but we are still very fortunate considering other areas of our country. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate all the comments.


27 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Sylvia, It's been a long time. Love your enthusiasm for our country. I totally agree, I wish there was more of this.Love your red white and blue projects. Make another one and play with us at the ColourQ. Have a wonderful day. Sylvia

Courtney said...

This is super cute Sylvia!! Thanks so much for joining in on our Red, White & Blue Challenge at Penny’s. Good Luck!!

Courtney~

downrightcrafty said...

gorgeous creation and great embossing, thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge. I have candy if you are interested
Hugs Kate xx

Dana Gustafson said...

THis is a wonderful decoration honoring our country. I love the tattered edges and special touches. Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls this week.

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous project, Sylvia! So many sweet elements, and a terrific way to show your love for our country. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Tuesday Throwdown! :-)

Miesje said...

Lovely project! Looks so vintage! Thanks for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!

Jennifer said...

Brilliant!! Thanks for playing at Sweet Stampin this time! xx Jenny xx

Mani said...

Hi.
This is a gorgeous card. I love the image.
Many thanks for joining us at Penny's and Good Luck.
Manuela

marsha said...

Sylvia, what a fabulous "primitive" design! I love the patriotic theme, the flag is just stunning and your colors are so dynamic! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Sugar Creek Hollow Tic-Tac-Toe challenge, we hope you will come back and join us again next week!
Hugs,
Marsha
SCH-DT

Mummylade said...

what a wonderful creation. Thank you so much for playing along at Die Cut Dreams and good luck!

Curly said...

Fabulous embossing a very meaningful and beautiful creation,

Thank You for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 140 Embossing, I hope you join us again next week,

Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :0) x.
SCSC DT

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Fabulous project! Thank you for joining us at the Sentimental Sundays ;)

TLC DESIGNS, LLC said...

Tears of joy! Great entry into our patriotic colors challenge at Sentimental Sundays! So glad you could join us, good luck and hope to see you again next time!
Hugs
Tammy Louise

papertrails leaver said...

Sylvia what a beautiful project you have made and love your tribute to the those that have served. This is just incredible and love that you made it slightly worn. Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays and Penny's. :-) Amy

Maria said...

What a cool flag plaque. Nice job and thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls this week.

Dan said...

Great job, I love the way you've twisted the wire on the hanger! The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!

Lori said...

What a fun paper flag! So glad you linked up at Craft Us Crazy!

Elise said...

Wish you could hear me hooting and hollering! This is FABULOUS! Thanks for being, so beautifully inspired by JUST US GIRLS! This is SUCH a great example of pure patriotism, 3D and your FINE talent!

Unknown said...

What a stunning paper flag... and such a sweet and heartfelt post to go along with it...thanks so much for sharing with us at The Kraft Journal.

Andie's Space said...

Hi Sylvia,
This is fab. I love the embossing on this! Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafters this week.
Hugs,
Andie xx

Zoe said...

Loving your little project, i love the folksy look! Thanks for playing along at Sweet Stampin this week, hugs x

Sharon Basel said...

How clever this is! I love all the textures you've incorporated in your flag. A wonderful project! Thanks so much for playing in the Sugar Creek Hollow challenge. I hope you'll return to our challenges again soon.
Sharon, SCH-DT

Unknown said...

Awww that is really Cool!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Sentimental Sunday's this week:-)
Hugs
Karen
xxx

Tracy said...

Fab Entry, thanks for joining Die Cut Dreams challenge, Good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Tameko said...

Cool project. Thanks so much for joining us at Sentimental Sundays this week.

Tenia Nelson said...

Cool!!! Thanks for playing at OTWC!!!!

Jaclyn Miller said...

This is so neat and such a great project. Love all of those little details. Thank you so much for playing along at OTWC.