Monday, June 3, 2013

Make it Monday #119 - Flagged Borders

Good Monday Morning everyone. Today I bring you my challenge card for this week's PTI MIM theme of flagged borders. (You can view Dawn's MIM video here.) As I have been in a very patriotic frame of mind since Memorial Day, and with our country's birthday celebration just around the corner, I decided to go with the inspiration for this challenge.
The most difficult part of this card was letting some of these flags sit slanted or crooked. I have a hard time letting go of the the straight and narrow alignment tendencies I practiced during my years in the service, which often can be a block to creative spirit.  It's getting better - but still not easy!
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Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Design
Stamps from PTI's Est. 1776 set
Fresh Snow White ink, white detail embossing powder - PTI
Card stock: Pure Poppy PTI (gold card stock from my stash).
Dies: Spellbinders Stars 5;  PTI Tag sale #5, Double Ended Banner, Countdown Details. (For some banners I used a square punch turned to punch just a corner on the end of a strip, as I didn't have any other banner dies that would work.)

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15 comments:

  1. Leslie L.June 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Very nice card - I love how it turned out.

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  2. tonyamariesJune 3, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    This turned out great!

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  3. Melissa T.June 3, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    I too had difficulty putting some of the flags at a slant, I kept worrying that it was crooked. I love your patriotic themed card!
    :)
    Melissa T.

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  4. GretaJune 3, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Wow--you already got your entry done! Love this!

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  5. GretaJune 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Oh my goodness--Lake Crescent is where we rented the house! How about that?!

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  6. victoria hJune 4, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Fab patriotic card. I've never been in the military but still had to line up my flags!

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  7. RhondaJune 4, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I like my flags straight on as well. Love the red, white & blue.

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  8. ColleenJune 4, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Love your patriotic card! I know what you mean about slanting the banners.

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  9. MarybethJune 4, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I guess I was on the same page as you with banners and stars. Great minds :) Love the sentiment you used for this very beautiful banner card!

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  10. LuanneJune 4, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Fantasic! I really like your creation!

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  11. Nancy Penir June 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Your papers are a patriotic joy to behold. Love them all. The stars are wonderful as well. Love this 4 th of July theme!

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  12. Leigh PennerJune 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Oh, fabulous card for the MIM, Steph!

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  13. craftmatesJune 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Beautiful patriotic card! Love it- Irma

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  14. AlexJune 7, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Beautiful card! I worried about slanting all the flags too, but this card came out great!

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  15. carol (krillsister)June 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Lovely card. I think you did a great job with the placement of those banners.

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