Friday, August 29, 2008

Blogger's Challenge and Technique Blitz

Today's Blogger's Challenge was to create a card for Labor Day or a Red, White and Blue item.

Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

This led me to think about the American Workforce...and where most Americans are from. Thus the creation of my Red, White and Blue Ellis Island card.

The Ellis Island Stamp (The Stampsmith) was stamped in blue ink and colored with chalks. That is layered on a black piece of Pearly Gel, one of the Bonus Techniques from the upcoming Technique Junkie Newsletter. This piece is layered over a stamped star Background (Stampin' Up! Jumbo Wheel). I added some crystal stars and the "Welcome Home" words (Club Scrap) to finish the card off.


I hope you enjoy the labor day weekend and holiday.


21 comments:

  1. That is a stunning card, Pat!!! Awesome job!

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  2. This is a beautiful card Pat. I love the old style image which reflects the workmanship of the era. Love how you highlighted the American flags...truely very artistic! Fabulous work.

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  3. WOW.....what a striking card and a perfect fit for this challenge! Awesome job!

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  4. this is stunning Pat, looks like you could walk right into the scene!

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  5. Wow, Pat! this is a stunner!! breathtaking!

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  6. Wow, Pat, what a wonderful card. And that stamp is fantastic.

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  7. So beautiful! I agree - that is breathtaking!

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  8. This is stunning, Pat. You did a beautiful job with the main image.

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  9. Pat what an amazing card. The image is spectacular!

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  10. Wow!!! Stunning, the style is wow! You have blown me away with this card!

    :) Marcia

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  11. What a lovely card Pat! This is such a wonderful image! Beautifully done! :D

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  12. This is just beautiful Pat! Have a wonderful Labor Day week-end!

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  13. Stunning. What a great image and the card is superb!

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  14. Oh my goodness Pat, this card is absolutely fabulous! A definate WOW!

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  15. Pat, this is absolutely gorgeous!!! What a creation!

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  16. Wow, Pat! This is one cool card! It looks 3D! TFS!

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  17. That is SUPER COOL Pat. Very intense looking. I feel like I should salute someone. Great way to make the flags stand out too!

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  18. Very inspirational. What a great image.

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