Saturday, 3 July 2010

Penny Black Saturday...Red, White and Blue

Happy Saturday everyone.

On the 4th of July 1776 America declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. In honour of this and to mark their special day the Penny Black Saturday Challenge is giving a nod to our American cousins. This week the challenge is.....

Red, White and Blue

We have 4, yep, that's right, 4 prizes up for grabs this week,
well yankee doodle my dandy!

A Penny Black stamp of your choice from our regular sponsor
Stampers Supermarket.


And, these 3 beauties....
Betsy Bluebell clear stamp set.


Easy Rider

Sweet Thing


....from our brand new sponsor Penny Black.


Fab or what!

So, for my card I used the PB stamp 'birthday balloons' coloured with inktense water colour pencils. The papers are by Doodlebug. This is the first time I have tried this cutting technique. I'm sure it has an 'official' crafty name but I don't know what that might be. Anyway, you cut round part of the image and use a nestie to cut the remainder. Quite effective, huh?

If you want to look like the cat that got the cream.....


....then spangle your banner and join in the fun!

For more patriotic inspiration take yourself off here to have a nosey
at some fabulous cards by the Penny Black DT.


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17 comments:

  1. Always with a Sentiment3 July 2010 at 09:29

    Hello Liz. Such a beautiful, bright card. Love all the spotted papers and ribbons and your image is just gorgeous. Love it. Happy crafting.
    With love, Sandra xx

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  2. Pauline C3 July 2010 at 10:33

    Fab card Liz - totally love this image - perfect for the colour scheme. Have a great weekend
    Pauline x

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  3. Joey3 July 2010 at 11:37

    Hiya Liz

    fantastic card, love all the dots and I love how you have done your ribbon.

    Have A Lovely Weekend

    Joey.x

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  4. Little K Smith3 July 2010 at 12:04

    Fabulous card Liz, adore this teddy, love how you've cut him out. Fab papers and lush ribbons too.
    Kelly.x

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  5. NGCARDS3 July 2010 at 12:09

    This is lovely hun, lovely layout and colouring! xxx

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  6. Beth3 July 2010 at 14:11

    Aww that little cat is so cute! Such a fab card Liz, the layered ribbons look great and thanks for yhe little history lesson! I hope you're enjoying the weekend!

    Love Beth xx

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  7. Anonymous3 July 2010 at 15:26

    What a fab card! Love the image and your layout!
    Hugs
    Carole x

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  8. Anonymous3 July 2010 at 17:55

    Totally gorgeous xx

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  9. Irena3 July 2010 at 20:07

    This card is really cute and pretty. The image is great. Lovely papers, wonderful bow.

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  10. Janneke3 July 2010 at 20:18

    Fab card Liz ;0)
    Have a great weekend

    Janneke X

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  11. Debs3 July 2010 at 21:21

    Gorgeous card Liz
    I love how you have done the ribbons
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  12. Cheryl4 July 2010 at 00:29

    I love your happy card! Too cute!

    Cheryl
    http://shestamps.blogspot.com/

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  13. Kath Stewart4 July 2010 at 13:49

    how cute is this liz and love your trick with the nestie...enjoy what's left of the weekend...hugs kath xxx

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  14. Georgia4 July 2010 at 15:26

    Wow Liz, this is fabulous! I love the nautical colours and the bear image is adorable, I love how the balloons come off the edge of the circle! :) Love, Georgia xx

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  15. PinksyDoodles7 July 2010 at 10:17

    Hi Liz,
    The colours look fab on this card. Great image and beautifully coloured.
    Clare x

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  16. Tasha7 July 2010 at 22:48

    Stunning card Liz, i love the backing paper and the ribbons you used - gorgeous
    love tasha xx

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