Saturday, July 2, 2011

Exciting News and A Card To Share

Good morning!  It's a holiday weekend here in the US and I know I am looking forward to the extra time to spend with family and friends!  No matter where you are, I hope you have a fun weekend planned!

I can hardly contain myself today as I have a lot of exciting things to tell you!  I can finally share the news that I was invited to be one of the new Design Team Members for July - December 2011 on the Card Patterns Sketch Challenge blog!  I am so honored to have the opportunity to design with this amazingly talented team!  I am still pinching myself to be sure I'm not dreaming!

And if that isn't enough, I was asked to be a Guest Designer for the next two weeks on the Our Creative Corner Challenge blog!  I am so excited to join the OCC team for these two challenges!  This week's OCC challenge was a Seasonal Celebration - create a card for either 4th of July or Christmas in July.  Right away, I thought that the two challenges would work perfectly together.

Here is this week's Card Patterns Sketch #122:


This week's Card Patterns Challenge is being sponsored by We Scrap.com kits.

Here is my card for both challenges:


I decided to create a card for a 4th of July celebration.  I started with a card base of SU Blue Bayou and layered with GKD Cranberry Tart CS.  All my patterned paper is from the We R Memory Keepers Old Glory Collection.  I cut sections of the DP for the 4th of July sentiment and for the main image panel.  The focal panel and frames were cut with Spellbinders Labels Four Large and Small dies.  I stamped the stars from Gina K. Designs Lazy Days of Summer set with SU Blue Bayou and Cranberry Crisp and Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress ink onto coordinating cardstock and punched them out with Marvy star punches.  They were popped up on Pop Dots.  A punched border and a simple bow finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope to see you again soon!  Have a wonderful weekend!
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13 comments:

  1. Congrats on your Card Patterns DT spot. I've never been to your blog, but I'm loving it so far. I LOVE today's card. It looks fabulous!!

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  2. Lovely card, Carla! Congrats on your DT position with Card Patterns! You deserve it, GF!

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  3. CONGRATULATIONS, my DDF, you are so loaded with talent and this is a fabulous opportunity for everyone to enjoy and appreciate it. Your card is spectacular for both challenges and gives me great inspiration. I hope you have a great weekend.....I know much is happening - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  4. Congrats!!!!! You deserve it!!! A surprise awaits you at ...http://attcbarb.blogspot.com/2011/07/thank-you-to-marie.html

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  5. Carla... beautiful card! CONGRATULATIONS! You and your lovely cards will be a true asset to Card Patterns. I was so excited when I saw your pic in their new DT announcement. ;D

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  6. What a great Just 4th card! Love it!
    Hugs,Marie

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  7. how exciting and congrats to you on bith spots!!!!! Have a happy 4th

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  8. YOU are one busy, crafty and LUCKY lady! {!} - I'm feeling a little of that "pinch" of disbelief, myself - CONGRATULATIONS!!! In spite of your, CLEARLY busy creative schedule - GIRL! YOU are cranking out the delight, right here! This is FABULOUS! This card is PARADE-worthy! Well done! Hope you have a wonderful 4th! I look forward to getting to know you and your talents better and better - I'm just so honored to be on this team with you! Take care!

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  9. Great 4th of July card, Carla! I love the way it looks with the Blue Bayou - gives it a lovely vintage feel. You certainly did us proud as our guest designer this week at Our Creative Corner! A huge congratulations on your new design team appointment. They are definitely lucky to have you!

    Happy 4th of July to you!

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  10. Carla, OH, CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you! I look forward to playing along with you as a designer for Card Patterns! I'm excited! This will be fun!

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  11. Wonderful patriotic card! Congratulations on your new assignments. Awesome news. ;)

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  12. Congratulations Carla! You are so talented and this is so deserved! Fabulous 4th of July card! All the best with your move - hope everything goes well.

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  13. I love the vintage look of your card- I was drawn to it immediately! So glad you could design with us at Our Creative Corner!

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