Patriotic Mojo402

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Today I'm back with a card for this week's MOJO Monday Sketch Challenge.  I bought this really cute stamp set from Taylored Expressions (Rocket's Red Glare) and I'm ashamed to say this is the first time I have used it. It's a really cute set! I also bought the matching dies with the set.  The patterned paper however is new from Taylored Expressions (Summer Nights) . It's a 6X6 pad.  I think I need to order more of it, as I am using it up pretty fast! The colors are so pretty, and the papers can be used for more than just patriotic cards!

Anyhow ~ thanks for stopping by today! Hugs~ LJ

Patriotism Duel!

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Our theme for the Duel between the Darlings and Divas this month is "Patriotism" - which was decided by our hostesses Barb and Terry :) Barb sent the Divas a great red, white and blue kit to plat with, featuring the a Whipper Snapper image (Glory Bee).  I used this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch for the card layout/design. 

I chose to make a square card this time around! 

I don't have any specific "Flag Day" memories.....however I found some interesting information on Flag Day I thought I would share - especially since it's specific to my home-state Wisconsin! 

Appleton, Wisconsin claims to be the oldest National Flag Day parade in the nation, held annually since 

1950. It was also named "Most Patriotic City in America" by AmericaTheBeautiful.com in 2008. 

With further research, I found this website about the festivities in Appleton, WI for Flag Day. 

I only live two hours from Appleton, so I think this maybe a future "Flag Day" trip for me and my family. 

Anyways, thanks for stopping by my blog today! I have been working on another project lately - hope to 

share it soon (within the next week) 

Hugs ~ LJ

Sweet Sunday Sketch 270

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I'm posting two days in a row..Bet you thought that would never happen again (wink!) Today I am sharing my card for the latest Unidentified Image Swap. Every other month, the hostess sends us images (aka "unidentified") to make a set of four cards with. Our hostess for this month is Jody and she sent a cute kitty image with flowers to play with! I used Sweet Sunday Sketch 270 for my layout. 

I can't wait to see the 3 cards I get back in return! 

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ~ LJ

Supply list: 

Paper: Flowers (Day to Day / Doodlebug Designs), Yellow Print (SU), Tempting Turquoise (SU), Recollections White,  Gumball Green Ribbon (SU!) Circle & Circle Scallops Spellbinders Dies. 

MFT Sketch 230 - Hay There!

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It's been a looooong time since I have done a MFT Challenge! This is being entered in the latest MFT Sketch Challenge. 

I used the retired Pure Innocence Farmer Girl Set on my card....I didn't even realize it was retired until now, so I am really happy I got it when I did....(this is the first time I have used her on a card). The patterned paper is from October Afternoon (Farm Girl Collection), Ribbon from American Crafts. I used MFT Die-namics for the banner that the sentiment is stamped on, and the tag die is really old (probably one of the first dies Sizzix made) 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hugs ~ LJ

Summer Fun!

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Finally got around to creating (and sharing) this month's duel challenge between the divas and darlings! Carol and April are our June Hostesses & we have a Summer Fun challenge - with a twist - making a 3D project. Carol sent me a 3X3 box to use! I had so much fun putting this one together! I love doing 3D projects! The image is from an older SU! Set - Summertime Fun (one of my favorite sets - that I do not have)  I used nearly all of the pretty patterned paper she sent to cover the box and die-cut some flowers for the top. and I am in love with this striped ribbon she sent!

Here are a few more pictures:

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great summer fun day! Hugs ~ LJ

A Flower For You

Hello Hello - today I am sharing my Dueling Divas & Darlings challenge card for this month, Tami and Melina picked the the theme "I Pick A Flower for You"

I had fun coloring this cute rain girl image ~ she's super adorable. My card base measure's 5.5". I used quite a few embellishments from the kit, and I love the Echo Park paper that Tami picked out for this kit!

Below is the inside of my card - it does coordinate, the photo for the inside came out much brighter for some reason ~ the butterfly punch (my own) is from Martha Stewart.

Thanks for stopping by today ~ Hugs ~ LJ

What's Your Brew?

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Time for another Duel between the Divas and Darlings. Our Diva hostess this month is Kadie! Her and Paola (the Darling hostess) have sent us all Tea/Coffee inspired kits to play with. Kadie sent us two cute images to choose from Art Impressions Cathy Caffeine or MFT Al a Mode You're My Cup of Tea. Of course being a MFT Fan.....I chose that one!

The patterned paper is all from Prima (Coffee Break Collection), Brown ribbon is from A*Muse, and the frame chipboard is from Simple Stories (I Am collection). I used SU! Scallop and Large Oval punches for the sentiment.

I am not much of a coffee or tea drinker.....never have been  (I do love the smell of coffee!).  My beverage of choice these days (especially lately) has been good ole' H20 - water - I been trying to increase my daily intake and decrease my consumption of Diet Mt. Dew .....

Thanks for stopping by today ~ Hugs ~ LJ

Please don't forget to visit the other Divas:

Kadie (our hostess) 
Barb
Tami 
Carol
Kelly
Judy