6.29.2010

STARS & POLKA DOTS FOREVER / CQC #39 & 2S4Y # 55...


Good morning! It is Tuesday, and that means a smashing new challenge over at the colourQ...




I was feeling a little (okay~ maybe a LOT) patriotic when I found this color combination for this week's colourQ challenge and I immediately wanted to use little squares to emulate the inspiration photo... How perfect that Laura's sketch over at 2 Sketches 4 You had little squares! YAY!

This was a super quick card! I punched out 4 scalloped squares with Stampin' Up!'s Scallop Square punch and a 1 1/4 inch square of each color. Then I punched out a star from each color using the Small Star punch from SU!, and then punched out a 1 1/4" square around the negative space from the star, which I adhered using dimensionals to the solid color squares. Maybe a 10 minute card! The ribbon is also SU!, Real Red 3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain - LOVE IT! This ribbon will disappear at the end of the day tomorrow - so if you like it, you better grab some!

Bye for now & thanks so much for dropping by!



17 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card.
    Great idea. Wonderful papers and colors.

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  2. This is awesome! I LOVE it :)
    Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
    Laura

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  3. Cute! Love those squares and what you did with them! =)

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  4. Wow this is great! I want to make this one. Love your ideas like always.

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  5. I love how you placed a coordinating color behind each punched star-it makes for a very striking focal point! Lovely embossing, too!

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  6. This is soo pretty ... love it!! :) :) :) :) :)

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  7. Such a neat, clean look and a gorgeous inspiration piece for us.

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  8. FUN! This is right up my alley! Love that sketch, too.....it's in my pile of things to do!

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  9. Fantastic!! I like how you punched the stars out, then used a different shade behind it. tFS!

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  10. this is a beautiful card!! very patriotic and i love your take on the sketch

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  11. way cute, Arielle! thanks for playing along at 2S4Y:)

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  12. Hi Arielle!! This card is adorable, I love the patriotic colors and the sketch is wonderful. I just wanted to pop in and say hello, as of July 5th, you and I will be connected in the blogging world. heehee! ;)
    Hugs and happy Wednesday!

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  13. Such a perfect card! I love your work so much!

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  14. So pretty! Love the stars and a super great take on Laura's sketch :)

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  15. Well done Arielle your card was beautiful and a deserved winner!!
    Pauline x

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  16. Congratulations Arielle! This is a winner!

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Thank you so much for visiting & leaving a comment! Have a blessed day~ Arielle