Following last month's birthday celebrations, the blog is now getting back to normal and it's Thursday which means it's challenge day!!
Given that it's the 4th of July on Saturday, I thought it'd be great for today's challenge to be an idea from 'retired' dt member Paula - to create a card that includes the colours of your country's flag!
Now I didn't realise how much I would struggle with these colours, they're definitely not what I would usually go for (I think it's because it reminds me of my old school uniform!). So as I wasn't getting much inspiration, I thought I'd just have a play with some blue, red and white fimo and I made some odd shaped beads.
Here's my simple card:
You can't see it in the photo, but the fimo has some lovely sparkly glitter in it! :)
Visit the following DT's blogs to see what they came up with!
If you'd like to have a go at this challenge and be in with a chance to win £5 to spend in the online shop, you have one week to link your creation to the comments of this post. I will pick my favourite and announce the winner on Thursday!
Hi Elizabeth!
gosh~! Why didn't I buy the "retail therapy" stamp set! Your card is lovely~!
THANK YOU very much for sending my order so quickly. It was delivered via Surface mail, but received it sooner than the air mail! I was able to use it for this challenge.
http://www.creativityinprogress.com/blog/mommy-needs-to-relax/
Thank you!!! Sunghee
Posted by: sunghee | 04 July 2009 at 10:12 PM
I had my choice of 2 flags so made 2 cards!
http://ruby-dooby-dooscraftyspot.blogspot.com/2009/07/elzybells-1.html
http://ruby-dooby-dooscraftyspot.blogspot.com/2009/07/elzybells-2.html
Lynne
:D
Posted by: Lynne in NI | 04 July 2009 at 08:37 PM
Gorgeous card Elizabeth, love the beads, very original... Couldnt resist taking part in this and have loved the challenge!
http://elainesden.blogspot.com/2009/07/elyzbells-challengep.html
Elaine x
Posted by: Elaine | 04 July 2009 at 05:58 PM
Me again!
Linking didn't work 1st time....
Card is here:
http://milliesmarvels.blogspot.com/2009/07/elzybells-blog-challenge-red-white-and.html
Posted by: Jane | 04 July 2009 at 07:56 AM
Hi Elizabeth,
Nice Challenge! My card is
here!
Jane
x
Posted by: Jane | 04 July 2009 at 07:54 AM
My first stab at one of your challenges. I'll be back as I just adore your stamps!!! THANKS!
Posted by: Denise M | 04 July 2009 at 01:21 AM
Didn't work the first time.
http://dragonflyart-dragonfly.blogspot.com/2009/07/elzibells-flag-challenge.html
Posted by: Doreen Robertson | 03 July 2009 at 08:01 PM
Here's my card.
Posted by: Doreen Robertson | 03 July 2009 at 07:58 PM
What a cute card Elizabeth! I had a lot of fun with the challenge! Here's my card.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1401589?cat=all&what=keywords&si=CC222
Posted by: Jane B. | 03 July 2009 at 07:05 PM
Here's mine: http://patternedpaper.typepad.com/patterned_paper/2009/07/elzybells-art-stamps-challenge-rood-wit-blauw.html
Thanks for the challenge Elizabeth, it was fun to play:-D
Inge xOx
Posted by: Inge | 03 July 2009 at 04:08 PM
You did a great job and I wouldn't know of your struggle if you didn't write about it. The Dutch country flag has about the same colours in it, so this will end up into the same kind of struggle, I guess ;) I will take the challenge, though, since I really like theme...
Haven't got any Elzybells stamps (yet) and hope this won't be a problem.
xx Monica
Posted by: Monica | 02 July 2009 at 06:45 PM
So sweet, great beads!!!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | 02 July 2009 at 06:38 PM
Lovely card Elizabeth, the fimo beads are so cute!
It's indeed a challenge *LOL* I have never used this color combo on a card. But I love a challenge and will give it a try for sure!
Inge xOx
Posted by: Inge | 02 July 2009 at 04:50 PM
Great card Elizabeth, I love those little fimo beads you have made - so cute! xx
Posted by: Michelle S | 02 July 2009 at 04:36 PM