My mind started racing when I first saw that the Pals Paper Arts challenge was red, white and blue:
What patriotic stamp sets do I have? Do I HAVE to stick with an American theme? Could I pull off a red, white and blue card that ISN’T patriotic? I knew I would have to sleep on it. I hadn’t seen any of the samples, but my mind was racing! In the middle of the night, it hit me! Eureka!
I have written this over and over, but I will say it again – I love a challenge. My most recent personal challenge is to make good use of a stamp set I (at first) saw no use for. When Betsy’s Blossoms premiered, I wanted nothing to do with it. I have forced myself to use the set, and now I am in love with it. Some of my favorite designs use this set.
Back to the challenge: in the middle of the night, I sat up in bed thinking, “Betsy’s Blossoms could make some gorgeous fireworks!”. As Pam said, “You need to sleep more often!”. Thanks…I think!
Check out all the other red, white and blue creations at PPA
Stamp sets: Betsy’s Blossoms, Perfectly Penned
Papers: Real Red, Whisper White, Regals Collection Designer Series Paper Stack
Inks: Real Red, Night of Navy
Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Oh. Em. Gee…!!!! GENIUS!!!! I am in love with this. As much as I love the Fourth of July, you have just inspired me to send out Independence Day cards this year…. Yessss!! Betsy and her Blossoms should be thankful for you!
Hope Stamp-a-Stack is ahhhh-mazing! So proud for you (as always!!!!)…. You are so awesome!
Awww, thanks, Brooke! Quite fitting for your stay in DC this weekend, huh? July 4 card making on the schedule!
Very pretty! This sentiment is so appropriate on your card, too! Great card.
Thanks, Dawn! Really enjoyed this challenge!
Exceptional! I love the way the Blossoms look like Fireworks exploding in the sky!
Thank you, Diane! I was skeptical that it would turn out (I dreamed up the idea), but I am very happy with the outcome.
Gorgeous fireworks is right! POW! Great card!
Thanks for your post, Linda!
This is my first visit to your blog, because of the Hop. Brian, your work is delightful and fresh, and I will definitely be back again and again for more inspiration. Love the fireworks!!
Wow, Mary! Thanks! So glad you like my work. That means so much to me. Come for a visit anytime you want.
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Definitely a winner–what a great idea, tfs! Congrats on your PPA win, too!
Thank you, LeAnne! I appreciate it. I was really happy with this card and enjoy sharing this craft. Your blog is beautiful, btw.
I too LOVE this card! What a great idea using that blossom stamp. It looks so much like fireworks. Great job Brian.
Thanks, Marla. I appreciate your comment. I loved this challenge and have grown to love this stamp set.
patriotic and pretty. great use of the betsy’s blossoms stamp! congrats on a well deserved PPA recognition! hugs, m
Thank you, Mary! I am so happy to have been selected. So many great cards out there! An honor, indeed!
Congrats Brian on your PPA card winnings! Don’t spend them all in one place!
Thanks, Judi! I’m going to Vegas!
Tried to leave a message earlier and it didn’t “take”, I don’t think, but I wanted to try again to tell you what a GREAT card this is and congrats on the PPA honor! Absolutely brilliant use of this stamp!!
Thank you, Teri! I appreciate it.
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