Thursday, May 27, 2010

Bloggers Challenge -- Red White And Blue

Lisa is always so good at being right on with the themes for our Blogger's Challenges.  This week we are doing Red White and Blue.  I had lots of fun making this fun flower pot with candles.  And the card is just using up more of those pre-cut scraps I have laying around.

ETA: I thought this was a good idea for a giveaway gift for Party Lite distributors,
I do not intend to burn like this so don't worry, lol!

 
I found this tin in the dollar spot at Target.  So cute, matches with the flowers from the flower folds die so nicely, don't you think? I am so glad I finally got this die.  I have been making so many things with it.  At mommy and me we made flip flops, barrettes, hair bands, pins and baseball caps with it! I will take pictures of the stuff when I finally get it all unpacked.

Stamps: None
Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White
Ink: None
Other: crimper, ribbon, flower folds die, candles, pop dots, sucker sticks

Now for the fast and simple card.

Stamps: Four Square
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Brilliant Blue
Other: small flower punch from punch pack, ribbon, rub on, embossing folder, pretties kit

Be sure to click on the logo on my sidebar to see what the rest of the talented ladies in the group are doing for their red white and blue challenge!  I sure it will be fabulous.

Hope you have a fabulous holiday weekend!
Mary Jo

17 nice people left a comment:

Shelly Schmidt said...

Great candle flowers- I have never seen this idea before- and I love the tin! Great card too!!!

Marsha Fisher said...

Love the dollar bin at Target ;0)...these tins perfectly match your adorable candle flowers. Nice job!

Lisa Bohler said...

What a unique decorating item, although I don't think I'd light it until it was flat somewhere! Super cute card, too!
Happy Memorial day!

Lisa Somerville said...

Super cute pail project!

Basement Stamper said...

Fantastic set MJ! I love the candles as centers and the card is gorgeous!

Chrissy D said...

Ohhh Wonderful projects! Love your festive tin and card! Fabulous! TFS!

Ida said...

How fun! Those flowers are really cute and just so so well with that pail (great find). Loved your card too.

Tami Black said...

Maryjo -- Can I just say that you are so inspiring! I love these flowers and no, would never have thought of this myself. I can't wait to see the other stuff you've made. The card is darned cool too!

BarbaraW said...

Very creative project. I would never have thought of using the candles as flower centers.

Kimberly Gajewski said...

How adorable is this! Those flowers/candles are just lovely Mary Jo! Terrific card too! Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend! :D

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Luv the pail of flowers! Great RWB card, have a wonderful long weekend.

Anonymous said...

I love your pot project--it came out wonderful. SO bright & cheerful.
Great job! N

Yogi said...

beats me whether this was a challenge here or not. But here it is anyway
Enjoy
http://yogiemp.blogspot.com/2010/05/mc-may-tent-card-fairy-hb.html

Jane Bosi said...

GREAT idea!!! Love the card, too! You really rocked this one, MJ!

Heidi Hihn said...

Wonderful job!! Your project and card are awesome!!

tonistamps said...

Great work Mary Jo! Love that flower die...I'm still resisting it, but this is so great I might have to cave in soon. :(

Rachel Hope said...

Love the flowers with the pearls! TFS