Yes, it's that time again for the Dueling Darlings. Judy (Diva) and Deb (Dazzler) picked the theme..."Going to Rio with the Olympic Darlings!"
Judy had special permission to use this particular digi for our group from ScrappinDoodles. The artwork was originally intended for kids to use.
A little Olympic history....the motto of the Olympics is "Faster, Higher, Stronger" and was introduced at the 1924 Olympics held in Paris. The blue, yellow, black, green and red colored rings on a white background reproduce the colors of every country's flag without exception. The Olympic Flame via a relay system from Greece to the Olympic venue began with the Berlin games in 1936. The final day of the relay ...with the Opening Ceremonies...the flame is used to light a cauldron to signify the beginning of the Games. The medals are gold, silver and bronze and awarded to the top 3 finishers in each event.
I used the 5 ribbons in the corner to represent the colored rings. The opposite corner has the metallic paper...with the medal colors. I used the brads in the order that the Olympic rings placed over the metallic paper.
Judy and Deb wanted us to share our favorite summer Olympic event. I've always loved watching the gymnastics....men and women. It makes it even more special since my sister-in-law and mother-in-law own and operate a gymnastics studio in VA. We've helped with some meets while visiting the family. I also love to watch the swimming and women's beach volleyball.
Thanks, Judy for challenging me!
Go TEAM USA!
Date: Monday, August 15, 2016 GMT Views: 381
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Paper: Cake and Candles (We R Memory Keepers), Gold, Silver and Bronze metallic by Recollections, Ivory cardstock base Recollections #110, added the navy blue pearl paper from my stash for matt
Paper Size: A2
Accessories: Ribbons (Michaels Celebrate It and Offray), Brads by Eyelet Outlet
Techniques: Prisma Pencils with colorless blender pencil
Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Oro Valley, Arizona Posts: 12742
Mon, Aug 15, 2016 @ 8:57 PM
Wow! Love your Olympics card, Suzy!! Great use of the ribbons and brads to accentuate the Olympic ring colors. Great coloring on that torch bearer girl. Loved reading about your Olympic games favorite events. No wonder you love gymnastics with your family having such a big connection to the sport!!So glad you are with the Dueling Darling Divas!!!!
Registered: September 28, 2004 Location: In the upper midwest Posts: 13108
Thu, Aug 18, 2016 @ 7:22 PM
Wow Suzy, I love the ribbon/paper treatment you used on your card front. Great job on this card and use of your kit...way to go.....I love watching the same events you do in the olympics....
------------------------------ ~Carol~
~~~Some girls are just born with glitter in their veins...~~~