I changed the image, the nestie panel, the color scheme, embossed the back panel, distressed the stars so the white would show through, distressed the edges, added faux stitching, and pierced around the sentiment - which brings me to the second challenge:
F4A122 Piercin' it. I have done piercing around the edges and on corners, but I have never pierced around a round sentiment before. Made me a little nervous because I don't have any of those fancy piercing templates.
As you can see I am still working on some "4th" cards Thanks for taking a closer look, hope you like it
Date: Friday, June 22, 2012 GMT Views: 1039
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60382
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 @ 12:41 PM
BEAUTIFUL! I love your tribute to our great nation and to our Queen. You were brave to pierce around the image - I would not attempt that w/o a cicle guide!! Kudos to you for that!
------------------------------ Karen ~ Thanks for stopping by my gallery. Proud Fan Club Member - FS525, QFTD49 Life is better in a beach town!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
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Sun, Jun 24, 2012 @ 9:38 PM
Beautiful stitching & sponging. Love the feel of this card! We need that spirit! Wonderful case.
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11