Friday, August 28, 2015

Porch Flag

There's something about a country farm house with a flag proudly waving in the breeze that epitomizes the term "Americana."  While surfing the web for all things card-making some time ago, I happened upon a terrific website called Serendipity Stamps.  It was, indeed, a moment of serendipity.  Don't you just love that word?  Well, long story short, I browsed in their shop for quite awhile, but it didn't take me long to decide that their "Porch Flag" stamp would be among others when I placed my first order.  I love the way Old Glory is front and center, but the details of the rest of the stamp add the perfect finishing touch.  The artist gave us the freedom to decide what kind of tree and flowers are planted out front, so I went with a waxy Magnolia leaf on the tree and a sprawling, blue-violet hydrangea bush.  Today I'm submitting this Copic-colored card as part of the "Anything Goes" challenge this month which you can read about on their blog.  Wish me luck!  See you next time!

8 comments:

  1. Becky your card is stunning! I love your yellow house and those "magnolia" leaves look amazing - almost 3D! Thanks so much for playing in Serendipity Stamps' Anything Goes Challenge! So glad you found us!

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    1. Thank you, Mary, for your kind message. My apologies for taking so long to acknowledge it. September was a whirlwind month, and I'm finally able to get back to the fun of stamping. All the best, and thanks again!

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  2. Wonderful coloring on this image!! Love it!! So glad you played with us at SSCB!!

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    1. Thank you, Vickie. I really appreciate the feedback. As I mentioned to Mary (above), I hope you will forgive the delayed response. I am very impressed with the stamps at Serendipity, and had a good time adding color to this one.

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  3. Wow Becky! Your coloring is amazing! I've never seen this image look better! This is beautiful! You captured a perfect summer day!

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    1. How sweet of you to say so, Jeanne! Thanks so much! I do love "Old Glory." All the best!

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  4. I agree with everything you said about this wonderful stamp and the flag ! I love seeing an American flag on the front porch and we always have one flying. Love your beautifully colored card, Becky!

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    1. Hi Marybeth - Thank you for taking the time to write and for the lovely compliment. I really appreciate the feedback about the card, and I appreciate my fellow flag-wavers even more! Keep her flying high!

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