COLOURS
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YOUR NATION'S FLAG!
I'm a Scottish lassie and the official flag of Scotland is The Saint Andrews Cross (The Saltire) ...
My initial thought was, mmmm, blue & white, we did shades of blue a few weeks ago, but then I thought oh, I could use the Royal Standard of Scotland (Lion Rampant) which is much more colourful ...
So I've made a couple of cards, stamped images look a bit 'orangy' in the photos but they're redder IRL ...
Bird & Flowers from Stampin Up 'Punch Potpouri' - stamped onto yellow cardstock in Dew Drop Rocket Red and clear embossed
Foliage - red miri card cut with Sizzlits Little Leaves die from Stampin Up
Couldn't make up my mind about a sentiment so left one off meantime.
and my second card ...
Image - Hero Arts 'Poinsettia' stamped onto yellow cardstock in Rocket Red and Clear Embossed
Mounted behind a circular frame cut with a nestie
Touch of red liquid pearls and white enamel accents
Thanks for taking the time to visit, it really is very much appreciated.
Have a great week and Happy Crafting!
Suze xx
74 comments:
Two great CAS cards Suze! I love them.
Thanks so much for including pictures of the flags too!
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"
Both lovely cards. I hadn't seen the flag of Scotland before, tho' I'm a big fan of historical novels...mostly romance that use Scotland for their focus.
Fab cards Suzi xx Jan
Two lovely cards and great to see another Scot in here, well done. You can view my card here.
Maureen.......x
Superb idea Suze, fantastic cards
Thank you so much
Mandi
Diva LIM
"Less is More"
Lovely cards, they are both very elegant! Hugs, Valerie
beautiful cards, suze!! love, love, love the first one!!
Precious the two cards.
Both lovely cards. Hazel x
Hi,
Great cards, love the yellow/red take on the Scottish flag. I must admit I struggled a bit with the blue and thought this choice was more interesting.
Thanks for the lovely comments,
Claire xx
Gorgeous cards! The first one is my favourite! xx
Ooh these are just gorgeous, I LOVE the bird and branch
Anne
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Two great cards, not seen the standard before, what great inspiration, you've captured the colours brilliantly.
Linbyx
Brilliant cards and great idea to use the rampant lion!
Stacex (48)
Beautiful cards, I love the bold colors! Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations, I am now a follower. :)
I would love if you stopped by my craft blog, Made Especially For You.
Ashley
http://especiallymade.blogspot.com
Lovely cards in great colours
two lovely cards, love the bird the most
wonderful CAS cards
Both cards are jut gorgeous...
Both cards are fab, especially like the first with the birds.
Great cards, both of them.
Two lovely cards, Sandra
Both arre great ! Well done !
Carol W
Fab cards Suze and great idea to use the Royal Standard of Scotland as your inspiration.
pretty cards, don't think I'd have thought of using the Lion Rampant, despite the fact I have one of each of those flags in the garden
Debz
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Both cards are beautiful. I love your style.
Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!
Two beautiful cards! I love the colours you used, I like the rampant lion!
Great cards
Two super cards, the first one would be my favourite.
Both are lovely but fav has to be the bird and branch.
WOW love both of these, great to see some other colours hehe alot of red white and blue going on this week :)
Lovely cards in nice fun colours. Love the funky bird!
lovely colors, nice cards - Jehko xxx
Oh both cards are lovely, fabulous colours!
Wow the red and yellow look stunning together, both are fab cards too.
That Hero Arts stamp is simply beautiful :)
Jenny x
The lion Rampant translates wonderfully into a bird. Fabulous idea to use the standard lovely cards XOXO Zoe
I think both of your cards are so gorgeous, great color combo. That birdie really is fab.
Lins :)
OK, you took the alternative approach with the Lion Rampant. You won!! Such fab cards that have given me some ideas.
Lilian
Wonderful cards, I completely forgot the Lion Rampant flag
Beryl x
Both are beautiful cards.....what fun colors you had to work with...very unique and fun!!
Wow! card with a bird is perfect. Super!
Hugs, Nusechka
Two beautiful cards Suze. The first is my favourite though. Love the two tone bird!
Hugs, Victoria ~x~
Both gorgeous cards!! I didn't knew that Scotland have his owwn flag.
Two beautiful cards Suze. I love the vibrant colours you've used. I especially like bird card. Sue.x
oh these are just stunning hun such amazing designs hugs cherylx
Suze - using the Royal Standard was a brilliant idea - love both the cards you've made with these colours. I've had another play Here's mine!
Both are fab cards , the bird one is my fave
Nicky
Brilliant cards Suze, love the bright colours instead of the blue and white, which I like too but it's nice to see something different. Thanks for popping in to me already.
Hugs
Brenda
Two lovely cards, Suze. The bird with the branch really stands out though. Fab use of the flags colours. x
Both of your cards are terrific. Using the Royal Standard is a brilliant idea, sets them apart from the others.
Lynne xxx
Particularly love the first one :-)
Hi Suze, Love that you went with Red/Yellow , Standard rather than blue/white......these are the colours I think of for Scotland!!! Love both your cards!
Mmmmm Iam loving these Suze, I love the delicate patterns and gorgeous sunshine colours
hugs June xxxxx
Hi Suze... great cards love the colours so vibrant and warm
Sue x
Both of your cards are so pretty. ;)
Love how you have used the colours from The Standard as they are so rich and warm. Two fantastic cards but my favourite is the first one as i love both of the images used:-)
Suze, these are both beautiful; I can't decide which one I like best! Great colour choice!
Michelle.
Two lovely cards. btw I've had the same problem when photographing rocket red gold too!
Kathyk
WOw what lovely colours together, both cards and great but I think the little bird one is my fav.
Anne
Beautiful cards. I love that little bird on the branch, and I also like how you've stamped red poinsettias on a yellow background. Very striking.
Two fabulous cards, Suze! Love the first one...I think it is my fave!
These are gorgeous Suze, great idea to use the Lion Rampant, fab colour combo with it.
As for trying the Welsh I'll excuse you, after all I'm not a Welsh speaker LOL
Fabulous cards Suze, lucky you having two flags to choose from and such different colours:0) I love the bird having the orange flourish it's gorgeous and on the second card the whole aperture is filled with beautiful colour, great job, Gay xxx
You've made two stunning cards, cant even decide which one I like the best xx
Totally cool! Wish I had these wonderful colours, your cards are fab!
Oh my goodness, these are both GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! I love the placement of your branch on the first one. That little bird is perched happily on it and the flowers finish it off beautifully. I just love the second one - it's fabulous!
I really like the red and yellow colour combo and I especially love that bird stamp! :) And thanks for the comment on my blog!
Clever you to think of the Lion Rampant Suze! I love what you've done with these colours - the bird looks great on the branch made with the little leaves die and I love the floral aperture card too. Vx
Two great cards, love the colours.
Avril
Two great cards Suze, love the branch one esp. :O) Viv xx
2 fabulous cards. Just love the birdy - he's so beautiful.
Caroline xxx
Hi Suze
Love both your creations (as always)!
Tina (no 75)
Lovely cards Suze, love the bird on the branch. Thanks for dropping by. Carolxx
Two gorgeous cards and I love the different idea!
Rosey x
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