Sunday, June 26, 2011

Simply SundayChallenge: Penned

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the Simply Sunday Challenge with Getting Cricky with K Andrew.
Today's challenge is Penned: Using pens in your project.
Summertime always makes me think of the 4th of July and the 4th of July makes me think of the American Flag.
I was very excited about this challenge because I love to doodle and draw and I love gel pens!
I however, do Not like to draw with gel pens because I am a perfectionist with my drawing and you can Not erase gel pen ink!

So my friends, the fabulous Cricut to the rescue.....
I used my new Amy Chomas gel pens and gel pen holder for my Cricut Expression to draw out this cute American flag from the Cricut Lite Cupcake Wrapper cartridge.
I started out with some plain white cardstock and used a charcoal colored gel pen for the drawing and some muted markers were added for color on the design.


The red and blue background was cut from the Elegant Edges cartridge.
The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs Splashtastic Summer stamp set.

So everyone- use your imagination and creativity- grab a pen and join the fun!


Other Challenges:
Challenge Me Monday #66- Red, White, and Blue 
Scrapbookaholic By Abby Challenge #8 Use Red, White & Blue!
My Craft Spot #14- Seeing Stars
The Paper Variety - It's Summer
Creative Cutter Room - God Bless America
 



Thanks for stopping by!

33 comments:

  1. Very cute card! It's amazing what a little color can do. TFS!

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  2. That flag came out awesome! Love how the colour shades are contrasting. I'm excited now about my cricut cupcake lite cart arriving from Kristal! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. This is great Julie! I havenot tried using the pens in my cricut yet,I have had them forever! Hugs! Dina

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  4. Very, very cute. I love that you can pen pretty much anything and adding a bit of color goes a long way. Great job on the challenge
    Hugs
    Brenda Getting Cricky DTM
    http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

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  5. Julie, loving your card. Perfect for this time of year...July 4th right around the corner.
    I use the Cricut Markers a lot. I will draw then cut, only thing is...have to be very careful when switching out the marker and the blade. Amy's tool would make it much easier. It's like doodling with your Cricut...lol. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Take care!
    Dee

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  6. so love this cartridge. The card is awesome as so is the stamp set and the fact it's for autism - I will be getting it soon!! LOVE the card :)
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  7. love your project! These pens are awesome! TFS!
    esigmon at cox dot net

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  8. loveit..love how you drew out the flag using the pens!! too cute


    kathy
    gcdtm

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  9. How creative! Great work. Thanks for creating with us at FCCB this week :)

    Sarah
    http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

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  10. Julie
    Great card, I love the red white and blue theme this week! Great job!
    Becka
    your DT sister

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  11. I love the background - and what a clever way to do the flag! It looks fantastic!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  12. Very nice! Loving those pens. Thanks for joining us at FCCB!
    Lisa C

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  13. I love how your card turned out! Just fabulous.

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  14. This is such a fantastic card! I love how you used your pens (why have mine been sitting here unused?!) and love how you made it both summery and patriotic. :o) Incorporating muted and bold shades was such a brilliant idea. It looks stunning. :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  15. How creative! I can't pick a "part" I like because I like how it all works together!

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  16. What a neat way to do the flag...I love all the matting! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot !
    Joy

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  17. That turned out sooo neat! Who would think to use a cupcake wrapper like that, very cool! Love how you colored it in to! Looks like you are having fun with your Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder!

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  18. Oh I LOVE this! I love that you used the cupcake wrapper flag. It is so unique and artsy! I love this so much. Thank you for playing along with us this week at Scrapbookaholic by Abby challenges. We hope that you play with us again soon!
    Hugs
    Carley

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  19. Super card! Love the flag! Thanks so much for joining us over at CCR! DT Member Carri :)

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  20. Cute card!! I like that it is different. Thanks for playing with us at Scrapbookaholic by Abby!

    Ashley

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  21. Great card and I love those background mats! Thanks for joining our challenge this week at FCCB!

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  22. Lovely Card! Great idea to use the Cricut Pens to draw out the flag wrapper! Thanks for playing with us at FCCB!

    Marlene
    FCCB DTM

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  23. Interesting card. I've never seen anything quite like it before! Unique. Thanks for participating at The Paper Variety.

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  24. Cute card Julie :) How ingenious to use the cupcake wrapper like you did! Who would have thought? Apparently not me, lol! I hope you have a good week dear :)
    ~Hugs~
    Becky- your DT sis
    www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

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  25. Great card!! Love the background and your pen work turned out wonderfully! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!

    Kimberly

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  26. What a great card ! You used lovely details.
    Thanks for playing with us at S by Abby.
    ~Maria Elena~ DT
    http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

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  27. Great card. I have some Cricut markers and still have not used them. Time to try them. TFS!

    Sandy
    http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

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  28. What a super great card. I love the entire thing super awesome. Thanks for playing with us at Scrapbookaholicbyabby. :)
    Hugs,
    Raven

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  29. OMG!this is so gorgeous!!What a fantastic card!! great paper and love the colours. Thanks for joining the challenge at My Craft Spot.

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  30. I'm so behind this week! I love your LO :)!! I'm glad I could inspire you to make one! Where's the picture...hehehe! Seriously though, this card is fabulous! You rocked those gel pens and how creative to use the wrapper cart for it! You're so talented! I'm sorry to hear you're a perfectionist too! I think it is a problem because I know I'm my worst critic over it! Thanks for letting me know I still have at least another 5 years with the hair issues....blahhh and thanks for the shout out! I see my hello kitty up there! Is that your way of saying I need a button...hehe! Hope you have a fabulous 4th celebration!

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  31. Oh I knew I forgot something! Thanks for playing with us at My Craft Spot! Good Luck!!

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  32. Lovely card!! Thanks for playing along at My Craft Spot this week!!

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  33. Thank yo for playing with us at Scrapbookaholic with your lovely card

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