Card Recognition

Friday, July 2, 2010

Dual Citizenship




Susan at Simplicity is challenging us to make a one layer card that celebrates your heritage. One layer cards are seriously hard... I had to make 3 before I decided I was done playing, and the one I like best isn't even a one layer card! But I was trying to make it work as a one layer card... it just didn't work. So, right, back to the theme. I am American, but recently got New Zealand citizenship as well, so I thought I should make a card that celebrated my dual status. Not an easy thing to do on a one layer card, and Susan even sent me an email suggestion on how to do it, perhaps that's cheating? For Fun Challenges is also running a similar themed challenge, so I'll enter the card in that contest too.

Materials: 1st card, Greener Pastures nz stamp, Fiskars alphabet stamp set, Fiskars rotary scallop cuter, Carl Corner punch
2nd card, Green ribbon, Inkadinkado frame, Greener Pastures NZ stamp, Carl Kiwi punch, Versacolor green ink, Stampin Up Black ink
3rd card, Inkadinkado frame, Studio G alphabet stamps, Making Memories Red wagon sticker

9 comments:

Helen Dooley said...

What a fun way to show your love for both places. Thanks for sharing with us on For Fun.

Karen B. said...

Not cheating at all in my book when you get advice from a wonderfully talented lady like Susan. I'm thinking these cards are great, and a tad bit jealous that you've gotten to experience dual citizenship.

Susan Raihala said...

YES!!!!! I love them all! Thanks so much for sharing your special situation and celebrating it so craftily! Very cool.

Gisèle said...

These are just great! I'm glad you stuck it out!

CraftinGranny said...

Great cards! So glad to see you sharing your dual citizenship and that they are almost the same colors.
Thanks for joining us at For Fun this week.
"Hugs" Carol

Pauline said...

Wonderful creations Erin! We're almost neighbours - I'm an Aussie! A great celebration of two great nations. Thanks for joining us at For Fun this week!

Mary Ski said...

Sometimes the best results and most learning occur when we are challenged. Wonderful card. Thanks for sharing it with FFC

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards, Erin. Wonderful way of sharing dual citizenship. Thanks for joining us at For Fun Challenges this week! Hope to see you next week, too.
Amelia x

Lisa said...

Great job on your cards. Couldn't have been easy but you did a fabulous job! Thanks for sharing with us at For Fun Challenges!