Artistic Etchings meets British Invasion for Retro Sketches

Hi Everyone.  Happy Sunday night.

I saw this great sketch across at retrosketches yesterday and, after the appearance of the awesome Bond girl in Friday's opening ceremony, I knew exactly what I wanted to do!

I pulled out My Digital Studio and opened up Artistic Etchings.  I used the crown stamp - that is normally pretty small - and I expanded it.  I printed it out on my printer and colored it using copic markers.  I rustled up some basic rhinestones, some square rhinestones and some basic pearls.  Of course, the card HAD to be red, white and blue. 

Here's my homage to THE best BOND girl evah!  Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Of course, I absolutely HAD to use this particular sentiment.  Some of you may remember me using this sentiment on a different card.  In case you have forgotten - this is an English colloquialism that means - uber cool.  way more than cool.   (However, the usual saying is you are all that and a bag of crisps.... or you are all that and a packet of crackers!)  But, that's what the stamp says, and I'll take it as it is :-)

All of the elements on the card remind me of the United Kingdom. 

• Obviously the colors of the Union Jack.
• The Gingham paper.  Gingham was the fabric my summer school uniform was made of. 
• The argyle (argyll) embossed layer as a nod to the fact that HRH has been the Colonel in Chief of the Argyll and Sutherland highlanders for decades.  (Maybe that's where she learned to parachute?)
• The royal blue ribbon (although it is really Midnight Muse) a favorite color of royalty
• A button with four holes - representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
• The "jewels" for the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London

I must admit, I was really pleased with how the crown printed out.  Have I told you that I love my MDS! :-)

So, there you have it, my homage to HRH Queen Elizabeth II.  Of course, I have to pay homage to my old school chum and running mate.  Seb did alright as the Chairman of the Olympic Committee and his speech was just the right tone for the games.  So, I'd say that the sentiment works for him, too! :-)

Why not pop along to retrosketches and see the fabulous design team and submission cards.

On a personal note.

I woke up Saturday morning to the most AWESOME sunrise.  I couldn't believe how fabulous it was.  The wetland was steaming and there was a bright orange streak of clouds in the sky.  A single banner of orange clouds.

After a few minutes - it started to look like this - if you look carefully, you can see the orange reflected off of the mist coming off of the wetlands

A few minutes later - it looked like this

 

Don't forget - check out this post and leave a comment letting me know what you thought about the opening ceremony - or what sports you are most looking forward to.  All comments will be entered into a draw for blog candy.  Draw will be on Friday.

Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.  Have a beautiful Monday

Jaydee

Card recipe - all ingredients Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

• Card stock:  Midnight Muse.  Real Red. Whisper White.  Gingham (amuse studio)
• Stamps:  Crown - My Digitial Studio - Artistic Etchings.  Sentiment:  British Invasion (amuse studio)
• Ribbon:  Midnight Muse
• Accessories:  Basic rhinestones, basic pearls.  Square rhinestones (ctmh)
• Tools:  Big Shot.  Argyle embossing folder.  Punch - non-SU

Comments

[Tracy]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your card!!! This just may be my favorite one that you have made!! Really über cool!!

Beautiful sunrises over your wetland! So pretty in the country!

Did I tell you I LOVE your card? :)

[Sally A. Davis]

I finally watched the ceremony last night and found it fabulous. I especially loved the scenery of the filds and the paths and loved they used that through out the production. It looks very real to me. The history was interesting and ingenious how they did it. The fireworks were good and the boats on the Themes I liked also. The queen and her dogs were cute. As is your card. Love your homage to your native land with it. Great sayings you folks have! And of course, the sunrise, spectacular. Worth geting up for.

[Beth Rigden]

I have never heard of that saying! But it sure fits for your British card!
My favorite part-the only part- I saw of the Opening Ceremony was Mr Bean! He was hilarious.
This Friday I get the fly to CA to see my little grandbaby and celebrate my daughter's 30th birthday. For her birthday, I made 30 cards and passed them out for her friends to sign. I am bringing them all wrapped as "30 Wishes from Conneaut". I think she will be surprised!

[Rach]

HRH Queen Elizabeth II certainly is "all that"! What a sense of humour (that extra "u" in there just for you ;oP)! What a good sport! :o) Heck, maybe she just wanted to meet Daniel Craig. He's no George, but he's still a cutie patootie. ;o)

The card is all that is British and I love it! It made me smile to see it. :o)

Your sunrise is utterly spectacular. I'm gobsmacked. Truly. To be blessed with that view every morning is a gift. :o)

Hugs!

P.S. Howdy Lou! :o)