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Patriotic Art, Blueberry Lemonade, and Loaded Fried Green Tomatoes

So happy to have an extra day off.  Thankful to all those who fought and died for freedom around the world.  War has so many costs, and we take the sacrifices for granted.  Here is my card to celebrate the day.

I made it after watching  a video from THIS YouTube spray paint artist.  I watercolored the base, but then I did take some crumpled paper dipped in whte paint, blue paint and black ink and dabbed it over the watercolor.  Then I sponged on some black ink.  I added Stickle stars after stamping the Thank You for Your Service Stamp (new from DRS Designs).  

Continuing the military theme, a friend asked me to make a congrats card for one of his friends who has recently been promoted in the U.S. Air Force.  I used the new Air Force Proud image. This card was inspired by THIS card by Caterina who is this week's Featured Stamper on Splitcoaststampers.com. 


Since it is late Monday, I am also including my ticket to T-day over at Elizabeth's Blog.  I went to lunch with some friends on Friday and ordered the blueberry lemonade at The Wharf Restaurant in Montgomery.  It was very refreshing. 
I also had the fish tacos, but the star of the lunch was the loaded fried green tomatoes which we all shared.  I didn't take a picture of them but here is one from their website.  They top fried green tomatoes with feta, bacon, green onions, and a sauce.  We fought over them. 

I still remember how wonderful the fried tomatoes were at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami, but these loaded ones topped them and were cheaper. I plan to get them again soon.

Happy T-day and hope you have a wonderful week!

Nancy

Comments

  1. Mae TravelsMay 29, 2023 at 5:44 PM

    Adding those goodies to the fried green tomatoes sounds great. They are really a southern dish -- we don't see them much on menus here in Michigan.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  2. My name is Erika.May 29, 2023 at 5:47 PM

    Those fried green tomatoes look delicious. You can't find them here up north. And you created some fantastic cards in honor of Memorial Day too. That flag card is really amazing. I hope you have a super T day and week ahead Nancy. hugs-Erika

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  3. kathyinozarksMay 29, 2023 at 6:57 PM

    I love the two cards you made. I have never had a fried green tomato but those look really delicious and so does your drink too. Happy T and rest of your week hugs Kathy

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  4. ChristineMay 29, 2023 at 8:40 PM

    Both cards are amazing, I did head over and checkout the spray paint artist - wow so talented.
    Those fish tacos look yum, yum, yummy :)

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  5. AmilaMay 29, 2023 at 11:24 PM

    Both these cards are beautiful...Blueberry lemonade sounds and looks refreshing too..
    Happy T-day!

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  6. JMay 30, 2023 at 2:31 AM

    Nancy my mouth is watering at the Green tomatoes, sounds delicios and the Blueberry lemonade too.
    Beautiful cards. Happy T Day
    Jan S

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  7. Iris FlaviaMay 30, 2023 at 3:57 AM

    Wonderful cards! I´ll check the link later (just a quick lunch break now).
    All I know of fried green tomatoes is the book/movie - I´ve never seen them here in any restaurant, sadly. Yummy drink, too. Have a happy T-Day, hugz

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  8. Valerie-JaelMay 30, 2023 at 4:52 AM

    I want those tomatoes. I NEED those tomatoes, yummy! Glad you had a nice lunch with your friends! The cards are realy gorgeous, well done. BIG hugs, Valerie
    And happy T Day!

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  9. Divers and SundryMay 30, 2023 at 8:57 AM

    Blueberry lemonade sounds refreshing. Those fried green tomatoes make me want some :) Yummy! Happy T Tuesday

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  10. Bleubeard and ElizabethMay 30, 2023 at 10:28 AM

    Both of your cards are fabulous, but the first one may be my favorite, especially since I checked out the link to the planet spray paint artist. The Air Force card is lovely, too, but I can't possibly believe you were inspired by the card with the tennis shoes. They look nothing even similar.

    Your blueberry lemonade looks lovely and it is apparently one of their featured drinks. I haven't had fried green tomatoes in years. I used to make them myself at the end of the year or the beginning, but they looked NOTHING like the ones you and your colleagues fought over (grin). Thanks for sharing your cards, the links, and your lemonade and fried green tomatoes with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nancy.

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  11. LiscaMay 30, 2023 at 11:51 AM

    What a beautiful card (Both, but I really like the spray painted one).
    The fried green tomatoes sound delicious. I've never had fried green tomatoes. I eat green tomatoes in a salad, but never fried. Must try it one day...
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  12. jimlynnMay 30, 2023 at 1:09 PM

    Love these fabulous cards! Awesome plus!
    Um.....nothing better than fried green tomatoes either. Fun times and good food - can't beat it.
    Lynn

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  13. Kate YetterMay 30, 2023 at 3:25 PM

    Your cards are beautiful, especially the first one. What an interesting technique on the first card, it is quite a fabulous result.
    Your tacos and drink look yummy!
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  14. CJ KennedyMay 30, 2023 at 4:48 PM

    Lovely cards. Food and drinks are fabulous. I love blueberry and lemon combos. Happy T Day

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  15. Sharon MadsonMay 30, 2023 at 6:11 PM

    I love how your first card turned out. Interesting technique. Both cards are great. I always love your style. Blueberry lemonade sounds delicious! I want some! LOL Happy T Day.

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  16. *Vicki*May 31, 2023 at 9:26 AM

    Wow, your cards turned out amazing Nancy! I especially love the flag with the paint technique you've used! Brilliant job on your second card and I know they will love it! Your drink sounds so refreshing about right now and the food looks/sounds yummy!! Have a wonderful week my friend!

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  17. Empire of the CatJune 1, 2023 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Nancy, I love your cards, and especially the first one, it looks super cool. I've never had blueberry lemonade before, blueberries are quite expensive here but I do have some growing in the garden. I might try making it if I get a bumper crop. Sorry I'm late, having commenting problems with blogger.
    Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  18. Empire of the CatJune 1, 2023 at 10:01 AM

    I'm back after watching that spray paint video, how cool was that! I really want to try something similar now.

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