4th of July Cards

I’m so far behind in posting cards. I took my annual vacation to the scrap retreat a couple weeks ago and I just can’t seem to get caught up.

These 2 cards were made for a guy at work. Mary Ellen at Dearie Dolls made a basset hound holding a flower in May. So I asked her if it could be switched out to hold a flag and she did it! So I made cards for the guy at work to give to his mom and aunt. Then I made extras and mailed it to my family. My husband colored the image in photoshop. He is so amazing and I’m so grateful he helps me in my hobby.

And this one I made for Sketch Saturday #367 since Deedee’ s Digis was the sponsor. I used Hats Off Digital Image @ Deedee’s Digis.

 

A Sweet Fourth of July

I needed a Fourth of July Card for a Secret Pal….standing order for a lady at the retirement home. I found this sentiment, “Have a Sweet Fourth of July” and thought it would be perfect with this image from Diane’s Daydream Designs.

CHALLENGES:
1) July Card Sketch Challenge @ Scrapbook.com – Sketch #5 – original from Tuesday Morning Sketches #211.
2) Tuesday Throwdown #202 – Anything Goes

SUPPLIES:
Image: Playfully Patriotic Color Set @ Diane’s Daydream Designs
Cardstock: Bazzill (Kraft, Arctic, Maraschino)
Inks: pre-colored digital stamp printed on Canon Inkjet Printer
Accents/Tools: Paper Studio Embossing folders (lines, stars), star brads, pop dots

Red, White and Blue for you!!

Yippee!! It is finally the 21st so I can reveal all the changes that have been made to the challenges at Clearly iStamp Blog.

Go check it out I think you will like it! Plus, we are looking for members to join the CiSC Design Team. If you interested GO CHECK OUT THE DETAILS!!

So the first CiSC Challenge (CiSC1) is:

Color Challenge – Red, White & Blue

I went with the traditional Fourth of July/American theme because this is a door hanger (12 x 12) we will make Saturday at the Retirement Home.

I think I might make this into a card too!

I used MOJO298 Sketch as inspiration.

CHALLENGES:

1) MOJO Monday Sketch 298 – use the sketch as inspiration

2) Cut It Up Challenge #21 – Red, White and Blue (must have a die cut) All the stars except the tiny ones were cut on my Cricut. The letters were also cut using the Cricut.

3) Kitty Bee Designs Challenge #2 – Red, White and Blue

4) Simply Create Too Challenge #40 – Your countries flag colors. (U.S. – red, white and blue)

5) Squigglefly Challenge #24 – May Your Colors Be True, Red White and Blue!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps/Images: Summer Fun Digital Image @ Clearly Digi Stamps

Cardstock: Bazzill (Lava, white, blue jean)

Inks: pre-colored digital image printed on Canon Inkjet Printer

Accents/Tools: Cricut, Classic Cricut Font Cartridge, jewel star, red jewels, pop dots, Basic George Cricut Cartridge

Red, White and blue and a Happy Fourth to you!

I’m a little early with wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July but it’s the week of so I think that is close enough!

I made this card for the card class I taught at church this past Friday (June 30, 2012).

CHALLENGES:

1) Catch The Bug Challenge – It’s all about the Season! Well, none other than a SEASONAL CHALLENGE.  With the 4th of July just around the corner here in the US and Summer having OFFICIALLY arrived (have you been sweltering in the heat this week??)  So – Seasonally – create a card or project that either has something to do with SUMMER or the 4TH OF JULY.

2) Cute Card Thursday Challenge #223 – Patriotic! So this week we want to inspire the patriot in you…It may be a famous person from your country, a famous place/landmark, your flag, colours or just a special time of year…whatever being patriotic means to you!

3) Card Makin Mamas Challenge #48 – Color challenge – Red, White, Blue.

SUPPLIES:

Cardstock/Papers: Bazzill cardstock, We R Memory Keepers – Summertime Fun, Pinkpaislee – Block Party

Accents/Tools: star punch, scallop circle punch, lace trim, pop dots

Rocket into the Fourth of July

If you want to know how to make this please stop by my tutorial at Clearly iStamp.

CHALLENGE:

1) Creative Inspirations #167 – Trooping the colour – red, white and blue

2) Crafty Cardmakers #70 – Anything but a card, tag or ATC. I made a door/window decoration in time for the Fourth of July!! One of my favorite holidays!!