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Bloggers Challenge – Patriotic

July 2, 2010 By Connie | 20 Comments

I missed out on doing the Bloggers Challenge last week…I was a little busy working on earning the Cruise!  But, I wanted to make sure I did play along this week!  The theme is Patriotic cards in celebration of Independence Day, of course!

 

I knew I wanted to use July Fourth again, too.  Although I'll probably use it again a few times before I put it away…the firecrackers could be birthday candles and the stars can be used at ANY time!  It really is a versatile little set!

 

 

I started again by using Pacific Point as the base of my card and layered on Poppy Parade…my two new favorites for patriotic colors!  I added another layer of Whisper White that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder.  I made my own "designer paper" by stamping the fireworks in Pacific Point and Poppy Parade on Whisper White, then layered it on Pacific Point and wrapped the Real Red Satin Ribbon around to adhere to the back (I can't WAIT to get all the new ribbons I ordered!!)  I punched a Pacific Point 1 3/4 Circle, then added the Poppy Parade Large punched Star.  And, finally, a little heart Bitty Button.  Did you know that the smallest heart in the Heart to Heart punch fits it PERFECTLY???  Thanks to Mary Brown for that little tip!

 

OK…hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend!  Be safe!

Filed Under: Bloggers Challenge, Cards Tagged With: July Fourth, patriotic card, Stampin' Up!

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 20 years and will have my 19th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Lisa Somerville says

    July 2, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Lovely card, the heart looks great added to your star.

  2. Chris Dickinson says

    July 2, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Connie- this is so CUTE! Love the papers, the heart added to your star! Perfect for the celebration
     
    !

  3. Marsha says

    July 2, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Great patriotic card….love the heart button on the star!

  4. Deb says

    July 2, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Love your card, Connie! I am in love with the bitty buttons, too! Thanks for sharing!

  5. Ida says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Great card.  Love the images you used and the little heart button (so cute).

  6. Barbara Washington says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Love the design of this card. The little heart is a great addition.

  7. Lisa Bohler says

    July 2, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    That is such a darling card!  Great combo of colors…love that the Real Red ribbon looks so good with the Poppy Parade…I will have to try that!!!  Happy 4th!

  8. Lisa Martz says

    July 2, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    What an adorable card, Connie!  Love it!

  9. Kimberly Gajewski says

    July 2, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Great card Connie!  Love the addition of the heart and that ribbon is beautiful!  Happy 4th of July!  😀

  10. BarbaraD says

    July 2, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    GREAT patriotic card!  Love it!

  11. connie paxman says

    July 3, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    wow this group can really rock one stamp set…and each and every card is so unique…love the blue you used Connie…a different take on this challenge..
    TFS
    connie paxman

  12. kim howard says

    July 4, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Love your created designer paper, it's gorgeous!

  13. linda monroe says

    July 4, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    Very sweet.  Love the colors

  14. Gerrie says

    July 4, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Sweet, the heart is the icing on the cake! Luv it

  15. BarbaraD says

    July 4, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Simple layout, but has great details!  Wonderful card, as always!  I'm beginning to regret not purchasing that fabulous patriotic set after seeing all the great things you have done with it.   Oh, I can't forget to CONGRATULATE you on achieving cruise!  Way to go!!

  16. Marilyn Sanclemente says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Great card!  I love the new colors!!

  17. tiffany bauer says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    What a great card!!! Love that stamp set and agree you can do lots with it!! AND a huge congrats on earning the cruise!!!! Way to go girlfriend!!

  18. Margaret Raburn says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    What a wonderful patriotic card, and in new colors too boot!!  Love how you used all the elements!

  19. Lori says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    What a fun patriotic card!  Love the designer paper you made with the images from the set.

  20. Toni Tessler says

    July 10, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Love the little heart button on this!   Very crisp, and clean.  I like it!

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