Sunday, June 24, 2012

Happy 4th of July by Deanna M



I have a quick 4th of July card for you today. Perfect to use as a party invitation or to just let someone know you were thinking of them.

My card base is white Bazzill Simply Smooth card stock cut and scored to make a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card base. I added a dark blue mat cut at 4" x 5 1/4" and a red mat cut at 3 3/4" X 5". Both of these mats are Core' de nations Card stock (Cutter's Creek is out of this paper but Kim can likely order it for you). I then used a piece of the Whitewash Cut and Emboss card stock. I ran that through the Cuttlebug and embossed it with the Stars embossing folder and sanded it so that the red from the back side showed through. I cut the 4th of July image from the Stand and Salute cartridge at 2 1/2". I cut the shadow twice once out of white and once out of red and offset them just slightly. I cut the top layer out of a dark blue and added some Midnight Blue stickles to the blue layer. Popped up the sentiment with some foam tape. I also added some blue and white and red and white Doodlebug bakers twine to my card. Finally I added a couple of star buttons from my stash and threaded them both with more of the twine and tied a knot.

8 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing -- I am definitely going to use these techniques. Great card!

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  2. OMG Deanna, I love this card! I love anything Americana and this card nails that! Its fantastic!!!!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Judy Garrelts

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  3. Deanna....just so cute! I love that embossing folder....one of my faves....you've inspired me to get it out and play!

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  4. Great card! I love using those papers and the buttons are a perfect touch.

    Susan

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  5. You rock Deanna.. This card is beautiful! I may have to lift it...

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  6. Deanna, I love the way the stars pop off the page and the twine looks great too. Cool card !

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  7. I love your card Deanna. And the twine really adds a nice touch. Hugs, Fran

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