Friday, June 24, 2011

PDCC87-Land of the Free!

Colors to use for the challenge are barn red, slate blue, and gray.
Another view of my card.


Hi Again!

It was time to get out my 4th of July stamps for this fun card for the Play Date Cafe Challenge!  Before ya know it July will be here. We always look forward to a fun summer evening in town along the river to watch the fireworks!  I added a combination of papers and distressed them with Tea Dye ink.  The Cosmo Cricket paper looks like it could pass for fireworks, ya think?!:-)  I added some striped paper and glitter.  A few stars of course, and there ya go for a patriotic card!  Thanks for visiting here today!  Take care and enjoy your weekend!:-))

Paper:  Bazzill, K& Company, Cosmo Cricket
Stamp:  Verve
Ink:  Tea Dye(Ranger)
Cord:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Button:  Blumenthal
Star Punch:  EK
Gems:  TPC Studio
Glitter Alphas:  Recollections
Ribbon:  Michael's

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10 comments:

  1. MichelleJune 24, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Maria, this is the BEST card EVER!!!! I love those fire crackers and 'Land of the Free' sentiment!The glitter and stars and stripes are awesome! Love it!!!

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  2. FionaJune 25, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I think you've covered all the essential 4th of July elements Maria :) Great use of the colours - thanks for playing along at the Play Date Cafe!

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  3. PaulineJune 25, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    This a a great celebrati0n card, the c0l0urs are fab t00! The letter 0 is n0t w0rking 0n my keyb0ard, hence the use 0f 0!

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  4. Marlena M.June 25, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    How fun! Wonderful card. ;)

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  5. StellaJune 25, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    The idea of the firecrackers is brilliant. And I love your use of glitter; [perfect for this gorgeous patriottic card. And again; spot on the challenge. Love it!
    Hugs!

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  6. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Fabulous card! Have fun at the Fireworks!!

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  7. RubyJune 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love your card Maria! That sentiment is perfect too, great use of our colours this week! Thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe! I always look forward to seeing what you create!

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  8. SmilynStefJune 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Love those fireworks ... what a fun patriotic design.

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  9. Jinny NewlinJune 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Super fun and ready for a party! LOVE your collection of elements and all the sparkle and shine, Maria! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  10. ShirleyJuly 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Your card is lovely and I am in love with that sentiment too!

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