Independence Day is usually a holiday that gets skipped right over in my card making studio ... not exactly sure why, but the products and papers are usually not something I'm drawn to, and I don't have any stamps in my stash (but would love to find some good fireworks explosion stamps).
However, this year there were several collections that caught my eye and were available in 6" papers, so some people will be receiving some 4th of July cards this year. One of the things I miss most about celebrating the holiday since moving to Iowa is being able to shoot off our own fireworks. As kids, saving-up our allowance and choosing our fireworks to shoot off that night was always such a big deal.
These cards are all inspired by the patriotic display in this week's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge.
All papers are from We R Memory Keepers Yankee Doodles Collection. The elements are from the 12" Tag Doodles Sheet. If possible, I always try to buy a 12" sheet of tags or other designer elements to coordinate with my 6' papers ... it makes putting cards together much easier.
The first card uses this week's Unscripted Sketch. I added a clear gem flourish that reminded me of the explosion of fireworks.
The next one uses this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch. I used my very neglected star embossing folder on the red squares and added some distress ink to cover where the paper split & bring out the texture. For this one I used a pearl flourish for my firework display.
The final one uses this week's Just Add Ink Sketch. Since I didn't stamp anything on the card, I used lots of Distress Ink on the edges to help tie it all together.
One of the things I really love about this set are the number of slightly patterned solid papers. I wish more companies would do that, so we have coordinating borders and pages to stamp on. This one has two different shades of red & blue as wel as white all with a subtle grid pattern.
Fabulous 4th card! Thanks for joining us at Designed 2 Delight!
Posted by: Debbie Standard | June 26, 2011 at 07:00 PM
So fun! Great details! Thanks for playing along at Cupcake Inspirations this week!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | June 26, 2011 at 07:04 PM
This is really nice! cute d/p and embellish. Thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake Inspiration this week.
Zulma DT
Posted by: Zulma | June 26, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Love your patriotic take on our sketch! Thanks for joining us this week at Unscripted Sketches!
Posted by: Becky Garrison | June 26, 2011 at 08:31 PM
I agree with you totally on not loving 4th of July papers as much as I love the holiday. This year W R Memory keepers got me to buy some 4th themed stamps and papers for the first time. Love all 3 card designs! The one with "Love" in the center is fantastic! I wish they had made that design into a stamp- I'd use it all the time! Thanks for linking to Paper Issues!
Posted by: Michelle Hernandez | June 26, 2011 at 09:00 PM
These are great 4th of July cards, but what I reeeeeally want are those cupcakes!
Posted by: Pam Hornschu | June 27, 2011 at 01:39 AM
Great cards Stephanie! You've really jazzed up our simple sketch. Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink.
Kim
Posted by: Kim Badelt | June 27, 2011 at 06:29 AM
A very patriotic card for your take on this week's sketch challenge at Just Add Ink, thanks for playing.
Posted by: Mae Collins | June 27, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Stunning design and gorgeous card!
Thanks for playing at Unscripted Sketches!
Posted by: Rudlis | June 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Great cards. I love the designs!
Thanks for playing along at Cupcake Inspirations this week!
Happy Crafting
Sam xx
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Posted by: Samantha Ball | July 02, 2011 at 04:21 AM