Sunday, July 4, 2010

Happy Fourth of July!


Well it's the big day for my party and I'm doing pretty well for a change. Still have loads to do but at least I think I may make it before the guests arrive. LOL I saved this week's Cuttlebug Spot card for today because I thought I may not have time to do much crafting this week (and I was RIGHT!) and it's an Independence Day theme. Again I apologize for not making it around to all of my fave blogs but I promise to catch up after my company leaves next week. Anyway, here's my card.
I usually try to make my Design Team cards for The Cuttlebug Spot using Cuttlebug only, not because it's a requirement, but because I think many of the followers may not have another kind of die cutting machine. That didn't exactly work out this week because when I went to make the flag just rectangular, it just plain looked BAD so I cut this pretty one with my Cricut Expression and the Stand and Salute cartridge. It's embossed with the stripes Cuttlebug folder that may be an exclusive from Oh My Crafts. (Crap, I have so many know it's hard to keep track! LOL) I used white core paper on both the flag and the stars embossed background and sanded it. After sanding I realized that white paper was just TOO WHITE against the sanded bits so I chose to do the rest in creme instead (and it then looked pretty fab with this striped paper from My Mind's Eye).
The Stars are cut with my Spellbinder's Nested Stars run through my Cuttlebug. The creme star is then embossed with the Cuttlebug Limited Edition Christmas Stars folder I got from Custom Crops (hurry, on sale NOW!). I then scored and folded the star to make it 3D. It really needed a shadow to make it stand out, so I cut another star using the same size Spellbinder's die in gold metallic which made it pop and worked because of the dimension of the top star. It was attached with rolled up glue dots at the edges underneath.
The sentiment is also cut with the Stand and Salute Cricut cartridge and embossed (carefully) with the tiny dotted butterfly folder from the Cuttlebug 3x3 duo.
The card was still a bit plain so adhesive beads to the rescue! LOL I think they REALLY jazzed up this card! Now if you haven't already, be sure to stop by The Cuttlebug Spot for more patriotic inspiration. There is a fabulous prize of a $50 gift certificate from Simon Says Stamp for one lucky participant. So for all of you celebrating, have a safe and FABULOUS 4th!

14 comments:

  1. Hi Donna,
    Great card for Independence Day. I hope you have a great party. Best wishes from Bonnie Scotland to all my American friends.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  2. wow donna that looks awesome hun, i love the diension in the star hun and happy july 4th xxxxxxx

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  3. Amazing card!! I just love that 3-D star!! Have a happy 4th of July and may your party be a huge success. I'm sure it will be!!

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  4. Gorgeous card Donna and love the design and details, the colours are beautiful.

    Hugs Linda

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  5. Love this card! I think the star came out AWESOME!

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  6. Happy 4th Donna! I love this fabulous card the 3d star is brilliant and all the gorgeous gold beading! Just been looking at your weeks creations girl do you ever sleep!!! So manty posts I love those new girly stamps and the rock and roll Lilith is so fab!
    Have a great party and drink plenty!
    Hugs
    Juliexxxx

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  7. What a fantastic card! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!

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  8. This is awesome ... and I'm definitely going to borrow your 3D star!

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  9. WOW...what an awesome card! I love what you did with the flag and that star is totally awesome! Enjoy your party and your company...we'll be here when you catch up!

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  10. What a nice card - I love all the dimension you've created on it.

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  11. Lovely card! Happy 4th of July to you :-)

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  12. wow donna....men oh men....this car and the star took my breath away.

    I have missed a lot so another day I continue leaving love.

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  13. Totally amazing! I love absolutely everything about this card. The rows of gold pearls are perfect!

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Thanks for making my day!