Here I have created a simple and easy card in commemoration of all the service men and women - because of them we are the "home of the brave". You could also use this as a 4th of July card.
But I digress...
This 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card came together rather quickly after I finished my tantrum. Both cuts are from the Cricut Stand and Salute cartridge. The serviceman is cut at 3" and the "usa" is cut at 1-1/2".
Here's a peek at that stamp set:
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228 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 228 Newer› Newest»Love this card! Its perfect! TFS Callyann
love this card...gotta get that cartridge, a number of family members are Veterans and I make all the cards! 4th traditions? stay home and enjoy a quiet drink on the porch while thinking of all the people at the horsemans park waiting....and waiting...to park, to eat, to see the fireworks, to leave lol
Super card!! BBQ of course!
Carol
brillant card would love to win wedding cartridge Siobhan
Super cucte patriotic card!
What a great card. Love the use of twine and the soldier.
Great card - I really like that wedding cart. thanks for the chance to win it!!!
Unique card, love the dimensions.
LST in Colorado
Great card love the the paper you used, TFS.
later tater,
laney
This is a great card...love the craft cardstock with the other colours. I don't do anything on the 4th...Canadian. On the 1st here we celebrate in a more laid back way. Maybe hit up a barbeque or a bon fire with friends...or just be glad we have a day off work! Lee-Ann :)
How fabulous is this and I love the colors! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the card.ery Patriotic and detailed. This would be a wonderful cart to add to my small but growing collection.
What a special card! I love everything about it.
Love how you did this card! Thank you for sharing!
I love the addition of the baker's twine. It adds a nice touch.
My favorite 4th of July tradition is attending "Riverfest". It's a local festival to celebrate the 4th in our great city situated on the Mississippi River & runs for about 5 days. There are bands, Puttin On the Lips, dancers, waterski shows, arts & crafts, kids area, fireworks & LOTS of great food & fun.
anndiehl@centurytel.net
LOL! I feel your pain...I felt the same way when I attempted a popup card with one of the popup Cricut carts. I threw it away! Love your card.
We always get together with family for the 4th of July. We have a cookout and shoot fireworks. Love the card. I really like the craft cardstock with the red and blue. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com
Our favorite holiday tradition is to go out to my BIL's house by the lake...boat, family visiting, dinner, huge firework display put on my the HOA on the Lake and drink...kids - Pop, adults - whatever they choose to drink....and just spending time with all the family is great!
Thanks for the chance at Divine Wedding! Would LOVE to win!!!
oh that card is perfect. Love love love how it looks! -- My fourth of July tradition...don't really have one. When I was young we used to go to the parade every year. Lately we've been having a family reunion at my Uncle's house around the 4th. I guess that's our new tradition. : )
Like your Patriotic Card. I like the Stand & Salute Cricut cartidge better than the Independence Day Cricut cartridge. My fav 4th of July tradition is to watch the fireworks. We leave early because parking is a problem around the area where you can watch without having to pay to go inside the stadium where they shoot the fireworks off from.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Great card,love the papers you chose. On the 4th we sit in our front yard and watch the fireworks that are set off by a family that lives about 1/4 mile from us and does the 4th right!
This is simply beautiful. Our Service men and women will appreciate this!
Love 4th of July cards and yours is terrific! My favorite tradition is to use red, white, and blue in my food and decor for our annual picnic. It reminds me of our freedom!
This card would be great for an "any hero card" at OWH!
Carolcarratt@msn.com
I love the card! I just started scrapbooking several months ago and quickly became addicted. My first purchase after my first scrapbooking retreat was a Cricut machine. I love using it. I remember going to the fireworks on the 4th as a very small child to the IU track stadium. I would hid my head and scream until my dad would take me back to the car to wait the bombs bursting in air out. Not a brave child :-) love your site.
Love, love, love this card! It's simple enough that even I can make it! I prefer simple cards! Thanks for sharing your ideas, time, and talents with us.
scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com
Hello happy Fourth....I just love this card, you did a fantastic job with it.....thank you so much for your the inspiration...and I would love to win the cartridge this week!
great card! need to make and send this to someone special! thank you for the idea.
Great Patrotic Card, love this cartidge got it in January when I first got my cricut got it at michales for 9.00 can you say Yeah! winning a cartiage would be awsome as I have a wedding coming up . Thanks for all your wonderful ideals
Beautiful card! Our 4th tradition is braving the crowds for the parade, BBQ and then heading out to the fireworks!! I would absolutely love to win this cartridge, we just got married in May :)
My favorite July 4th tradition was doing fireworks at home with my husband who will be gone 3 years Dec. 4th.
Super card and happy 4th! God Bless America! We always attend our little town's parade in the morning and have a cookout at 5 and wait for the fireworks over the lake! Been doing this for about 30 years! This year our Republican club is having a grand opening of our headquarters and a bbq with Republican speakers running for office. Go GOP!
Mstgane
Ann
Super card! My favorite 4th of July thing to do is just to relax with my family and watch the fireworks above the trees from my front porch! A lot of our neighbors are doing the same so we get to visit!
Your card is an inspiration, but I was glad to know that even you have days when a card you have envisioned just doesn't happen. That also was inspiration. Hope you have a better day today!!
Unfortunatley I work every 4th so we try to get the family together the weekend before. Sure could use this cartridge just getting supplies ready to do a wedding book!!
Great card! I love this cart!
Miranda :)
Love It!!! we like to have lots of cake decorated with 4th of july theme and center a meal around it!!!
Great card. Don't do well in crowds anymore so I stay home and take care of the fur babies so they don't get to upset with all the fireworks going on around us.
Hadn't see this cart before, I'd sure like to be the lucky winner.
Hugs, CyndiU
cureta2 at yahoo dot com
Family barbeque and then off to the fireworks! An awesome day!
I have the "Stand and Salute". I made a card a few years back, but didn't use pop dots. Made it a tri-fold. Love the cartridge. Will have to find it and post.
Love your card, and all your and others ideas. Am doing more using pop dots to make parts of the cards stand out. Using pop dots is fairly new to me. They do give a card so much more dimension and character.
Nothing better than to show your love for your country! Our July 4th celebration usually consists of a camping trip, picnic, and fireworks to end the evening. Thanks for the chance to win the Wedding cart!
mb6464@hotmail.com
marciasmemories.blogspot.com
Beautiful patriotic card! I love grilling and swimming on the 4th!
Love this card! The twine adds such a nice effect. For the 4th of July, we always have a family picnic at my brother's house.
My favorite thing to do for the 4th is to spend it with family, eating BBQ, and letting the kids swim and play. We let the kids pop fireworks and put their own fireworks show on!
Glad to know that someone else besides me has those kind of days...very seldom does my card end up like I had planned. Do love this card....TFS
Have a family get together :)
Kay
goebel75 at aol dot com
Glad to know that someone else besides me has those kind of days...very seldom does my card end up like I had planned. Do love this card....TFS
Have a family get together :)
Kay
goebel75 at aol dot com
Every year for the 4th my family goes to Jekyll Island. I would be delighted to win this cartridge as my oldest child just married and I have a scrapbook to work on! Love the card, so going to make it. My son-in-law is in the service. This is always a very special holiday for my family. Thanks for the interest in how we spend our holiday and for the chance to win and the inspiration of the card!!!
Every year for the 4th my family goes to Jekyll Island. I would be delighted to win this cartridge as my oldest child just married and I have a scrapbook to work on! Love the card, so going to make it. My son-in-law is in the service. This is always a very special holiday for my family. Thanks for the interest in how we spend our holiday and for the chance to win and the inspiration of the card!!!
we go to watch the fireworks! love the card!
Great card!
Sheri from League City:
Beautiful projects - I am gonna win this cartridge. Now that I'm off for the summer (teacher) I plan to spend lots of time on Everyday Cricut!
I like this card. Still like to see your reject though. We all have them. Maybe an ugly duckling post.
My family has a annual BBQ with our famous egg toast game!
What a great card and great job on your stamping!
I don't really follow any 4th of July traditions...we just kind of do whatever suits us for the day! Sometimes there is a cookout or party, other times we just enjoy a drink outside, sometimes go to the fireworks!
Thanks!
Wow! I really love this card! And all it's dimension...The Twine is perfect. Going to have the kids and grandkids over for bbq and fireworks...will be loads of fun! TFS!
Tanya T
tanya.thompson53@gmail.com
What a great card. My favorite thing to do is goin to the fireworks.
We usually wait for the fireworks and stand in our driveway watching them all around us.
Great card. Love it.
Love to watch fireworks with the family! We sit up really close to get the full effect.
Red from Apple Valley, MN
Great card, I love how you used twine and cuttlebugged some of the paper.
We go camping every year for a week adn take in July 4th and we see several sets of fireworks up to 3 nights worth over the lake. Very beautiful.
I certainly can commiserate with your feelings on a project that just doesn't work out! this card is great, with a powerful message. Our 4th of July traditions have changed over the years, but they always include fireworks!
I love the saluting soldier! We annually attend a symphony orchestra concert of patriotic music at a local park along the river, followed by a wonderful firework display directly above us! I get a lump in my throat just thinking about it! I love patriotism!
Thanks for a chance to win this cartridge. Our tradition is to make ice cream and have a family get together. Nice tribute for the Military people.
I love this card. My favorite thing on the 4th is our BBQ which most of the family comes to.
beautiful card
rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com
Love the card. Always fun to use red, white, and blue. Would love to win the wedding cartridge.
Holly
So LOVE the brown paper bag effect of this cool card. TFS!
Lately we've been spending our day at SeaWorld on the 4th. Fun cart! Thanks for the give away.
Unfortunately the Fourth of July is a challenge in our household. My son has autism...he is sooo frightened of the fireworks and noise. We tend to stay indoors and away from all the festivities.
I'm sorry you had such a frustrating day. You would never know to look at the great cards you came up with! Would love to win the wedding cartridge. My son is getting married in a few months and I've already started collecting ideas for an album. :)
Great card! So glad you are using the older carts.
Seeing as I'm a Canuck, your 4th of July is our July 1st. ;-)
I looooove the fireworks display and we can see them right from our house. :-)
Thanks for a chance to win the Wedding cart. :-)
I love this card, It is just so perfect for the occasion! As for me, I'm a Canadian who loves the 4th of July. A friend and I get together every year and bake a cake; which we decorate with white icing, blueberries and strawberries- then we go out to this beautiful hill overlooking a river and have a picnic!!!
Great card! Love it-I live in Canada now, but I love all the great red/white/blue patriotic cards that come out on July 4th! I love watching the fireworks--best part of the day!
What a nice card. I love it, My favorite 4th of July or tradition is to have a backyard cookout with my family and friends. I also enjoy decorating my house in such festive colors (red, white & blue everything)!. I give the kids coloring sheets and have a contest. Then they write a paragraph or two about the meaning of the holiday and present them to us (adults). I also make festive red, white and blue desserts. The meal is traditional cookout items and fresh fruit is a must!!
We then end our day with watching the fireworks show that the city put on. Awesome show!
Hope I win!!
Sharondalyn
What a great card, love the Soldier
I love this card!! My favorite tradition is the cook out and then watching the fireworks at my friends house. She lives very close to the high school where they have them so we can see reatfrom her yard! No crowds! It is so much fun!
Absolutely love this card! A great and inspirational card at the end of a trying day sounds like a winner day to me!
It wouldn't be the 4th without hot dogs and watermelon! :-)
Very nice card! Simple, but with a great message!
My favorite 4th of July tradition is sitting out on the driveway watching our community's fireworks after a yummy dinner of things off the grill. Mmmmmm ... I can taste those juicy hamburgers now!
I'd love to win this cartridge!!! My son just got engaged, so we have a wedding in the planning stages! This cart would help me make some great Save-the-Date cards, decorations, scrapbook pages, etc. for the future bride and groom! Thanks for the chance to win!
I LOVE the card!!! My July 4th tradition is just head out to the fireworks early, with a bite to eat and enjoy some family time until the fireworks start.
Kim T.
kjoycec@juno.com
Great cards-Love the colors and the kraft background!
We like to watch the fireworks and sing patriotic songs in the front yard while playing our guitars and mandolins!!
I love the 3d effect on this card, it just pops! We love getting the whole family together for a picnic at the park, enjoy the band and then****the fireworks.
Patriotism means a lot to me. Love this card!
Janda
Love the card. I just got some twine. Will use on my next card.
Realcoolmc@hotmail.com
Our boys need to hear we are still supporting them! Beautiful card.
Inspiring card-I think it would be good to make to thank a serviceman anytime! TFS!
What a nice patriotic card. It would be very special to send to any of our servicemen or women.
Love our brave soldiers! God Bless and protect each and every one of them!!Love this blog too!
TFS
Peggy Koenig
I love anything patriotic. My fav. 4th tradition....the family cookout, and of course the fireworks shows.
Your card came out great.
linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
Our 4th of July tradition is to sit on top our barn with blankets and watch the "works"! then ooo and awww at the beautiful fireworks!
Love your card!! LOVE the red, white and blue!!!
just wanted to say I love all the work you put into your blog. The guest designers are wonderful and they put in a lot of work as well. Happy 4th of July.
Maureen
Very nice card. Have a nice 4th of July.
I'm sorry that your day was filled with so much frustration, but the final product is great!
My favorite 4th of July tradition is traveling to visit family.
Stand and Salute is such a great cartridge, and you made an awesome card with it! I like to think of all our veterans and current service men and women while enjoying the fireworks.
Teresa
rdrepublican@windstream.net
Fourth of July is my second favorite holiday! I love the cookouts, friends, fireworks, swimming and of course, the main reason to celebrate our country. I am a family full of military so this holiday is very special to us. Love your card!!
Awesome card!
Cute card. Thanks for sharing.
I dont really have any traditions for the fourth..when im off work i go to my families house and we set off fireworks and bbq but when i work i do nothing :( lol
Love this card and it was so refreshing to find out that even the veterans of card making have a bad day! That happens to me every now and then also. My favorite 4th tradition is to be with the whole family at my sis' house eating bbq and watermelon and fresh corn on the cob and tomatoes! Then taking our lawn chairs to the fireworks show and watching their spectacular display!
I love your card! Aren't Emma's stamps great?! My fourth of July tradition is to go to our County Fair each year...the Navy Band performs, and then of course, the fireworks are always awesome!!!
rissaflor atyahoo dotcom
This is probably the nicest card I've seen to commemorate those who serve. So simple, and so to the point. Love the choice of papers, too. Thanks for sharing.
great card. tfs. we usually have a big family & friends party for the 4th.
It's so comforting to read that other people end up with awful cards from time to time. I know I sure do! This second patriotic card, though, is perfect! My favorite 4th tradition is a picnic and concert in a nearby park. Love that!
I remember when I was little after the BBQ we would run out to try to see the fireworks from wherever we could and while in PA one year we had to watch them from the side of the road because it was so dark we actually couldn't find where they were really coming from! Last minute plans are my 4th tradition! I would love to get this wedding cartridge I can't find it anywhere and I've been working on all my DIY wedding things all week!
Denise P.
Sandpaperxsilk at hotmail.com
This is such a great card!!! Thanks for sharing. I have to get that cartridge. My family has a cabin on a lake and we go there every year and watch the fireworks. Thanks for another chance to win! :)
This is a great card. My tradition is cooking on the grill with the family!
Pedro N.
The fireworks and BBQ of course, but we also love to assemble and launch model rockets on the 4th. Thanks for the chance to win.
Really like the card. Very patriotic!
Love this card! My son is leaving for Marine boot camp soon and I will be making this card to send to him! Gotta have that cartridge! My favorite tradition would be a family BBQ.
My favorite 4th of July tradition is when we go out to the airport with family and friends to watch the fireworks. We always have a great time. I would love to win the Divine Wedding cartridge. Thanks for the chance.
bgalyean2011(at)aol(dot)com
GREAT card! I LOVE patriotic items. My Mom lives in the country and if it is not too dry, like it is this year, the boys set off LOTS of fireworks!
What a wonderfully patriotic card!
My favorite 4th of July tradition is attending the parades and seeing the town's streets lined with American flags
Thank u so much for a chance to win this fabulous cartridge! I'm in love! I have a lot of friends getting married & this word make some beautiful cards & favors! My fav 4th of July tradition was when I was a child @ my grandparents house. They would buy me tons of sparklers ( as I'm afraid of anything else ) & we'd go & sit on the stoop ( Bx, New York) & watch the fireworks while I waved my sparklers around! Now my daughter loves to do that & I still do too!
Donna. Bxbabe777@aol.com
Your card turned out beautiful and very patriotic. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Velma
We love to have a big family dinner!
abetenson@hotmail.com
Annette
Love the card. Sorry about the frustration with the first one..I do understand! My fav tradition is waving sparklers while we watch other people light the big fireworks!
I love that you used the kraft cardstock on your card, it looks great! We love to go to the lake and watch the fireworks on the beach while listening to the waves.
I've been particularly drawn to stripes lately, so this card really caught my eye. We're pretty low-key on the 4th. We visit my dad at the cemetery then have a small family gathering at our house.
I love to have the family over for a barbque and in the evening we walk over to a off site area to watch the fireworks, as I say Ooooh, aaaah and ohhhhhh! at all the amazing fireworks.
Janet Cooney
sewwhat421(at)aol(dot)com
Very patriotic! I don't usually do much on July 4th, since I live in Canada, but for our July 1st holiday, I usually spend it sunbathing by my parents pool, and then going out to the front yard to see the fireworks.
sorry to hear you had a rough time with the first card but this one sure turned out fantastic!
Great card. My favorite July 4th tradition is BBQ with family and fireworks! Thanks for the chance to win the cartridge.
Fabulous card! And I bet your first card was great too!
Tracy
What a terrific card and perfect for the upcoming holiday. TFS.
Wow...another terrific card. Thanks for posting about your frustration. It let's me know that I am not alone.
Lovely card!Don't you just love MCT Stamps!I do!
Really great card. Lots of deminsion.
great card.....we like to just stay home and relax rather than fight the traffic....
Joy, it turns out that your cardmaking curse was a blessing in disguise! As for misplacing the stars folder, it isn't missed. (I actually think, it may have overdone the theme a bit.) The dots tie in with the red "S". I think this card is perfect!
My favorite 4th tradition is my family's Independence Day barbecue. Unfortunately, we'll miss out this year, since we've moved out of state...But, my daughter is visiting with them through the holiday, so I hope she'll share the day with me through her eyes.
Great card!
My son's birthday is on the 4th of July so our tradition is to have a birthday party.
We live in a very small town in Iowa that has the best 4th of July celebration in the State. My parents come down and go to the parade, eat at the park, grill for supper and then watch the best fireworks in the State of Iowa. You cards reflect that small town charm and I love it.
Lovely card! My fav tradition is BBQ with family and then fireworks.
July 4, until a few years ago, meant a family gathering at the lake. I miss that time together.
Nancy from ND
I love the fireworks. I have lived abroad and really miss them when I am not at home. Alas, this year though in Colorado - no fireworks : (
Love the patriotic card! On the
4th of July, my family members get together at someone's home. We barbeque, let the kidos pop firecrackers, and enjoy the display of all the fireworks.
Hazel
hdhall6002@sbcglobal.net
this is a great card, have the cartridge as I made a mini album of a trip my dad I made to Washington D.C. to honor his service
upnurse at aol dot com
I love the Stand and Salute cartridge. It always seems to have a hidden surprise. Thank you for showing it in all its glory.
What fantastic card...Joy you outdid yourself on this one...how do you keep doing it??? This card definitely says it all "I'm proud to be an American!!!
God Bless you for all you do and you always do it with pride and love.
Love this blog! Every year for the 4th of July, my husband and I go to the lake to spend with my family. 4 years ago, my husband (he was my boyfriend at the time)asked my dad to take a picture of us in front of the fireworks display at the lake, as soon as my dad began taking pictures, my boyfriend got on one knee and proposed! Best 4th of July EVER, however, because it was so loud I can't tell you what he said, all i know is he proposed haha...So, our tradition is going to the same place we got engaged. Each year it brings back those memories!!!
Super card love it.
Pamela from WA.
Great card, I love the use of the kraft cardstock.
Kathy
Salido99 at msn dot com
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
This is a great card! My parents are coming w/ my nieces and nephew to "camp out" at our house for a few days over the 4th!
always have a big family BBQ and fireworks of course!!!!!!
Great card. I would never have know you had such difficulty. Our family will celebrate on the weekend after too many work commitments since the 4th is on the middle of the week. Would love to win this cartridge just had a wedding and need to start working on a scrapbook.
Ogdendoll @gmail.com
Nice card! My very favorite 4th of July celebration is our large family reunion (75 years already) then making a huge batch of popcorn and heading to our local park to watch the fireworks at 10 PM! Small community, large turnout for the fireworks,usually over 10,000 pack our community center park coming from several other communities up to 40 miles away. Makes me thankful for all our freedoms. Especially when the last fireworks display is the American Flag. Everybody stands and salutes!
Love your 4th of July card! My favorite thing on the 4th of July is the fireworks! We take our boat out on the lake and the community shoots off fireworks from the shore. There are 100's of boats out there and everyone is singing Patriotic songs!
laceylady5155@yahoo.com
I spend my fourth celebrating my Brothers birthday. when he was born we lived in Montana (home of the Fireworks) My Dad sent out blue firecrackers as announcements. (Never would happen today.)
This card is great. I can't wait to try it.
The wedding cartridge would be a nice addition to my cricut collection I am building slowly.
Thank you Loveybit.
Joy, you're definitely sounding a little punchy today! I can't believe you'd make anything that wasn't wonderful, but if you say so...
My favorite 4th of July tradition is heading to my MIL and stepFIL's house which is right on the parade route in their town. We get the shady spots (if it's hot) and have a bathroom close-by in case we're well hydrated for the 1 1/2 hour affair! (OK, this'll give you a giggle, my captcha word is aceLiver!) Have a fantastic rest of your day!
Such cute ideas! And I would absolutely LOVE to have this cartridge. My son and his girlfriend are talking marriage and there are SO MANY things that I could do with this one!!! My favorite 4th of July activity is to watch the beautiful fireworks. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win the cartridge!
My favorite 4th of July tradition is going to see the fireworks! And of course, the barbecue before hand (with PIE for dessert!) is something to look forward to, too.
This is an beautiful card sure to warm the hearts of those who recieve it. United we stand was one of the first cartridges I bought, I come from a long line of armed service members, and LOVE LOVE LOVE that I can show them how greatful I am each year buy making them something just for them. It may not be much but I usually give them food to lol. Hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th.
Very nice card. I'm starting to like the Kraft paper.
Fireworks has always been my favorite thing to do on July 4th!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Great card! I don't really have any traditions, except maybe to wait to the last minute to see if someone else will have a picnic and when they don't, I call my brothers and see if they want to come for a picnic with their families.
My husband and I always go out to the lake and watch the fireworks together.
Mine is to fight for a great spot overlooking the lake for the fireworks display and then of course rushing out as soon as the last one is done to beat all the mayhem traffic.... The thing we do for fun!!!
I really, really like your "Home of the Brave" card.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
I especially need to win the "Divine Wedding" cartridge since my son is getting married in early September this year. I am making 200 of the Bride and Groom boxes from the Tie-The-Know cartridge plus making pew bows and helping the bride-to-be with her centerpieces for the tables.
Please draw my name for this cartridge!!!
Thanks!
Jill
Such a nice card! I love the 4th of July. Have never sent a card, but it is time to start.
patpionkeathotmaildotcom
This card is so awesome!! Just for the record, I can't imagine you ever making something so awful that you couldn't show us!! :-) The 4th of July is just such a great day for family time and lots of good food and being outside! We don't really have any big traditions - just love being together!! Thanks for the chance to win a great cartridge!!!
javajen1 at hotmail dot com
We love Canada Day up here! We swim and BBQ every year.
Great card - love the images and paper that you used! I love having a big family cookout/picnic and then watching the fireworks!
sueot33@yahoo.com
I love the 4th of July. I like to use lots of red, white and blue for our picnics and wearables. We watch the fireworks from out backyard.I was having trouble keeping track of my embossing folders so I purchased an embossing folder organizer and have each pocket labeled and numbered so I know just which one is misplaced or in use. They are so much easier to look through when deciding which one you want. Hate to say but I am on organizer number 2, they each hold 40 folders.
We don't really have a 4th tradition but years ago when my girls were at home, we would climb out the 2nd story bedroom window and watch the fireworks from the roof! It's so hot in Texas, we don't usually brave the heat for parades and fireworks. Luv the wedding cartridge. Thanks for a chance to win!
Tommye in Texas
I do not believe that your first card was as bad as you make it out to be! However, I really like THIS one! I would not have thought to use kraft paper. It is not one of my "go to" choices, but I always like what I see others do with it. My 4th is always spent with family, starting with the traditional BBQ and then community fireworks. The "little ones" are too old now--15 and 12--to sit on my lap because they just weren't sure of the booms! Being in Colorado, fireworks this year are "iffy" because of the drought and all of the forest fires. However, that does not change the "reason for the season"!
Shellee
very nice card, I thing you need to show us your bad card, cant believe it really is bad, you always do a great job. Not sure what I will do on the 4th, every one here will be gone
Ah! I know cards like that! I love the way this turned out, for a minute I thought the saluting guy was cut out of the striped paper, good shading!
Kristi
kidshomelove at yahoo dot com
great card
Nice card, my favorite 4th of July thing is to celebrate with family!
mzcherub at gmail dot com
What a great combo, Crafstock , RED, White and blue make! Gotta say BBQ and cheesecake with blue and strawberries ( homemade, yum! ). thanks for the chance to win this cart.
Have a great day!
Liz
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Great card. The fireworks are my favorite part of the day
I love your card it is just beautiful! I was reading some of the post and Donna (Bxbabe777)made me remember my childhood of sparklers and a neighbor always having the police making a visit because of illegal fireworks...it was fun. thanks Donna!!
No traditions now but as a kid, I loved it when the family took the old Ford Fairlane to the smaller downtown airport. We'd get to sit on the car and watch the fireworks.
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This card is awesome. Love all the colors. I would love to win the Devine Wedding cartridge. Thanks for sharing.
For the fourth we trek with a crew from church to a local celebration complete with symphony, friends, and fireworks.
This card almost reminded me of a wallet actually. I can't believe how close we are to one of my favorite holidays!!
In Canada we celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. It's much the same as your holiday - family time, picnics, parades and fireworks to close the day.
This cartridge would really come in handy after my niece's wedding in BC. It should be a spectacular, outdoor wedding since she is marrying a naval officer.
Follower from Tamworth
Well I had to laugh when you talked about your terrible card. I've had that happen to me more than once I can tell you. After all that work you just hate to give up on it but sometimes that's what you have to do. When you hate the way a card looks ..you hate it.
The other card you did is great..so something came through from your struggles..way to go and thanks for the chance to win.
pat...love your projects.
Love the card!!! 4th of July is watermelon and bbq...mom's potato salad, and homemade rootbeer! The good old days!!! Miss them!
Tina B
Too funny!! Would love to see that horrible first card you created..bet it wasn't as bad as you think!! Do love this card...I just recently acquired the Stand & Salute cartridge and am looking forward to making some July 4th cards with it!!!
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Such a pretty card!! I love getting together with my family and watching the fireworks at dark on the 4th - we look forward to it every year!
Your second effort at a card was great! Tantrums sometimes help. I like to gather with my family and make mountain pies over an open fire!
Joy I love this card. Would make a perfect military card to. I just got done using that same cartridge to do a 2 page 12 x 12 page spread of my hubby in the Navy from when he was in.
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Debby
Neat card,
I love watching the fireworks,
love the wedding cart, would so love to win,
Great card Joy. I can relate with your trial and tribulations -- craft projects or the simplest daily chore -- of having things not turning out the way I want and then, a turnaround and everything comes together.
4th of July means a family gathering, good food and being thankful for the great country we live in.
Laura in California
Not sure if the first time went through so sending again. Great card Joy. I can relate with your trial and tribulations -- craft projects or the simplest daily chore -- of having things not turning out the way I want and then, a turnaround and everything comes together.
4th of July means a family gathering, good food and being thankful for the great country we live in.
Laura from California
What am outstanding independence day card! Its a fantastic reminder that we aren't just celebrating the 4th day of July but the true meaning of that day. Thank you!
It's never been exactly the same each year. We try to stick with bwing together as a family for a BBQ or to watch fireworks.
Love this card! My Father-in-law was in the Battle of Normandy. My youngest daughter was due on July 4th and was named Liberty. This card gives me a lot of motivation! Thanks for your time....
Elaine Slingerlands,NY
My favorite 4th of July tradition is to watch the splendid fireworks on TV, the ones with patriotic music.
Love this card. 4th tradition is going boating and camping at the lake, watching and lighting fireworks. Melissa
Every year we go to the lake and enjoy the fireworks, friends and good food. By the way, love the card!!!!!
Tradition make a bbq. I like to make ribs in this day. We go to a beach or in the backyard. Thanks for share your beautiful projects.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas with us and helping with motivation to do my own thing just like you...
Victoria
Both of our families get together for a huge picnic. Love this day and the time spent with family is always special.
My kids and families spend the 4th with their father...So I get to lounge in the pool and my husband and I go out to eat where we can still see the fireworks but avoid the crowds.
Your card is amazing, i love it.
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