Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Lets Get Patriotic and Link Up the Love

As we walk through the stores we see all of the July 4th holiday decoration.  It is so much fun to look at the pretty things.  The other day I was in Hobby Lobby and right next to the July 4th isle were pumpkins, fall leaves and Halloween things.  Something is so wrong with this.  I do not understand why we cannot shop for one holiday at a time.  June is just not the time to be shopping for Halloween items.  At least it is not for me.



There is a great LINK UP PARTY going on over at Getting Cricky.  Simply go over to the blog and link up one of your favorite projects.  Visit other great blogging friends and spread the love.  You will need to share something that you are grateful for.  Well, I count my blessings for the many brave men and women who continue to work so hard to protect our country and our many freedoms


All of the paper I used for this card came from my scraps.  What a good use for them.  To make the red and white fan I cut 6 x 1.5 strips of each color.  I then cut them in half diagonally. Then I stacked them together.  To keep the papers fanned out evenly, I poked a hole in them and connected them with a brad.  After I got them glue to the card, I removed the brad and trimmed the (little tails) off of the bottom. Then I used a small plate to trace and cut a curved line at the top of the card. 

The blue border was created with an EK border punch. The ribbon helped to bring it all together.  The stamp is from the red,white and blue set by Pink By Design.  The entire set is wonderful.And of course, I added blue stars to bling it up!

Challenges
Whimsical Wednesdays   Patriotic with a brad,button, or bling
Throwback Thursday   Cricutless
Creative Cutter Room   God Bless America
Posted by at 11:49 AM

37 comments:

  1. JeanJune 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Love this and love the bling. I saw pumpkins at Hobby Lobby also and thought the same thing. I can't believe they are already putting it out, but I was in there today and they were actually putting out Christmas ornaments now.

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  2. MyCuriousCraftsJune 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    What an awesome card...love it. TFS! ~Shen

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  3. JenJune 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Awesome card, Charlotte! And, GASP . . . you used BLUE!!!! Of course there is a shocking lack of ORANGE on your project! LOL! Just razzing ya! Love this card -- especially the glitter!

    ~ Jen

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  4. GiGiJune 22, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    What a great card! I love all the glitter, the cute star brads and the fabulous border punch! Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays!

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  5. ShirleyJune 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    How bright, yes patriotic, and lovely too! I really like your glitter and the punched edge you gave it also!

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  6. Audrey FrelxJune 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    From your scraps!!! OMG, this card turned out beautiful!!! I'll have to take closer looks at all my scraps fron now on!!!

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  7. Cindy BelandJune 22, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Hi Charlotte,Awesome job with this AMAZING card!Super details,colors and love the stars!Great project as always!!:)

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  8. Cindy BelandJune 22, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Sorry forgot to Thank you for playing along this week at Whimsical Wednesday!!!:)

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  9. girliaJune 22, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    really cute

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  10. Scrappin DivaJune 24, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I love your card. What a way to get in the holiday spirit.

    LaKesha aka Scrappin Diva
    www.scrapingdiva.blogspot.com

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  11. The Archiving AngelJune 24, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Hi Charlotte, this is just super! I really love the sparkle, the bordered paper with that ribbon down the center is stunning!
    Great job.
    Wonderful to see you playing along with W.W.
    Take care my friend.
    Sonia

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  12. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love your card, it is beautiful. Using a plate was so smart! I just found your blog. I am a new follower:) Pam at craftycards4u2.blogspot.com

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  13. KimJune 24, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Great job on your card! It definitely is Patriotic and blinggy:)
    I'm peeking in from LULP K Andrews linking party:)
    ~Kim
    http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.cm

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  14. Ruthie @ SeptemberNinthJune 24, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    What a beautiful card!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Creative Times, Throwback Thursday Challenge!

    Ruthie :)

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  15. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I didn't tell you I found your blog from the LULP. Please come over and see me too. Pam at
    http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/ I am your 251st follower, yeah!

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  16. DIANA L.June 24, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Super card love the Patriotic glittery, bling happiness it shows.
    http:dianamlarson@blogspot.com

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  17. Kim HJune 24, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Charlotte,
    I LOVE all the bling! How clever to put a brad and fan it! I love the sentiment too! Great punch and love how you used your scraps. This turned out fabulous! Thanks for playing along at Whimsical Wednesdays.

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  18. LeanneJune 24, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    New follower from K.Andrew's LLUP. I hope you come over & follow me too. Beautiful patriotic project.

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  19. AmyJune 24, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    This card is so beautiful and I love patriotic colors! I am here for the LULP and I am a new follower... Would love for you to follow me too! :)
    Amy

    redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

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  20. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Hello Charlotte! I am popping over from Ms. K's LULP. Your card is GORGEOUS! TFS.

    Happy Craftin'!
    Jewels
    http://beautifulcrazyscrappylife.blogspot.com/

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  21. Dr Sonia S VJune 25, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Such a lovely creation Dropped in from link up party. Becoming your new follower
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  22. Sunshine HoneyBeeJune 25, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Like all the sparkle used. I was in Hobby Lobby & saw the same thing but knowing that Hallmark has the Christmas in July when the Debut ornaments come out I understand or do I.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  23. FaithbyHeavenlyDesignsJune 25, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hello,
    Very beautiful creation!! I love it!! Very festive for the fourth coming up!! Thanks for sharing it with us!! Amanda

    http://tropickrafts.blogspot.com

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  24. *****A Creative Journey with Melissa*****June 25, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    WOW! I love the patriotic card!and the sparkle reminds me of FIREWORKS! TFS! I am a new follower and would love it if you could check out my blog as well :) http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/

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  25. Scrappin' SistaJune 25, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Wowzers! So fun and creative. I abosulutely love the papers. The sentiment is great too! Coming by to show some love from the Kristal's Link-Up Party and from CCR. Thanks for joining us over at Creative Cutter Room. Hope to see you for the next challenge.

    Christel
    CCR DT MEMBER

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  26. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsJune 25, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Super card! Love all the bling and the border punch! Thanks so much for joining us over at CCR! DT Member Carri :)

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  27. Melanie - The Paper RetreatJune 25, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    I love the design of this card and all of the glitter really makes it pop! I am a new follower coming by from the LULP. Melanie

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  28. Annette_MarlowJune 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    This card is just great!! Being a Military Wife it warms my heart know just how much people appreciate the work my Husband puts his heart, soul, blood and sweat into. Thank yu for being so supportive of our troops! Did I mention I love the card?! The brighness of the sparkles and the details show your love and support! Thank you for sharing with the LULP with K. Andrew, I'm a new follower!

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  29. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love the glitter on your card...I'm stopping by from LULP...looking forward to being a follower!!
    Jeanette

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  30. Kelly SJune 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love the red glittery paper and the border punch you used. I am a new follower from the LULP. I would love it if you stopped by my blog as well.

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  31. ~pink crayons~June 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    heyyi... A new follower from LULP :)
    love the bling on your card!! :)
    do stop by my blog sometime :) and here's the link http://pinkcrayonhandmadecards.blogspot.com/
    ~hugs~

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  32. LoriJune 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    This card is so beautiful! Really great project!
    New follower from LULP!

    Lori @ http://loriscraftyspot.blogspot.com/

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  33. kavithaJune 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Love the glitters in this card:)
    I am here frm link up party n glad to follow u:)

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  34. GloraJune 28, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    WOW, beautiful patriotic card. I love the sparkle and detail. I can't believe that you have seen fall decor in store already! Thanks for the great reminder to enjoy the present! I LOVE this card! Thanks for joining us for Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge! Hugs- Glora

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  35. MyCuriousCraftsJune 28, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I am now a follower from the LULP W/ K Andrew. ~Shen

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  36. Dr Sonia S VJune 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Dropped in again to follow you as earlier the button was not functioning
    Love
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  37. UnknownJune 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Such a pretty patriotic card Charlotte. I love how glitter it is and I just love how sparkily it is. Thanks for joining in at Whimsical Wednesday.

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