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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Oh Say Can You See 4th of July Blog Hop

Hello and

Happy 4th of July!

Today we're celebrating the American Independence Day!


This warm Summer holiday is usually spent outdoors with a get together of family and friends and a picnic, or barbecue, or even a pool party, and often there's a fireworks display when the sun goes down! However since we can't do these things in blogland, we have to celebrate differently, and to do that, I've joined Scrapbook News and Review's Card Universe in a blog hop!


Welcome to the Scrapbook News and Review/Card Universe

Oh Say Can You See 4th of July Blog Hop

If you stopped here at my blog first, make sure to go back to the beginning of the hop & follow it along the way. There are 95 blogs in all to browse during this hop, and I'll be hopping right along with you!
If you're already hopping along, I'm sure you've noticed that all of the projects being featured today are patriotic or they were created with the colors Red, White, and Blue to celebrate the 4th of July!


I'm happy to say that I have 2 Red, White, and Blue projects to share with you today! Surprise, Surprise, I know! Rarely do I ever do that! It's amazing what you can do when you have plenty of time to plan ahead!

The first project is a card I made using one of the Cutie Pie images from DRS Designs. The stars alone on her dress tell me that she's ready for the 4th of July!!



I think this card is pretty simple in nature as far as how I created it, but just to clairify some things...This Cutie was colored with Prismacolor Pencils and blended with Gamsol, Stickles were added to the balloon and the stars on her dress, and the star background was stamped with Versamark.


And if you think she's cute, head over to DRS Designs and see the rest of her friends. The Cutie Pie Collection are some of my favorite stamps!

Stamps: DRS Designs- Cutie Pie Kids Here For The Party (K670), Interlocking Star background (H819)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark, SU! Real Red
Paper: Smooth white cardstock by Office Depot, Colored Cardstock by American Crafts
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Xmas Red Stickles, Icicle Stickles, Hero Arts Rhinestones, SU! Photo Corner Punch, Brads by American Crafts, Ribbon by Bobbie M. Designs, Spiral Clip by The Paper Studio, Sponge Daubers
Finished Card Size: 4.5" x 6"




This next card features an image from the new company, Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs. This company is owned by Beth, and she is from Sarnia, Canada. She is the artist behind many of the images from this company, and she has something for everyone, especially Canadians, as many of her stamps have a Canadian flair! From Moose and Beavers to hockey and soccer as well as Architecture and East Coast Themes. If it's Canadian you'll see a stamp for it from this new company. She also features some Red Hat ladies and other products like Basic Grey, Prima Flowers, and stamps from Rachel Anne Miller & Sarah Kay!





I colored this 4th of July Cake with the Prismacolor Pencils and gamsol technique as well. To add some pizazz to this card I used yellow Stickles on all of the stars and between each cake layer, and the yellow cardstock in the background is Bazzil Bling!!! Just like fireworks, every 4th of July project should have some sparkle!


Stamps: Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs-4th of July cake
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink in Yellow Ochre
Paper: Smooth white cardstock by Office Depot, Colored Cardstock by American Crafts, Bazzil Bling
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Nesties, EK Success decorative Corner Punch, Brads by Joann's Scrap Essentials, Hero Arts Rhinestones, Ribbon by Michael's and Bobbie M. Designs, Yellow Stickles
Finished Card Size: 5.5" x 5"





BLOG CANDY!

Along every great Blog Hop there are always goodies to be won, and I too have some goodies to give away! In honor of the blog hop and the 4th of July celebrations, I will be giving away the 4th of July cake stamp (seen above) from Sunflowers and Dragonflies as blog candy. The winner of this stamp will also receive a custom "made by" stamp for the back of their cards and projects courtesy of Beth, the owner of Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs. I will select a winner from all of the comments left on this post on Monday July 6th 10 am EST.


How cool is that! Two prizes in one--the 4th of July Cake stamp and a custom "made by" stamp!

Be sure to visit Scrapbook News and Review and the Card Universe for tons of inspiration, as well as DRS Designs and Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs for all of your stamp shopping needs!!


Next stop on the "Oh Say Can You See" 4th of July Blog Hop is Anessa Shively (aka AlienAnessa). In case you have problems with the link, copy and paste this link in your browser address bar: http://alienanessa.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/snrs-oh-say-can-you-see-4th-of-july-blog-hop/


Good Luck with all of the goodies along the way!


Enjoy the hop stops & have a great 4th of July!

Smiles,
Jennifer

85 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my heavens Jennifer you have been busy- 2 cards!!! I love them both! Hope you have a wonderful 4th!

Tenia Nelson said...

What awesome cards!!!! TFS and Happy 4th!!

silvia said...

Happy 4th!! ADORABLE cards!!

Jaspere said...

These are so so cute. Great job.

Lorie said...

Very cute cards! TFS, and Happy
4th of July!

Ceal said...

Great cards TFS and have a wonderful $th!

Joyce said...

Love the cutie pie image of the first card. Neat!

Tami Bayer said...

These are both gorgeous, Jennifer. I have to say that the cake is my fave, though. There's just something so incredibly fun about that image. Beautiful work. Happy 4th.

akagreenhouse said...

What great cards! Thanks for sharing them with us! Have a happy 4th!

Anne House said...

such cute cards!!

Deanna Mulder said...

Love your cards, they are great.

Anonymous said...

Super cute cards...HAPPY 4th...HUGS...SK :)

Beth Norman said...

Awesome post. Lots of written detail. Great cards, Jennifer!

andrea said...

Great work! Happy 4th of July!

Colleen said...

What fun cards.

Happy 4th.

Winnie said...

Adorable cards

Winnie@Norwayscrapper
wi-lu@online.no

Stampin_melissa said...

Great cards! Thanks for the opportunity to win! Happy 4th!

Becky said...

cute cards. Thanks for sharing.

Becky
mypapermoon512 at aol.com

The Wired Angel said...

Wow.. great cards and great prizes. I would love to win, so thanks for the opportunity. Enjoy your holiday

peggymarsh5@yahoo.com

Holly Young said...

I love these! The little curly cue and ribbon in the corner is darling and I love the sparkle on both! Happy 4th!

QweenDavia said...

great blog candy and even better cards!

Adrienne said...

Awesome cards! I love the ribbon embellishments. Happy 4th of July!

Ina Good said...

All your cards are lovely!Enjoyed the blog and hopping!Stamps???Who doesn't love them!Happy 4th and thanks for the visit! Hugs,Ina

Sue D said...

Love the cake stamp--perfect for my son's birthday on the 4th of July!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

I love your cards,you outdid yourself.
Happy 4th of july.........

Anonymous said...

Happy 4th!

Cute cards

Diane
tdharris1@cox.net

Unknown said...

Love those cards and that cake stamp is great.
Happy 4th of July.......

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing some really cute cards. Have a great Holiday.
Diana Enns
dj_enns@yahoo.com

Rene' said...

Those cards are super cute!

Happy 4th!

Rene54692@aol.com

cr8iveme said...

wonderful cards.

Thank you for the free digi stamp.

Happy 4th of July!

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Cute projects! Love that sweet little girl image. She's so precious and very versatile. Your coloring is amazing! I have blog candy on my blog, and would love for you to hop on over and enter to win it!

Shelley said...

That cake stamp is so cute!

carpediem said...

Both of your cards are lovely! Happy 4th! laura j

Stef H said...

you really rocked that little cutie and the cake is totally awesome!

happy 4th!

hugs,

Dianal said...

Happy 4th ... love both your cards. Nice to see another Canadian stamp company.

NitaBugg said...

Adorable cards. Thanks for sharing your talent. Nnitabugg@gmail.com

Suz said...

Super cute cards. Thanks for the giveaway

Have a great holiday

Chrisd said...

Lovely papercrafting. Thanks for the tasty blog treats!
cnd1976@gmail.com

Nalazoo said...

Very nice cards. I really love the style and design of the second card. I'll have to play with that design! Happy 4th!

Jenny B in Indy said...

I just love your cards! So pretty!!

freida said...

Ohhh these cards are adorable! You really know how to work that blender stump too! GREAT shading! AWESOME job!

Happy 4th~
Freida
freida38801@yahoo.com

stampin at the lake said...

Wonderful! Thanks, Lynne

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Great cards! Happy 4th of July!

n2kids said...

Wow! You've been busy...two cards??? They're both great. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for participating in this fun hop,
kim
starsia_70@yahoo.com

Karen Poirier-Brode said...

Happy 4th! Delicious blog candy

Jean McKenzie said...

Very cute cards and your shading with the Prismas is wonderful! Many thanks for the blog candy offering too!

jeantall@bordernet.com.au

Unknown said...

Such cute cards!!

BJ said...

Jennifer, these cards are too cute. Happy 4th of July.

Jodi said...

Very cute cards ~ thanks for sharing :)

C. Sage Deerborn said...

Great cards. My favorite is the cake one.

Nikki said...
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Nikki said...

your Cards are so cute :) Love the cake card

dclouser said...

I LOVE that cake stamp and your cards are so cool!

Carolyn Mcavoy said...

These two cards are sooooo adorable...I just love that cake stamp its to cute...

mcavoy_carolyn@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Hapy 4th Jennifer from the UK
Cute cards

suzann said...

Adorable cards!

mrssgbj@yahoo.com

Leah said...

Beautiful cards!!! I just love your ideas!!!

Natasha said...

The little girl is adorable and I LOVE that cake!! Very cool.
natashamurray12(at)gmail(dot)com

Melissa S. said...

I like both of your cards. The cake is a wonderful stamp and I like what you all have done with it.

Ali Darling said...

your cards are adorable. Hope you are having a good holiday weekend.

my email address is: aliartist58@yahoo.com

KanataNewf said...

Love both of the cards!

Dawn said...

Beautiful cards- hope I win the stamps- cake is my favorite!!!
Dawn in Sc
dawnhaithcock@hotmail.com

Helen Dooley said...

Love your cards! There really cute.
hcdooley@yahoo.com

Wendy said...

I absolutely love this cake stamp!! It is soo cute. Thanks for the adorable card.
Wendy

wendybyrd@roadrunner.com

GinniG said...

AWESOME cards!!! gassgirl340@yahoo.com

Karen said...

Your cards are adorable! Love that cake stamp...Thank you-
kweight@byu.net

Christine said...

Beautiful cards. I love the birthday cake.

Blessings,
Christine

mitz said...

super-iffic job on the 2 cards..what fun they must of been to make
thanks for the chance at your blog candy (mitz_zee@yahoo.com)

Pat (mspfd) said...

Wonderful cards to celebrate the 4th of July! Thanks for visiting my blog.

Lisa said...

Cute cards!
busysewin@cox.net

Anonymous said...

Hi Jen!! I didn't get in on the hop, but I wanted to tell you how much I adore your creations!! These are too dang cute!! :) I love the cutie and that cake looks so yummy!! Hope you've enjoyed your weekend!! HUGS

Thanh Vo said...

Way to add some bling to those stars Jennifer!

Janice said...

Love both your cards, great detail work.

Chelsea said...

cute images and cute cute cards!!! Great job!

LORi said...

Adorable!!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Lynna said...

Great cards! TFS

Tiffany said...

I really need a custom "made by" stamp! Love the cards!

Sandra J. Strickler said...

Love the red white blue & YELLOW! OMG!
Sandra
msk3@netzero.com

Unknown said...

lovin' these cards!
momostamper@yahoo.com

Chrissy's Creations said...

fabulous cards!!
Hugs, Christine

Christinenicole@att.net

Anonymous said...

Hope I am not too late. Loving the blog hop. Just ofund it. Thanks!

Margie said...

Great cards!
margie_visnick@yahoo.com

Margie said...

Great cards!
margie_visnick@yahoo.com

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