Hey there! You made it to the last day of the Waltzingmouse Stamps May 2013 Release! Welcome to the DT Blog Waltz!!! If you just came from Jen's blog then you're in the right place. If you're lost you can head on over to Waltzingmouse Stamps blog to check out the complete list of the DT Blog Waltz. Let's get started!
For my first card, I used USA 1776 to make a July 4th card. I made a big frame for my background card panel using a small frame from the set. I used masking to do this. Then I sprinkled more stars throughout the upper portion of the panel.
I made some banners using the star builder images from the same set. Then I attached some twine over it. I also stamped and hand cut the eagle and adhered it over the banners.
For my second card, I made another July 4th card. Only this time, I wanted to make something that didn't have the traditional colors. This would probably be great to give to a teenage lady. :)
I just stamped the firecracker image several times. Some straight onto the cardstock and the rest I hand cut and attached with foam tape.
That's it for me! I hope you enjoyed these past few days! I loved working with these stamp sets. If you're all done here you can head on over to Karin's blog. Make sure to leave comments as you go. Claire is giving away a stamp set of choice to a lucky random winner! Thanks for stopping by today! :)
Love your star border and fun banners on your first card Jean - and what a great design with your double row of candles!! - wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the banner card and your firecrackers are just brilliant! Fabulous work!!
ReplyDeleteShowing a real knack for balanced asymmetry!
ReplyDeleteLove that red, white and blue!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
And how creative with the firecrackers...
fun on paper! :)
These are great, what a fun look with the firecracker stamp!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! The second one would make a great birthday card too.
ReplyDeleteLove the banners and firecrackers! Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat patriotic card.
ReplyDeleteADORE these cards...the first looks amazing with the banners and the second...well those sparklers are so festive.
ReplyDeleteYour firecrackers are awesome and the banners really add to your card.
ReplyDeleteEspecially love your use of the itty bitty stars.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I ordered this set , love the banner card you made. The firecrackers card is adorable too!
ReplyDeleteThe banners on the twine make your card so special. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOK, couldn't even wait to read all you wrote before I had to pin that firecracker card. So cute! I love the firecrackers above and below the sentiment. Great job once again Jean.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, but I especially love the firecracker/fireworks card. That's a lot of work. Great result.
ReplyDeleteOh Jean...what fabulous cards you have created for this Waltz. I'm always amazed and inspired by your creative flair. Great use of the pennant flags and I will definitely CASE that idea. Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteFab cards. Love the colours used for the firecrackers.
ReplyDeleteI love the pennants. And the firecracker card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat eagle is amazing on your first card, and your 2nd with the fireworks is so fun, Jean!
ReplyDeleteSuper projects, Jean! I love the alternative colors of the firecrackers on the 2nd card and your banner with the eagle is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards--I really like the banner on the first one.
ReplyDeleteCool cards. Like the non-traditional approach you tried. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are super.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love that fun banner in the top one! Very festive for the 4th!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS designs - as Always I just LOVE your cards!
ReplyDeleteGoodness both cards are amazing! Love how you used the firecrackers in nontraditional colors!
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Indy
Love the banner with the twine!!!
ReplyDeleteJean, your cards are SO fun and fabulous!! I esp LOVE the firecrackers card, ingenious idea!! LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteI just adore what you've done with the candles on the July 4th card!
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun! The bunting with that thick 'rope' is fantastic and I love the firecracker borders!
ReplyDeleteSuch awesome creations! I love the patriotic feel of the first and the second is so fun!
ReplyDeleteOKAY!! Those firecrackers are AWESOME!! I LOVE that look so NEAT!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteYour projects are just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe flags and firecrackers are great, so many things we could use them for.
ReplyDeleteBoth are just brilliant. However, I love, love the second card - those colours are great!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! LOVE the banners on that first card; they give such a neat touch to the whole feel of the card.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so terrific! Really Love the banners. Such a great use of the stamps
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I love what you created with the new sets.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Jean! I love your red and blue bunting!
ReplyDeleteJean! Sorry it took me so long to get here but, boy, was it worth it!! These are fabulous! I love the way you used the firecrackers and the colors! So happy I popped by!
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