Saturday, July 3, 2010

Happy 4th!


I had this idea brewing for several days and finally finished this card this morning. Asked my hubby what he thought it was and I was so happy when he said "Fireworks"!

I white embossed the Row of Houses and various flowers from the Buds & Stems set and ink distressed with Chipped Sapphire distress ink. I added some white dots with the Sharpie poster paint pen and added a red ribbon to finish off the patriotic theme.

Hope you all have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Stamps: Hero Arts
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White
Ink: Versamark, Chipped Sapphire distress ink
Other: White embossing powder, Sharpie poster paint pen,
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder, pop dots, ribbon
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  1. Alice July 3, 2010 at 12:38:00 PM HST

    OMGoodness! this is absolutely fabulous, Donna!!! love love love it! love the beautiful inked sky and the fireworks! you ROCK, girl! you are such an inspiration!! Happy 4th to you, too! =)

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  2. evaJuly 3, 2010 at 12:41:00 PM HST

    wow! that is such a neat idea! love it.

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  3. NancyJuly 3, 2010 at 12:57:00 PM HST

    Love your card, Donna! Looks like firewors to me! Have a Happy 4th!

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  4. Lisa CarrollJuly 3, 2010 at 1:01:00 PM HST

    donna, you are brilliant! happy 4th to you. :)

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  5. Sarah J MoermanJuly 3, 2010 at 1:43:00 PM HST

    Absolutely BRILLIANT! Love it! Happy 4th of July!

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  6. gobeagirlJuly 3, 2010 at 2:13:00 PM HST

    Hi Donna. This is a great idea! I love the blue and the whitewash... Spectacular Fireworks! heehee...Hugs and Happy 4th to you and yours. Lisa G

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  7. isonomyJuly 3, 2010 at 2:37:00 PM HST

    Good idea & wonderful colors!

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  8. Dawn TJuly 3, 2010 at 2:59:00 PM HST

    Just gorgeous Donna... love how the flowers do look like fireworks.... such a clever ideas.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 3, 2010 at 4:00:00 PM HST

    absolutely fabulous! I said fireworks too!
    love it Donna!
    Pam Going Postal

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  10. AnonymousJuly 3, 2010 at 4:16:00 PM HST

    WOW love this card, the fireworks are amazing, very creative!!

    Nathie

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  11. Kathy (krolski)July 3, 2010 at 4:39:00 PM HST

    Super cute!! LOVE your idea and your card Donna! Happy 4th!

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  12. UnknownJuly 3, 2010 at 7:36:00 PM HST

    Oh my gohs, Donna! This is beautiful! I love the bold blue! Gorgeous!

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  13. Shirley NJuly 3, 2010 at 8:08:00 PM HST

    BRILLIANT!!! You rock Donna, this is wonderful! Happy 4th to you and family too!

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  14. SanneJuly 3, 2010 at 9:07:00 PM HST

    What a clever idea to use the flowers for fireworks - you rock Donna!
    Happy 4th July!!!

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  15. JennyJuly 3, 2010 at 9:36:00 PM HST

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this Donna and thanks for the sweet comment your too sweet!! :) :) :) :)

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  16. Lucy AbramsJuly 3, 2010 at 10:23:00 PM HST

    you are so CLEVER Donna - only you could have thought up such a sweet and unique idea.

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  17. Dotty JoJuly 3, 2010 at 10:39:00 PM HST

    What a clever idea Donna, love it! Jo x

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  18. DeirdreJuly 4, 2010 at 2:12:00 AM HST

    Donna, absolutely love it. Great idea. Love how you created the fireworks..... fab. Enjoy the day.

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  19. CinnamonSallyJuly 4, 2010 at 3:02:00 AM HST

    This is stunning Donna, such a beautiful sky and those amazing fireworks, how clever of you.
    Sallyx

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  20. LizziskiJuly 4, 2010 at 3:22:00 AM HST

    This is wonderful! I love the fireworks, such a brilliant idea. Happy 4th of July to you!

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  21. Kelly RasmussenJuly 4, 2010 at 6:27:00 AM HST

    this is amazing donna! love it!

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  22. AmyJuly 4, 2010 at 7:26:00 AM HST

    You are a mastermind of creativity...soooo cool! Love this perfect little 4th of July scene, awesome card, Donna! Happy 4th!

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  23. Mariana GrigsbyJuly 4, 2010 at 9:11:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous!

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  24. joni hJuly 4, 2010 at 9:38:00 AM HST

    very cool! happy 4th of July!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 4, 2010 at 5:55:00 PM HST

    HAPPY 4th, Donna! YOUR CARD IS DARLING! I actually could "feel" the BANG when I first saw your work! You are truly, AMAZING! SO glad that you are always willing to share your ideas! I LOVE your card, Donna.
    Love, Karen from MI (can't get my google account working, Donna!) :(

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  26. VanessaJuly 4, 2010 at 7:48:00 PM HST

    This is so clever! Love this gorgeous card! That blue is so beautiful!

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  27. Tiffany ErvinJuly 4, 2010 at 8:30:00 PM HST

    This is just too happy and clever of you Donna! It tickles me to look at those cute little flowers rising up in the air! Fantastic design!

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  28. Jenny V.July 4, 2010 at 11:35:00 PM HST

    OMG this is totally awesome. What a great idea Donna.

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  29. Kath StewartJuly 5, 2010 at 6:18:00 AM HST

    wow donna....stunning card donna...hugs kath xxx

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  30. MichelleJuly 5, 2010 at 7:07:00 AM HST

    Fantastic card!! Love the use of stamps:-) the blue background looks fab with the water effect too:-) Best 4th of July card I've seen..

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  31. PiaJuly 5, 2010 at 7:23:00 AM HST

    Absolutely brilliant, Donna! I hope you had a great celebration!

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  32. Ayana PosadasJuly 5, 2010 at 7:57:00 AM HST

    Oh my gosh!
    I loveeee this card, Donna!
    Sooo stunning!

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  33. Cheryl ValadezJuly 5, 2010 at 9:23:00 AM HST

    I thought fireworks as soon as I saw it! Love this festive card and that bright blue background. Makes me feel patriotic ;D

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  34. Vera Yates (Ling)July 5, 2010 at 9:56:00 AM HST

    Donna, this is soooo cool! How creative.

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  35. JillJuly 5, 2010 at 10:01:00 AM HST

    Donna! This is incredible! I love your creativity and you have executed your idea with perfection!!! Congrats on the HA tweet!

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  36. Virginia L.July 5, 2010 at 1:55:00 PM HST

    You are simply INSPIRING, Donna! Congrats on the HA Tweet with this amazing card! LOVE everything about it! xo

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  37. Louise CJuly 5, 2010 at 2:23:00 PM HST

    Congrats on the Hero tweet Donna! Your card is so cute! Love the fireworks!

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  38. Suzanne CJuly 5, 2010 at 4:04:00 PM HST

    Fantastic and ingenious! Love your fireworks! Beautiful card.

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  39. pcmJuly 5, 2010 at 4:25:00 PM HST

    so totally creative! Happy 4th!

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  40. NancyJuly 5, 2010 at 5:19:00 PM HST

    What an incredibly wonderful idea, Donna! This card is amazing, totally looks like fireworks. I hope you had a fabulous July 4th celebration!

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  41. JanetcraftJuly 5, 2010 at 7:35:00 PM HST

    Great card with great idea, DOnna! a real patriotic color combo...

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  42. JacquelineJuly 6, 2010 at 1:10:00 AM HST

    This is what I call inspirational!!

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  43. AgataJuly 6, 2010 at 2:44:00 AM HST

    Absolute genius! Excellent idea and card!

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  44. Sue McRaeJuly 6, 2010 at 4:01:00 AM HST

    Fabulous idea Donna!

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  45. Kelly BoothJuly 6, 2010 at 8:04:00 AM HST

    Such a Great Idea...Love this Fun Card Donna!!

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  46. KathyJuly 6, 2010 at 7:13:00 PM HST

    Oh my gosh this is crazy genius!!!!!!!! jaw on the floor
    xoxoxo

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  47. KimJuly 16, 2010 at 1:39:00 AM HST

    This is soooo creative! Awesome, girl!

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  48. Tomo H.July 21, 2010 at 2:57:00 PM HST

    Wonderful fireworks to use the flower motifs stamp!
    Love the colors and the design! Awesome card!!!

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