Hi everyone! Sure hope you had a wonderful weekend, and that you're ready for the new week! I've got a short week ahead of me since I get Friday off from work. So anywho, it's time for the release of a new challenge from Regina over at Bitten By The Bug. AND, it's time for more fun cause it's another BBTB Blog Hop!!! This week, Regina is asking you to use the Freedom cut fr0m the Graphically Speaking cartridge. Well as soon as I heard what the challenge was, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. So I ran straight to the 4th of July file from The Cutting Cafe'!!!
The card was made by using my DS software with my Cricut Expression, all of which I got from Hallmark Scrapbook. Both the background paper used for the word Freedom, as well as that adorable Uncle Sam hat, is from a set of 4th of July downloadable stamps from The Cutting Cafe'! AND Regina has a special going on right now, so rush over to The Cutting Cafe' to check it out! If you haven't tried Regina's stamps yet, you are missing out! I easily changed the color of the background stamp with my Printmaster program (thank you so much DeeDee!!!), and also resized them to the exact size I wanted for this card. The hat was colored with my Copic markers. I added some Kaiser rhinestones and a ribbon, and I was done. So now onto the info for the Blog Hop!!
If you like flowers, bling, and pink, then I think you're going to like this little batch of blog candy. It consists of a clear flower flourish stamp from Stampendous, a few Prima flowers, Some gorgeous sparkly glittered hearts by Melissa Frances, a set of self adhesive pearls by Kaiser, and some cool pink trim. If you'd like a chance to win this, just leave a comment on this post by midnight Friday night, July 3rd. I will pull a winner sometime over the weekend, so be sure to check back to see if you are the lucky winner! After you're done here, be sure to hop right on over to Heather's blog and take in all the eye candy she has to offer you! Heather makes the most amazing layouts and cards! She is just a bundle of talent!
Hope you're having fun on the blog hop! Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and I hope to see you back again soon! HUGS!
This one is such a cute and original idea. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Love the originality of this card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea to have the cutout as the front of the card! You're so creative! Love the little red buttons too. The hat is a wonderful touch!
ReplyDeleteI love how you did that. I don't have the DS for my cricut but I can see I'm going to have to go out and but it. It seems to be a must.
ReplyDeletekim
k1i2m3@cox.net
Awesome card as usual Sharon! I like how you used the freedom cut as your front.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dear, Sharon...such a darling card.
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Claudia x
Sharon, this is a lovely card! Sorry, took me a couple minutes to figure out the text but it's perfect! And love the tophat!
ReplyDeleteThis is so unique and very fun
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use this cart
Keep up the great work
Jennifer
What a darling Sharon-Card. I love your cards so much and each one is a total work of true creativity.
ReplyDeleteToo cute Sharon...love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary
Wow...such a beautiful card. Great idea, different from everyone's blog that I have visited. I was Bitten By The Bug in December. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the card. It says it all. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Sharon! Great use of the CC printables too. Hey what version of Printmaster do you have? I NEED it but have to make sure it works with Vista Ultimate! xxD
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh Sharon, I love, love, love that hat, the whole card is just stunning. Hugs, Sandi
ReplyDeleteSharon, your card is amazing. I've really got to get that DS. I get so green with envy when I see everyone's designs with cartridges I don't have or using the DS. I guess I can't retire yet or I'll never have the money for my hobby.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love the colors! I love to blog hop too. Always so many neat ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love the top hat, great card
ReplyDeleteOh that is wonderful I love the idea and it looks so brilliant. Kim
ReplyDeletewowsa, super cute! great card.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! That hat is way cute!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS and so creative....I really like the little hat!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win.
Very cute and colorful! Lovely creation! Thank you for the chance to win the blog candy. I am enjoying your blog..I have become a follower :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so striking!! I love the color/pattern combos.
ReplyDeleteSharon, you already know I am a big fan of yours but this is just too cute!!
ReplyDeleteSharon! Stunning! I love it! You are one amazing card maker . . . this is FAB!
ReplyDeletesharon i just love this card, the hat as a topper and the way you designed it, just love it :)
ReplyDeletegreat blog candy too
jennie
love this I wish I had the ds thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSharon what a cute cute card! I really LOVE that uncle Sam hat!
ReplyDeleteHey Sharon! Great contribution to the hop!! Keep up the great work =)
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation Sharon and I love that hat!! Thanks for the chance to win some yummy candy!
ReplyDeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteVery Cute card!!love the hat.Yummy candy too.
ReplyDeleteOh so cute! I just love your work:)
ReplyDeleteWOW, i have to admit that i love how you used the background stamp and the whole concept of the freedom cut.....wowzer girl...now as far as that clear flower stamp...i gotta have that....i love the longness of it...(hum longness isn't a word)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME Card! love the dimension the Freedom cut gives your card! Great design!
ReplyDeletelove your card just adorable
ReplyDeleteGreat card - the hat just makes it!:-)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! this is AWESOME!!! Love Uncle Sam's hat perched on there!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one of my favorites! I loved it, it just pops!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of your card (as I'm sure everyone else too!) was the cutout/peek thru! LOVE it!! Sooo creative as usual Sharon!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th and Happy Hopping!
*hugs*
A stunning card Sharon, so much detail and I love the colours
ReplyDeleteClairex
I can't believe how talented you ladies are...great ideas!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card so cute. Great blog candy too!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so fun!! Wouldn't a kid like a card with his/her name on the front? If I go out and buy a Cricut Expression, it's your fault!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteSharon L
A great card, everything about it just works!!
ReplyDeleteAnne x
What an adorable card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
ReplyDeleteThis card is a work of art!!! I LOVE it!!! ♥♥ Kay
ReplyDeleteIt is so excting to see all of the gorgeous things you're doing...This card is just so perfect!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this just the cutest thing ever!!!! I just love ALL of your work!
ReplyDeleteI really like the 3-D effect you have created with your Freedom card.
ReplyDelete~Shari R.
paper.happy@hotmail.com
love it very nice!
ReplyDeleteI like how you used the background stamp in red. Very cute.
ReplyDeletevery creative! I love it
ReplyDeleteI think your card is great...very creative. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
ReplyDeletethis is waaaay cool! i love how "freedom" is the fornt of the card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Sharon!!!
ReplyDeleteBy the way - did you get my e-mail?
-Tifany
I love the card, just Fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG... what a darling card, Colors, Design, everything is perfect, your projects aways have talent written all over them....
ReplyDeleteHUGS
Penny S
Excellent card! It's so clean and crisp and FUN with the hat on the top tilted just slightly like that!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteand yes, i love pink and bling!
thanks for offering a great give away
and thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity!
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteK! I have my popcorn and my soda and ready to be amazed at what you have created..I knew my eyes were in for a huge treat...You didn't dissapoint....My baby blues thank ya...LOL...
You are such an amazing artist and person....I am off to hop some more...Now, I know how a bunny rabbit feels..Heee....Friends, Krista
Such a creative project! Have a great day off!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool looking card!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this cute card! The hat and the rhinestone touches really are the perfect touches. Thanks for the chance to win - and thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are just so amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love the little patriotic hat! And what girl does not love bling, pink and hearts???
ReplyDeleteI love what you made using this cartridge.
ReplyDeleteLinda Peterson
Your card is beautifull Sharon !!
ReplyDeleteHugs Monique
Wow this is so fresh and funky. Excellent idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Luv Sandie
What a great job. I just love the top notch creations you make. thanks for the chance to win such pretty goodies!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Sharon, I laughed when I read your post! Yes, there are those that would say I am "full of it!" LOL. Thanks of making my evening! BTW, I LOVE your project!!!! Very, very festive and appealing!!!
ReplyDeletexxSusan
This is just PRICELESS! Wow I just love this creative and super inspiring Freedom card. Thanks for a chance at this sweet candy.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sharon, lovin the blog hop, you are all so talented!!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog hop candy too, thanks.
Your card is amazing! I love your paper choices!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, tfs.
ReplyDeleteLovel work Sharon! TFS
ReplyDeleteI love your card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOmigosh, the little Uncle Sam hat is the perfect touch. Darling card. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. I love the colors and textures on it.
ReplyDeleteYour embelishments are perfect. Not tooooo much, just enough!
ReplyDeleteLove this one. Thanks for sharing, and for the blog candy.
ReplyDeleteI love that Freedom card you made, it's so neat! I like the scalloped recipe card too...Your blog is great, thanks for having the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteHugs janis
Oh my goodness gorgeous creations and gorgeous candy thank you so much for the chance to win. :) Bonnie x
ReplyDeleteI really like the cut-out of the word as the front of the card. Beautiful as usual!
ReplyDeleteits lovely.
ReplyDeletethanks for doing the blog hop.
xx
I love your design, it is very cute and classy! The blog candy looks great too :)
ReplyDeleteBecca
Your "freedom" card is simply stunning. I love the layout and the paper that you used,
ReplyDeletecheers Annie
I love what you did with the word Freedom. Such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design! I love how you made it. Very original!
ReplyDeleteI really like how the word opens up! I love pink, flowers, and bling - your candy is perfect for me!! ;)
ReplyDeleteSharon this is so fab how you managed to include so many fun stamps with the cricut cut. You are so talented friend
ReplyDeletehugs
Lana x
Wonderful Creations, the Candy is so great.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Heike
Love your card Sharon! Gives me an idea even though I don't have graphically speaking, but I do have CDS so I'll be playing with that before this storm comes chasing through. You have given me inspiration when I've been stuck ... thanks again for the fun. Happy 4th to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI love your take on this card and your cut out. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKim
k1i2m3@cox.net
wow great card
ReplyDeletethis is so much fun! this is my
1st blog hop! I think that i might become a regular LOL
I love your talent! Thank you for the opportunity to win some blog candy!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, I am not sure if I am in time to comment on the blog candy or not. It is late here, but I wanted to tell you what a cute card this is anyway. Your ideas are always so clever. TFS Linda S. in NE
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