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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Happy 4th of July




Happy 4th of July.  I hope it is warm and sunny where you are.  I am popping in quickly to share 3 cards.

First up, very fitting for this holiday is a red, white and blue birthday card for my brother-in-law whose birthday is tomorrow.   I based this card on the card below, and I decided to change up the colors a little and make it more patriotic.

I am entering this card at PTI Transformation Tuesday, Addicted to Stamps and More #299: CAS, and Simon Says Monday Challenge and Simon Says Wednesday challenge who are both Red, White and Blue.

Original Card







My next card uses the Ombre Watercolor Background technique from PTI Make it Monday #327, and I am also entering it at CAS on Friday #136: Splash-Watercolor and Just Us Girls #447: Anything Goes.  I used images from Songbirds and Tropics.






Last up is my favorite of today's line up, using some new PTI stamps Salt Air Fauna and Flora.  It was really fun to put together, although there is a lot of 2 and 3 step stamping.


I am entering this card at CAS(E) This Sketch #278, Cupcake Inspirations #449: Under the Sea, AAA Cards #118: Use a Frame, and Paper Players #400: Celebration.





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23 comments :

  1. CarmelaJuly 4, 2018 at 6:35 PM

    Nicely done ombre card! Like your 4th of July cards also!

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  2. CardsbymaaikeJuly 4, 2018 at 10:58 PM

    Thank you for entering your pretty sea beast card into the AAA cards challenge, all nicely framed.

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  3. https://bharatinayudu.com/July 5, 2018 at 3:04 AM

    Hi, Lovely card with multiple frames and wonderfully colored sea critters. The ocean scene is done beautifully. Thank you for playing along with us at AAACards challenge. Happy Crafting. Hugs- Bharati

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  4. Leigh PennerJuly 5, 2018 at 3:33 AM

    Fabulous cards, Joyce! I especially love your ombré background (so pretty!) and your super fun take on the CTS sketch!

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  5. JaneJuly 5, 2018 at 4:38 AM

    Love how the sea creatures are swimming in and out of your frames. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.

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  6. Vikki HJuly 5, 2018 at 7:48 AM

    Nice crafting, Joyce and especially the last card with those cute creatures. Living in San Diego makes this a perfect set for you. I enjoy your white background with them also!

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  7. Vicki DutcherJuly 5, 2018 at 2:04 PM

    Lovely ombre background. Thanks for joining in at JUGS

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  8. Nancy Penir July 5, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    3 fabulous cards, Joyce! I can see why the fish card is a favorite, it's positively adorable! Looking forward to inking that set up.

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  9. BirgitJuly 6, 2018 at 5:13 AM

    These are all fabulous Joyce! I love the red, white and blue star card. Just perfect for a masculine birthday. The ombre watercolored background card is stunning using the leaf prints you used too. Now let's talk about that darling under the sea card. It's totally adorable and I love the design you used with them peeking through the film slide. So, so cute!

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  10. ElizStewartJuly 6, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    Joyce...just fabulous! Love your "fishy" celebration card! The images are just too cute! Thank you so much for joining us for the 400th challenge at The Paper Players!

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  11. Kim HegginsJuly 6, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    So many fabulous and fun cards Joyce...love them all but your sweet under the sea card is my favorite, can't wait to play with those when I come visit!!!

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  12. Tracey McNeelyJuly 8, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    So love when you post a slew of cards. Each and everyone is delightful my talented friend!xo

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  13. LeAnneJuly 8, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    I always love seeing all your creations, but your little sea-worthy card is by far my favorite too! Love all those little ocean creatures, so cute and in such happy colors! Thanks for sharing this with us and helping us celebrate our 400th challenge at the Players!

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  14. Kathy McJuly 8, 2018 at 3:32 PM

    What a beautiful trio of cards, Joyce, with your red, white & blue stars, your ombré technique and sea life creatures! Hope you had a great 4th!

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  15. Annie S.July 8, 2018 at 4:21 PM

    All your cards are great! The "shellebration" card is darling and such a unique layout...love the frame! Thanks for playing along over at The Paper Players and good luck in our prize drawings!

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  16. Indy's DesignsJuly 8, 2018 at 7:35 PM

    Lovely CAS underwater scene! Love your interpretation of the sketch challenge! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  17. BarbaraJuly 8, 2018 at 9:54 PM

    Beautiful collection! Red white blue card is extraordinary and I love this version! Thanks for joining us this week on Simon says stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Barbara

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  18. Anita in FranceJuly 9, 2018 at 1:36 AM

    A delicious trio, Joyce ... your original stars were fabulous ... and the transformation is brilliant ... love the crisp freshness of the red, white and blue! Gorgeous ombré leaves ... and just the cutest ocean scene! Hugs, Anita :)

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  19. adele holcombJuly 9, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    Congrats on the MIM win! Your ombre card is beautiful.

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  20. MandyJuly 10, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    Wonderful selection of cards Joyce! I love the stars card, it's just perfect for our challenge.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    Mandy xx

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  21. Lisa LynnJuly 14, 2018 at 12:51 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous. I saw the seahorse and just had to come take a closer look. Love the design.

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  22. BobbyJuly 14, 2018 at 6:28 PM

    The transformation card is every bit as wonderful as the first one and that underwater scene is spectacular.

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  23. ShylaashreeJuly 17, 2018 at 3:45 AM

    So many beautiful cards. Thanks for playing along with us at Addicted to Stamps & More. Hope to see you again
    Shylaa DT@ATSM
    Adhiraacreations

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