Summer Challenge

Welcome to another challenge for Exploring Cricut and More.  My project for the challenge isn't one that screams summer, but more Memorial Day.  I chose to do a double page layout in rememberance of my dad.  It's been almost 2 years since my dad passed away from cancer and the patriotic holidays were always his favorite.

My dad served in the army during peace time, but because of his service he felt a strong dedication to this country and the men and women that served it.  

For this project I used the following cuts
Stone Script for the font
Stand and Salute for the flag
From my kitchen for the grill
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The flowers are from my stash

4th of July challenge

Welcome to my blog world for another awesome challenge for Exploring Cricut!  This week's challenge is to create a card, layout, or other paper craft celebrating the 4th of July and you must include a flag.

I decided to create a card for a friend's birthday.  He's a "firecracker" baby so I decided to step outside the box for him.

I definately had a lot of fun with this card as I tried something I've never tried before.  I used the special stamp set from CTMH "Home of the Brave" to stamp the background with patriotic sayings.  I used cranberry and pacifica inks.  I then used the cartridge Stand and Salute to cut the flag.  All cuts were made at 3"

Recipe:
cardstock: cranberry, pacifica, cocoa, white daisy
Home of the Brave stamp set
sparkles: Michaels

4th of July Challenge

Today's challenge over at Exploring Cricut is to create a card, layout, or papercraft using red, white, and blue. My project for this challenge is a 5x7 card.
I decided to stay pretty simple with the design of my card. I started with a blue base which was the only blue I planned for on the card. I used Art Philosophy cartridge to cut 2 cupcakes (1 set in white, then the liner in cranberry). I then used the coordinating stamp set to stamp the detail on the cupcakes' frosting. For the final touch to the cupcakes I added diamond stickles by Ranger (cause who doesn't love "sprinkles" on their cupcakes!
My favorite part of the card are the firework burst that were cut using the Stand & Salute cartridge. Two burst were cut out in silver and two in cranberry. After running all four burst through the Xyron I layered them on the card to resemble a fireworks display.
I then cut the "title" for the card from the Independence Day cartridge.

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Cuts:
Independence Day: 4th of July (2.65)
Art Philosophy: 2 cupcakes (2.5)
Stand & Salute: 4 firework burst (2.18)
Recipe:
cardstock: Pacifica, Cranberry, White Daisy
ink: cranberry
stickles: Diamond