Monday, June 27, 2011

Let Freedom Ring!

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you are having a great day! It's stormy here today after such a beautiful weekend. I have a patriotic card to enter into a few challenges today.
The red and white background paper are Core'dinations Core Couture. (I load up the cart with this paper at Joann when they have paper at 5 for a $1 or sometimes 6 for $1!) I punched the edge of the white with a EK Success punch. The blue paper is from DCWV Tradewinds and I embossed it with the Tim Holtz Sizzex Rays folder. I used Stand and Salute to cut the phrase with DCWV paper and the Liberty Bell, also with DCWV paper. I embossed the liberty bell with the Distressed Stripes embossing folder, and attached both the bell and phrase with foam dots. The stars are from a punch I've had forever. I added crystals with my iRock, and the ribbon is from Hobby Lobby.

I am entering the card in the following challenges:
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great evening :D
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30 comments:

  1. Kristie W. June 27, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Awesome card, the bell looks so cool embossed!

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  2. AmyJune 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Great job! I love the embossing folder you used - it really looks great as a background and also on the bell! TFS! :)Amy

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  3. Sherrie K.June 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Cute card Lisa! I love the border on the bottom with the stars and bling:) Adorable!!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  4. MyCuriousCraftsJune 27, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Hi Lisa,
    Oh, I really like your card. That embossing folder adds a super cool effect. I never thought of embossing that way, fantastic idea. I love how you put your cards together...I enjoy "stalking" you blog - lol. You are so talented and creative. TFS! ~Shen

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  5. LaurieJune 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Super cute card! I love Core'dinations paper too. Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning and your kind words. You're a sweetie!

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  6. My Lil' BitsJune 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Very nice! I love the border punch, cute!
    Thanks for joining us at FCCB this week.
    Lisa C

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  7. SarahJune 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Super cute card--love that you used Core'dinations paper! It turned out great. Thanks for creating with us at FCCB this week!

    Sarah :)
    http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

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  8. Dr Sonia S VJune 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Wow the ray embossing looks fantastic!
    Thank You Lisa for dropping by and saying such sweet things. I am thrilled you liked my tutorial.
    Love Sonia

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  9. Sunshine HoneyBeeJune 27, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I especially like the blue background embossing & the way the items are placed. Gr4eat colors of freedom: red/white/blue.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  10. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Wow awesome card for the holiday weekend!!!!!Love your design and choice of colors!!!! Fantastic!!!!

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  11. JoyJune 27, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Love the embossing on this card,the twine and the cute lil stars ! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot !
    Joy

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  12. AmyJune 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Lisa this card looks great! I love the scalloped edge with the little stars on it! Very cute!
    Amy

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  13. GlendaJune 27, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Great looking card! Love the embossing and scallops!
    Glenda

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  14. SusanJune 27, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Hey Lisa!

    How cool is this card! I love how you embossed it, (I'm a Tim fan now...thx for the inspiration)! I also love the border with the stars, very cute! My next purchase is one of those EK Success punches. You always have such nice borders on your cards and I really love the way they look! You i-Rock!!! :)

    Susan

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  15. KimJune 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Lisa, I just love your stars and stripes and the embossing! Very Cool Card:)
    ~Kim

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  16. KateJune 27, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    The embossing folder is a perfect choice for this card, Lisa! I love the scalloped border and your gem stars, too!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot and Fantabulous Cricut!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  17. Karen HJune 27, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Lisa, this is fabulous! I absolutely love your embossing choice.. the rays kind of emulate the bell (and freedom) ringing. Perfection! Great star accents, too... I love how you dotted the i. :o) That border works so beautifully with this design. Gorgeous work as always, my friend! (I was rushed and neglected to mention earlier today that I've been keeping the missing student in my heart and prayers.. I wasn't surprised to read you were back out helping the search efforts. Your heart is lovely.)

    Hugs and blessings! :o)

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  18. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsJune 27, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Looks great! Love the details on this!

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  19. Tanya~Studio 5380June 27, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    This card has so many fabulous details on it I don't know where to start! Love the embossing, the twine, the stars, the bling...all of it! Great card and thanks for joining our challenge this week at FCCB!

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  20. Melanie - The Paper RetreatJune 28, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    This is so cute! I love the embossing you did and the cuts from the Stand and Salute Cartridge. Melanie

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  21. ArleneJune 28, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Soooo cute Lisa! My favorite part is the embossing...what a great idea! Very creative. :)

    Arlene.
    http://waterdots.blogspot.com/

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  22. MarleneJune 28, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Great Card! Love how you embossed the paper! Thanks for playing with us at FCCB!

    Marlene
    FCCB DTM

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  23. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Really great card Lisa, I love the embossing effects you have created. Hug, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  24. My 3 E ScrapbookingJune 29, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Love the card Lisa! Fantastic as always! You rocked that embossing folder in the background! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot again this week!
    Amber

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  25. Sentimental ScrapperJune 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Great card!! Love the embossing and the way you tied the button on your twine! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!

    Kimberly

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  26. jennyplace2July 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Once again you just rocked this challenge. Great card my friend. Thanks for joining in the fun at My Craft Spot.

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  27. Amy CJuly 3, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    What a wonderful patriotic card!! I really love the embossing. Thanks for playing along at My Craft Spot this week!!

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  28. Jennie GarciaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Your card is gorgeous!! I love the embossing and the gold!! Thanks for playing with us @ FCCB!!
    TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  29. SheriJuly 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Great use of that embossing folder! Very pretty! Thanks for joining this week at My Sheri CRAFTS ;-)

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  30. DIANA L.July 10, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    My goodness this is super How did I miss this?
    I love this card your really rockin' it.

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