Hi, all! Hope my fellow Americans had a fabulous 4th of July! Mine was completely uneventful--SO cold and rainy here all day long. I felt bad for all the kiddos who missed out on BBQ's and fireworks. The crummy weather also made it really hard to photograph cards... I decided to take the plunge and finally join in on one of the Cuttlebug Challenges. This week's challenge was red, white, & blue; buttons; and the Swiss Dots folder. Oh, darn, I had to use my Swiss Dots folder. It was tough, but I'm always up for a challenge; that's just the kind of self-sacrificing girl I am. 
I struggled with the layout on this one, and I'm still not entirely happy, but I'm done messing with it. What do you think?
Stamps: Tart & Tangy (SU), Cupcake Collection (PTI)
Paper: Real Red, Kraft, PTI white, Bazzill textured white, SU dp
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: circle punches, scalloped circle punch, corner rounder punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, buttons (BasicGrey), ribbon (Michaels), dimensionals
63 comments:
Sweet cherys on sweet card.
I like this one! It's simple and crisp! :)
Well at least the card is fantastic and summery. It looks amazing coupled with the swiss dots and cherries :D
Beautiful card!
Thanks for playing along with us!
Hanneke,
Proud DT member @ Cuttlebug Challenge Blog
I love the layout Ann! KWYM about never being happy but trust me, this card is very sweet! We are our own worst critics!
Aimes
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Gorgeous card, love it!
so sweet! lol
Erin xxx
Your card is so sweet!
Clairex
Hi! I love it! Great design, love how you used the colors!
Hugs
Vanessa
Cute! Love that ribbon, it's the perfect touch.
It was cold and yucky here too yesterday. Can't believe it's July!
Oh... I think it is great! I love it! I love cherries... well... not to eat! Our fireworks got rained out as well... it was a beautiful day up until time for all the 4th activities to begin!
Perfect! Clean, simple and delicious!!!
Vicki
Hi Ann. I think you did a great job with the layout and that ribbon is gorgeous!!
Oh, Ann, this is fantabulous!!! Love the Swiss Dots in white with the cherries and gingham ribbon!! So totally perfect!! I'm so glad you played along!!
This is so cute and great take on the challenge.
BEAUTIFUL card! The gingham and cherry remind me of picnics, of which we got none either. No rain, but the heat, humidity, and bugs here in SC are not suited for a WA girl! I did however get started on an AWESOME scrapbook page, inspired by one of your works! I'll post later! Again, GREAT job on the card....I think I'm going to break down and get the cuttlebug after all.
Great card Ann. Love the embossed background and the colors... cute cherrie image. TFS!
I love anything with gingham on it! And the cherries are perfect, I love this card! lol
It is adorable! Cherries are my favorite fruit, I so love how they are popping up everywhere!
I think your card is darling! Great job! Sooo very sweet! I guess we lucked out on the weather in washington...it was perfect for bbq's & fireworks...icky weather on the 4th of July means more crafty time :)
Such a sweet card Ann....I love cherries :) My DD was wearing a little dress yesterday that had cherries on it and wouldn't you know it?...she was eating cherries and dribbled cherry juice on it...I thought it was fitting. ha! Anyway, where do you live that it was so cold on the 4th? Man, that stinks! It was HOT here in Oregon!
Hugs,
Katie
So cute!! Love it!
very cute!
I like it! Don't mess with it any more.
So cute! Love the gingham ribbon. :-)
I love the embossed panel and the bright, cheery colours! Thanks for your kind comment about my Cinema Saturday card. I watched the movie last night and had so much fun making my card :) Thanks for inspiring!!
Mmmmm more sweeties! Beautiful card with a great layout.
It's a shame you had bad weather.
Enjoy your day.
Hugs xx
Pat
Yum!!! Cherries, gingham AND Swiss dots?! I am in favorite things overload here! Gorgeous Ann!
(-: Heidi
OH, this is so cool! I LOVE that gingham ribbon. This card reminds me of a picnic. Guess it's the ribbon. So fun and I just LOVE it!
OOh like this one, very clean and simple look. Just perfect
Victoria
x
This is a beautiful card, the colours are lovely and I love the swiss dots embossing folder.
I like it Ann. I love the rounded corners, and that ribbon!
Oh, I love it !
So sorry about the weather...
The card turned out so cute! Love the cheeries and cute ribbon!
So cute card, love the ribbon and the cherry! Hugs, Moni
Adorable! Love the fun ribbon! :D
I think it's super cute! Awesome job with the challenge. :)
This is just so cute! Hope you had a great 4th!
Wonderful card! I know what you mean about a challenge using the Swiss Dots folder, so hard! *lol* Love the cherries:)
Beautifulcard - love the embossed pannel and the cherries! The ribbon is such a lovely tuch
love tasha xx
I love this card! Everytime I see someone using Swiss Dots it just makes me want a Cuttlebug that much more!
`WoW` your card is gorgeous Anne..
Hope you have a great week...
`Thanks` for joining in with the Cuttlebug Challenges...
Terrie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/
Cute Ann,
Love that gingham ribbon!
Shanna
I can't believe you don't like this! It's adorable! I like the rounded corners, the gingham ribbon and the touch of soft blue along with your red and white. I know what you mean about the swiss dots. I have 20 embossing folders and I use that one 90% of the time I emboss.
Totally cute!!!
Ann, this is a winner..... You nailed the challenge!
It's adorable, love that ribbon!
for the love of swiss dots & white, I ♥♥♥ this, fresh, crisp & summer sweet!!!
hugs & so much love!!
danni
www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com
Such a fresh and fun card! It reminds me I have a cherries stamp from Hero Arts that hasn't seen ink yet....Hmmmmm.
What's not to like? It's just gorgeous Ann! Love the cherries and gingham ribbon!
So glad you played along with us!! this card is so beautiful!!!
**Jackie**
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com
So cute! I love the cherries!
Loving the cherries...yummy card
(Lyn))
Delish!
I love how open your cards are. The texture on the papers are enough to fill in w/out being busy!
Im so happy you decided to play along at cuttlebug challeng blog, your card is wonderfuly sweet!!
Love this Ann!!
Where do you live for it to be cold on the 4th? You are a teacher?!? I did not know that....I love teachers. I'm a sahm, and usually (this past year we home schooled..we moved 3 times in one year...hubby is a helo pilot in the navy) anyhow, usually I volunteer around 3-4 days a week at my children's schools, schools these days need so much help and volunteers. Well that just makes me love you even more, knowing you are a teacher, so very cool!!
hugs
Latisha
The Swiss Dots add the perfect touch to your super card!
hi ann!
this is a wonderful red white and blue card! (love the cherries!)
Ive come to rely on you for some fantastic CAS inspiration...your cards are always fantastic!
Thanks for playing along this week at the cuttlebug challenge blog!
michelle.
http://www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/
Looks like summer to me! Love the cherries and gingam!
That is so adorable!
Love the cherries!
Ohh, ♥ the embossed dots.
Tart and Tangy is so, so cute.
I think she's super cute. I like the blue dot paper. Maybe you'll like it better if it were to run all the way across the card...no rounded corners.
But really, it is cute just the way it is. Love the fonts in the sentiment and the 'picnic' ribbon.
This card is going into my FAV's!! I love the ribbon and details are perfect... I'm a CB swiss dots lover! You did an awesome job... :)
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