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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Sweet Cherries

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. Smileys

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
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63 comments:

  1. SuzyJuly 5, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    Sweet cherys on sweet card.

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  2. EvelinJuly 5, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    I like this one! It's simple and crisp! :)

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  3. EmmaJuly 5, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    Well at least the card is fantastic and summery. It looks amazing coupled with the swiss dots and cherries :D

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  4. Hanneke van der LindeJuly 5, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Beautiful card!

    Thanks for playing along with us!

    Hanneke,
    Proud DT member @ Cuttlebug Challenge Blog

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  5. AimesJuly 5, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    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
    x

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  6. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Gorgeous card, love it!
    so sweet! lol
    Erin xxx

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  7. CraftyCJuly 5, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Your card is so sweet!
    Clairex

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  8. VanessaJuly 5, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Hi! I love it! Great design, love how you used the colors!

    Hugs
    Vanessa

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  9. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Cute! Love that ribbon, it's the perfect touch.

    It was cold and yucky here too yesterday. Can't believe it's July!

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  10. Kelley EubanksJuly 5, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    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!

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  11. Vicki GJuly 5, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Perfect! Clean, simple and delicious!!!


    Vicki

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  12. Ann KranitzJuly 5, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Hi Ann. I think you did a great job with the layout and that ribbon is gorgeous!!

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  13. Angie TiemanJuly 5, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    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!!

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  14. StampinCathyJuly 5, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    This is so cute and great take on the challenge.

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  15. It's Jenn!July 5, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    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.

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  16. Monika/BuzsyJuly 5, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Great card Ann. Love the embossed background and the colors... cute cherrie image. TFS!

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  17. MaggiJuly 5, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I love anything with gingham on it! And the cherries are perfect, I love this card! lol

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  18. LaurelJuly 5, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    It is adorable! Cherries are my favorite fruit, I so love how they are popping up everywhere!

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  19. ~amy~July 5, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    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 :)

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  20. KatieJuly 5, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    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

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  21. DanniJuly 5, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    So cute!! Love it!

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  22. Nancy L.July 5, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    very cute!

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  23. terriavidreader (IN-USA)July 5, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I like it! Don't mess with it any more.

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  24. BLJ Graves StudioJuly 5, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    So cute! Love the gingham ribbon. :-)

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  25. MaureenJuly 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    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!!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Mmmmm more sweeties! Beautiful card with a great layout.
    It's a shame you had bad weather.
    Enjoy your day.
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  27. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Yum!!! Cherries, gingham AND Swiss dots?! I am in favorite things overload here! Gorgeous Ann!

    (-: Heidi

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  28. AUsome momJuly 5, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    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!

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  29. VictoriaJuly 5, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    OOh like this one, very clean and simple look. Just perfect

    Victoria
    x

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  30. maxineJuly 5, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    This is a beautiful card, the colours are lovely and I love the swiss dots embossing folder.

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  31. Marie BingamanJuly 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    I like it Ann. I love the rounded corners, and that ribbon!

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  32. SophieJuly 5, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Oh, I love it !

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  33. ElenaJuly 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    So sorry about the weather...
    The card turned out so cute! Love the cheeries and cute ribbon!

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  34. MoniJuly 5, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    So cute card, love the ribbon and the cherry! Hugs, Moni

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  35. BJuly 5, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Adorable! Love the fun ribbon! :D

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  36. Heather P.July 5, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    I think it's super cute! Awesome job with the challenge. :)

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  37. Traveling MamaJuly 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    This is just so cute! Hope you had a great 4th!

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  38. LeahJuly 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Wonderful card! I know what you mean about a challenge using the Swiss Dots folder, so hard! *lol* Love the cherries:)

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  39. TashaJuly 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Beautifulcard - love the embossed pannel and the cherries! The ribbon is such a lovely tuch
    love tasha xx

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  40. Janis LewisJuly 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    I love this card! Everytime I see someone using Swiss Dots it just makes me want a Cuttlebug that much more!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    `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/

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  42. BananastamperJuly 5, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Cute Ann,
    Love that gingham ribbon!

    Shanna

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  43. Susan (peebsmama)July 5, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    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.

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  44. i {heart} papersJuly 5, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Totally cute!!!

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  45. Pat (mspfd)July 5, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Ann, this is a winner..... You nailed the challenge!

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  46. Becky CarafaJuly 5, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    It's adorable, love that ribbon!

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  47. danni reid.July 5, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    for the love of swiss dots & white, I ♥♥♥ this, fresh, crisp & summer sweet!!!

    hugs & so much love!!
    danni

    www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

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  48. Susan RaihalaJuly 6, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Such a fresh and fun card! It reminds me I have a cherries stamp from Hero Arts that hasn't seen ink yet....Hmmmmm.

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  49. Lyn SJuly 6, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    What's not to like? It's just gorgeous Ann! Love the cherries and gingham ribbon!

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  50. UnknownJuly 6, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    So glad you played along with us!! this card is so beautiful!!!

    **Jackie**
    http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

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  51. Niki EstesJuly 6, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    So cute! I love the cherries!

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  52. SpyderJuly 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Loving the cherries...yummy card

    (Lyn))

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  53. DeannaJuly 6, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Delish!

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  54. jengdJuly 6, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I love how open your cards are. The texture on the papers are enough to fill in w/out being busy!

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  55. ShantaieJuly 6, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Im so happy you decided to play along at cuttlebug challeng blog, your card is wonderfuly sweet!!

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  56. LatishaJuly 7, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    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

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  57. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultJuly 7, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    The Swiss Dots add the perfect touch to your super card!

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  58. MichelleJuly 7, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    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/

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  59. AnonymousJuly 7, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Looks like summer to me! Love the cherries and gingam!

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  60. KimJuly 7, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    That is so adorable!

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  61. PennyJuly 7, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Love the cherries!

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  62. Steph ZerbeJuly 7, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    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.

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  63. Stamp and SmileJuly 8, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    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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