Happy 4th of July

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Good Morning and Happy 4th of July to those of you in the United States!



Jean here, and for the first time in probably 16 years, we will not be celebrating the 4th at the cottage with my family. All of the 4th festivities will be today, Monday, and my husband has to teach here at home at 7:30 am Tuesday morning. So instead of being with my sisters and mom, I made a few cards to send to them.

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Once again I went to my recycle bin and pulled out red, white and blue scraps! My red paper did not turn out red enough so I put a light wash of watercolor on it.





For the first card, I drew fireworks with Helmar Tacky Craft Glue and sprinkled with glitter. I just love the sparkle!




The second card has a ray pattern with die cut stars. This was mounted on a white piece of paper which was secured to the blue card base.



It is so much fun using recycled paper including envelopes, copy paper, junk mail into new cards!

'Supplies

Medium Pour Handmold
Medium Pour Handmold Contents

Thank you for joining me in this celebration of the 4th!

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Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 4, 2016 at 7:09 AM

    Cute!!! Love your fireworks made from the glitter. Great job Jean

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  2. PakratJuly 4, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    Very pretty - love the sparkle

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  3. SandeeNCJuly 4, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Love both of your cards and I am sure your sisters will too!

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  4. Anne Rita TaylorJuly 11, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    Great cards for the Fourth of July celebration!

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  5. MicheleJuly 28, 2016 at 9:59 AM

    Love the project!
    Love and light,
    Michele

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