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Moving on with my patriotic theme, I have a card today. I used Papertrey Ink’s Let Freedom Ring stamp set. The weather up here in the Northeast has not been so kind to us. We have only seen a handful of sunny days since May. I’m hopeful that we will have a nice weekend (so far it doesn’t look good).

I love the way red, white and blue looks paired with kraft paper. The colors really jump out and grab you. I used a silver pen to line the firecracker’s fuse for a hint of sparkle.

I hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend. The weather with hopefully clear up so I can enjoy it too.

I have to thank Cindy today for telling me that my comments section was broken! I must have fixed it because comments were left after she told me. It was really weird. Anyway, I promised my little Rice Krispie Treat box today. I used a Timeless Template from Papertrey Ink called Captured Card Case.

I give this template a B-. I had to make some minor adjustments to it to make it presentable. It might have gotten a B+ if I could get the sturdier Papertrey Ink cardstock through my printer. The Stampin’ Up! weight was sufficient but it would have been better with PTI. I will have to try the printer down in the office with PTI cardstock. This template was decent enough for me to plan on buying one more template. We’ll see how I like the next one.

I used a star cookie cutter to cut the treats out of a 13×9 pan. Maybe I will put a “happy 4th” sticker on the next batch. Make them even more festive.  I put Red, White and Blue bread in another one that I had sent out. It’s fancy festive name for Blueberry-Cranberry Bread.

This weekend I decided to try some of those cute little ribbon flowers. However, I decided to give it a little Fourth of July Twist. I put together some treats (yes, more to come!) with these fabulous little patriotic embellishments. They take a little time to make but I really like the finished project. It’s just very all-American.

I ended up filling this little bag with Rice Krispie Treats that I cut out using a star cookie cutter. My post tomorrow will highlight those little treats. They are yummy and cute!

I used the Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder for the embossing. I think it turned out so cute!!!! The bag looks even better with the Rice Krispie Treats showing through the window. I didn’t take another picture though. Papertrey Ink’s new set, Let Freedom Ring was used for the sentiment.  I have three more projects with the coffee bags to share. I’m very proud because I haven’t caved and placed a new Papertrey Ink order yet. I really want Fruitful…not so much the sentiments because I don’t make jam…but the fruit is different and fun. I’m holding out until I make more with current supplies - it’s so hard!!!!! I really want that set.

I have been making great progress in using my stash. My list of to-do’s never seems to get shorter but it’s nice to be working on it. Last night I didn’t have much time to craft. I ran my first speed interval workout since the hammy injury so I spent extra time on my foam roller and stretching. I feel good today. I made this card for a friend who is getting married next week on the Fourth of July.

This card is defintely more plain than I envisioned. But I tried added sparkle to the star and thought it took away from the swiss dot background too much. It’s like the rule when you are getting dressed. Always take off the last accessory you put on.

I used Papertrey Ink’s Day at the Beach for the sentiment outside and Everday Classics for the sentiment on the inside. I created a matching gift bag that I will post next week. I have to use the Day at the Beach set for some fun summery cards. Another idea for the to-do list. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Well, I have much to post. I am just waiting for everything to reach its destination. This is the completed set that I sent out last week. This set went to one of the foreskirts at Skirt Nation, Katie. She’s awesome. She always steps up to organize, help out and offer up a crash pad to us Skirts. Thanks Katie!!!!

I put this picture in a first because it was a great one of Katie but my Shutterfly order came in time to swap it out with another great photo of her pre-Princess 1/2 Marathon. So, I decided that I had to switch it out for an “action photo.”

I cut the letter out of chipboard and deisgner paper with one of my Cuttlebug alphabets. I created a Mickey Mouse and a Cinderella Castle magnets for the frame. I used American Crafts rub-ons to create the lettering. It was a fun project!