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Saturday, June 9, 2012

It's been too long

It has been far too long since I have done anything crafty. Thanks to a new blog I found (actually I think she found me and I returned the visit and liked it) I have broken the dry spell. The blog I'm referring to is I like to cut and paste and I do, I really do like to cut and paste. She recently posted a challenge to create 4th of July cards.
Here's what I came up with. Not one but four cards. Since Duke is one of the three patriotic colors it was only fitting that he should do the initial presentation.



After I finished with these I also made a birthday card and started on some little crocheted owls. Both will be another blog post though.
It's going to be a busy day today, so many things to get done. But first I need coffee.
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29 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJune 9, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    They are wonderful!!!! You have not shown us crafts in ages!!! I cannot wait for the owl, I love all things owl!

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  2. PatJune 9, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Lovely cards. Glad you've come out of the dry spell xx

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  3. UnknownJune 9, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    The cards are beautiful! It's relaxing to do craft work :-)
    Have a great Weekend!

    Eva

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  4. Hootin AnniJune 9, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Very nice....I like 'em all!!! You did a 'bang up' job on this. I must say you're very crafty.

    Now...you mentioned a crocheted owl?!!! Bet that's gonna be a Hootin' treat for me to see it when you share it.

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  5. MadSnapper n BeauJune 9, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    so happy your dry spell is broken, fun for us seeing what you make. can you hear me singing Born on the 4th of July? that came to me because my friend Shirley will be 76 on the 4th and her mom, dad, and all 3 sisters and herself were all born in July. TMI??? sorry. love the cards, great idea. i thought you meant cut and paste in PS, Welcome back Duke, I have missed you in the post, Vanna Duke

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  6. Ann MartinJune 9, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    So nice! I love the little teabag folded bits.

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  7. DonnaJune 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I love them! I especially like the flowers with buttons!

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  8. DuniJune 9, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I love these! Those stars with button centers are so cute!

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  9. KatyJune 9, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    First let me say how cute is Duke!!! I love all of your cards! They all look fantastic and inspirational! Yay! No more dry spell! :) Thank you so much for playing at I Like to Cut and Paste!

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  10. crafty cat cornerJune 9, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    so glad you've found your craft head again.
    It's supposed to be really theraputic to craft I've heard.

    Just a thought....Do you wash Dukes mouth as its always so lovely and white, often these white doggies have brown mouths.
    I love him to bits....
    Briony
    x

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  11. Linda @ A La CarteJune 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Cute cards! I need to start cutting and pasting myself one of these days.

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  12. tahtimboJune 9, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Those are awesome!!! You have such imagination and talent!

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  13. Erika June 9, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Isn't it great to be inspired? The cards look great and I really like the ones with the stars. I look forward to seeing what else you come up with, Ann.

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  14. PhilippaJune 9, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Love them ALL! So glad to see you crafting again!

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 9, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Good for you, Ann... I love them all. You are just too creative not to use that creativity more...
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    They are delightful but for some reason the "For You" cards keeps grabbing my attention...

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  17. Rose ClearfieldJune 9, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I love all of your designs! They're so cheerful and fun. I also love to cut and paste. There's something about cutting paper that I find very therapeutic.

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  18. SharkbytesJune 9, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Those are cute little pinwheels. Since Om only celebrates C-mas and July 4, he would approve.

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  19. ReeniJune 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Yay for your dry spell being broken! I LOVE the cards!

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  20. Chatty CroneJune 9, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Okay those were really wonderful I liked them all! You are very talented. sandie

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  21. Golden Woofs! SUGARJune 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Woof! Woof! Its been sooo long since you posted about DUKE. Good to see him. Happy Crafting Weekend. Lots of Golden ALOHA n Woofs, Sugar

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  22. BeadedTailJune 9, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Such pretty cards! So glad you are being crafty again! Duke is the perfect model too!

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  23. Marie June 10, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Very happy for you Ann! Such cute cards! Your cards remind me of scrap booking. I haven't done any in a long time! I can completely relate to needing coffee first. LOL

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  24. MargJune 10, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Those are terrific cards and Duke it is so good to see you. You do such a great job of presenting those cute cards. Have a great Sunday.

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  25. Sheryl HastingsJune 10, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Great cards! I see you have your helper with you.

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  26. CatherineJune 10, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    You did very well during your crafting time. I actually got down to my craft room yesterday too. But I only made two cards.
    Good for you!
    xo Catherine

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  27. allotments4youJune 11, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Lovely cards Ann...what a wonderful first project to get you back into the crafty mood

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  28. Debra DickinsonJune 13, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    These are awesome! Seriously, where is the link to your Etsy store?? :) Duke, you're such a good model for mommy!

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  29. Mynn xxJune 14, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    First of all, your fur baby is darling! Secondly, those cards are fabulous!!! LOVE your little flower embellishment--must try this! :)

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