I Heart USA card using Cricut Independence Day

Tuesday as Monday is never a good thing--at least the week is only four days!
Here is an Americana Card I made that has a vintage feel.  All the papers are from Michael's and I used glimmer mist on the cricut cut to add some subtle shine.  The Independence Day cartridge is a great one--so don't put it away--keep it handy!!
I made a number of these to send to some active duty service men and women from a church group.

I used the stars cuttlebug folder for the middle layer and did some inking to add to the vintage feel of the card.

Here is the inside

I really like the button and twine--talk about Home Spun.  I left the card 1/2" longer, scored it and folded it up to the inside--saves another cut and you can make it into a pocket to add a picture if you wanted to!

Still not feeling well but I have been working on another readers challenge.  On Wednesday I will have be showing my solutions to a challenge from a very loyal reader-Jennifer-who is preparing for a baby shower.  I will have two options that can be used for the invite or the thank you.  I also have decorations and favor ideas--not all are home made but when your throwing a party a balance of work and fun must be maintained.  LOL.  I even have a video!!!
Make it a great one!

July's Calendar using Cricut Independence Day, Cindy Loo, and Going Places

Well it's Monday, I am off for the 4th and still sick.  I have been coughing for days--got some good meds but this cough is killing me.  I have to admit I did not get as much scraping done as I wanted part due to being sick--and the other part I am going to blame Prove Craft as there is still NO GYPSY update for the Cricut Lites--really.  I am not going to vent but it is highly annoying I have 7 of them!  I am hoping the update will be up and going this week.
On to the Calendar--

I used Cindy Loo for the word 'July', going places for the city scape, and Independence Day for Lady Liberty

I sent the letters through the Xyron and added some silver glitter.  I also used one of my favorite finds of all time--Stamp-N-Foil.  I think it really makes the fire works sparkle over the NYC skyline.
I do hope you all had a great weekend and a wonderful 4th of July!