Although, I do have a silly little confession. The town festival I grew up enjoying is called Loggerodeo. It’s a combination of the heritage the town was founded on of logging and rodeo. Combine the two for Loggerodeo, the longest running 4th of July festival in the state. There’s some history for you! But the silly part is that I had never been to a rodeo until after I moved from that town. We now go to rodeos here when we can. I look forward to this summer now that the munchkins are big enough to sit through a good part of a rodeo. There is definitely something so American about it.
So whether you celebrate this year with fireworks, a parade, a rodeo, some chain saw carving (don’t try this at home), freedom, BBQs or just some family time, I have a project inspired by the colors of the day. Red, white & blue. A nostalgic color combination that I love.
Yes, another banner. But there are a couple things special about this banner. First of all, I combined a few super trendy things in it. Doilies and washi tape. Yup, it was pretty fun!!!
BUT, the really special part, is the patterns I used. Many of you know there is the world of paper (or traditional) scrapbooking and the digital world. Sometimes they collide and we have hybrid. I don’t mix them very well, but I do enjoy each in their own genre. But did you know that you don’t have to be a digital scrapbooker to use the digital supplies? You don’t even have to use Photoshop or other fancy-shmancy program. Nope, you can use plain old Windows Photo or whatever you have on a Mac (can you tell I’m a PC girl? If I had a Mac, I’m pretty sure my husband would use his 2nd amendment right to bear arms and unload a few rounds on it because he doesn’t particularly like changes when it comes to computers, LOL). For this project, I selected the elements I wanted, told the computer I wanted to Print, and then selected wallet size. You MUST uncheck the “fit to frame” box for the elements to print scaled appropriately. I printed on cardstock and then fussy cut (yes, trust me, I know)! But the results were so very worth the time to fussy cut. Then I set to work with washi tape, some different bakers twine, buttons and doilies. And VIOLA!
This is the digital kit I used. It is by Lori Whitlock, available at www.jessicasprague.com
Oh, but guess what!! I’m going to give a kit away!! Just leave a comment telling me your favorite event or tradition for 4th of July, or why you’re grateful to be an American (if you’re not a US citizen, then tell me what your favorite summer activity is)!
And now I shall bid you ado! Thanks for stopping by, and have a happy and safe 4th of July! Celebrate our freedom!!
Amanda – you are here
Adele– NEXT
Megan
Robyn
Devra
Mandi
Jordan
Sindi
Lorri
20 comments:
Looks like a great kit.... thanks for the chance to win!
4th of July is my wedding anniversary. Hubby and I thought it was a good idea to marry on a holiday since we figured that we would always have the day off to spend together. I have heard many "fireworks" jokes!
DeniseB
I LOVE this Amanda! The doilies and Mason jars are perfect together :)
What a great kit! We live to have a picnic/party with friends and then I like to watch the National Fourth of July show on wETA.
Love your banner. The doilies used for the background are just perfect for so many occasions. Thinking particularly of a girl occasion like a birthday or baby shower. One of my favorite things about the Fourth is family getting together. I always love an occasion when my extended family can be together. And, like you, I love America.
I love the banner Adele! Forth of July is one of our favorite holidays as well. WE usually spend it as the beach in the early part of the day and than in the back yard for a family BBQ with fire works in the evening.
Love your banner, Amanda! The little mason jars are definately cute, and I really like the rosettes!
My favorite part of the 4th of July (other than the meaning), is the beautiful fireworks! I've celebrated in small towns with a fireman's playday, watched them in Seattle many years ago as a child, and on the river here in the Tri-cities, but right now we prefer to watch them at our little town of Benton City! Then we come home and I watch the repeat of the Seattle ones on TV! LOL! ~Bev~
I love enjoying the little bit of summer sunshine we get here in Ireland!
Robyn
It's gotta be the fireworks. Loved them as a kid, love them even more now that I figured out the settings on my camera to get some great pictures.
Love your banner Amanda! I love to go to family bbqs & visit with the family. I like the fireworks too especially when the kids were little & we went camping.
Love the mason jars and banner! I love getting together with family and the fireworks...my sister and I sold them when we were in high school!! Love the USA!!!
I love your banner Amanda. Funny we made banners for this.
Forgot to say I love watching fireworks. They remind me of my late grandpa
Very cute! I love it! We celebrate Canada Day here on July 1st but I have to admit that it's not one of my favourite holidays. My favourite summer activity is either going to the pool or going hiking.
Your banner is so sweet! It would work for so many occasions or just for a little extra fun anywhere.
Have a Happy July 4th. In Canada we are getting ready for July 1st. I hope to go watch the local parade and, if it's not pouring rain, a trip to Fundy National Park would be nice!
Thank you for the inspiration! :)
I am not a US citizen but my husband is and a few years ago we visited North Carolina for the 4th of July. The best part were the fireworks that were set off in the evening on the beach- fireworks as far as the eye could see, it was awesome!!
Thanks for the opportunity to put my name in the hat for the kit!!
Super Cute! I love all the twine.
I enjoy my 4th of July with family. We swim and jet ski and spend time together .We've taken it for granted and realized we need to be together more often.
My favorite summer activity is sitting at the campfire- can't wait for the smell!
Sweet banner! Love all the little details! Great use of doilies!
love this project! I love, love, love fireworks!!! I didn't grow up in the U.S....I moved here when I was 15 but I was born in VA so I have always been a citizen...I love the history and heritage of our beloved United States!
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