I named myself The Crafting Professor, since I'm a crafter, and I'm a college professor. I went through many, many years of graduate school, and the best source of relaxation and stress relief was being in my craft room or going to a local crop. Back then, I never told anyone that I was a full-time graduate student. I was waiting for the day I would scrapbook my graduation page. Now, I run the ScrapbookerPhD challenge blog (http://scrapbookerphd.blogspot.com), and am bringing my passion for crafting and teaching together. But here, at The Crafting Professor, I'm just sharing my work with like-minded crafters from all over the world.

Friday, June 27, 2014

Happy 4th of July

It's time for another 3D project challenge with Cardz TV. The theme for this challenge is Independence Day - July 4th. My sample project for the CardzTV is July 4th Box Card.

I love a good fireworks show on July 4th. In our area, there are several places to go for good fireworks... even our backyard! I look forward to the 4th of July every year because we throw a HUGE pool party. This year, in between swimming and eating and waiting for it to be dark enough for fireworks, we have hired a wonderful singer/songwriter who is going to entertain the masses!

I used my party as inspiration for making my very first box card (the base of the card is an SVG file). I was lucky to find two perfect embellishment cuts in Cricut Design Space. The sparkling fireworks are from Summer Celebration, and the firecracker is from the Independence day cartridge. 

Looking down at the card:


Looking straight at the card.


The best part about this card was finally being able to use my patterned paper (thin patterned paper) with my new Cricut Explore. I used The Paper Studio seasons packs. The paper setting is fantastic, everything cut precisely. The glitter paper cut perfectly without leaving glitter everywhere or damaging my blade. The independence circle is cut from Cricut's Graphically Speaking, and it helps to pull the box card together when it is in the closed position. The twine is from my stash.



I finished off the card with the July 4th sentiment by CardzTV (from the Happy Days set).

Challenges Entered: 
Bitten by the Bug - Summer Fun
Craftin Desert Diva's - Red, White, and Blue
Creative Cutting Challenge - 4th of July
Scrap Creations - 4th of July
Twisted Tuesday Challenges - Red, White, and Blue with Stars
DL.ART: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com: Patriotic
4 Crafty Chicks: Stripes




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17 comments:

  1. Joan SmithJune 27, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Super funtastic card!! Super creative job!! Love your paper finds and all of the neat ideas you came up with to make your card a super celebration in a box. YOU ROCK!!

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  2. Vickie YJune 28, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Adorable card in a box; thank you for sharing with us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  3. BrandyJune 28, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    What a great card! Those fireworks really pop! Great project...Can't tell it was your first box card AT ALL :)

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  4. Pam MacKayJune 28, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Wow this is fabulous! Thanks for joining BBTB2 Challenge

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  5. SharonJune 28, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    I so love your box card Faith!! The fireworks and the rockets go perfectly with the papers you used. Thank you so very much for joining our 'Summer Fun' challenge at BBTB2!!!! :)

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  6. moknowsallJune 29, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    Wow. Great box card. These are so popular right now and you did a great job. Love the colors. I've got to try this

    Thanks for joining Bbtb this week

    Maureen

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  7. moknowsallJune 29, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    Great box card, lots of colors and cuts that make it special. Thanks for joining Bbtb this week

    Maureen

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  8. MigdaliaJune 29, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Super Cool card!!
    Thank you so much for joining us at Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  9. CarolineJune 29, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    I love your box card!! You chose such amazing papers and cuts. I love how the fireworks are shooting out of your box. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.

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  10. MollieJune 29, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Faith, your box card is AMAZING!!! LOVE the fireworks inside!!! Super fun papers too :) Great job with the challenge and I am happy to see that you linked up over at Craftin' Desert Divas and BBTB2 this week!

    Have a wonderful night!

    Emily
    Mollie's Motif

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  11. MajoJune 30, 2014 at 2:49 AM

    Love your beautiful Box Card! Thanks for playing along with us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  12. DIANA L.June 30, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    I love it. Your box card is so fun The fireworks popping out are great
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes June Linky Party. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  13. DIANA L.June 30, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    This is really great!! I love it.
    Thank you for entering the Bitten by the Bug 2 with the theme “Independence day challenge” for this challenge. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  14. LeanneJuly 1, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    This is a cool explosion box, great colors and awesome, we are celebrating Canada Day here today, and I know your celebrations start on Friday so happy 4th to you...great job! Thanks for entering our Stripes Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks, lovely!

    Leanne DT@4 Crafty Chicks

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  15. UnknownJuly 2, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    What a great box card. Thanks for joining us at Craftin Desert Divas linky party.

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  16. Melissa @ M Miranda CreationsJuly 2, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    Great box card, Mary. It looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing it with us at Craftin' Desert Divas!

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  17. www.creativepointe.blogspot.comJuly 6, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Very patriotic box card! Thanks for joining us at Creative Cutting Challenge and hope to see you back in the fall!
    Cindy
    DT Leader

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