P. Kelly Smith
Hello, Friends! With the Fourth of July just two days away, my patriotic heart is filled with gratitude. Gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy, those who died to give us those freedoms, and this great land.
As one who loves holidays of all shapes and sizes, it’s no surprise I love a holiday filled with barbecues, sprinklers, and fireworks! It doesn’t get much better than that. Well, maybe it does…my kraft addiction has just discovered the wonder of red, white, & blue. It really is a fabulous color combination. Bright, bold, and full of flair. Now add a little kraft to the mix. Holy fireworks, people . . . I’m in love!
And I just happened to find three glorious red, white, & blue cards that all pledge allegiance to kraft. First featured in 365 Cards, this special issue is all about celebrating holidays, as well as every day.
Kalyn Kepner combined three different ribbons to create a unique patterned paper-like strip in her Happy Fourth Card (p. 82). It perfectly accentuates her bold sentiment.
In Kelley Eubank’s God Bless America Card (p. 110), she added just a touch of white with a single rhinestone. The twine bow and inked edges add a great vintage feel to it.
Cristina Kowalczyk adhered red, white & blue ribbons behind a star die-cut panel in her Celebrate Your Right to Vote Card (p. 133). Though a simple design, it yields a powerful message.
Great patriotic cards, don’t you think? When it comes to kraft, what are your favorite color combinations? I’m always on the lookout for my next big crush. Leave me a comment and I’ll pick three winners to take home a copy of 365 Cards. All comments must be received by Wednesday, July 4th at 5 pm MDT. And don’t forget to check out the downloadable calendar from 365 Cards. With six months still left in the year, there are lots of holidays (real and wacky) that are just waiting to be celebrated!
Happy ‘kraft’-ing!
fantastic cards! love the kraft and full colors.
I really love the contrasts with the color vs Kraft. My favorite color is red anyhow.
Kraft with teal and chocolate brown is a great combination!
Awesome prize thanks for the chance to win. God Bless the USA and you too.
I love Kraft and white! Always such a great color combo!
I really love turquoise with Kraft very pretty and pops off the page!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Great cards. I especially love the simplicity of the middle one. Have a happy 4th!!
I think kraft goes with just about anything – my most frequent combination lately has been kraft, aqua and brown.
I agree, Kraft is a great neutral – goes with almost anything. But I’m a simple gal so KRAFT & WHITE are my all time favorite combination
Kraft is fabulous, isn’t it? Kinda like the little black dress. My fave combination right now is kraft, aqua and white.
I love Kraft too … it goes with so many different colours!
Love these patriotic cards!
Love the cards.
Great cards! I love using kraft and red together.
Terrific cards, ladies! I love kraft with red & black.
Great fun cards for the 4th of July! Kraft is one of my favorties…it goes with just about everything!
fabulous creations!
I LOVE kraft!!! I like to combine it with orange & cream or red & aqua!!
Thank you!
Recently, I kraft with just about anything and blues are always my favorites. When I’m scrapping, I’ve started using more white backgrounds also.
Lately I have love to paper craft with fun neon colors and black. The black really makes a neon yellow or pink really stand out! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love Kraft with just about any combo. Especially with red and light blue, also with orange and turquoise.
I also think that white-red-blue is perfect combination for craft. As for single color, for me it’s white – great addition, I think.
I’m not sure I have a favorite but, I tend to use a lot of black and red.
Anything Kraft works for me….including Kraft peanut butter! Which makes me think that is who the paper companies originally stole the color name from LOL!
Kraft is one of the good ole standbys…you can dress it up or just add a little something.
I love kraft paper! Really great cards! Love all of them. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
These cards are great ideas. I really liked the card with the star and ribbons.
Kraft goes with EVERYTHING! I love it with golden yellow and browns!
Would love to win this!
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