Red, White and Blue

 

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a patriotic card designed to honor our Veterans for Veteran’s Day, but this card would be an easy one to create in multiples for Memorial Day or Independence Day.

This card was created with The Red, White and Blue Stamp/Die Bundle, a bit of lace and seam binding ribbon- all from Stamp Simply!.

I enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be linking this card to  the Word Art Wednesday #673-#674 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to check out the rest of my Sister Design Team cards on the Stamp Simply blog, or the Word Art Wednesday challenge site I hope you take the time to do so- so much inspiration from all!

 

To create this card:

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool.

Stamp the script background image from TheRed, White and Blue stamp set with Versamark ink onto the upper top part of the panel, apply gold embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Repeat the above steps for the lower half of the panel.

Once the embossing has cooled, trim the panel, add the strip of Gabriella lace and add a strip of red seam binding over the top of the lace (wrapping the ends of the seam binding behind the panel).

Adhere the entire card front onto a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” piece of red cardstock and mount onto a white card base.

Ink the flog image with Versafine Onyx Black ink, heat set the ink with a heat tool, and color the image with colored pencils.

Die cut the flag image with the coordinating die, layering onto another die cut from white cardstock.

Mount the flag onto the card front with dimensional foam to finish off the card. 

Stamp Sets: The Red, White and Blue Bundle (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Versamark , Prismacolor Pencils

Cardstock/Paper: White, Real Red

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- The Red, White and Blue Bundle , Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool, Gold Embossing Powder, Venise Lace Gabriella – 1.75” White- 1 yard, Seam Binding Sampler- Christmas- 30 yards

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Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a great weekend! 

Proclaim Liberty Eagle

 

Hi Friends!

As July 4^th approaches, I am sharing another card designed using the brand new release stamp set, Patriotic Background along with The American Eagle Bundle (all from Stamp Simply). 

This card was very easy to create (once the coloring was finished).  It is also relatively flat for mailing and would be perfect for making multiples.

To create this card:

De-static two pieces of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, ink the Patriotic Background stamp using Versafine Black Onyx ink and stamp onto one of the panels and repeat the same process with the eagle image from The American Eagle Bundle on the other panel. .

Apply clear embossing powder to both panels and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, color the background and eagle image with water-based markers.

Use a gold metallic paint pen to fill in around the shield and stars.

Stamp the “Proclaim Liberty” sentiment from the Patriotic Background using Versafine Black Onyx ink . 

Apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once you are satisfied with the coloring, trim close to the edge of the background perimeter and layer onto a piece of burgundy cardstock.

Trim close to the edge and mount onto a white card base.

Die cut the eagle with the coordinating die (also die cut a second eagle image to layer behind the colored image).

Mount the eagle onto the card front with dimensional foam to finish off the card.

I enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be participating with the Alphabet “G is for Gentlemen (Masculine) Challenge”, the Double ‘D’ “Reach for the STARS” Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #653-#654 “Anything Goes” Challenge

If you have not had a chance to check out the rest of my Sister Design Team cards on the Stamp Simply blog, or the above challenge sites yet, I hope you take the time to do so- fabulous inspiration from all!

Stamp Sets: Patriotic Background, The American Eagle Bundle (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Stampin’ Write Markers- Bravo Burgundy, Raspberry Ripple, Night of Navy; Gold Metallic Paint Pen

Cardstock/Paper: White, Bravo Burgundy

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- The American Eagle Bundle, Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool

 

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Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a blessed week! 

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

Hi Friends!

I am still celebrating Independence Day!  This card was another one that I designed using the Stamp Simply Patriotic Bundle Trio (stamps sets- Old Glory, Patriotic Sentiments along with the coordinating Patriotic Stars & Stripes Die).

I decided to go Clean and Layered for this card and am participating with the Cardz 4 Guyz #248 “Red,White and Blue” Challenge, The Male Room #139 “Use Die Cuts” Challenge and the Make My Monday #126 “Stars and/or Stripes” Challenge.

To create this card:

Using Versafine™ Onyx Black Ink, stamp the USA image and sentiment onto white cardstock.

Color the images with watercolor pencils and water-based markers. 

FYI- My coloring on the sentiment went a bit outside of the lines due to frayed marker tips- oops! So I used an extra fine black marker to create a slight shadow to cover up the mistake....the actual sentiment from the set stamps so well- time to buy new markers, lol!

Use the coordinating die to die cut the USA image and cut an additional two more dies from white cardstock.  Layer behind the colored image and add dimensional foam (or, use chipboard), set aside.

Create the sentiment banner by trimming and cutting flag ends by hand.  Mount the sentiment onto red cardstock, trimming to match the banner ends.

Emboss a piece of white cardstock with the swirled embossing folder, trim and mount onto red cardstock.

Add the 1” red satin ribbon strip, wrapping the ends behind the panel.  Mount the layered sentiment with dimensional foam or chipboard.

Die cut stars from red and navy cardstock along with silver foil.  Adhere the sentiment to the card front and add the stars around using dimensional foam/chipboard.

Mount the USA image to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Old Glory, Patriotic Sentiments (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black, Derwent™ and Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils- Reds and Dark Blue/Navy; Stampin’ Write Markers- Real Red, Night of Navy

Cardstock/Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy, Silver Foil

Accessories: Gemini, Jr.™, Swirls and Stars Embossing Folder (Darice™), Patriotic Stars and Stripes (Old Glory) Dies,  AquaPainter™, 1” Red Satin Ribbon

Thanks again for stopping by- I will be sharing one more patriotic card soon! Hugs and I hope all of you have a fabulous week!

God Bless the USA!

Hi Friends!

Happy 4^th of July to all of my friends in the USA!  To celebrate Independence Day, I finally had a chance to ink up the new Stamp Simply Old Glory and Patriotic Sentiment stamp sets and use the coordinating Patriotic Stars and Stripes (Old Glory) dies (all from Stamp Simply). 

When I saw this bundled set at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store site a month or so ago, I just had to purchase it!  I know, I do not need any more stamp sets, but I love all things patriotic and fell in love with both the stamps and dies!

I pulled out the Patriotic Collection 6x6 Paper Pad from Divinity Designs LLC and also included ribbon, lace and silver cord from my stash.

I will be linking this card to the Always Fun Challenge #169 “Patriotic”  along with the Color My Heart Color Dare #401Inspiration Board Challenge (I was inspired by all of the patriotic images, colors along with the woodgrain behind the pinwheels). 

I had stamped the USA image several times with waterproof ink and while watching TV, used watercolor pencils and water-based markers to color.   

Once colored, I used the coordinating die to die cut and also cut a few extra dies from white cardstock (for layering to create more dimension).  I still have a few more of the USA images now in my stash for future cards :-)

The pieces of designer paper from the Patriotic Collection (Divinity Designs LLC) were trimmed and mounted onto red cardstock before adding the crochet lace and ribbon (wrapping the ends of the ribbon behind the panel). 

A bit of silver elastic cording was looped before adhering the sentiment directly to the lower panel. 

The USA image was mounted onto two additional die cuts from white cardstock before adding chipboard and adhering to the card front (over the looped cord).

The card was finished off with a few die cut stars along with rhinestones and the entire panel was mounted onto a white card base.

Stamp Sets: Old Glory, Patriotic Sentiments (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black, Derwent™ Watercolor Pencils- Reds, Blues, Stampin’ Write Markers- Real Red, Night of Navy

Cardstock/Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red; Patriotic Collection (Divinity Designs LLC)

Accessories: Gemini, Jr.™, Patriotic Stars and Stripes Dies (Stamp Simply), AquaPainter™, Heat Tool, Silver Elastic Cord, 1” Red Satin Ribbon, White Crochet Lace, Rhinestones

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope all of you in the United States have a safe and healthy Independence Day celebration! 

Praying that our country will return to God and that God will continue to bless America!

Happy 4th of July!

Hi Friends!

Happy 4^th of July!!  I love all things Americana and wanted to create another patriotic card in honor of Independence Day!  We can never thank the men and women (and their families) who have served our country in the armed forces enough- without them, we would not have our freedom! I am proud to be an American and pray that God will continue to Bless America!

I designed this Clean and Simple (CAS) card using Our Daily Bread Designs Old Flag Background stamp along with the sentiment from Home of the Free using the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog #65 Sketch, the Less is More #335 “Colours of your Country’s Flag” Challenge and the FUSION “4th of July Jars”Inspiration Challenge.  

Oops! My card does not qualify for the Less is More Challenge since I do not have enough white space- ny apologies...I should have read the challenge details more thoroughly!  Maybe I will create another card for this challenge since I do love patriotic cards and have the perfect stamp for a cleaner look!

If you have not had a chance to visit the challenge sites yet, I hope you will find time to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!! 

To create this card:       

   

1). Ink the Old Flag Background stamp using Faded Jeans and Fired Brick Distress Oxide Inks, add a bit of gray with the Stampin’ Write Smoky Slate marker, spritz lightly with water and place a piece of Whisper White cardstock over the image, pressing down with your fingers before lifting up the paper.

2). Use an AquaPainter™ to apply Cherry Cobbler and Night of Navy Classic Ink over the stamped image.  Trim the panel, cut the center strip (per the sketch) and mount onto a piece of Night of Navy cardstock.

3). Mount the entire panel onto the white card base.

4). Ink the sentiment from Home of the Free using Stampin’ Write Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler markers, trim and mount onto a piece of Night of Navy cardstock. 

5). Add the looped Silver Thread to the card front and mount the sentiment with dimensional foam.

7). Add a Rhinestone to the center of the star in the sentiment to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Old Flag Background, Home of the Free (ODBD)

Ink/Mediums: Stampin’ Write Markers- Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy; Tim Holtz® Distress Oxide Inks- Faded Jeans, Fired Brick

Paper/Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy

Accessories/Tools:  AquaPainter™, Silver Thread

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope you have a blessed week, sweet friends!