Proud To Be An American

Hi Friends!

For those of you in the United States, I hope you had a great Independence Day!  I am sharing another card designed using the brand new release stamp set, Patriotic Background along with The Red, White & Blue Bundle and Patriotic Sentiments (all from Stamp Simply). 

This card is very similar to my last post and once the coloring was finished, it is fairly easy to assemble and relatively flat for mailing.

To create this card:

De-static a piece of white cardstock and a piece of light kraft 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 flag image from The Red, White & Blue Bundle on the other panel. 

De-static the lower part of the shield panel, ink the “Happy Independence Day” sentiment from the Patriotic Sentiments stamp set using Versafine Black Onyx ink at the bottom of the background stamped panel.  Apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

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

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

Use a gold metallic paint pen to fill in around the shield and stars on the background and the star on the flag pole.

Once you are satisfied with the coloring, de-static the middle area of the background with an embossing powder tool, ink the “Proud to Be An American” sentiment from The Red, White & Blue Bundle with Versafine Black Onyx Ink, stamp onto the prepared area and apply clear embossing powder. 

Heat set the embossing powder and once cooled, trim close to the edge of the background perimeter and layer onto a 4” x 5 ¼” piece of white cardstock.  

Mount the background panel onto a 4 ⅛”x 5 ⅜”  piece of red cardstock and adhere to a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” white card base.  

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

Mount the flag onto the card front with dimensional foam.

To finish off the card. add a strip of star designer paper to the inside left hand part of the card base (I like to use up my scraps this way).   

I enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be participating with the Color Throwdown #800 Red, Blue and Kraft Challenge , the Simon Says Wednesday “Stars and/or Stripes” Challenge, the Colorful Options "July 2024 Flags" Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #655-#656 “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- gorgeous inspiration from all!

Stamp Sets: Patriotic Background, The Red, White & Blue Bundle, Patriotic Sentiments  (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Stampin’ Write Markers-Poppy Parade, Raspberry Ripple, Night of Navy; Derwent Watercolor Pencils- Navy, Red, Black; Gold Metallic Paint Pen

Cardstock/Paper: White, Poppy Parade, Sahara Sand; Carta Bella The Fourth of July 6x6

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Dies- The Red, White & Blue Bundle, Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool

Don’t forget to stop by and check out the current specials at Stamp Simply!

It is not too late for our Fourth of July sale (use code JULY20)!

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

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

 

Don’t forget to stop by and check out the current specials at Stamp Simply!

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

Stamp Simply June 2024 Release- Patriotic Background

 

Hi Friends!

Today, I am sharing another card designed using the brand new release stamp set, Patriotic Background along with Patriotic Sentiments, both from Stamp Simply. 

As I mentioned in previous posts, I love all of the patriotic stamp sets from Stamp Simply and both of these stamp sets work so well together!

This card was very easy to create and would be perfect for making multiples plus, it is relatively flat for mailing.

To create this card:

For the card front,  ink the Patriotic Background stamp using Versafine Black Onyx ink and stamp onto kraft cardstock.

Stamp the “Happy Independence Day” sentiment from Patriotic Sentiments using Versafine Black Onyx ink.

Color the background stamp images with colored pencils.

Once you are satisfied with the coloring, trim close to the edge of the background perimeter and carefully cut along the lower edge of the shield (just above the bottom layer of stars).

Set the upper layer with the shield aside.

Add a strip of white crochet lace on top of the lower star layer and layer a strip of red seam binding over the top of the lace (wrapping the ends of the seam binding behind the lower star panel).  

Adhere the above layered star panel directly onto another piece of kraft cardstock (approx. 3 ¾” x 5 ¼”). 

Distress the edges of the kraft panel with a distressing tool (or edge of your scissors) and add Vintage Tea Distress Ink to “antique the paper).

Mount the panel onto a piece of navy cardstock (approx. 4 ⅛” x 5 ¼”)  and adhere to a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” top fold white card base.

Add a strip of the star patterned designer paper on the inside left hand part of the card base.

Adhere the top portion of the Patriotic Background shield and star image with dimensional foam onto the card front (layering just over the red eam binding) to finish off the card.

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

Stamp Sets: Patriotic Background, Patriotic Sentiments (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Tim Holtz Vintage Tea Distress Oxide, Stampin’ Up Watercolor Pencils- Night of Navy, Real Red, Early Espresso, Black

Cardstock/Paper: White, Navy Blue, Kraft Carta Bella The Fourth of July 6x6 Paper Pad

Accessories/Tools: Distressing Tool, Venise Lace Lucia .75”- 1 yard- White, Seam Binding Sampler- Christmas- 30 yds

 

Don’t forget to stop by and check out the current specials at Stamp Simply!

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

Stamp Simply June 2024 New Release- Liberty Bell and Patriotic Background

 

Hi Friends!

Today, I am sharing a card designed using the brand new release stamp sets, Patriotic Background and the Liberty Bell Bundle from Stamp Simply. 

I love all of the patriotic stamp sets from Stamp Simply and both of these stamp sets are perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Veteran’s Day and other patriotic cards!

I decided to combine both of the new stamp sets into an easel fold card using vellum (sorry, it was a bit difficult to photograph due to the vellum overlay and this card does look better in person). 

Those of you who follow my blog know that I enjoy participating in online card challenges and incorporated the Inkspirational #317 Word Prompt- Frame Challenge and the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge Featured Designer Jeanie #249 (Left to Right Diagonal- Layers- Fun Fold- Gems or Sequins) . 

I hope you will find the time to visit the above challenge sites for inspiration as well as the rest of my Design Team sisters at Stamp Simply- absolutely gorgeous cards by all!

To create this card:

Create the easel base (see tutorial at Splitcoaststampers here) by cutting a piece of 8 ½” x 11” white cardstock in half (each piece should be 4 ¼” x 11”). 

Score one piece at 5 ½” and again at 2 ¾”. 

For the card front – ink the Patriotic Background stamp using Versafine Black Onyx ink, stamp onto two separate pieces of white cardstock.

Color the background stamp images with water-color pencils. Once satisfied with the coloring, trim close to the edges of the images.

Layer one of the images onto dark navy cardstock.

Die cut a rectangle from white cardstock, vintage the edges using distress oxide ink.

Cut a piece of vellum to approx. 4 ⅛” x 5 ¼”.  De-static the lower right hand area with an embossing powder tool, stamp the verse sentiment from Liberty Bell using Versafine Black Onyx ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Layer the vellum behind the die cut frame and adhere to the card front.

Mount the card front onto the easel panel.

Use the second background image for the lower panel- cut the background above where the sentiment could be stamped and adhere to a piece of dark navy cardstock.

Trim pieces of white cardstock into thin strips (to create a frame), distressing with oxide ink to “antique” the cardstock.

Cut a piece of vellum to approx. 4 ⅛” x 3 ¾” , de-static the lower area of the vellum with an embossing powder tool, stamp the “Let Freedom Ring” sentiment from Liberty Bell using Versafine Black Onyx ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Adhere the vellum panel onto the background, adding the strips of distressed cardstock to the edges to create a frame.

Ink the bell, bow and wood image from the Liberty Bell Bundle with Versafine Black Onyx ink, stamp onto white cardstock and color with water-color pencils. Use a silver metallic paint pen to add highlights to the bell image.

Die cut each image with their coordinating die.  Assemble the bell, wood and bow image together and adhere to the card front with dimensional foam.

Add a strip of lace at the top of the card front.

Die cut a few stars from navy cardstock and add to the lower panel.

Add a strip of designer paper to cover up the rest of the card base on the lower panel and add a few red rhinestones to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Patriotic Background, Liberty Bell Bundle (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Tim Holtz Vintage Tea Distress Oxide, Stampin’ Up Watercolor Pencils- Night of Navy, Real Red, Early Espresso, Black;  Silver Metallic Paint Pen  

Cardstock/Paper: White, Navy Blue, Vellum, Carta Bella The Fourth of July 6x6 Paper Pad

Accessories/Tools:  Gemini, Jr., Liberty Bell Bundle, Stamp Simply Steel Dies- Patriotic Stars & Stripes (Old Glory), Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, .5” Venise Lace- Katarina- 1 yd Ivory, Kaisercraft Self Adhesive Round Rhinestones- Red

 Don’t forget to stop by and check out the current specials at Stamp Simply!

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