I set out to make a 4th of July, Happy 250th Birthday America card but my patriotic sentiment stamps are an older style and they didn't quite fit the scale of the card I made. I have gotten so much use out of this summer sentiment set from Simon Says Stamp and I still have a lot to go.
Wherever you go for this holiday, or if you make it a staycation, wear your floppy hat out in this crazy heat!! I am playing along at Simon Says Stamp Stars and/or Stripes Monday Challenge as well as The Card Concept 228a with my clean and layered 4th of July-influenced card. I played off of the feel of their graphic for the summery/nautical, vacation and holiday spirit it has.
STARS AND/OR STRIPES
What I used:
- Papertrey Ink Go-to Gift Card Holder: Beach Bag dies
- Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips Summer
- Stampin' Up! Stars embossing folder
- Red rhinestones
The embossed stars are obvious in the design, and the stripes are in the stitching on the hats' crowns and brim edges. The hat has two dies, plus the bow. I die cut the top of the hat out of white for the bands around the crown. I fussy cut just the stitched part of that crown for the bands. The bows and rhinestones add detail to the hats in patriotic colors. I added the sentiment that I could only use on a hat card like this.
Happy 4th of July! Happy Birthday America!
Thanks for visiting,
Carol
Hi Carol. This is an awesome card. I love how you took the inspiration and used it such a fun and creative way. Great job! You have such a talent, my friend. Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Card Concept. It's always appreciated.
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