Created this Patriotic USA Red, White & Blue Stars Card using layers of cardstock, layer of scrapbook paper, white cardstock, an embossing folder 'Tiny Stars,' chalk, a die cut for the tag, stamp, ink and some metal brads.
The base is square 6 3/4" x 6 3/4" Kraft americana red cardstock. Layers are square 1/4" smaller than base in Kraft americana cardstock: off-white & blue and scrapbook paper. White cardstock is 3 3/4" x 4" embossed with the Paper Studio Tiny Stars embossing folder. Embossed Tiny Stars are chalked. Chalk used is Buzz & Magic and Stamp N Plus chalks: Candy Apple, Stardust & Sky. The Stardust chalk has a glitter look to it that the photo does not do justice to. Tag is made from Spellbinders Shapeabilities Grommet Tags. Sentiment 'USA' is a Studio112 clear stamp stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Tm Holtz idea-ology long fasteners/brads are used
on the tag.
chalk:
Buzz & Magic/Stamp N Plus - Candy Apple, Stardust & Sky
embossing: the Paper Studio Tiny Stars
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper:
6 3/4" x 6 3/4" Base americana Kraft red cardstock
6 1/2" x 6 1/2" americana Kraft off-white cardstock
6 1/4" x 6 1/4" americana Kraft blue cardstock
6" x 6" the Paper Studio Patriotic Collage scrapbook paper
(bought some more of this scrapbook paper 6/25 on sale at Hobby Lobby 50% off this wk)
cardstock: white, americana Kraft off-white
Spellbinders: Shapeabilities Grommet Tags
stamp: Studio112
Entering this into the following challenges:
2 Sisters Anything Goes unlim 3rd 6/23-29
Allsort Ch Wk160 Any die will do lim3 2nd 6/23-29
Card Makin Mamas Red/White/Blue lim2 1st 6/22-7/5
Chalk-Ah-Lot Cafe Ch12 Red/White/Blue unlim 1st 6/17-6/30
Crafts and Me Ch89 Anything Goes unlim 10th 6/20-25
Cute Card Thurs Ch222 Here Comes Summer unlim 5th 6/21-27
Friends of Speedy TV Ch25 Summer theme unlim 6th 6/18-24
Getting Cricky Simply Sun Ch Summertime unlim 10th 6/3-30
Gingerloft GL43 Red White & Blue 6/24-7/7
Hooked On Craft Ch21 All that Glitters unlim 12th white chalk has glitter in it, photo does not do it justice 5/28-6/30
Jaihart Sun Are Lovely 10 unlim 34th 6/3
Joanna Sheen Ch Summer Daze 6/24-7/4
Kraft Journal 'Good 'ol Summertime' unlim 5th 6/18-24
Little Red Wagon Ch138 Get Krafty unlim 5th 6/20
My Sheri Crafts Ch88 Oh I Love America Red/White/Blue 6/23-7/6
Pan Pastel Ch24 Anything Goes 6/24-30
Paper-Crafting Journey Ch Feeling Krafty unlim 4th 6/21-7/3
Paper Issues Picnics & Patriots unlim 1st 6/24-7/7
Paper Play Ch Wk25 Use a Die unlim 4th 6/21-27
Paper Playtime Ch77 Say it w/ Sentiments Anything Goes unlim 8th 6/18-30
Pause Dream Enjoy Ch25 3 Things unlim 1st I used 3 chalks 6/22-30
Pink by Design Red, White & Blue ?unlim? 5th 6/20-26
Robyns Fetish Ch113 No Flowers Anywhere At All lim3 1st 6/24-30
Simon Says Stamp & Show a Bit of Brown unlim 7th my brown is on the scrapbook paper 6/18-24
Simply Create Too Ch16 "Country Where You Live" 6/22-7/5
Stampin Sisters in Christ Ch145 Use Flags & Banners unlim 1st 6/24-30
Victorine Stamps Ch36 Anything Goes unlim 16th 6/14
Love the BG paper you used! You definitely let the papers do the talking on this card! Wonderful job on it! Thanks for sharing it with us at my Sheri Crafts! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the tiny stars embossing and the Spellbinders tag you used on this.
ReplyDeletewooow like all stars and colors you have put on your card...lovely DP also...Great card...good luck with all challenges (wohoo so much challenge you can fit in, amazing)
ReplyDeleteI am also joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge, my Creation is number 181, would you mind to see it on my blog?Many thanks before :) hugs, Monika
This is cool! :) Janis
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Melissa!! I love the vintage background paper!! What a gorgeous, patriotic card!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for letting me know about my win at DL.art!! I appreciate it so much my friend :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Thanks so much for sharing your patriotic card with us @ My Sheri Crafts!!! I especially love that vintage BG paper -- so perfect for our Oh, I Love America theme!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteLovely patriotic piece, love the strips of stars together, looks lovely as is the background. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteMelissa: Wonderful cards! Thanks for joining us for our Challenge #16 - "Country Where YOU Live".
ReplyDeleteDiane
Simply Create Too Design Team Member
http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com/
Very pretty!!! I bought that same DP that you used on your background but I didn't end up using it on my 4th of July card. I love it on yours!! Thanks for joining Friends of Speedy TV!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing at Gingerloft!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Patriotic card. Love the DP. Thanks for playing along with Friends of SpeedyTV. We hope to see you again next week.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa *Ü* Awesome patriotic card this week! Lovin' that rich background and your own handmade type of flag with the embossed stars--really neat! Thanks for joining us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenges this week!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week,
Kris
Fabulous, fabulous work here .. I just love it. Thanks for joining us in this weeks PanPastel challenge.
ReplyDeleteEileen xx
I love your card, it's fab
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
Hugz Fleur xXx
Great design and I love the DP paper you used. Thanks for playing along at Card Makin' Mamas.
DeleteLisa
Melissa...this is perfect for our challenge at Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week. We are so thankful for your loyal participation and all the adorable and gorgeous designs you always submit. I love patriotic...so I'm lovin' this one! Thanks again for joining us! Diane Noble (SSIC-DT)
ReplyDeletePerfect card, great backing papers for the challenge at Robyns Fetish no flowers at all , good luck cheers Sue N x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love all the papers you used. Thanks for linking up with Pink by Design this week!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty-I especially love the embossing. Thank you for playing with us this week on the Ink it Pink Challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great card!! I love that chalk on the stars! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Paper Issues. We featured you today: http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2012/06/usa-card.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting my Patriotic card in the spotlight by featuring my card on your site. The white Stardust chalk has a glitter look to it that the photo does not do justice to.
DeleteMelissa
"Sunshine Honeybee"
Fabulous Patriotic card - I love your design.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Gingerloft.
Caz
Wow this is another great card :D Thank you for joining us again at Crafts and Me and good luck.
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Amy xx
Another great card! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
ReplyDeleteJoanne xo
Great job! I love the background paper! Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love your patriotic card! Thanks for joining us at Robyn's Fetish. Edwina
ReplyDeleteHwllo Melissa - your card is perfect for this weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - we love to have you join us! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteLinda SSIC Design Team
Very pretty. Thanks for playing along with us @ Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Belinda
http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com
What a great idea with the chalk. I love the way it shades it. Thanks for entering the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge fun!
ReplyDeleteHeather Getting Cricky Design Team Member
Fab creation, thanks for joining the Joanna Sheen Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWendy -x-