Happy 4th Card using Tim Holtz July 4th Emb Folder

Today, I'm a Guest Designer for Made Especially for You. The challenge this week is A Sparkly 4th of July.

Created this Happy 4th card using Tim Holtz July 4th embossing folder & Independence Day Cricut cartridge.

Used americana Kraft cardstock red/off-white/polka dotted.
 
First time for using the Tim Holtz July 4th embossing folder. 
Sanded the embossed layer & used Tim Holtz Distress Ink on it. Embellished the card up with new sparkly ribbon & couple gem stars. Positioned the Uncle Sam hat over the '4.'

Cricut cartridge: Independence Day 2" Uncle Sam Hat
gems: K&Company Americana adhesive star gems 
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper:
5 1/4" x 6 1/2" americana Kraft red cardstock
4 3/4" x 6" americana Kraft off-white cardstock
4 1/4" x 5 1/2" americana Kraft polka dotted cardstock
ribbon: 4th if July crafts ribbon
stamp:  studio g clear stamp
Tim Holtz:
4th of July embossing folder
sander
Distress Ink fired brick


Entering this into the following challenges: 

2Sisters Ch98 Red/White/Blue w/opt extra Glitter or Bling unlim 1st added opt bling 6/30-7/6
Aud Sentiments Bingo unlim 4th 1st column:"Happy",Ribbon,DieCut 6/20-7/3
Catch the Bug Summer or 4th of July 6/30-7/7
Crafting for All Seasons Ch30 Patriotic/Military/Fireworks lim3 2nd 6/27-7/9
Creative Insp Paint Independence Day 7/1-7
Cupcake Insp Ch167 Color Insp: Red/White/Blue lim3 1st 7/1-7
Cute Card Thurs Ch223 Patriotic unlim 2nd 6/28-7/4
Exploring Cricut Red, White & Blue 7/2-7
Friends of Speedy TV Ch27 Red/White/Blue unlim 1st 7/2-8
Frosted Designs Fab Fri Ch Circles 2nd 6/29-7/5
Getting Cricky Simply Sun Ch Summer Celebrations unlim 7/1-8/4
Hiding in My Craftroom HIMCR52 Freestyle unlim 2nd 6/30-7/6
Hot Shot Ch9 Distress Inks unlim 13th 6/9-7/6 

Jaihart Sundays are Lovely #11 7/1
Kraft Journal Red, White & Blue unlim 1st 7/2-8
Little Scrap Pieces Fun Fri Ch Use a Star 6/29-7/5
Love to Create Ch22 Stars & Stripes lim3 1st 7/2-8
More Than Favors Ch73 4th of July unlim 2nd 6/28-7/10
My Craft Spot by Kimberly Ch62 4th of July or Canada Day 7/2-9
My Sheri Crafts Ch88 Oh I Love America Red/White/Blue unlim 5th 6/23-7/6
Paper-Crafting Journey Ch Feeling Krafty unlim 12th 6/21-7/3
Paper-Crafting Journey Summer Ch unlim 4th of July is in the Summer 7/5-18
Paper Craft Star Wed Ch Embossing 6/27-7/8 

Paper Issues Picnics & Patriots unlim 6th 6/24-7/7
Paper Playtime Ch78 Die Cuts Red, White & Blue unlim 1st 7/2-19
Paper Pretties Mon Ch46 Summer Fun unlim 1st 7/2-8
Paper Pretties Wed PWC212 Red, White & Blue unlim 2nd 6/27-7/3
Party Time Tues Anything Goes unlim 12th 6/26-7/2
Robyns Fetish Ch114 Distressing lim3 1st sanded embossed layer for distressed look & used Tim Holtz Distress Ink on it 7/1-7
Scrappy-Moms Stamps Terrific Tues Ch Patriotic Pride ?unlim? 4th 6/26-7/2 

Sentimental Sundays Ch109 Be Patriotic Red/White/Blue lim3 1st 7/1-7/7
Simon Says Stamp Ch Sporty and/or Patriotic unlim 2nd 6/27-7/3
Sisterhood of Crafters Stars lim3 2nd 6/27-7/8 

Stamped Blessings Amusing Ch Red/White/Blue 7/1-8 
Stampin Sisters in Christ Use something new unlim 2nd new item is sparkly ribbon 7/1-7/7
Stamping With The Dragon Red/White/Blue unlim 1st 6/29-7/5
Tammy Scrapin Corner Wk Ch17 Celeb/4th of July unlim 1st 7/2-8
The Cupcake Craftroom July Ch Layers lim2 1st 7/1-30
The Pink Elephant TPE155 Photo Insp - Patriotic unlim 1st 7/2-8
The Stamp Man Bling It On Ch 6/29-7/12
Use it Tues Ch34 Be a Patriot! unlim 4th 6/26-7/6  
Victorine Stamp Ch37 Birthday/Happy Everything unlim 5th 6/25-7/3