Paper Sweeties July Inspiration Challenge #33 - Red, White & Blue

Hi, SWEETIES!  I am here today to share a card for the July Paper Sweeties challenge!  Our inspiration is so fun, I hope you like it and play along!  Take a peek...

SO fun--and perfect for July here in the USA!  I decided to go with the colors and stripes/star motifs, but my card isn't necessarily patriotic.  Take a peek at my creation...

I used the hot air ballon from the new Let's Go To The Beach stamp set.  I heat embossed it in clear, then watercolored with red and blue inks.  It was die cut with the new Let's Go To The Beach Sweet Cuts dies.

I created the background by using a technique that I call "Ink 'n' Emboss".  I've got a tutorial on it HERE, or watch below.  I added some washi tape and some clouds from the Let's Go To The Beach stamp set that were also cut with the Let's Go To The Beach Sweet Cuts dies.

The sentiment is from the new Surf's Up stamp set.  I created a "cloud" by tearing some white card, then stamping the sentiment in blue ink.

Some Marshmallow sequins were added as a finishing touch.  I like all the different textures on this card, and it was so fun to make!  I hope you like it, too!  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

As promised, the tutorial video on the background.~

That's all for me today!  I'll be back later this month with some creation using the July release, so stay tuned!  For more inspiration for the challenge, make sure to visit the other gals on the DT, as well.

Here's the hop list~

Angel Johns 
Annette Witherspoon

Cheryl Lea

Debbie Marcinkiewicz– Paper Sweeties

 Emily Frasier

Jill Norwood

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett

Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

July Guest Designer:  Lin Brandyberry

HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Let′s go to the Beach Stamp Set--Paper Sweeties

Surf′s Up Stamp Set--Paper Sweeties

Let′s go to the Beach Sweet Cuts--Paper Sweeties

Paper Sweeties - Marshmallow Sequins

The last 2....

These are the last 2 easel cards I have to show you today!  Both are still patriotic and both use darling images from The Stamping Boutique!  Both sentiments were made by yours truly and will be given away free at the end of the post!

Here's the first of the last two cards

called "Old Glory"~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Made Especially For You: 4th of July Card

My Craft Spot: 4th of July/Canada Day

Skipping Stones: Inspiration Photo

(LOVE the flags!)

And the second of the last two cards

called "Home of the Brave"~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

The Pink Elephant: Photo Inspiration

 

colourQ: Color Inspiration

 

Daisy Doodles: Independence

Thanks for taking the time to hop over and take a peek at my easel cards!  It's been a blast making so many and I am so glad I've tried it!!!

Almost forgot the free digi sentiment~

EDITED TO REMOVE FREEBIE

If you want the other one, see my previous post!  I hope you have a wonderful day and a happy 4th to all those in the US!  Happy stamping! :)

2 Patriotic Easels...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY to all my American peeps!  Isn't our country grand?!  I just love it!  I've got 4 easel cards that are of a patriotic nature to share today and I'll do it in 2 posts!  I hope you enjoy them and have a wonderful celebration today!!! :)

Here's the first one called "Little Lady Liberty"
using an image from Dearie Dolls~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays: Be Patriotic!

Ribbon Carousel: Independence Day 

(I've use silver elastic cording from a spool!)

And the second one called "Loved Land"
using an image from The Stamping Boutique~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Shopping Our Stash: Triple Threat

(I used flowers, punches, rhinestones)

Use It Tuesday: Be a Patriot!

(I've used up some of my huge flower stash!)

Cupcake Crafts: Lots of Layers

The sentiments on both of my cards were made by lil' ol' me and I'd like to share them as a 4th of July gift to you!  Just click on them to enlarge and then save them for future use!

Here they are~

EDITED TO REMOVE FREEBIE

Thanks for stopping by--stay tuned for 2 more patriotic easels! ;)  Happy stamping, friends!!!

Everything...LIM #27

Very few things in life inspire me enough to bring me to tears. One thing that does each and every time is standing to sing The Star Spangled Banner while saluting our nations flag. I feel incredibly blessed to live in a country that was created based on ideals of freedom and equality. Don't get me wrong, I harbor no ill will towards any other country, I am just 100% American through and through. And I wouldn't have it any other way!

I was extremely moved by the challenge this week at Less Is More--create a card using the colors of your nation's flag. Red, white, and blue. The most beautiful colors! I love them! I wanted to make a card not only reflecting the colors of the flag, but also my feelings about my country. Hence the sentiment:


Thanks for taking a look--I hope that my card inspires you to create today! Happy patriotic stamping! :)

Free Patriotic Decor Printable!

Here is a printable I will be using as decor on my shelf during the Fourth of July. Right click and save--it's yours for FREE!!!!! Enjoy--and happy crafting!