Mary is our hostess in the Color Challenge this week, and she has given us a jump-start on the 4th of July with her colors: Real Red, Basic White, and Blueberry Bushel, with Patriotic as the dessert option.
When I started to think about creating this week's card, I realized I have no stamps or dies that are specifically designed for patriotic themes. What to do?!?! Necessity is the mother of invention! I pulled out a star stencil and some white embossing paste and die cut a heart out of Blueberry Bushel cardstock. After stenciling the white stars, I added some Iridescent Ice for some sparkle, and heat set it after the paste was dry. Then I grabbed a stripe stencil and blended Real Red ink to make my stripes.
Again, no appropriate greetings, so I printed out a line from "God Bless America," in keeping with the heart theme, "Land That I Love." Added a few sequins, and I have to say I'm pretty pleased with my card!
Now it's your turn! Please join us in the gallery this week and show us your red, white, and blue cards!