How fun to get our inspiration from the Smithsonian today. A bit overwhelming, but I couldn't resist the Statue of Liberty. I really loved this colorful picture because I thought it just perfectly represented all the people from all the different countries that poured in and settled the USA. But I also just loved the background of this stamp. So this is a combination of the two pictures. I used started by stamping my Lady Liberty and masking her, so I could sponge that fabulous background. I made it a postage stamp with my ScanNCut. I colored her with nice bright, bold colors and some copper accents since the statue is made of copper. I used a postal mark stamp in Elderberry and spritzed with water to make it hurried and messy looking. And I finished by wrapping it in twine to really give it a package look. Finally, I decided since I had this patriotic card to add three pearls in the corner for Barbara's funeral today. I might keep this for myself, I like it so much.