I hope you’ll indulge me for one more patriotic card. I have a few of these for my stash now so I suppose for the first time I’ll be sending out cards for July 4th. It’s a simple card using Our Daily Bread Designs – In God We Trust and I was able to arrange the star and oval so that it has a kickstand effect to highlight the sentiment.
The stars were cut using Spellbinders Stars 5 out of glossy cardstock and the base oval using Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small. I overstamped two of the stars with resist ink and using the flag from Our Daily Bread Designs God Bless America Set then brayered one with blue and one with red. It’s hard to see but the resist creates a little bit of texture. I then cut two ovals at the same time, off center, to create a place to stamp my sentiment. I threaded a star through the oval and then put a small pop dot underneath my ribbon as a kickstand, so the star stands out – kinda fun!
TIP: When you want to curve your sentiment using an unmounted rubber stamp on smart cushion, the stamping material is stiffer than that you find in clear stamps. No worries! Just put a piece of double sided tape on your clear acrylic mount and between the adhesive from the smart mount and the adhesive on the tape, your curved stamp will stay put.
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My daughters graduation went well!! I hope you all have a memorable weekend and that whatever activities you have planned, they bring you closer to your family and loved ones.
Super cool, Becca – love how you intertwined the star and oval – you are so creative – thank you for another wonderful idea!
There can never be too many patriotic cards! It is refreshing to see them. My Son-in-law is in the military. We are very proud of him – rejoined 10 years after he served his first stint, and is now an officer. He is headed to Afghanistan next spring. He re-joined because he felt he was not doing enough for his country. Hooray for the patriotic cards!
We need more patriotism from everyone. THANK YOU
Becca – I echo the others, you can never have too much patriotism (or cards). Those of us who “over do” are filling the gaps for those who don’t. This card is wonderful! I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day, and that we all take time to reflect on the meaning of the day.
I totally love it Becca! I love how you really WORK THOSE DIES BABY!!! ;)
Becca, you are a genius! Thanks soooo much for the tip about curving the stamp!!!!! Your card is so awesome! I love the stars and pearls at the top!!!! God Bless!
Good evening, Becca- a very striking card you’ve made there with once again a very innovative use of your dies.
Love how you threaded those shapes together. Fantastic!
Becca,
My first thought when I saw this card was: “Oh my gosh, what has she done now and how in the world did she do it” I am referring to the star and oval popping up. I just love your creativity. Absolutely beautiful card!
Hugs,
Lisa A.
This is one great card! Thanks for sharing your technique with us.
Hugs from Michigan
Way cool patriotic card! Your creativity is amazing. Love the trio of ribbons along the bottom. And I just saw the news on the Magnolia yahoo group… congrats!! :)
Lovely patriotic card! Love the tip about putting adhesive on block to hold stamp in curved position.
So glad the graduation went well!! Your card is just really creative!
As always, your cards are lovely. I don’t have a clue where you get your ideas, but I love them! This is a site I come back to nearly every day!
Awesome card creation..again!