There are so many cute patriotic stamps to choose from Stampendous it's so hard to choose a favorite! I finally chose Stampendous Old Glory Rubber Stamp because when I saw it, I knew instantly what technique I wanted to do with it! I also thought this Stampendous Serving With Honor Rubber Stamp was perfect for a patriotic card.
I am one of those crafters that believes more...IS MORE! So who would of figured that when I made this card I would keep it simple. I tried, and tried to think of lots of bling to add to this card, but there is something beautifully simple about making our flag the shining centerpiece of this card.
To create this patriotic card you'll need:
Cardstock: red, white, and blue
Stampendous Silver Sparkly Embossing Powders
Stampendous White Detail Embossing Powders
Distress Ink: Salty Ocean, Festive Berries
VersaMark Ink
Blending tool
Red Rhinestones
Foam tape
Zip Dry Adhesive
Instructions:
Step 1: Start with a 5" x 7" white card. Cut 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" red cardstock and glue centered.
Step 2: Cut 4 1/8" x 3 7/8" white cardstock. Stamp Old Glory Rubber Stamp with VersaMark Ink, and sprinkle with White Detail Embossing Powders. Heat set. Use blending tool to add Salty Ocean, Festive Berries over image as shown. Mat onto blue cardstock leaving a 1/8" border. Foam tape onto card centered. Cut 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" white cardstock. Cover with VersaMark Ink and sprinkle with Silver Sparkly Embossing Powders. Heat set. Cut in half, and then in half again. Place triangles on corners, and add red rhinestones as shown.
Step 3: Cut 5" x 1/4" white cardstock. Cover with VersaMark Ink and sprinkle with Silver Sparkly Embossing Powders. Heat set. Apply to bottom of card. Cut 3 1/4" x 1 5/8" blue cardstock. Cut one end at a point. Stamp Serving With Honor Rubber Stamp with VersaMark Ink, and sprinkle with White Detail Embossing Powders. Heat set. Mat with white cardstock leaving 1/8" border. Foam tape to bottom right of card as shown.
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Amy Hurley-Purdie (You are Here)
Fabulous Old Glory card! Love the soft colors behind the flag along with the sparkly embellishments, thank you for sharing today!
Posted by: Stampendous Stamps | May 05, 2015 at 08:11 AM
This is such a darling card! Love this technique for this beautiful solid image stamp! Thanks so much for sharing, Amy!
Posted by: Laura Weed | May 06, 2015 at 03:30 PM