So life is still terribly busy, but I am trying to create and post as much as I can. These days, I truly need the creative time to wind-down and step away from everything else for awhile. Thank goodness for the monthly SWAP group I belong to, otherwise, I might go even longer without creating. Our SWAP theme for May was a 4th of July card - we try to work a couple of months ahead on our themes. My challenge was that I don't own any current 4th of July or otherwise "patriotic" stamps. I saw a layout similar to the basic layout of this card on one of the many sketch challenges out there, and knew that with the small star punch, the built-in color combination of the Nautical Expeditions DSP available right now in the Summer Mini catalog, and the Baker's Twine also available in the Summer Mini, that I could pull off a "patriotic" card. I think it turned out pretty well for a "make-do" card.
Supplies used:
Stamps: Fabulous Phrases
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
DSP: Nautical Expeditions
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Other: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Word Window Punch, Small Star Punch, 1/4" non-SU circle punch, distressing tool and Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (the stars are embossed with polka dots).
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