Hi everyone! It’s Lisa here and I have a neat little Independence Day card (or any other patriotic occasion) for you today. I’m using some exciting new products that you’ll be sure to LOVE!
Making the Patriotic Card
1. I started by creating my card front ¼” smaller than my A2 sized card base (that way I knew I could add a little bit of color between the card base and card front.) On the front panel I used an embossing folder with a diffuser and ran it through my embossing/die-cutting machine to get an open area.
2. Next, using three different sheets of patterned paper I die-cut my stars. This all goes very quickly since the stars were still attached. Then I just mixed and matched the papers.
3. Using the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in for the backs of the stars to keep them all secured together.Two pieces does the trick and they stay in place.
I stamped the letters “USA” in a watermark ink and then heat set them with an embossing powder in glittery red. After that was complete, I filled the letters in using watercolor pencils.
4. I used the Double Sided Tape Dispenser Grand (also part of the HomeHobby by 3L line) to secure the ribbon to my card front. I also tied a small piece of baker’s twine around one side, which I secured with an Adhesive Dots 3D.
Tip: Adding a Dodz Adhesive Dot under your ribbons and bows is a great way to keep them from shifting and sliding.
5. Using an assortment from the 3D Foam Squares Black Mix, I applied a variety all over the backs of the stars. In areas that would just overlap other stars, I used my E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Adhesive.
This was so much fun to create and I always love to make and share ANYTHING patriotic!
Happy 4th of July!
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Supplies:
From Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable
Adhesive Dots 3D
3D Foam Squares Black Mix
HomeHobby by 3L®
Double-Sided Tape Dispenser Grand
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″
Other Supplies:
Cardstock – My Favorite Things
Dies & Alpha stamps – Technique Tuesday
Accessories –Baker’s Twine
Pencils – Watercolor Pencils
Embossing Powder – WOW!
Embossing Folder – Lifestyle Crafts/We-R-Memory Keepers
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By MargieH July 4, 2015 - 12:19 pm
Had some time to surf the blogs and your wonderful card caught my eye! LOVE how you created this <3 Off to play with my Home and Hobby by 3L product this weekend! Happy 4th to you, my friend xo