My friend and sideline, Kim, inspired me to use some vintage images I had gotten from Crafty Secrets. You can see her card here. I have been hoarding these things forever! There is only a tiny bit of stamping, a lot of distressing, some Cuttlebugging, some chalking, I guess that's enough! You can see the Crafty Secrets products here.
The card base is Sahara Sand, the other panels are Night of Navy and Kraft. I swiped the CB panel with Creamy Caramel ink before I embossed it. Then I went over some of the words with a blender pen & chalk. Then I daubered the edges with Close to Cocoa for an "old" look. I stamped the flag image with Linen in Creamy Caramel, and stamped "USA" on the twill with a clear stamp from ACM and NofN Craft ink. I also swiped the Creamy Caramel pad over the twill to make it look old. Finally, I distressed the edges of the Ruby Red & Night of Navy pieces with my SU distresser and added some vintage brads. Although the blue chalk looks quite bright in the photo, it is a little darker! I thoroughly enjoyed making this card! Hope you like it too!
God Bless America!!!
Great job, Wendy. I love all the distressing! Very cool looking card. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. That image is beautiful. Lovin' it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card. Such beautiful details.
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ReplyDeleteLeanne, this is just awesome. It makes me feel safe. Beautiful job on the layers, colors and everything.
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What a beautiful card! I never would've thought to use that embossing folder for a 4th of July card, but it totally works! tfs
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful---everything is perfect---layout, colors, technique--LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea to use the Happy Birthday Cuttlebug background for a patriotic card! This looks awesome! Great vintage look, LeAnne!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, LeAnne! I love it!!
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