Let Freedom Ring w/Stamp Simply

I praise God for allowing me to be born in what I truly believe is the greatest country in the world - The United States of America.  I also praise God for the many men and women who have, over the course of history, sacrificed their lives for the freedoms and privileges we have and enjoy every day in America.  Additionally, I'm grateful for Stamp Simply and its Owner, Sharon, for creating Stamp Simply which is a stamp store that is founded on Christian principles and carries many Christian and Patriotic products to celebrate this great country and the One who created and blesses it - Jesus Christ, God in human flesh.

For this fun Patriotic card, I used a white cardstock base layered with red gingham and blue gingham patterned papers from JilliBean Soup that I pieced together and stamped with the lovely Vintage Seed Packet Background Stamp.  I stamped it in Versafine Black Onyx Ink.  I also used the coordinating Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies to cut out the center portion of the card.  I didn't quite make a shaker card, but I did add a few star-shaped sequins.

I used the beautiful Red, White & Blue Stamp Set to stamp the American flag and the sentiment (Let Freedom Ring).  I used the coordinating Red, White & Blue Flag Dies to cut the flag, and I colored it with my Copic markers.  I added some Red Baker's Twine and Blue Baker's Twine to the sides of my card for additional texture and color.  The flag was raised up a bit using some 3-D Foam Tabs to give it a bit of dimension.  A piece of Royal Blue Gingham Ribbon attached with a Tim Holtz rusty paper clip was the finishing touch.

If there's anything I forgot to mention, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have; but for the most part, everything I used on this card can be found at Stamp Simply.  Be sure to stop by the Stamp Simply Blog each day for lots of great inspiration, too.  Thanks so much for your visit today, and please stop by again soon.  I'm always super grateful for your visits, comments and encouragement.  Stamp Simply really is an AWESOME store, and we're here to help you with any questions you have because we LOVE stamping, we love the Lord Jesus, and we LOVE America.  Have a blessed and creative week.

Blessings,

Karen