THANKS w/Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

Hello, sweet friends!  Thanks for visiting me here today to take a quick peek at this fun Autumn card I created using some of the (many) fabulous products found at Stamp Simply.  It's not hard to tell which items are my favorites because I tend to use them over and over again.  Nonetheless, I do enjoy using ALL the stamps, dies and products from Stamp Simply.  They're all wonderful.

This card started with basic black cardstock layered with some patterned papers.  The green is a very old paper from _______ and the other papers are from the Carta Bella Welcome Fall 6x6 Paper Pad (currently sold out) but there are many other wonderful Paper Pads available in stock at Stamp Simply.  You could easily recreate this card using any papers you might have on hand.  I used a piece of basic cream cardstock to stamp the awesome Vintage Seed Packet image in green.  I cut it by hand and placed it back on my card base.  The Vintage Seed Packet Stamp Set is definitely a favorite of mine.

The next thing I did was to stamp the pumpkins using the Welcome Fall Stamp Set and I cut them with the coordinating Welcome Fall Pumpkin Die.  I hand painted them using Tim Holtz Oxide Inks including Marmalade, Green Paint, Fired Brick, Fossilized Amber, Vintage Photo and Carved Pumpkin.  I placed them in the opening left by the oval that I cut using the Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies.  I framed the images using the twigs that were also cut using the Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies.  I added a bow tied with a lovely color-variegated 1/4" Silk Ribbon.

The THANKS sentiment is also found in the lovely Welcome Fall Stamp Set, and there are several cool sentiments in this set in addition to the lovely pumpkin.  I placed it on a strip that I cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies.  Friends, you'll find oodles of amazing products at Stamp Simply and lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog.  Thanks so much for visiting me.  It means so much.

I'm sharing my card here:

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - September: Challenge #80 - Anything Goes/Changing Seasons

Blessings,

Karen

The Edmund Fitzgerald Collection w/Stamp Simply

It seems like just yesterday, but it was actually 1975, and I was just ten years old.  Our family lived (and they still live) in Duluth, Minnesota; which is located along the shores of Lake Superior.  That was a nasty storm during a harsh season on the Great Lakes.  It was all over the news.  The Edmund Fitzgerald hand sunk, and 29 men perished that fateful stormy night.  Oh, how they longed to see a lighthouse or make it safely to land; but that wasn't God's plan for them that night.  They did as brave heroes in my book.  They were hard-working family men just trying to make an honest living.  My Uncle William Rude was one of the sailors on the great freighters of the Great Lakes; but he was not aboard the Fitzgerald that night.  We were all so grateful for that.  Nonetheless, it sure hit us hard....as a family and as a community at large.  I love that Sharon has designed these beautiful stamps to commemorate these majestic images.  Stamp Simply has an entire Michigan Life Collection.

My first card was completely "cased" or what I've always called "scraplifted" from my talented teammate, the lovely @estherasbury Esther Asbury.  She created a very similar card HERE that used the Mackinac Bridge Stamp as the focal point.  I changed the colors just a bit and used different stamps, but my design is very much inspired by her original design.  I used black and kraft cardstocks which I layered.  I stamped the background kraft paper using the Mackinac Bridge image along with a sentiment from the Mackinac Bridge Stamp Set.

I splattered my card with some Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Spray.  The tiny little tabs are pieces of washi tape on kraft paper that I cut using the fabulously helpful Fishtail Banner Dies.  They are awesome!  I also added a miniature Tim Holtz rusty paperclip.  Some 3-D Foam Tabs raised up the boat image in the center of my card.

The Edmund Fitzgerald Stamp Set was used to stamp the majestic vessel.  I normally like to do the ship in the tradition rust color like the actual great freighters truly look.  However, I followed Esther's lead on this card and used only black ink on my card.  The images are so strong and beautiful that they can stand alone to make a statement.  That's why I kept the sentiment very simple and fitting.  Enjoy the Journey is found in the Mackinac Bridge Stamp Set.

My second card today was stamped onto Tim Holtz Watercolor Cardstock using Tim Holtz inks.  I used watercolors to paint the images.  I combined images from the Mackinac Bridge Stamp Set with images found in the The Edmund Fitzgerald Stamp Set.  On this second card, I used a sentiment (So Proud of You) from the The Edmund Fitzgerald Stamp Set.  I also used the Edmund Fitzgerald Die to cut the ship on my second card.

There are so many cool details on the bridge, the ship and all the lighthouses.  You can check out all the beautiful design in the Michigan Life Collection by visiting Stamp Simply.  There are such fun accent images in these sets, too, such as the ducks and the seagulls.  You can't have a Great Lakes experience without seeing seagulls.  That's a guarantee.  This card was sent to my younger brother.  It's his Birthday today, and the inside is stamped with the Happy Birthday sentiment found in the Mackinac Bridge Stamp Set.

These beautiful stamps remind me of "home" in Minnesota.  My heart will always be connected to the Great Lakes and all the experiences of my childhood that centered around growing up next to Lake Superior.  So many wonderful memories and experiences are there to recall, and Stamp Simply can help you experience these beautiful sights.  You'll love all the products you find at Stamp Simply.  Thanks for your visit here today, friends.  I always appreciate it when you stop by to take a peek at my art and say hello.  It's appreciated.  Happy crafting, everyone.

I'm sharing my cards in the following:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Stamp It in STAMPtember" - Both of these cards were created by primarily stamping.

Festive Friday - A Card Making Challenge - Challenge FF#0192 - From this fun list, I used Black, Red, White, Waves and Ship.  (I chose to enter my second card)

Blessings,

Karen

With Gratitude

This is something that I find myself saying a lot, but it's so completely true.  All of the stamp sets, dies and products from Stamp Simply are absolutely beautiful.  They work well all on their own, and they also work well in conjunction with other Stamp Simply sets.  The card I'm sharing with you today uses just one single stamp set from Stamp Simply.  That's it.  Just one stamp set.

I used a dark kraft cardstock for the base of my card.  The next layer is a piece of cream cardstock that I rubbed with Vintage Photo Oxide Ink and then stamped using the awesome Falling Leaves Border Gratitude Stamp Set.  I stamped the Falling Leaves Border once on the left-hand side of my card, and then another time onto cream cardstock.  With that extra piece, I cut out the images to place on my card.

This goes to show you that a card doesn't have to be complicated or use a whole bunch of different stamp sets.  When the stamps are as lovely as those from Stamp Simply, it becomes easy to quickly create beautiful cards.  The finishing touches on this simple card were the brown and cream acrylic paint that I splattered here and there.

Stamp Simply also has a beautiful New Blog where you can get lots of great inspiration every day.  The talented Design Team hopes to inspire you, and Stamp Simply hopes to be your one-stop shop for all your stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders and more.  Don't forget to stop by again soon.  I really appreciate your visits here.

Before I sign off here, I'm also sharing a couple of the (many) art projects my oldest granddaughter, Taylee (6), created this Summer.  She's been living with us for a whole year now, and she's becoming quite the little artist.  She loves watching me make cards and share them on my blog, so when I told her that there's a Summer challenge just for kids over at Simon Says Stamp, she wanted me to share some of her creations.  Although Taylee has made a lot of art this Summer, these are the projects she asked me to share.  For these two art projects, Taylee used strips of construction paper (her design) to write down attributes or things that she's grateful to have, or things for which she can strive.

Taylee wishes to share her artistic creations in this FUN challenge.

Simon Says Stamp Kids' Summer Vacation Challenge - Anything Goes - Designed and created by Taylee M., age 6.  Taylee has been doing a lot of art this Summer.  She's getting tubes in her ears next Monday, and she starts 1st Gr. on Tuesday.  Prayers appreciated.

The Light Shines w/Stamp Simply

Hello, and welcome.  It's always a treat to have you visit me here on my blog.  Today I'm sharing a FUN lighthouse card that I created for Stamp Simply Clear Stamps using just a few of their many wonderful products.  There are several different Lighthouse Stamps available at Stamp Simply, as well as stamps and dies for just about every other category you can imagine.  They carry a wonderful variety of wonderfully amazing products.

Lighthouses always make me think of my sister, Audra, who passed of brain cancer.  She loved them so much because they reminded her of how God is our light in the dark storms, just like the lighthouses are to the ships.  Stamp Simply carries so many great Lighthouse Stamps.  I started with a black cardstock base and I layered that with a woodgrain paper found in the Craft Consortium's Scorched Wood 6x6 Paper Pad.   It's a really warm welcoming paper pad for card bases.  Next, I added some patterned paper scraps to the card base.  And finally, I added a paper ledger page from my stash, and this is where I did my stamping.  Very basic and easy.

I used the He Is The Light Stamp Set with Ground Espresso ink to stamp the lighthouse, the sentiment, anchor and ship's wheel.  I used the He Is The Light Dies to cut the ship's wheel.  Oh, before I forget to mention it, the flying seagulls are found in the He Stilled the Storm Stamp Set.  I also tucked in some torn cheesecloth and some bundled Green Jute from the Burlap Jute Sampler Pack.  There are lots of great trims and other surprising goodies waiting for you at Stamp Simply.

Be sure to check out the Stamp Simply Blog for lots of amazing inspiration each day and stop by Stamp Simply to look around and possibly do some shopping.  You deserve something new, and at Stamp Simply, you're sure to find something that you will absolutely LOVE.  Thanks again for stopping by to say hello today.  I appreciate you so much.

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #78 - July: Anything Goes & Optional Fun w/ Stencils - This is my Entry #4/6 for the July challenge.  I love to play along, and I couldn't resist the chance at one of the two amazing prizes.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2527 - Anything Goes sponsored by the wonderful Lawn Fawn.

A Cut Above Challenge Blog - July: Anything Goes w/Dies - I used dies from Stamp Simply (anchor, ship's wheel)

Blessings,

Karen

May Your Cup Runneth Over

As you've probably been able to figure out by now, I'm a coffee lover.  I named my blog, My Cup Runneth Over, because God has blessed my life so much; and also because He fills my coffee cup every morning.  I'm truly grateful for ALL of God's great blessings.  At Stamp Simply Clear Stamps, you'll find lots of great coffee stamps and dies in addition to stamps and dies for just about every other category you can imagine.

This card uses a light kraft cardstock base layered with patterned papers from the 6x6 Coffee or Tea Paper Pad.  I stamped the background words and phrases using the A Cup of Java Stamp Set and the Coffee or Tea Stamp Set onto a postage stamp die from Hero Arts.  The coffee mugs are found in the Have A Cup On Us Stamp Set and were cut with the coordinating Have A Cup On Us Dies.  I stamped my sentiment and coffee beans onto a banner that was cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies.  I also tucked in some bundled Burlap String near my sentiment.

I used the A Cup of Java Dies for the steam coming out of the coffee mugs.  This "steam" was also cut from patterned paper found in the cool 6x6 Coffee or Tea Paper Pad.  No matter what you're looking for in the way of stamps - whether it's Coffee/Tea Stamps, Scripture Stamps, Patriotic Stamps or any other topic; the chances are very good that you'll find the perfect sentiment, image and product(s) at Stamp Simply.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  You'll always find loads of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and lots of great shopping at Stamp Simply.  There are frequent sales and promotions that  you'll also learn about by visiting the Stamp Simply Blog often.  Have a wonderfully creative week, everyone.

The Paper Funday Challenges - June Challenge #77 - Anything Goes w/Optional Embossing

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2525 - Anything Goes

Colorful Options - June Challenge - Photo Inspiration - I absolutely love all the beautiful shades of blue in the inspiration photo.

Happy crafting and enjoy a latte!

Blessings,

Karen

America The Beautiful w/Stamp Simply

I recently had the pleasure of taking a trip with my (86 and 92-year-old) parents to Ohio.  While I was there, I was hoping to see lots of wildlife.  Because I live in the desert and there's little to no wildlife here, it was a very welcome sight to see the things I experienced on this trip.  One of the first things my friend pointed out on the way to her (very remote) county home was a HUGE eagle's nest.  On our next and subsequent trips passed this huge nest, I had the delight of seeing several very large, very beautiful eagles.  They were impressive, and they inspired my card today using products from Stamp Simply.

I started with black cardstock and layered that with a golden yellow piece of paper from the Craft Consortium's 6x6 Beach Hut Paper Pad.  The top layer is white cardstock that I stamped using the Patriotic Background Stamp.  I colored the background using my Copics, and I adhered that to my card base.  Each layer is raised up just a bit with the 3-D Foam Tabs.

I used The American Eagle Stamp Set to stamp my beautiful eagle.  Once again, I colored the eagle with my Copics and cut it out using the coordinating American Eagle Dies.  I placed the eagle on my using some 3-D Foam Tabs to give it some dimension.  The sentiment that I stamped at the bottom of the card can be found in the Patriotic Sentiments Stamp Set.  Because all stamps from Stamp Simply accommodate each other so well, the sentiments from the Patriotic Sentiments Stamp Set fit perfectly into the opening on the Patriotic Background Stamp as do several other sentiments from various stamp sets.

You can always find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog as well as on the Stamp Simply IG Page.  I'm always delighted to have you visit and Follow me on My Instagram Page.  Thank you very much for visiting me today.  I'm always super grateful for your stops here, and I hope you're having a great week.

Here are the challenges where I'll be sharing my patriotic card:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Things With Wings"

Cardz 4 Gals - Challenge #250 - Things With Wings - While this card could be for a gal or a guy, it's still one that I wanted to share here.

The Paper Players - Challenge #738 - CAS Challenge w/Things That Fly - My card is fairly simple, indeed.

Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge #337 - Hand Colored Images - I colored the shield background as well as the American Eagle.

Blessings,

Karen

Land That I Love

It's time for a fun new challenge over at The Card Concept Challenge and we really hope that you will join us.  The inspiration photo for this challenge includes some awesome rustic patriotic elements that completely inspired me when making this card.  I also love to cross-stitch when I can find the extra time, so I incorporated that into my card as well.

I used two different shades of kraft cardstock on this card.  The base of the card is a darker shade, and the piece I used for the cross-stitching is a bit lighter.  I used a cool die-cut from Waffle Flower to cut the stitching rectangle.  I found the cross-stitch pattern on Pinterest, but I had to completely reconfigure it.  Once I started stitching, I quickly realized that this die wouldn't accommodate the entire pattern.  This is where you have to just "make it work".

Other than the cross-stitch element, I added a sentiment from Stamp Simply and stamped it onto the Fishtail Banner also from Stamp Simply.  The red polka dot patterned paper is from JilliBean Soup. I also added some Royal Blue Gingham Ribbon, a length of Red Cherry Baker's Twine and I topped it with an Ivory Sweetheart Blossom from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Here's a look at the inspiration photo.  You don't have to follow it with anything specific from the photo.  For instance, there's no barn in the photo; but I chose to add a barn to my card.  I was inspired by the overall patriotic theme and the barn wood.  What elements speak to your creativity?

We look forward to seeing what you'll create to share with us in this Patriotic Decor Challenge at The Card Concept.  Let your creativity run wild, and most of all....have FUN!  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today, friends.

Here's where I'm sharing my cross-stitched card:

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenges - Challenge #115 - Anything Goes Mixed Media - It's nice to create different types of cards now and then.  When I do, I enjoy sharing them at Creative Artiste.

Blessings,

Karen

May Challenge at The Four Seasons

It's time for the fun new May Challenge at The Four Seasons, and we really hope that you'll be inspired to come play along with us again this month.  I was so inspired by the beautiful flowers in the photo and that was where I started my creative thought process.  I gathered up some supplies and got started with my pretty floral card.  The colors, flowers and greenery spoke to my creativity this time.

I started with a basic cream cardstock that I layered with a very old patterned paper from my stash.  I'll guess this paper is well over 10-15 years old.  I think it's made by My Mind's Eye.  The floral print is on one side, and the pink gingham is on the other.  I created my card base from these papers and used Scor-Tape to secure everything.  The little cross-stitch piece (circle) was left over and still sitting on my craft table from another project I'd just finished.  I chose to incorporate it by stitching a small pink flower on it.  This die-cut set is from The Greetery and they are called Hoopla Dies.

Next, I added a Green Mulberry Leaf, some Solid Pink Baker's Twine and a sentiment strip.  The strip itself was cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies, and it was stamped with a sentiment from Stamp Simply.   The stamping on the pink gingham paper uses the Going Postal Stamp Set from Creative Worship (the cancelled stamp and the 25 cents).  I also added a Tim Holtz Miniature Rusty Paper Clip and some vintage scotch tape.

Another important thing to remember is that the inspiration photo is just a suggestion.  It's a place to start but doesn't have to be taken literally.  Meaning that you don't necessarily have to use flowers on your cards.  Maybe the colors inspire you, maybe the textures, the raindrops or the greenery, etc.  Whatever you create to share with us this month at The Four Seasons simply needs to be a Spring project.  That duck is adorable!  That might inspire you.

If I forgot to mention any of the product(s) I used on this card that you'd like to know, please just leave me a message and I will pop by to answer you.  I know that I pile a lot on my cards, so I never mind telling someone what I used.  It's always fun to play along in a good challenge, and we really do hope that you'll join us this month at The Four Seasons Challenge.  We look forward to seeing what you'll create to share with us.

Here's where I'll be sharing my card and playing along:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Craft Rocket Challenge Blog - Challenge #125 - Flowers

Just Us Girls Challenge - Challenge #771 - Die Cuts and Use Flowers

Double D Challenges: Springtime Flowers - Yes, please!  My eye goes directly to the pink flowers.  I don't know why I tend to make most of my floral cards in pinks.  So pretty!  Great inspiration photo.

Happy crafting, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen

Silly Rabbit.....Easter is for Jesus

As Easter approaches, we all enjoy coloring Easter eggs, having Easter egg hunts, and filling the kids' Easter baskets with candy and treats from "the Easter Bunny".  But all of that fun stuff set aside, Easter is really about Jesus and the incredible gift He gave us when He suffered and died on the cross to settle our sin debt and create a way for us to get to Heaven.  It's important to take time to remember the true meaning behind this beautiful holiday and give God thanks for loving us so much.

As always, no matter what the occasion; Stamp Simply always has the perfect stamps, images, sentiments and products to help you create the perfect cards and projects.  This card uses basic white cardstock for the base.  I topped the cardstock with several cuts of beautiful patterned papers from the Echo Park My Favorite Easter 6x6 Paper Pad.  Next, I stamped the cute rabbit using the Easter Is for Jesus Stamp Set and cut the bunny and cross with the coordinating Easter Is for Jesus Dies.  The first two photos show the front view of my card.

The second photo shows you the inside view of the card.  The two sentiments (front of card and inside of card) are found in the same Easter Is for Jesus Stamp Set, as are the cute Easter eggs.  I used 3-D Foam Tabs to raise up the bunny, cross and eggs.  I added a bow using some Baker's Twine topped with a Buttercream Paper Flower.

The cross was cut, again using the Easter Is for Jesus Dies from the Craft Consortium's Wood Textures 6x6 Paper Pad.  There are many beautiful Paper Pads at Stamp Simply in addition to all their wonderful stamps, dies and more.  Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card today.  I'm always grateful for your visits.  OH, and how about a SALE??  Yes, please.

I'm playing along here:

Inspiration Station Challenge - March: Bunny Inspiration Photo - I love this inspiration and the sweet stamp/prize.  This is my first time using this particular bunny stamp from Stamp Simply.

Blessings,

Karen

Thinking of You with Sympathy

Hello, sweet friends!  Thanks for visiting me here today.  Unfortunately, from time to time, we all need to send a sympathy card to someone.  It's never something we "want" to do, but it's something we occasionally need to do to let others know how much we care and that we're thinking of them during a difficult time.  Stamp Simply always has the perfect stamps, dies and products to help us create the perfect card for any and every occasion.

This card started with basic black cardstock that I layered with a pretty purple faux wood patterned paper from the Craft Consortium Beach Hut 6x6 Paper Pad.  I layered that with a small piece of white cardstock that's rubbed with Concord Oxide Ink and splattered with water and paint.  I stamped the sympathy sentiments using the Pretty Poppies Stamp Set.

The lovely flowers are also poppies that are found in the same Pretty Poppies Stamp Set.  I colored them with my Copics and cut them using the coordinating Pretty Poppies Steel Dies.  All the die-cuts from Stamp Simply give you a perfect cut every time.  They're amazing - just like all the products at Stamp Simply.  There's a Paper Pad to match every project as well as ribbons and flowers.  Stop by Stamp Simply to check out all their wonderful products.

You'll find lots of fabulous inspiration every day on the Stamp Simply Blog and Stamp Simply Instagram Page.  And, of course, there's always lots of great shopping to do at Stamp Simply.  Thanks so much for stopping by today, and please know that I really appreciate it.  Have a wonderfully creative week.  I hope to see you again soon.

I'm playing along here:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2511: Anything Goes

TIME OUT Challenges - Challenge #284 - The Red Carpet - When I saw this fabulous inspiration photo, I was immediately drawn to the bottom left image of the purple ombre dress.  Fabulous!  That completely inspired my card.  The flowers are tall and thin just like the model, and the flowers are the purple gown that clothe the stems (her body).  Tall, strong and beautiful in purple.

What's inspiring you this week?

Blessings,

Karen

New Challenge at The Card Concept

There's a fun new challenge starting today over at The Card Concept, and we hope that you'll come play along with us.  The beautiful inspiration photo is a great starting place for your creativity.  You can use any part of the photo that speaks to you.  Maybe it's the beautiful colors, the heart image, the textures, white space or florals.  Just let your creativity run wild and see what you come up with for this FUN challenge.

I was inspired by the beautiful heart, the lovely florals, and the wonderful colors in the inspiration photo (see below) when creating this Clean & Layered card.  I used white cardstock that I layered with an A2 Lattice Die from Whimsy Stamps.  I used a layered heart die set (retired) from Papertrey Ink.  The flowers are from the new Cheery Birds & Buds Stamp Set from Creative Worship, and the Greenery Dies and Sentiment Stamp are from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.

I enjoy using layers and textures on my cards.  What inspires you when you see this lovely photo?  Is it the colors?  Is it the heart or the textures, or something else?  Whatever speaks to your creative side, we'd sure love to see it shared this month at The Card Concept.  You can check out the various Card Styles and find one that appeals to you.

I even added a few sticker gems to my card.  They've been in my stash forever, and I usually forget about them.  However, it's fun to pull out some of those old, neglected products in our stashes.  There's even a couple of fun challenges out there that encourage us to use up older items.  We all have them, right?  This is a great time to pull them out and great creative.  We really would love to have you play along with us this month.  We enjoy seeing your art.

Thanks again for visiting me here today, friends.  It's always a treat to have you stop by and take a peek at what I'm creating.  I appreciate it more than I can even express.  Have a happy and creative day, and I really do hope to stop by your blog or social media this month to see what you've created to share with us at The Card Concept Challenge.

Blessings,

Karen

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