Happy Birthday America, and thanks for checking in today! I have created these simple but patriotic American flag cards today by simply using Designer Series Paper to create the flag.
As the country celebrates with summer fun, barbeques, ice cream and fireworks, I took a bit of time to create this fun project as my way to celebrate. The Designer Series Paper does it all. Really!
The Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper was perfect for this project. This paper collection comes in 6 different color options, including for each color family offered in our color line. There are 4 different patterns in each pack, each in multiple colors…a double sided stripe and a double sided dot.
I am sharing the same project made with both sides of the striped sheet in Real Red. Both sides offer great possibilities.
This paper collection is remarkable, and one of the first things I purchase with each catalog. Each color family contains 2 sheets of each color in the color family, making it a staple in my crafting. It provides a patterned paper option in every color! And each year, the patterns change making it really fun. This year, a new color option was added, the Basics collection. This contains Basic Black, Basic Beige and Very Vanilla. Perfect when you need a patterned neutral option, and great for stamping on a print!
And how about these cool stars?! I overlooked them for the longest time, and now they are my go-to embellishment. They couldn’t be more perfect for this card!
To Create This Project
Blueberry Bushel Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (card base)
Real Red Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″
Blueberry Bushel Cardstock: die cut with second largest Stylish Shapes square die
Real Red Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper: 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
Blueberry Bushel Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper: 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
Basic White Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″ and 3″ x 5/8″
Emboss Real Red Designer Series Paper layer with the Soft Waves 3D Embossing folder. Splatter with a Basic Black Stampin’ Blends marker and Wink of Stella, then adhere to Real Red Layer. Adhere both to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the Blueberry Bushel Designer Series Paper layer to die cut square. Randomly adhere multiple puffy stars to square. Trim overhang, then adhere square to card front. Stamp sentiment in Blueberry Bushel ink on Basic White strip. Trim banner end, then adhere to card front. Adhere Basic White layer inside card. Stamp sentiment in Blueberry Bushel ink.
See Me Live
Would you like to watch me make this card? I created this this week on my Facebook Live! Watch how fun it is to create this card.
Thank You!
Thanks for stopping by today to see my Happy Birhday America card! I hope you enjoyed it and try making one for yourself. Happy celebrating!
Welcome and thanks for hopping with us for the June Color Fusers Blog Hop! Today, I am featuring the beautiful 2026 -2028 In Colors using the All Aflutter bundle in each of the 5 new colors.
The new In Colors are one of my favorite things to look forward to each year, and this year did not disappoint! My favorite is still undecided, but I have probably used Barely Blush and Hydrangea Hue the most so far. As I get into Fall creating, I can’t wait to pull in Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow and Peaceful Pine. They will make gorgeous Fall cards!
When the new In Colors launch, I love making card sets featuring all the colors. I usually keep these really simple, and let the In Color shine. There are so many great bundles to make a simple In Color card set. Grab a bundle you haven’t used (or haven’t used for awhile), and create an adorable card set for gifting!
Keep It Simple
I love a good punch bundle. This All Aflutter bundle is from the May – August Catalog. The butterflies are so cute, and make an adorable simple In Color card!
There is also a sneak peek! The Black Iridescent Ribbon on these projects is a sneak of what’s coming in the July Online Exclusive release. It can be found as part of the Halloween suite. It’s a little sparkly, a little shiny, and so good!
Barely Blush • Crisp Cantaloupe • Golden Glow
Hydrangea Hue • Peaceful Pine
To Create This Project
In Color Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5-1/2″
Embossed layer: 3-3/4″ x 3-1/8″
Basic White: 3-3/4″ x 2″ for sentiment layer
Emboss cardstock and adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp sentiment in black ink on the right side of Basic White layer and adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tie black ribbon in a bow around card front layers. Stamp and punch butterflies. Add to card front. Embellish with In Color Dots.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by today for the Color Fusers Blog Hop! I hope you enjoyed seeing my All Aflutter In Color Card set. Now hop along with the rest of the Color Fusers to see their amazing projects!
Thanks for hopping with us for the May Color Fusers Blog Hop! We have a great color challenge to share today, and I am using a little old and a little new for today’s project to create my own patterned paper.
Today’s colors are also really fun, bright and cheerful! We are creating with Strawberry Slush, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green and Basic Black.
For today’s project, I am keeping it super simple, yet using all 4 colors prominently. First, I stamped the Flowers Flair stamp in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White cardstock, then I colored the image with Stampin’ Bends Markers in our challenge colors. This is the perfect way to create your own patterned paper – and it looks great!
Keeping it Simple
Sometimes, we just want a simple card. And today’s project fits that!
Creating patterned paper can be done with any stamps and ink colors. Simply stamp, color, and cut. Once you create your masterpiece, cut pieces off as needed to complete projects. Make several sheets and tuck them away for a day when you want quick and easy cards.
Coloring Tips
I kept the coloring on today’s project simple. No real shading, course detail lines on the flowers, and some Wink of Stella for the right amount of shimmer. Coloring doesn’t always have to be fancy. But by coloring the background, it really elevates the look of a simple stamped image. By layering it on white, it provides a striking pop of color.
Even the inside has a coordinating pop of color!
Be Creative
The Flowers Fair is so versatile. You may look at it and see one large stamp with flowers, but you can actually cut the flowers apart to have individual elements to work with as well, or stamp it as is for a large floral element.
Sneak Peek
Did you notice that cool scallop under the flowers? This was created from the Bordered in Beauty Die set. It’s part of a bundle, and launches tomorrow. These dies are perfect for being able to add the perfect finishing touches to your projects.
To Create This Project
Thick Basic White Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″ and 4″ x 3-1/2″
Basic Black Cardstock: 4″ x 1″ and 4″ x 1/4″
Fold card base and burnish well with a Bone Folder. Adhere Basic White layer to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp Flowers Fair image on remaining Basic White cardstock. Color with Stampin’ Blends. Die cut border piece from Basic Black cardstock using Bordered in Beauty Dies. Adhere die cut to bottom edge of colored piece. Tie a twine bow around layer. Stamp sentiment in Memento Black ink, using flower layer to help with position, then adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere remaining piece of patterned paper along bottom inside card. Place a 1/4″ strip of Basic Black along top edge of DSP. Embellish with dots as desired.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by today for the Color Fusers Blog Hop! I hope you enjoyed seeing how easy it is to create your own patterned paper. Now hop along with the rest of the Color Fusers to see more amazing projects!
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