Red, Cream, and Blue with Stars and Stripes

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Red, Cream, and Blue with Stars and Stripes

A very simple design with a diagonal sentiment panel. I like the weathered effect of the colors, stars, and background texture. Papertrey Ink's new Americana color (rustic red) works beautifully with the cream, kraft, and blue.

Card details:

Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) classic kraft, Americana, enchanted evening (dark blue), and rustic cream.
Embossing folder is Sizzix Tim Holtz stripes.
Die is from PTI super star borders.
The stripes are from PTI plaid builder, stamped with PTI Americana ink cube. I used the pair of triple stripes for a very easy border.
The sentiment "thank you" is from Stampabilities card phrases, stamped with PTI enchanted evening ink cube.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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2 comments:

Gina said...: Americana is on its way to me...can't wait!!!! I love your card!!!!!; June 11, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Kim Heggins said...: Fabulous card...love your use of Americana, just ordered some too. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!; June 19, 2016 at 12:17 PM

Operation: Quiet Comfort

Starting in early 2016, most of my cards are now made for Operation: Quiet Comfort.
As explained on their web site, "Operation Quiet Comfort exists solely for the purpose of honoring and comforting America’s military men and women who become sick and injured while serving in harm’s way. We also provide support to those who care for them. We collect, package and ship supplies for U.S. Military men and women receiving care at medical facilities abroad." These packages also include cards with messages of support and encouragement ... "thinking of you, patriotic, thank you, cheerful cards." I'm happy to have the opportunity to support our troops in this way.

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Thursday, June 9, 2016