Strokes of Pride + New Mood Board Challenge

Hi, everyone! Today I'm sharing a patriotic card I created for the current SumMore Fun Mood Board Challenge. I have to admit I went outside the "rectangle" with this one which is very unusual for me. I know it's a good thing to work outside our comfort zone and when I'm always scratching my head as to why I don't do it more often. Any-who...before I dive into the details of the card I want to share my inspiration with you.

SumMore Fun Blog has a bi-weekly mood board challenge, play along with the colors, the photos or just use the whole board. Hey, maybe you want ice cream on a boat, who knows! All we know is we can't wait to see what you create and maybe, you'll be the lucky winner of a $20 shop credit with SumMore Fun Online Store. 

You might notice on this challenge both design teams are working with the same stamp set, Raisin Boat Strokes of Pride. 

HOW TO

• To create this card simply die-cut white cardstock using a large circle die. 
• To stamp the USA I used a stamp positioning tool ( it makes this super easy), close the lid of the positioner and lay a circle die-cut on top of the lid, hold in place with washi tape.
• Open lid and position stamp on the inside of the positioner lid (like you always do) using the die-cut as a guide.
• Stamp USA using red and blue ink. 
• Stamp the star using white ink onto kraft paper and fussy cut, add 3D mounting foam to the back and adhere to card. 
• Die-cut white cardstock banner and stamp sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black ink adhere using 3D mounting foam
• Add red, white and blue enamel dots
• Add a score line to the other die-cut circle to create a fold, add adhesive above the fold line and adhere to die-cut circles together to create card. 

So now it's your turn to show us your take on the mood board. You have until July 19th to link up.

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Thanks To You

Happy Friday, once more! I'm back, I know, three times in a day, really Lisa? But I have a great guy card featuring SumMore Fun Raisin Boat Strokes of Pride Clear Stamps that I want to share with you. And, of course, I'm hoping it offers up inspiration and you hop over to the new challenge, link your projects, and maybe, just maybe, win a $20 gift code to the SumMore Fun Online Store. 

I think first I should share the new challenge mood board with you so you get a feel for where I was coming from with this card. Then we'll jump right into the how-to.

Mood Board #29

Let's make a card! This style is not my "norm" but some times you just have to do it. 

• Using 80 lb white cardstock stamp the streaks from the Raisin Boat Strokes of Pride stamp set alternating colors. I used Hero Arts Shadow Ink in Red Royal, Memento Ink Nautical Blue, Toffee Crunch, Olive Grove
• Stamp the eagles randomly on 80 lb white cardstock using same inks 
• Stamp the star using Memento Ink Nautical Blue and the "U.S.A." using Hero Arts Shadow Ink in Red Royal
• Cut stamped panels down to desired size 
• Using Raisin Boat Roasted Red Pepper cardstock to create a 4.25" x 5.5" top fold card base
• Use a piece of Kraft, Olive Green, and Navy Blue to mat stamped panels
• Layer onto cardbase - first layer adhere using permanent adhesive, second layer using 3D mounting foam, the third layer do half with permanent adhesive and half with 3D mounting foam so it sits level on other layers
• Stamp sentiment from same stamp set using VersaMark Ink onto black cardstock, add white embossing powder, and heat set. (anti-static powder and pre-heat gun always) 
• Adhere to card using 3D mounting foam 

I have a full list of supplies below. I did receive the Raisin Boat Strokes of Pride Clear Stamps as compensation for my contributions to the SumMore Fun Design Team but all other products were purchased by me personally. I may earn a small commission if you purchase items, at no extra charge to you, through the links listed below. I use the commission to buy more supplies, create more projects, and video tutorials. 

As always, thanks for joining me and I hope you have a great weekend! 

Remember

Happy Friday, everyone! Today I'm over on the SumMore Blog sharing a card with a great message, Remember. I'm pulling out my go-to words, quick and simple. Maybe I should make that my motto. 

I did make this in a hurry yesterday. I've been battling a serious cold for two weeks and yesterday was the first day back in the craft room. My husband joked, you haven't been on your laptop but a few times, you are sick! I should have said REMEMBER who cooks your food, buddy! LOL Anyway, I think I'm on the downside of this mess and so glad. 

Using the Strokes of Pride Stamp Set  stamp the "streak" using red ink on white cardstock. Stamp the star on heat resistant acetate using versamark ink and blue embossing powder. Tip: Always remember to use anti static powder when using embossing powder and pre-heat your heat gun. Heat set the powder. Stamp sentiment using gray ink on white cardstock, add 3D mounting foam to the back of sentiment and decided placement on card then adhere to acetate. Flip the acetate over and add another piece of 3D mounting foam to the backside of acetate hiding it behind the sentiment, adhere to stamped card panel. Add enamel dots randomly on acetate adding 3D mounting on the backside of the acetate, hiding it behind the enamel dots and adhere to stamped panel. Center on a 4.25" x 5.5" card base. 

Stamp the sentiment "this nation..." inside of card.

Be sure to join the current mood board challenge over at SumMore Fun!

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Thank You to our Veterans!

THANK YOU to our VETERANS!

Happy Friday, everyone! Today I'm over on the SVG Attic Blog sharing a few Thank You cards that I created using the easel card from the SDS Halloween Soiree Kit and the Stars and Stripes card from the JGW Stars and Stripes Card Kit. 

Using the Stars and Stripes card components I created a shaker card filled with red and blue sequins and white seed beads. The striped layer from the Stars and Stripes card makes creating a shaker super simple and the easel card base really shows it off. These two files work beautifully together. I used the Thank You sentiment from the My Hero Kit.

The second card I made I did a little stamping using stamps from my stash and components from the SDS Halloween Soiree Easel Card, the cardbase and a few of the layers for matting. Even though this is from a Halloween Kit it makes a perfect cardbase for all your easel cards. 

The stamp set is by Raisin Boat - Strokes of Pride.
The patterned paper is Doodlebug Designs Patriotic Picnic.

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