Celebrate Independence Day

Happy July 4! I was planning to host an Independence Day parade on my blog – a lineup of patriotic cards and colors. As I was settling in to prepare my parade, it occurred to me that I’ve yet to showcase the “Celebrate” sentiment from the Wanted to Say Dies. To the craft table I went…

Here’s the card I made to celebrate Independence Day:

I’ve loved the Wanted to Say Dies since they debuted in Stampin’ Up!’s 2023 Annual Catalog – and I’ve officially showcased all of the sentiments in the set (as of today). Here’s a look at the Wanted to Say Dies:

I layered the detailed “Celebrate” with the outline of the same word and pulled the collection of stars from the same set of dies. Before I added the stars to my card, I painted them with a little Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush for added shine. Here’s a closer look:

The stars in the background are pulled from the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper – I love these papers! The stars blend from Misty Moonlight to Blueberry Bushel stars on the papers. Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (I used the sixth pattern on the bottom row below):

My sentiment block cuts right across the progression of colors in the stars. This Blueberry Bushel gingham pattern is pulled from the Glorious Gingham 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper – such a great pack of papers! Here’s a look at the patterns and colors in the Glorious Gingham 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper:

The mix of Basic White, Real Red and Blueberry Bushel are a perfect combination for a patriotic project, don’t you think? If you like this mix of red, white and blue as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:

Papers: Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Glorious Gingham 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Blueberry Bushel, Real Red, Thick Basic White  Accessories: Wanted to Say Dies, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Wanted To Say Dies – 161594

Price: $39.00

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Bright & Beautiful 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 161449

Price: $12.50

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Glorious Gingham 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 163170

Price: $10.50

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Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush – 141897

Price: $8.00

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Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146968

Price: $10.00

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Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 102482

Price: $10.00

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Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 159229

Price: $9.00

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Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals – 144108

Price: $4.25

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Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.25

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Patriotic Parade

If you fancied a July 4 Parade today, I have a remedy for what ails you. ♥ On Memorial Day, I share a variety of patriotic cards and color combinations – if you’d like to revisit that post, then clash your cymbals, beat a drum and then CLICK HERE.

I wish you a wonderful July 4! Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

One-for-One Card Swap

I’m hosting a One-for-One Card Swap, and I’d love for you to join in – just design and mail me a card to receive on in return. What fun! To learn more about my swap, click on the image below:

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