Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Happy Birthday America



Although America's Independence Day was this past weekend, today I'm showcasing three of the new patriotic dies recently released by Die-Versions.

I created a step card using the USA die, the Independence Bell, and the Fireworks die.  My sentiment was created using the Happy Express Edge and the Birthday Express Edge.  All of the die cuts were colored with Copic markers and then heat embossed using Clear embossing powder.  The Fireworks die was adhered to fun foam for a little added dimension.


The card base was also heat embossing using Sparkle N Sprinkle's Sparkle embossing powder as I wanted the background to have added sparkle as well as the individual elements. As you can see, the Sparkle embossing powder was just the thing to add sparkle but not all glittery.

Here are close-ups of the Independence Bell and the Fireworks die cuts.
















This was an easy card to put together and would also be perfect for someone celebrating a July birthday.


14 comments:

Jessica K said...

This is just stunning! I love all your sparkly elements!

NanaConnie said...

Love the card, Anne. What a perfect stepper it made with those fabulous dies!

Linda Simpson said...

This is fabulous Anne! I love the design and great die cuts.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Jacee said...

Wonderful design Anne
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Lisa said...

Oh wow, Anne, this is so gorgeous!! I love how you've used the dies together!! They look amazing in all of their sparkly glory!! What a creative and fabulous card!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Lori Kobular said...

Love your patriotic card with all those dies and with how shiny they are! Love the ombre' look on the Happy Birthday! You never cease to amaze me with your creations Anne!!

jimlynn said...

This just screams FUN and FABULOUS! Love all those dies and the stair step card is wonderful. Love it!
Lynn

Donna Ellis said...

wonderful card, Anne! xo

MiamiKel said...

Oh Anne, this is absolutely amazing! There is so much detail to your card, I am staring at it and zooming in all over and up and down to see it all! WOW! Now this is one amazing celebrating America card!!
Love the rich colors, the texture and design - fantastic work ♥

Puppy Kisses and Paper Dreams said...

WOW! Talk about SPARKLE and movement :) This is really fun, and really sparkles and pops. Very fun - great step card. Awesome!

Diane said...

What a fabulous design Anne.

Hugs Diane

Shelly Schmidt said...

We were in DC for the 4th- and feeling very patriotic! Love this dimensional card showing off all of the dies. Love the shimmer!

Annie said...

A wonderful celebration card Anne x those die cuts are amazing and the stepper card is perfect for showing them off x
Best wishes
Annie x

wannabcre8tive said...

Wow, what a fabulous patriotic card. Love it.