By The Seashore 4th of July

Happy 4th of July!  I thought I’d make it a beach one this year since I’m usually on a beach every year!  Every year except this one – go figure!  So I’m bringing the beach to my 4th of July.  Usually we’re traveling this week, but today we’re hanging poolside Florida style.  I hope you have fabulous plans yourself – here’s a little good ‘ol Red, White and Blue for you from us here at The Creative Grove!

Creative Tips –

• I needed a quick and simple card for today, so I created my own flag using Painters Tape and my Real Red Inkpad.
• For my star field I used a piece of Midnight Muse that I distressed on the edges using the Distressing Tool – love that thing!
• I popped up my stars for a little depth to the card.
• I also matted my flag on a 1/16” border of Midnight Muse before going with a 1/8” border of Real Red.
• I stamped the inside as well with the starfish to carry on the theme, in addition to my envelope.
• I wanted a beach feel, so I grabbed my By the Seashore stamp set and used the starfish!  I can see this card in Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake for a Cape Cod feel too!

It’s a quick and easy one – and I hope you love the result.  Off to get my ribs started and make the slaw!  Happy 4th!

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Stamp Sets – By the Seashore (126532c, 132582w) Ink – Real Red (126949), Midnight Muse (126860)  Paper – Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482), Midnight Muse (126843) Cool Tools – Distress Tool (127562) Finishing Touch –Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)