Freedom

Happy 4th to all.

Today is a great holiday for our country.

Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and were no longer part of the British Empire. The Congress actually voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2.

In light of that, and since my post falls on this holiday,
 I decided to make a card that is the expression of this holiday

I think this card really speaks for itself, don't you?

A few weeks ago when I was making this card, I had no word/sentiment on the front. But as I was writing this post, the word "Freedom" kept popping into my mind. As I looked at the card again, I felt it needed that word on the front of the card. so I added it and I feel it finishes the card.

Here is a close-up of the bow!!

Donna sent me this ribbon and it's perfect for this card
 and really speaks to the whole patriotic theme.

My bow.....it was made using the Craft-Dee BowZ bow maker tool. 

It's the tool makes bow making sooooo easy. 

You will love making bows if you use this tool.

Order yours here

SUPPLIES I USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps: (rubber stamp) Creative Vision - Flag with Eagle Head Paper/Card Stock: Red CS, White CS, Blue CS, DP Ink: India Ink - Black Dies Used:  Spellbinders Square, Sizzix Tim Holtz Thinlets (letters) Accessories: Ribbon, Craft-Dee BowZ  tool, colored pencils, star punch,  dimensional foam

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

• Come and Get It -  Colors of Your Nation (#12)
• Cupcake Inspirations -  #412 Photo Inspiration* (#11)
• Dare 2B Artzy Challenges -  (July) Bright Colors (#5)
• Dragonfly Journeys -  Red, White, Blue (W2 of 2) (#13)
• The Ribbon Girls -  Any Card + ribbon (#33)
• Crafty Calendar   July - Anything Goes (#44)
• Imagine That! CreativePlayground   July- Anything Crafty Goes (#12)
• Scrappers Delights   M -July - Anything Goes (#22)
• Sweet Stampin W, 2E, include stamping Stars and Stripes (#8)
• Always Fun Challenges - #13 PATRIOTIC (#2)
• AuroraWings Challenge -  #53 ANYTHING GOES (#6)
• Cards in Envy -  RED WHITE BLUE (Week 1) (#6)
• Crafting from the Heart -  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (#26)
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge -  RED WHITE AND/OR BLUE (#25)
• Word Art Wednesday -Anything Goes  (#366)
• World Wide Open Design Team Challenge    -Challenge #23 (#101)
• ClassicDesign Team Open Challenge  Anything Goes 16 (#47)
• A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge #07 - Anything Goes (#49)

Thanks for stopping by today, I will be back soon.