Honoring the Brave
Hi readers! Happy 4th of July! If you’re reading as a US citizen, we’re celebrating our day of Independence and I’d like to say on behalf of the entire Simon Says Stamp Team, we are very grateful to each and everyone that has served in every shape and form! In this spirit, we asked the always fantastic Laura Bassen to make a card for us to showcase with this theme, and this is what she came up with! A combination of embossing paste, From Us stamp set, Diagonal stripe stencil, and of course the Falling Stars stencil!
Don’t forget to watch the video (& sing along ;))! Enjoy!
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Thanks for reading today and thanks to Laura for in the inspiration and serenade! ;)
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the great technique!
Fantastic card and Video…as always from Laura! Happy 4th to all and God Bless our Troops and ALL those who serve and protect us! God Bless America — Proud to be BOSTON STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love that Laura. Happy 4th of July!
Oh how I love this card–one of my all-time favorites! Happy 4th to everyone in the states!
Fantastic card!! Happy 4th!! You make my day Laura!! lol
Gorgeous! A perfect one layer tribute. Thanks, Laura!
Gorgeous card! Love how the stripes fade off. Happy 4th.
Love this card! The colors are perfect and the stars add just the right touch.
Love the card and love Laura’s videos and love the USA! Happy 4th to all!
Great card and happy 4th! ;-)
Fabulous patriotic card …. well done, Laura.
Fabulous card, just love it! So simple, but as Laura says, you have to have the right tools to get the right results. Go, USA!
Another cool technique! Like. . .why didn’t I think of that?!!! LOL!
What a great card! I just love the simplicity of it!
I’m the proud mom of a US Army Special Forces (Green Beret) Captain and I thank you, Laura, for creating this glorious card. Love it!
Happy Independence Day, everybody!
I love this card, Laura, and may have to case it to make my Veterans’ Day cards this year. All I’d have to do is change the sentiment. I come a family with a proud history of military service. Two years ago my father was awarded the Bronze Star for his WWII service. He was one of the first members of the 82nd Airborne. In addition I have 5 brothers who have served or are still serving in the Armed Forces plus 4 nephews and counting. Thank you for creating such a beautiful card to honor our Military!
Great card Laura..super to hear a bit of Neil Diamond too!
Beautiful card, as always, Laura!
Heartfelt thanks to all of our wonderful military families! Thank you all for your service and sacrifice to preserve the blessing of freedom. ♡
Just perfect. Thank you.
Sing it Mama Laura! Love Laura, love her card and LOVE her videos! Perfect card for a wonderful day.
Love the fading stripes and the dimension of the stars!
Fabulous card! LOVE it and so very perfect for the sentiment ♥
Lovely card!
Love it! Great singing Laura
Just love watching Laura work, making her fabulous cards. Total perfection!
I just love your patriotic video today, Laura. I had always thought the star stencil made stars in different sizes. Now it’s another must have.
Beautiful card!!
Fantastic design! Love this patriotic card!
This is a real great card to honor our heros !
A very beautiful and appropriate card for the birth of our country and the men. And women who have defended it.
Beautiful card, thanks for the video :)
Another great card Laura and another great video! Happy 4th to everyone in the U.S.
The embossing paste is awesome!
I like this patriotic card! And I like this fabulous technique!
Fantastic card. Happy 4th.
This card would be perfect for my flag day Birthday!
Excellent card Laura!! Loved it!
Love the way the red stripes fade away…a beautiful CAS card!
What a special card. Thank you for sharing!
Happy 4th!!! Love your card and white space too!!!
Pretty card and design!
Happy Independence Day. Love how the stripes fade away. Hugz
Happy Independence Day ! I already follow.
Love the patriotic card Laura. So on point today as we celebrate America’s Independence Day.
Great card, Laura. Love how the red fades out. BTW, I’m a huge Neil Diamond fan.
I really like that half inked stamp technique amd can’t wait to try it.
so beautiful! love how you make the flag!
Laura, what a wonderful card. Thanks for the tutorial. I love the technique.
Absolutely Gorgeous! Love it
The Stars and Stripes are always beautiful.