I was in a quandry when faced with the Our Creative Corner challenge this week. It sounded easy enough…just use red, white and blue in a card! It didn’t even have to be patriotic. But for a person who typically does not design cards in this color palette, trust me…it was a challenge. Thankfully, Mary Fish provided the inspiration that I needed. She has been able to rock the new stamp set, Circle Circus, and I used the “medallion” idea on her “Three Ring Circus” card as a starting point! Thanks, Mary!
- Prepare a standard card base from textured Whisper White card stock.
- Layer with Real Red and Night of Navy Textured card stock, which have been rounded on opposite corners with the Corner Rounder. Adhere to the card base.
- Place Real Red 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon across the bottom as illustrated.
- Ink the selected Circle Circus stamps with Real Red and stamp onto Whisper White. (Note: The circles were either hand trimmed or punched using the appropriate size circle punch. Several were given the “bling” treatment with Red Circle Fire Brads.)
- For the large focal circle, I stamped the image twice, using Real Red on Whisper White. One image was punched out using the Scallop Circle Punch. The second was punched with the 1″ Circle Punch. A 1-1/4″ Night of Navy circle was punched and layered over the scalloped punch image. The 1″ punched image was then layered on the cardstock to create this stunning embellishment.
- The Butterfly image from Great Friend was inked with Real Red and stamped onto Whisper White. It was trimmed using Paper Snips and placed into position with Mini Glue Dots.
- The circles and medallion were popped onto the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Ink the {friend to friend} sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes with Real Red and stamp onto Whisper White. Punch out with the Word Window Punch and position on the ribbon.
Even though these colors were not my cup of tea, I am now envisioning this card in other colors, like Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay! In fact, I am finally getting a little excited about Circle Circus and its possibilities…thanks to the “Creative Corner Ladies”!
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Stamp Set: Circle Circus (115778), Great Friend (113792)
Ink: Real Red (103133)
Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Whisper White Textured (108693—Neutrals Assorted Pack), Night of Navy Textured (108696—Rich Regals Assorted Pack), Real Red (102482)
Tools: Word Window Punch (105090), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1” Circle Punch (109046), 1-1/4” Circle Punch (104403), Paper Snips (103579)
Embellishments: Real Red 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Circle Fire Brads (109110)
I was borrowing the Circle Circus stamp from my upline and decided to search your blog for ideas (since it’s so well organized that searching is EASY!!) — love this card! I have just the use for it with Independence Day coming up next weekend! TFS!
Gorgeous!!!
I’m having such a hard time with Circle Circus (why?), but you created a beauty and I love that you added the butterfly!
I love this card, Anne! I’m seeing the Circle Circus set used more and more by everyone and I wish I had ordered it! So pretty! Great job!
Ooooh! I love this. Bright and beautiful!
I love that you used whisper white for your card base. You don’t see that too often.
What a fun card!
This turnd out GREAT! Love the circle circus used for Red white and blue..(I did that too) LOL…love how you combined the butterfly with it…makes it more…everyday!
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Very pretty!
Stunning, once again!
Perfect red white and blue, thanks for playing.