This was a really fun challenge! Haven't had so much fun since I actually lost my marbles, lol. Good thing a few hung around so I could try this.
I did the tech as described by Lynn Here, using the reinkers listed below. Then I covered most of it up w/ my layers. You can still see some peeking thru the star punches and around the edges.
My image was inked first w/ the cobalt then I used the indigo to darken one side before stamping onto white c/s and cutting out.
The Hero was stamped in cardinal and positioned in the center of a tag punch. I stamped the little star and punched it w/ a small star punch, added the ribbon and attached them onto the image.
The navy and red bgs were punched w/ the large star circle and I used a little star embosser down the sides. I added a couple of postage stamps. (Yes, I save those, too. It's really sad that at some earlier date, I was even compelled to organize them in groups. Man, I need a program, lol).
Everything is attached to a white card. TFL
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Ink: AP cobalt, indigo & cardinal, Adirondack reinkers in red pepper & denim, Archival reinker in true blue
Accessories: foam tape, marbles, markers, small star punch, small star embosser, large star circle punch, used postage stamps, narrow striped ribbon, tag punch
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 6:08 PM
HOLY MOLY! This is right up my alley. I love Americana and this is DA BOMB! I love everything about this, including the postage stamp.
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Registered: December 30, 2004 Location: Where ever I go...there I am! Posts: 64166
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 6:23 PM
Hooray for the red, white and blue! You sure created a beauty with this one, great job with the card design, marble technique and making me proud to be an American!!! Nice job Julie!
Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 7:01 PM
Julie this is beautiful. What a card. I love the colors. I love the way you did the ribbon with the hero on top. Great layout and layers. SUper job....
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79808
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 7:44 PM
Not only can you make a masterpiece, you can display it like a million bucks.
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 @ 3:42 AM
What an amazing card, Julie! I love the patriotic theme and all the awesome elements you assembled! The marble background is great and it works so perfectly with your creation!