Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge #15

Independence Day is fast approaching here in the States, and we've got a patriotic inspiration photo for you at Inspired By Stamping Inspiration Challenge!  

Here is my card -- 

Using a free digital image (link at end of post) as my inspiration, too, I thought about how blessed I am to live in the USA.  That's why I chose to use this sentiment and frame from Cherish:  life is, indeed, beautiful.  I appreciate the freedoms we have here.  I appreciate the hard work our military is doing to help keep those freedoms, too.

This pretty little cream rose is for sale at Inspired By Stamping, too!

I used Crackle Paint on the digital image, to give it some age, then inked the edges.  Can you see it here?

The red rose - an image from Elegant Flowers - reminds me of the rose called "Mr. Lincoln".  I colored it with rich red Copic markers.

Photo Credit

And don't forget:  for orders over $75.00 at Inspired By Stamping, Joanna throws in a free gift for you!  Isn't this freebie so sweet?

I hope you get a chance to play with us!  



Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Elegant Flowers, Cherish - Inspired By Stamping
Paper: Ruby Red, Whisper White - SU
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko; Crumb Cake - SU; Walnut Stain - Tsukineko
Other: Off White Flower - Inspired By Stamping; Rock Candy Crackle Paint - Ranger; Copic markers; pearls - Queen & Co.; doily - Wilton; Vintage Clip Art - Vintage Holiday Crafts