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You're a Grand Old Flag - Fourth of July Card

This card is a standard size A2 made with white cardstock, then matted with blue cardstock, then with red glitter paper, then with silver/white glitter paper.

I made the flag by cutting 1/8 inch strips of red and white cardstocks.
The American flag has thirteen stripes symbolizing the initial thirteen colonies. The top and bottom stripes are red. (I wanted to be accurate or my sisters would not be happy.)
I cut a piece of white cardstock and covered the front in double stick adhesive. I layered the red and white stripes, being careful to lay the first one straight and to make sure that the other strips were tight against each other.
Once I was done, I cut the two flags out using my paper trimmer.

The American flag has a blue rectangle on it with stars, each representing a state. The blue background covers a total of 7 red and white bars.
I cut a piece of blue glitter paper so that it would be long enough to cover 7 bars. I had to fiddle with the width though as I wasnt sure of the measure. I think I got it close though.
I didn't opt to put stars on the blue field. I decided to add 1776 which is the year the colonies declared their independence from British rule.

I printed out the phrases I wanted to use on white ribbon and added them to each card. I used sequins on one card and crystal drops on the other. (Unfortunately I didn't look up the lyrics and relied on my memory. So, I got a couple words wrong. I decided not to go back and change it.)