We’re only one day away from the U.S.’s Independence Day observance — are you in need of some red-white-and-blue crafts? You’re in luck, because we’ve got some sensational Independence Day scrapbook borders for you to try out, as well as a festively fun DIY Independence Day card. Check them out and get started creating before the fireworks commence!
To create these borders and card, you will need:
- Festive Fourth Paper Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Festive Fourth Stickers or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Blue, Cloud, Scarlet & White Cardstock or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Firecracker Punch or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 12-inch Trimmer with Straight, Scoring & Stamping Blades or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- All-Purpose Scissors or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
Check out the Firecracker Punch in action in the video below!
Happy Independence Day Border
Step 1: Cut a 12″ x 3-1/4″ strip of sky blue patterned paper for the base. Using the 12-inch Trimmer with the Stamping Blade, cut a 12″ x 2-3/4″ strip of red patterned paper and adhere to the base.
Step 2: With the 12-inch Trimmer and the Straight Blade, cut a 12″ x 2″ piece of royal blue fireworks patterned paper. Starting at 2-1/2″ from one end, punch with the Firecracker Punch. Move it over slightly and punch again. Move it over slightly and punch a third time. Adhere the strip to the border. Cut out the “Happy Independence Day” strip from the sheet of borders and boxes and adhere it underneath the royal blue fireworks piece.
Step 3: Punch three Firecrackers from Cloud Cardstock. Adhere in the firecracker-shaped “holes” in the royal blue fireworks strip.
Step 4: Cut apart the fireworks border sticker and adhere sections to the border. Add stars as shown above.
Annual Fireworks Border
Step 1: Cut a 3-1/4″ x 12″ strip of royal blue star patterned paper for the base.
Step 2: Cut a 2-1/4″ x 12″ strip of White Cardstock and adhere to the base. Cut a 2″ x 12″ strip of dark red star patterned paper and adhere on top.
Step 3: Using the Firecracker Punch, punch the sky blue patterned paper, as well as White, Scarlet and Blue Cardstock. Adhere to the border, popping some up with Foam Squares.
Step 4: Add stickers, popping some up with Foam Squares for added dimension.
Happy Fourth of July Card
Step 1: Cut a 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Cloud Cardstock. Score at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to make the card base.
Step 2: Cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of red patterned paper and adhere to the card. Top with a piece of 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of royal blue fireworks patterned paper.
Step 3: Cut apart a 1/2″ x 5″ of blue gingham paper and adhere it to the left side of the card. Add a 5″ strip of a banner border sticker. Mount the “Happy Fourth of July!” sticker with Foam Squares.
Step 4: Using the Firecracker Punch, punch the sky blue patterned paper, as well as White and Scarlet Cardstock, and adhere them to the card.
Will you be creating any Independence Day scrapbook borders or a DIY Independence Day card this year? Tell us in the comments below!
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