Patriotic mixed with a little bit of Steampunk

Well, there's not really much steampunk other than my image but her name is Steampunk Cindy, so that's my little bit! With it being Independence Day yesterday in America, there are lots of patriotic colour challenges about this weekend, so I thought I would join in! This card is for A Creative Romance's Challenge to use patriotic colours, Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #267 to be inspired by the photo below, Deep Ocean Challenge #81 to add a sentiment, Lacy Sunshine's Challenge #36 Anything Goes with a birthday option and for The Outlaws Friday Colouring Challenge to use red, white and blue.

And here's my card - I totally love how this one came out, even though I wouldn't normally use these colours together.

Recipe:

Stamps: Steampunk Cindy To The Ball from Lacy Sunshine, Banner Builder, Everyday Classics both from Papertrey Ink

Papers: Real Red, Subtles DSP Stack (Retired), Brights DSP Stack (Retired) all from Stampin' Up, Hammered White Card from stash, Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Inks: Real Red Marina Mist, Pacific Point all from Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired), Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch all from Stampin' Up, Flourish Lace Punch Around The Page Set from Martha Stewart, Button Twine from Waltzing Mouse Stamps, Anja's Squares LR0242 Dies from Marianne Creatables, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Foam Spray from Live & Love Crafts

Copics Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair - E40, E42, E43, E44

Red - R24, R27, R29, R59

Light Blue - B91, B93

Darker Blue - B32, B34, B39

And that's all from me for today folks! Thanks for stopping by.