Every 4th of July, I make something to honor our country’s birthday. This year, as I was making a holiday card, I die cut two of the Candy Cane dies and thought, “what about two- one Night of Navy, one Real Red, and place it on Basic White?” Boom! Red, white and blue!

After I did that, I couldn’t figure out what to place on top. I googled pictures and thought I would print one and then fussy cut it. I looked at American flags, then glanced at my desk where I saw the new Real Red & White Glimmer paper. Ding ding! I’ll make an American flag with that stuff!

It took me a while to figure out measurements, but once I made it, I was thrilled.

Here’s my video on how I made it!

Here’s a picture of how to find .15 inches on a ruler (look for the red mark):

All supplies used will be here on 7/1!

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