There is something timeless about a red, white, and blue color palette. Every year when patriotic holidays roll around, I find myself reaching for classic stars, bold cardstock colors, and simple layouts that let the design speak for itself. While creating this 4th of July card, I challenged myself to keep the design clean and simple while still making it feel festive and eye-catching.

When most cardmakers think of a 4th of July card, bold reds, deep blues, and bright whites usually come to mind. While those traditional patriotic colors certainly have their place, I wanted to explore a softer approach for this project. Sometimes changing the color palette is all it takes to make a familiar theme feel fresh, and that's exactly what inspired today's clean and simple card.

There’s something special about creating handmade cards that honor the people who serve our country, but I know patriotic and military-themed cards can sometimes feel a little intimidating to design. It’s easy to overthink the layout, struggle with bold patterned papers, or feel unsure about how to make everything work together without the card becoming too busy. For this project, I wanted to create a Memorial Day card that felt meaningful and layered while still being simple

The moment I saw the American Flag 2 Ways Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps , I knew I wanted to create something bold, clean, and...