My Craft Spot Challenge # 60 4th of July & Canada Day

I made this with a cart that I have had since it came out but never used.  GASP!  None of you have carts you've never  used right?!
I used the Independence Day cart and it is a cute cart, don't know why I haven't used it.  I cut the banner at 5" with it's layers and the usa at 1.5", I cut it 2 times once out of the ivory and once out of the blue and then offset them to make a shadow.  all the edges are inked and the blue star cutout is on foam tape as is the usa.  The twine is from My Craft Spot and is called Airmail.  I got the inspiration for this card from here.

4th of July card

This is the same card as below, I just added a button so it would quailify for the challenge at Whimisical Wednesday #12. I don't know why I could not get this picture any better I took a ton, and this was the best.
I cut this all out of the Independence Day cartridge. The flag was cut at 3.5" and the saying was cut at 3". The paper is all american crafts except for the speckled white, I don't know where that is from. The ribbon is from stampin up. This is for Cricut Cardz Challenge # 80.