In keeping with the red, white and blue them I created my tag for July.  I went a different direction with the tag for more of a challenge.

I started with a layer of tissue paper.

Next, I used stencils and texture paste to create stars and stripes on the tag.  I dried it with a heat tool. Then applied a layer of white gesso.

I added Distress Ink in Chipped Sapphire and Fired Brick. I wiped the stars and stripes with a baby wipe. Then I stamped a crackle stamp randomly on the background.  I added roses dusted with glitter, some jute twine and variegated fiber,  a mirrored star, and a heart on a pear pin.

 As a final touch I created some chit chat type words, glued them down and smudged them with Black Soot Distress Marker.

I am happy to report that my replacement ink refill arrived. I compared the original refill to the replacement ink.

Thanks to Ranger customer service for the quick response.