I was trying to create a layout for the September Challenge #2 -Creative Techniques, however, I couldn't get the gradient to work. I was able to get a similar effect using masks.

Credits:
ArtPlayPalette Red White Blue
Straight Line Stitch
Raising Dots Paper
All by Anna Aspnes

Mask by Scrapping with Liz

Fonts:
TooMuchPaper
NeeSissy Lynn