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I've created this blog to share my life & love of paper crafts with others. You will read bits and pieces of what goes on in my world and be able to see my paper craft creations! Please leave me a comment if you see something you like. I'd love to hear from you!
I'm taking a break from playing with DRS Designs new stamps in order to participate in their blog challenge this week, Oh My Stars! Just as the theme implies, they want to see stars on your project this week. I broke out some fun patriotic stamps to create an Independence Day card.
Isn't the Tiny Patriot (801H) adorable? I think he's one of my favorites! I colored him with Copic markers and adhered this piece on a blue cardstock mat. Next, I created my own pattern paper by stamping the Interlocking Star Background (819H) with red and light blue ink, added a decorative border on the panel, and then adhered it on the left hand side of the red cardstock base. I added a red fishtail banner as shown and then embellished it with a blue ribbon bow. I stamped the Interlocking Star background again with just blue ink and then stamped "Happy Independence Day!" (822D) overtop before cutting it out with a decorative die. I placed it in the empty space in the lower right corner and my card was complete.
I hope you're all having a great Summer, but if you've got some time out of the sun and find some time to stamp, run over to the DRS Designs challenge to see all the details including a fabulous prize and link your card to be eligible.
Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles,
Jennifer
Happy Veteran's Day to all of those who have served in the past, present, and future!
This card was made to honor them using stamps from DRS Designs. The
Veterans Day Greeting (411H)was stamped in blue ink and the Star Ribbon Slide (963D) which was heat embossed and fussy cut. I kept the layout simple and used the colors red, white, and blue--the only colors I thought were appropriate for a patriotic card like this.
Big thanks to all of our Veterans and Soldiers. I appreciate your service, bravery, and sacrifices and your dedication to our country has not gone unnoticed!
Smiles,
Jennifer
Hi Stampers! Hope you are all doing well!
Since today is Patriot Day in the United States, I'm showing off another Patriotic card and using this opportunity to remind all of you about DRS Designs Operation Write Home Card Drive. The object is to collect as many cards as you can make, but in doing so, there are some great prizes up for grabs too! (Check out the link above to see what you can win!)
Operation Write Home is in need of cards with the following themes:
Birthday
Love
Thank you
Missing you
Thinking of you
Blank (no sentiment)
Just a few things to remember for each card you send in:
Cards must only be 4.25" x 5.5"
**No Glitter**
No Store bought cards allowed
Please be sure to include an envelope for each card donated.
Send your cards to:
DRS Designs
217 Greenwood Avenue
Bethel, CT 06801
So remember over the next few weeks when you sit down to stamp, make a few duplicate cards and send them in to support a great cause. We want you to be our top donator!
Here's the Partiotic card that I have to share with you today.
This design was simple and fun to make! I used the Interlocking Star Background (819H), the Starry Background (124H), and God Bless America (085D). I hope you like it!
Smiles,
Jennifer
It's that time of year again for DRS Designs annual Operation Write Home card drive. For those of you who are not familiar with this organization, OWH supplies our military members with hand stamped cards to send home to their families and loved ones. DRS Designs collected over 2000 cards last year for our soldiers!
Start creating stamped cards today to help support our Troops! All donors will receive a Thank You prize from DRS Designs. The donor who sends in the most donated cards will win a $50 DRS Designs Gift Certificate and the next 2 generous donors will receive a $25 DRS Designs Gift Certificate. Deadline for all donations is Oct 10, 2013.
Just a few things to remember for each card you send in:
Cards must only be 4.25" x 5.5"
**No Glitter**
No Store bought cards allowed
Please be sure to include an envelope for each card donated.
How are you celebrating Independence Day this year? We are having family over for a BBQ and we are really hoping the weather will cooperate with our plans. We always set up tables to eat outside and the guys like to play horseshoes and ladder ball. The kids play with water balloons and swim in the pool and all of us ladies just sit back and mingle as we take it all in. We even have sparklers for everyone when the sun goes down. It's always a day full of fun!
Smiles,
Jennifer
Can you believe it's practically the 4th of July already? I'm just blown away by how quickly this year has gone by!
This was a fun card to make and I love the use of the light blue and red rather than Navy for this Independence Day card. All of the stamps are by DRS Designs. I started by stamping the Flag of Allegiance (449L) in red ink. Then I masked off the edges with Post-It Notes and sponged blue ink around the inside edges and matted the image with red card stock.
This was created for the 4th of July theme on the Chocolate, Coffee, Cards Challenge Blog. DRS Designs is giving away a $10 store voucher for this challenge. So create a 4th of July card and then run over there and link your card up for a chance to win!
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Smiles,
Jennifer
I have a little something different to show you today, and I bet you've already peeked at the pics below and your first thought was 4th of July cards...Nope! My friend Nancy participates with an organization called Blankets Of Hope. Blankets Of Hope provides blankets to sick or wounded Soldiers/Veterans who are returning to the US. Each blanket has a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 cardstock tag attached to it that the blanket maker uses to write a note to the soldier. That's what I've made below--10 blanket cards!
I apologize a few of these pictures are blurry. Had I not already sent the cards in I would have retaken them, but they are in transit to Nancy for the assembly event later in January!
Each card was hand stamped with stamps from DRS Designs. The cards didn't have to be patriotic but what US soldier doesn't love red, white, and blue? I thought making them patriotic was appropriate and DRS Designs has some stamps that were perfect for the occasion. Here's a list of stamps that I used to create them:
These were a lot of fun to make and I loved the fact that I had to leave room for a handwritten message. It made me remember to keep them simple, and that made these quick and easy to create!
Smiles,
Jennifer
I'm looking forward to the 4th of July holiday this week and having an extra day off work! However, with the temperatures being close to 100 lately, I think I just might stay in and stamp! That's a little too much Summer for me!
Summer and 4th of July go hand-in-hand for most of us in the United States, and the timing for the Stars and Stripes challenge on the DRS Blog is perfect! I enjoyed getting this cute Tiny Patriot (801H) inky for the challenge. I used a new star embossing folder on the blue panel and created the red star pattern paper myself using the Starry Background (124H). The Happy Independence Day Greeting (822D) was stamped at the bottom and I used a little bit of twine and a couple red brads for embellishments. I hope I've inspired you to play along as well. As always, DRS Designs has a great prize up for grabs!
Hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing 4th of July!
Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles,
Jennifer
Big Thanks to those who have served and those who continue to serve our country. We truly are Home of the Free because of the Brave!
Happy Memorial Day!
Smiles,
Jennifer
Happy 4th of July!
Hope you're all out celebrating our Nation's Independence Day with family, friends, and all fun Summer things!
Isn't that Tiny Patriot adorable!?!?!? All coloring was done with Copic Markers. I created my own pattern paper by stamping off the Interlocking Star background (819H) with blue ink so it was light enough that the Independence Day sentiment could be easily seen. A simple satin red ribbon and bow separated the 2 background panels and then the card front was adhered to a red cardstock base. This finished card size measures A2-5.5" x 4.25".
Thanks for stopping by and have a safe and wonderful holiday!
Smiles,
Jennifer
Hope you're all having a wonderful holiday weekend and that the weather is cooperating with all of your Summer plans where you are! Here in Michigan we're expecting a very sunny and hot 88*F. Perfect for all of the pool parties and BBQ's, and better yet, no rain expected for the fireworks display at night!
So, after my previous post where my Husband thought my "Let Freedom Ring" Independence Day card should have been done in red, white, and blue, I decided to take his advice and use those colors for today's card. All of the stamps I've used here are by DRS Designs. I created the Polka Dot paper using the Polka Dot Background (688P) and then lightly inking the edges with blue ink. I stamped the Independence Day Sentiment (822D) below a matching blue ribbon and added 3 red brads near the top to add a pop of color.
The Freedom Cannon (814L) was colored with Copic Markers and I used Waterfall Stickles to add some sparkle to the fireworks. Simple, yet festive wouldn't you say?
Thanks for taking the time out to stop by here today!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Smiles,
Jennifer
Wow! Can you believe it's the last week in June already!?!? This year is just flying by, but I admit, I am enjoying the nicer weather. Dare I say that it won't be long before we are getting out our Winter coats and waiting for the man in the big red suit! But, we won't go there just yet--Summer is just beginning and the 4th of July holiday is next weekend! Are you ready for the BBQ's and fireworks?
Today's card was made using the new 4th of July stamps from DRS Designs. While I was making this card, Hubby came in to see what I was working on, so when it was finished I thought I should show it off to him. He *liked* it, but he did add his two cents in and say that he thought it should have been done in red, white, and blue.
Well, I'm not exactly sure what made me color the Liberty Bell (800H) yellow to begin with (maybe I *was* thinking Christmas bells!) but, I don't think it would have seemed realistic if I colored it red or blue! I colored it with Copic Markers and then masked the edges around the bell with Post-It Notes and shaded around it with light brown ink. I love that framed look this technique creates! The background was stamped with the Interlocking Star Background stamp (819H) with yellow ink and I added the Let Freedom Ring (802D) and Happy Independence Day (822D) sentiments.
Well, that's about it for me today--still waiting on this baby to make his or her arrival. I'll keep you posted!
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Smiles,
Jennifer
To all of my American followers, I'd like to wish you all a very Happy and Safe 4th of July! In honor of the American Independence Day, I've created this 4th of July card to celebrate!
I used DRS Designs USA Thanks To Our Brave Stamp (G766) as the focal point and as a background stamp on this card. Because I have this stamp unmounted, only on EZ mount Cling Foam, I was able to easily cut and separate this stamp into 2 parts. As you can see, I used the USA part of this stamp to create the background design. I colored USA with Copic Markers.
And because everything related to 4th of July needs a bit of sparkle, I added Stickles to all of the little stars!
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your visit!
Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!
Smiles,
Jennifer
