Challenges, Paper Crafts

Patriots Day Card Challenge

Posted on by Elyse Duffey

Hi, Sandy here!  It’s Patriot’s Day and I’m bringing you a sketch … a card … a video… and a challenge!

First, the sketch! I love love love working from sketches. They keep me organized, and if it’s a complex sketch like this one, a sketch can push me to snag some little scraps and use them up on a card.

I made this patriotic card from the sketch; this week always inspires me to get out the red, white, and blue when I remember the day of the attacks in New York City. I used to live there, and actually worked in the Tower 2 for a time…and that small connection to the tragedy makes me so grateful for all the first responders who stood strong during that emergency. As well I’m thankful for those who signed up for our military because of the events of that day – I have the utmost respect for those brave enough to stand in harm’s way for our nation.

The flag is made using May Arts red suede string – and for our American ribbon fans, check out the video to learn an easy way to make the right number of stripes in the flag!

The challenge:

Make a thank you card for a first responder, a service member, or someone in your community who serves faithfully! You might even encourage your children to color a picture, too, and drop it off at your local fire station or police station. Post your creation to your blog or photo sharing account (like Flickr), and link it up at the end of this post. I’d love to see what you’ve made and who you’ll send it to!

Supplies:

  • May Arts Suede String: 395-18-14
  • Stamp Runner, Mono Multi Liquid Glue: Tombow
  • Patterned papers: TPC Studios
  • Border punch: EK Success
  • Sentiment: My Favorite Things
  • Star punch: Fiskars
  • Embossing folder: Provocraft

Blog post by: Sandy Allnock

Be sure to leave plenty of comments to win!

 

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44 thoughts on “Patriots Day Card Challenge”

  1. Diana Evensen says:

    Thanks, Sandy, for this neat challenge.  My card doesn't use patriotic colors, but it was fun to make.  I love the way you used the red suede ribbon on yours, and how you helped us know how many red stripes the US flag has.  Thanks!

  3. Connie L. Riley says:

    Thank you Sandy for a great card and especially for the sketch behind it. I can use it for multiple cards for my Ornament Collectors Club–we provide cards for the local Veteran's Hospital and since Veteran's Day is coming up this will be a great design.  Love the detailed video!

  4. Janj says:

    Thanks Sandy for the fabulous card sketch and video.  Love all the new cards for added inspirations.  Thank you too Sandy for all you do to support our service men and women!

  5. Cheri says:

    Sandy, your card is beautiful.  Thanks so much for the challenge idea.  It was a fun one to do.  I took one card and a plate of brownies to my local poice department.  I took a second to the ambulance shed.  It was fun.

  7. Kara says:

    This amuses me. My first try at this challenge was #9, my second is #12. Gives a great example of how some layering can make a project pop. 🙂

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  13. Colleen O says:

    Fantastic idea! My 5 year old son already makescards for our troops. He loves stamping and crafting so it keeps him busy while I create my own cards.

  18. Kathy P says:

    Love your card, and your video is wonderful!  Great sketch, can't wait to make a card.  Those submitted already are fabulous!!!

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  26. Barb Housner says:

    thank you for the great sketch – it was a little intimidating at first but I broke it down into each little piece like a puzzle and then it came together.
     
    Barb Housner

  27. Kristie Maynard says:

    Very nice card!  Your tip about the stripes is great.  I always have to stop and think about the stripes and this makes it so simple.  Thanks for sharing and all you do.

  28. Dotti says:

    Great video, Sandy! I love that you put as much of your heart, talent and time into cards to thank our heroes as you do the ones they get to use to write home on. Thank you for your encouragement and service.

  29. Donna Nuce (Crafty Colonel) says:

    We will remember.  Especially me since I was there in D.C. on 9-11-2001.    Thanks for a beautiful sketch.  I love all the layers and the different elements to it.  It will make a beautiful card.  I'll have to post one next week since I am packing up to attend the Archiver's Scrapfest (yeah!) at the Mall of the America.  Oh boy, can't wait!

  39. Sherry Hickey says:

    Beautiful card, Sandy, a wonderful way to remember 9/11. Love the sketch and your video tutorials are fun to watch and I learn so much! Thanks.

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  42. steph d. says:

    great card and sketch.  yes, we still remember that day and are grateful to those who serve our community faithfully.  thanks for the great challenge!  *hugs* steph 🙂

  43. Randee S says:

    Love your card and the sketch.  Great tip on getting the right number of strips on the card and to use the Suede String for the red stripes.  Thanks for sharing.  I always enjoy your videos.

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