MOJO297 ~ I Love Freedom ~

Good morning!  Thanks for bearing with me as I get back in the routine of crafting!  As you read this, my hubby will be heading home from rehab after having a bilateral knee replacement.  OUCH!!!  I'm excited to get him home after almost two weeks of being away!  The first week was spent at his bedside.  He had a rough time with surgery and was pretty sick for a few days.  Thankfully, a great many prayers were answered and he is doing well.  Now, I just have to keep the big ole Saints from trying to  make a human pinball out of him...  :-) 

 

Today, I have a sketch inspired card using Our Daily Bread Designs' set, Some Gave All.

 

I used a bit of burlap behind the eagle for added texture.  The colors are really bright on this card.  I wanted to add more embellishments but was afraid of getting it too busy.  :-(

 

  I stamped and colored the eagle image on Copic compatible paper and then fussy cut it.  I added a bit of stickles to each individual star for interest.  The sentiment, embossed with a sand color EP, is on coordinating DP.  I used a paper edger punch to create the scallops behind the panel. 

 

Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comments!

 

Card Recipe

 

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs -  Some Gave All.

 

 

Papers - Bazzill, Bo Bunny Anthem Collection

Ink - Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Misc. - Embossing Powder - American Crafts Brown Sugar, MS Crafts Paper Edger, Burlap, Ranger Diamond Stickles

 

Challenges

 

MOJO297

 

 



ODBD ~ Proud To Be An American ~

No truer words were ever spoken...  I am grateful to live in a free country.  I am thankful to be able to express myself and worship as I see fit.  I am proud to have family members who served in our military.  I am mindful of the fact our country was founded on Christian/Judeo principles.  I am proud to be an American!  God Bless America! 

I created this card based on an old Mojo Monday sketch.  I colored the image with Copics and carefully cut it out.  The eagle's stars have just a bit of Stickles for added pizzazz.  I also added some glitter glue to the word American as well.  Dimensional foam adds just the right touch of height to make my eagle soar!  Thanks for looking and until next time, blessings...

 

Card Recipe

 

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Home of the Free

Ink - Memento, Copics

Misc. - Ranger Stickles Diamond



JUGS143, WAW35 & IBSIC15 ~ You Are Not Forgotten

I am so thankful to have a few days of vacation! Remember how I waxed eloquent about dust bunnies earlier in the week? Yep, they are still with me! I believe the dust bunnies are safe! But my blog isn't! I popped in to share another card I created with our nation's birthday in mind. So many people over the years have contributed to our freedom going back to the Revolutionary War. It is important to remember those who sacrificed here at home and on foreign battlefields. Many gave their lives to preserve, protect and defend the freedoms we enjoy. Today's card is for a very special Gold Star Mother. Please, today before you enjoy good food, fun and fellowship, please say a prayer... a prayer for those in harm's way! God bless you and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

Today's project is a 4 x 6 card. I cut 1/2 inch red card stock strips and overlapped them to resemble siding. After placing my door die (white card stock)in the center I used a brick embossing folder (also on white card stock) to create my brick. I inked the embossed panel with Memento ink and cut a  1 inch strip (glued on the bottom) and a 1/2 inch piece (layered on top to create the step.) My flower pot is a circle punch cut on each end. I added a heavy layer of Flower Soft along with some paper punched fronds and sprigs. The flowers are also paper punches. The star was punched from gold paper and lightly scored on the back to give it dimension. I added a swath of ribbon under it and attached it to the door. The doorknob is a simple gold dew drop. I also added a tiny gold card stock kick plate for interest. This sentiment (Our Daily Bread Designs' Not Forgotten set) is perfect for cards going to our military or their loved ones!  They are a must have for your collection if you are like me and LOVE anything patriotic!  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!!!

Card Recipe

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Not Forgotten
Paper - Bazzill, Colorbok, America Craft
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Memento - Rhubard Stalk (brick)
Embossing Folder - Sizzix - Tim Holtz Alterations - Bricked
Dies - Memory Box - Grand Madison Door
Punches - Frond, Hydrangea & Sprigs - Martha Stewart Crafts; Sunburst (inside of flowers) - Punch Bunch; Creative Memories - Star and Circle
Misc. - Flower Soft - Meadow; Ribbon & Dew Drop from my stash


Challenges

Just Us Girls - JUGS143 - Stars and Sparkles - Gold Card Stock and Star Punch
Word Art Wednesday - Blessings From God - WAW35
Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge - IBSIC15 - Red, White & Blue

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Monday to ya! I smell a nice LONG weekend coming, what about you??? I am so excited! But I am even more excited about the card I have to share today! This card was truly a labor of love! And boy did I ever labor over that ribbon... lol... It was a bear! But I have to say I LOVE the results! And even better, most of the items I used today were found at my local Big Lots! And no, I do not own stock in the company... though I should! The stamp I used was a $2 score along with the chipboard stars (for $1.00). You can't get any better than that! In my experience, you have to keep checking their crafts supplies because it does change frequently. However, you can get some great things there! And one of our dear alumni (Miss Mabel the St. Bernard) will be featured in this weekend's ad). So if you get the Big Lots circular, check it out! She will be modeling a foam pet bed! I received my email today with her lovely mug in it! So I have two reasons to hang out there... lol...

Well on to today's card...



Card Recipe

Card Stock - Bazzill, Colorbok
Designer Paper - Kaisercraft - Lovestruck
Stamp - Hampton Art
Ink - Memento Paris Dusk & Lady Bug
Punch - Martha Stewart for EK Success
Die Cut - Spellbinders - Floral Doily Motifs
Pearls - Recollections (Michael's)
Ribbon - Celebrate It (Michael's)1 1/2 inch & 5/8 inch
Chipboard - Chip Chatter Shapes by Pressed Petals

Red, White & Blue

In June of 1788, George Washington sent a letter to General Benjamin Lincoln, who had accepted General Cornwallis' sword at the surrender in Yorktown.

"No Country upon Earth ever had it more in its power to attain these blessings...Much to be regretted indeed would it be, were we to neglect the means and depart from the road with Providence has pointed us to, so plainly; I cannot believe it will ever come to pass. The Great Governor of the Universe has led us too long and too far...to forsake us in the midst of it...We may, now and then, get bewildered; but I hope and trust that is good sense and virtue enough left to recover the right path."

Timely words indeed. Enjoy!

Card Recipe

Cardstock - Bazzill, Copper Metallic Cardstock - Unknown
Pattern Paper - Reminisce - Celebrate, Freedom
Image - Riley and Company - Liberty Riley
Sentiment - Unknown
Ink - Memento - Tuxedo Black - Image, Paris Dusk - Sentiment
Markers - Copic
Ranger Stickles - Yellow - Riley's Torch
Ribbon - Offray 5/8 inch red satin
Nestabilities - Petite Scalloped Ovals Large, Ovals Large
Pop Dots
Punch - Martha Stewart

Land of the Free

"When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."

What powerful words! A group of men risking everything to stand up for what they believed in. Don't be mistaken... Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison instantly became traitors... The British Crown most certainly had put a price upon their perfectly wigged heads. These men wanted a country where aristocracy was no more. A land where people could become anything they wanted... And if they worked hard anything could happen. I am so blessed to live in this wonderful country. I had the opportunity to go to college and make something of my life... not because of where I came from but because I worked hard to achieve my goal. Thank you to those brave patriots and to those who fight on today so freedom can ring! God Bless America!



Card Recipe

Cardstock - Bazzill - Metallic Copper - Unknown
Cardstock Image - Gina K Pure Luxury
Pattern Paper - Reminisce - Celebrate, Freedom
Ink - Memento - Tuxedo Black - image
Ink - Memento - Desert Sand - sponged onto image
Alcohol Inks - Copics
Stamp - Eat Cake Graphics - Home of the Free Because of the Brave
Ribbon - Stampin Up
Pen - Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen - White - Accents on cheeks

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 223rd birthday America! In honor of this milestone, I created a card using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Folder and the Stitched Trim Folder. The Stamp is from Stampendous and is called Biker Bee. I accented with Diamond Stickles! Enjoy the card and these timely words from patriot Patrick Henry-

“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.”