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!
Wonderful card as always Sandy! I love this sketch – I already have so many ideas.
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.
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
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GREAT card! Love how you created the flag! Definitely going to try and play along here!
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.
Love the sketch, and what a beautiful card. I really like your hair cut. : )
I love your sketch and your card. I will make a card for your challenge.
Thanks for thinking of this. Great card. Thanks for he tips on flagmaking.
Wow! That is a great sketch and the ribbon looks lovely.
Love the sketch and the card! Great way to remember the stripes in the flag.
great card sandy! love the tips on getting the flag just right..
Love this card!!
Beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration
LOVE this sketch! very cool flag you created….I'm so glad I had time to play along
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!
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.
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.
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
Very nice card! I really like the "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit…" card….
Wonderful card–I like the sketch and the suede string for the stripes.
What a great sketch…and a great card, too!
Love everything about this….the card, the ribbon, the sketch and the challenge. Can't wait to get crafty!
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Love the tips regarding the stripes on the flag.
Great card!
Love your card, and your video is wonderful! Great sketch, can't wait to make a card. Those submitted already are fabulous!!!
Awesome Patriot's Day card!!! TFS
Fabulous layout! What a great use of ribbon!
Great Tutorial and Sketch!!
Especially like how the card jumps into the shot!
Love the video and card! I agree with eariler post – the cards already submitted are fabulous!
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.
What a great card. I love patriotic ones–
Wonderful! Fabulous job with the sketch and with your patriotic take on it! Thanks so much for sharing!
great work everyone. thanks for sharing.
thank you for the tutorial!
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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.
Wow, these are beautiful cards for beautiful people who serve our country! Great challenge!
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.
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!
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!
Thanks for the sketch and challenge!
My version is #18
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!