Tuesday, October 13, 2015

ODBDSLC258 Thank You for Your Service



Hello Friends!   


I love how versatile this sketch is and I decided to create a card in honor of Veteran’s Day. 

I am so thankful for the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces- we are truly the “Home of the Free Because of the Brave” and the Not Forgotten set along with the Home of the Free set are perfect for honoring those who have served.  May we never forget their service and sacrifice to our country!!

To create this card, ink the Not Forgotten image using a waterproof black ink, stamp onto a piece of White cardstock and watercolor with Navy and Burgundy markers. 

ODBD Stamps- Not Forgotten, Home of the Free, Patriotic Pennants
ODBD Dies- Pennants, Pennant Row, Ovals, Stitched Ovals,
Paper: Patriotic Collection 6x6
Cut the image out with the Stitched Ovals Die and mat onto the Ovals Die.

Ink the Patriotic Pennants swag image using the Navy and Burgundy markers, stamp onto a  piece of White cardstock and cut the image out with the coordinating Pennant Row Die.

Ink the star pennant from Patriotic Pennants, stamp onto a piece of White cardstock and cut out with the coordinating die from Pennant Dies.

Ink the sentiment from Home of the Free and Patriotic Pennants using the Navy and Burgundy markers, stamp each onto White cardstock, trim each and mount onto Navy cardstock.

Layer a piece of White cardstock onto a piece of Navy cardstock and stitch the Patriotic Collection 6x6  paper onto the White cardstock layer.
Emboss the entire panel with the star embossing folder and lightly sand the background paper.

“Antique” all of the images using a sponge dauber with an antiquing ink.
 
Add the burgundy ribbon with the metal ribbon slide to the stamped star banner and assemble the card (per the sketch) using foam dimensionals.

I am so thrilled to be designing alongside the talented ODBD Design Team and hope you will check out all of my DT sisters:


To see all the projects created for ODBDSLC258 or to join the challenge click here.  You have until October 18, 2015, at 8:00 pm EDT. By participating in the challenge, you have a chance to win a $15 ODBD Gift Certificate good towards the purchase of stamps in the “stamps column” on the ODBD website, or to be spotlighted on the ODBD Blog at our next challenge. The random prize winner will be posted on our next challenge post. Please do not post on Flicker as many of us do not have the ability to comment on your cards nor can we spotlight your cards on the blog.
Patriotic Pennants 

Not Forgotten
Home of the Free



Stitched Ovals Dies
Ovals Dies
Pennant Row Dies

Patriotic Collection 6x6 Paper 




Thanks again for visiting, we hope to see your artwork in the Shining the LightODBDSCL258 Sketch Challenge gallery!  

Have a fantastic week, my friends- hugs and God Bless!

6 comments:

Robin Clendenning said...

Wow Julie! This is absolutely amazing! I love how you put everything together and the embossing of the starts on the red paper as bg and the swag, just everything Julie! This is the best patriotic card I've seen in a very ong time!!! I just want to sit and stair at it, really! Quite fantastic!!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

We indeed have a lot to be thankful for and we should be grateful to those who currently serve (as well as their families) as well as to those who have sacrificed their lives for the freedoms of this country. This card is a stunning tribute to our service men/women. The coloring, rich hues and the intricate and gorgeous design are absolutely beautiful!! So many eye-catching details. Thanks so much for inspiring us with your gorgeous creations each week!! Stunning take on the sketch!!
hugs,
Chris

Unknown said...

Julie, the star pattern is a perfect backdrop for this card and I love your use of the banner too!!! A perfect card to honor our brave men and women who protect us!! Kudos to you for celebrating the military!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Julie, I love your card, and I so appreciate the theme! May we never, ever forget our military and the sacrifice they make along with their families. Beautiful take on the sketch, and I love the colors. Stunning, and it's going to encourage a special military family, I'm sure! Hugs!

Diana Nguyen said...

Wonderful patriotic card! We should all be so thankful, especially for those who gave their all. Beautiful card!

Grace said...

Ooooh Julie this is just amazing!!! LOVE how your colors are so rich and vivid, and the message is so true! Our military sacrifices every day and many pay the ultimate price for freedoms we often take for granted! This is a beautiful reminder!!!

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