Jun 11 2009
Flourishes Preview, Day 3: Patriotism on Parade
Welcome to the third day of Flourishes new release previews! Today’s set is a great one for my American friends who need cards or projects for 4th of July, Memorial Day, any of the cards for troops programs, or anything with a patriotic, military, or even political theme. I guess I mixed in a little bit of all that with this card.
I used five stamps from the set, and I think my favorite is the silhouette image of the children. The set also provides the same image as a line drawing. I was thinking 4th of July celebrations when I made this card — picnics, fireworks, small town parades – and, of course, I had to include the flag in case there was any question as to the cause for celebration. I haven’t made a card like this in ages and I have to admit it was fun working with something other than my “usual”.
Patriotism on Parade is a stamp set with special significance. The following is a message from Flourishes:
We know many see the Fourth of July as a day of celebration to honor the United State’s independence. But, as many military men and women will tell you, freedom is not free. In times of war, soldiers come home wounded and are in need of a hand up in life. Having deep ties to our country’s military, Flourishes wanted to be a part of the solution. We are proudly donating a portion of the proceeds of our brand new Patriotism on Parade set to the Wounded Warrior Project. It’s a not for profit whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. We believe in the work they do and we can’t wait to support this group’s amazing efforts. Please click on www.woundedwarriorproject.org to learn more.
The team has some great samples to share with you, so please allow me to direct you to: Christine, Cindy, Faith, Julie, Latisha, Laura, and Stacy.
One final reminder: Visit here for the pre-release challenge and a chance to win all three new sets, and check in here to find the release party tonight, 9 pm central. Go here, simply leave a comment, and you may win the Patriotism On Parade set. All new releases will be available in the store after the release party.
Thank you so much for stopping in to visit during this busy release week! I hope you’ve enjoyed yourself. I’ll see you again soon!
Stamps: Patriotism on Parade (to be released tonight by Flourishes) Paper: SU! Real Red and Whisper White, CTMH Clover Meadow (sanded), Frances Meyer gingham designer paper Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, SU! Real Red and Summer Sun, Prismacolor Crimson marker, Sharpie fine-tipped blue marker Accessories: Ribbon, brads, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Love the card and love that Flourishes is supporting such an important organization. There’s something about the American flag images that always grab my heart.
Oh my gosh, I LOVE this patriotic card with a touch of green! I too love those silhouette images………they’re heartwarming! Beautifully done, TFS!
Oh my goodness, I’m LOVING this set. I love the way you did your card. I’d like to have dozens of these and pass them out. Your card is a winner, and so is this set.
Fabulous Leslie! The green is a refreshing addition to the traditonal colours and it makes the card so celebratory! Love the flag over the starbursts!
wow! what a great card and great use of color! I am glad I found you, I love your style, I am now a subscriber to your rss feed. Thanks for the inspiration!
Sandra
I absolutely love this burst of color on your card all with a summer time feel! So fun and festive Leslie!!
Your work is just out of this world, the last three days have been an adventure in eye candy. Your creativity is mind boggleing, your work just keeps getting better and better which is hard to do when it is so great already.
Fabo! How fun with the fireworks behind the glad… the gingham so is perfect for the picinics everyone has on the 4th. This is all wrapped together awesome! Perfect Leslie! Now who sounds like a broken record? hee hee
It titally has that picnic/celebration feel Leslie! So cute and full of celebration!
Awesome, love the green!!
Leslie - What a delightful summery and patriotic card! I can just hear it’s melody of “You’re a Grand Ol’ Flag - You’re a High Flying Flag - and forever in peace may you wave…..”
Gosh, I may just have to break the bank and get this set too.
I, too, love the children on parade and I am sure I will love all the images from this set. Thank you so much for donating part of the proceeds to such a worthy cause. I pray for these families every day and so appreciate the sacrifices they make for my freedom.
I LOVE this card and I want this set!!! The donations you are all doing are fabulous and as a 24-year member of the Navy, it’s near and dear to my heart!! So, this set will find a place of honor in my stamp room!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Leslie, this is fantastic! I just love the combination of colors and images!
This is just so wonderful, Leslie! Love all the elements on this card! That DP is just perfect!! Reminds me of a picnic!
This makes me feel like I’m about to go to Leslie’s house and have a picnic and watch a parade…wouldn’t that be fabulous!
The silhoutte is probably my favorite too
hugs
Latisha
Beautiful card, Leslie! The sihloutte is my favorite too!
Last year I was at the parade at our small town, I liked it!
This is a wonderful patriotic card, Leslie!! I love your papers, colors, and fabulous images!! So inspirational!!