Father's Day

Okay, so Father's Day should be before the Fourth. I am trying to catch up and got things a little out of order. :)

This is my DH's Father's day card. I am always trying to think of what I am going to write in the card as I am making it. Was not quite sure how this one would work out, but liked it in the end.

Die cuts: Quikutz Puzzle, Spellbinders Petite Ovals - large

DP: SU old pattern pack. The red sparkle paper is unknown - in the "stash"

Stamps: For a Wonderful Husband - My Sentiments Exactly, Happy - Stampendous, With Love - Denami

This was my SIL's card. I just had to try the ribbon Becca Feeken made a while ago. I love the look of it. I figured in brown, it could be used for a guy, right??

Stamps: Happy Father's Day - PSX, Dad - Art Impressions, Sisters - Stampotique Originals, Inc. (not sure of the actual name of the stamp - I originally bought it because the older sister looks just like mine did in a picture when she was little!!)

The Fourth

On the 4th we had family over for a little celebration. I decided we needed to do something fun and suggested we make cards for our "FAVORITE" service man. Everyone thought it was a great idea. I made this card at a different time, but it is one of my favorite patriotic cards. The background DP is July Sparkle by Reminisce. It is GREAT isn't it?? Using the Spellbinders Zigzag circles, I cut out the flag-draped mice "Patriotic Wrap" by House Mouse Designs. I used copics to color the image. The mats are a sparkle paper I found at Archievers. It is really a beautiful blue. A little ribbon and finished with the outside.Below are a few of the cards I made on the 4th. The ribbon used on this one is from Hobby Lobby. Actually, I think I got it a few years ago. The stash, you know!! The star punches are from SU. I have always loved how these look when layered. And the stamp is from the Hero Arts set, Letter Messages.
As you can see this is a quick and easy. The ribbon is from SU - sold at Christmas 2 years ago. They have it in lots of colors now!! Again the layered star punches. The stamp used is from My Sentiments Exactly. It is one I use a LOT.
Again, a simple card. Same ribbon and punches. The "With Love" stamp is from Denami Design. I use it a LOT too. I had to put the sparkle on the card because I got some extra ink on the left edge of the circle. Isn't bling GREAT?!
And finally, a picture of the beautiful cards made by my family on the same day!!
It is really fun and synergistic to do a project like this!! I just got out the theme related stamps, stickers, punches, DP and a few sample ideas and the creative juices started flowing. And, everyone went home with cards to use!!

The Book

I made this book for our son who is serving. It was a little book of family pictures he could take with him, even when he couldn't take much. We miss him SO much, but know he is doing important work.

This is page one. As you can see, the letters in the title are in teeth. The alphabet is made by Karen Foster Design. The die cut is the "Cruise Ship" by Quikutz. I love it!
The DP on many of the pages is from an older SU pattern pack. The colors were just right for this little album.
I then made pages with the pictures of each family member and the opposite page was for them to write a letter to encourage our son on those days that he needs a little love and encouragement from the family. Somehow I missed the picture of our other son, daughter and his grandma. I was in kind of a hurry to take the pix, thus the poor quality and missed pages.

Found this beautiful saying on a sticker sheet, but cannot remember where. Sorry.

The USA die cut is from a collection called USA Collection by Quikutz. I finally got it after looking at it a LONG time. I finally got it when it went on clearance. I am sure I will use it a lot.
And, along with a picture of a great time, is a toast to our son. The Lady Liberty die cut is from the USA Collection as well.
Sorry I cannot remember where the Liberty sticker is from. I have been collecting DP, stickers and anything else I can find that has a patriotic theme for quite some time, so I don't always know where I purchased a particular item.
Hope this gives you ideas of what to make for your loved ones who are serving. It made my heart glad, even as my eyes welled with tears of pride.