Before I start today’s tutorial, please take a moment to read the following. Thank you
The “Memorial” in Memorial Day has been ignored by too many of us who are beneficiaries of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Often we do not observe the day as it should be, a day where we actively remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones, our neighbors, and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice:
- by visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.
- by visiting memorials.
- by flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon.
- by flying the ‘POW/MIA Flag’ as well (Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act).
- by participating in a “National Moment of Remembrance“: at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played.
- by renewing a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, and orphans of our falled dead, and to aid the disabled veterans.
The above was found at: http://www.usmemorialday.org/observe.htm
A heartfelt thank you from this very proud and grateful American to those who have served and are serving now. You are all my heroes.
Now let’s get started on today’s tutorial. .. . . . . .
Supplies:
| Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Courage |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Dusty Durango and Basic Black |
| Ink: Stampin’ Up! Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie, Dusty Durango and Basic Black |
| Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Big Shot Machine, Clear Circle Die, Basic Black marker and Sponges |
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Cut a 4″ circle using the Clear Circle Die and my Big Shot Die Cut Machine.
Sponged Apricot Appeal ink in the center of the card stock.
Sponged Pumpkin Pie ink around the edge of the card stock, overlapping the Apricot Appeal ink some.
Sponged Dusty Durango ink around the edge of the card stock, not covering the Pumpkin Pie ink entirely.
Stamped the Stampin’ Up! Courage Stamp using Basic Black ink.
Colored in the saluting soldier, plane and ship using a Basic Black marker.
Cut a 4.5″ x 5″ Basic Black Panel. Cut a 1.5″ x 5″ panel and ripped the top edge off. Glued the circle down on the large Basic Black panel and then the ripped panel over the bottom of the circle.
Assembled the rest of the card. Here it is finished measuring 5 1/8″ x 6 1/8″.
May your day today be one of remembrance and gratitude.
Until my next post.. . . . . .. . . . . .
Huge Hugs,
Michelle
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