I created this two years ago in honor of America's Memorial Day, celebrated every year at the end of May. Here's what I wrote...
"In the USA, we honor the service men and women who have given their
lives for our country in protection of our freedom and democracy, this
time every year with Memorial Day. It's a time where families and
friends get together for a relaxing celebration, and between bites of
barbeque, fruit salad, and a couple of beers, we try to remember what
this day is all about. Because others gave of themselves in the ultimate
acts of bravery, we have the opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of
picnics and parties. To some this may seem frivolous, but as the Bible
tells us, "There's a time for laughter and a time for tears...", and
Memorial Day is a mix of both.
I created a card in memory of these Americans, as a giant Thank You to them all. Featuring Dreamweaver's
Bold Thank You and
Star Swirl stencils, I did a marbled pasting of both, with a
Joseph's Coat
technique on the background panel. Something new which I only learned
recently in conjunction with the Dreamweaver Teacher Certification*
workshops that were taught last week in the Chicago, Illinois area.
I laid down inked stripes of
Ladybug Red and Danube Blue Memento on glossy cardstock. Then I pasted the
Star Swirls over the top in
Translucent paste. When dry, I applied
Galaxy Gold Brilliance
ink over the entire surface, before using a damp paper towel to remove
the ink from the pasted portions. These previously pasted portions
resisted the ink, making it simple to wipe away. I used my heat tool to
"set" the ink afterwards. The
Thank You was marble pasted, allowed to dry, and cut out to pop up off of the card.
Happy Memorial Day to everyone! May all of us remember those who came
before us, and work still to provide us with the opportunity for every
celebration we have. This is a day of respect and remembrance."
The
Stampendous team are honoring our home of the brave all of this week. Please follow along for some patriotic inspiration...
