Birdsong

The older I get the more I enjoy watching birds out the kitchen window or sitting on my porch. Their presence offers a simple kind of relaxation that I so enjoy. The Bible has so many references to birds and how God takes care of them and us, with some of my favorite verses being contained in this set. Deb Saaranen made the gorgeous card we are sharing today using no sentiments at all, just the lovely birdsong that you can almost hear! It's a simple make, flat for mailing and as lovely as can be!

And be sure to check out our Product of the Week (patriotic) which remains on sale thru Saturday only. Details at the end of this post.

So simply beautiful!

A card you could use for just about any purpose at all!

God Will Take Care of You (all stamped and die cut images)

Baker's Twine - 50% OFF!

Retired paper - find similar here

Stampin' Up Arch Die

So gorgeous, Deb. Thank you so much!

Find Deb's post here.

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God Will Take Care of You

God Will Take Care of You by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

Find more sets in our Floral/Nature category here.

Find more sets in our Scripture category here.

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Current Product of the Week

The American Eagle

This week this set is offered at

20% OFF thru 5/16/26!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

PLUS EVERY purchase containing ANY Patriotic Stamp, Die or Paper Pad 

will receive a FREE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE stamp set.

No need to add to your cart. It will be added to each order with any purchase of patriotic items listed above. (If you add it to your cart, the store will charge you, so just let me throw it in!)

Shop our Product of the Week here - 20% OFF!

See the FREE Pledge of Allegiance here.

Shop our complete Patriotic Series here.

See card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Patriotic Standing Fun Fold

Hello, again! Today we have another piece that can serve as home decor for this highly patriotic season. This comes to us from Deb Felts. It is a fun fold with 3 'pages' so to speak, that stands up once opening, perfect for display, especially this year as America celebrates her 250th birthday.

The eagle set that Deb used today is our Product of the Week at 20% OFF! Be sure to check out all the sale details at the end of this post.

Here the card is opened up and standing for display, giving you a peek at each page.

The American Eagle (eagle)

Old Glory (USA)

Michigan Facts (fish)

Stars & Stripes Forever (designer paper used throughout)

This is a closer look at the card front.

So festive!

Upon opening, this is the 2nd page.

The American Eagle (America)

And this is the 3rd page.

The American Eagle (sentiment)

Stars Five (die cut heart) - 50% OFF!

Luxury Pearlescent Metallic Paper (gold for star)

This is a top view of the card opened and standing.

And this view shows you the card fully closed.

It goes totally flat for mailing, which is a plus!

Get the cut/score measurements here.

Find Deb's post here.

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Paper Pad Used

Stars and Stripes Forever by Echo Park.

A perfect complement to all your patriotic projects!

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Our Patriotic Series

This is our complete Patriotic Series.

Something for every one and every event!

Available with or without dies, individually or bundled.

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Our Product of the Week

The American Eagle

This week this set is offered at

20% OFF thru 5/16/26!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

PLUS EVERY purchase containing ANY Patriotic Stamp, Die or Paper Pad 

will receive a FREE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE stamp set.

No need to add to your cart. It will be added to each order with any purchase of patriotic items listed above. (If you add it to your cart, the store will charge you, so just let me throw it in!)

Shop our Product of the Week here - 20% OFF!

See the FREE Pledge of Allegiance here.

Shop our complete Patriotic Series here.

See card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Framed Edmund Fitzgerald

Good morning once again. How special it is when someone asks us to create a specific piece just for them. The home decor piece we share today was created by Karen Letchworth at the request of her brother, wanting a keepsake to remember the Edmund Fitzgerald. Growing up in Duluth, MN, this ship has special meaning and memories, as it does for so many. I am sure he was just thrilled with Karen's final result, and I know you will be, too!

And be sure to check out our current Product of the Week at 20% OFF at the end of this post.

Karen purchased a small square wooden frame and set out to create the interior artwork as well as the surrounding landscape to create a stunning little vignette.

It was easily done with the right stamps, dies and supplies at hand.

The Edmund Fitzgerald (ship)

The Mackinac Bridge (bridge)

He Stilled the Storm (helm, birds)

He is the Light (pilings, anchor)

Cheesecloth

Watercolor Cardstock

A closer look at the Fitzgerald.

Thank you so much, Karen, for this wonderful and nostaligic project. A beautiful piece of home decor and a fabulous keepsake!

Find Karen's post here.

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The Great Lakes Series

The Great Lakes Series

These sets contain a myriad of verses and sentiments to span the occasions.

They are perfect for so many masculine and all occasion cards.

Find our full Michigan Series here.

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Our Lighthouse Series

Lighthouse Series by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

These sets feature two of the prominent lighthouses in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan, including scripture verses meant to uplift and encourage.

Find our full Michigan Series here.

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Product of the Week

The American Eagle

This week this set is offered at

20% OFF thru 5/16/26!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

PLUS EVERY purchase containing ANY Patriotic Stamp, Die or Paper Pad 

will receive a FREE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE stamp set.

No need to add to your cart. It will be added to each order with any purchase of patriotic items listed above. (If you add it to your cart, the store will charge you, so just let me throw it in!)

Shop our Product of the Week here - 20% OFF!

See the FREE Pledge of Allegiance here.

Shop our complete Patriotic Series here.

See card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Double Flap Patriotic Card

Good morning! Esther Asbury is here today sharing this super fun patriotic card in a fun fold called a double flap (directions after all photos) that is all belly banded as well. America's Big 250th Birthday celebration is soon upon us and fun projects like these will be appreciated by many during this highly patriotic season!

And note that the eagle/star set Esther used is our featured Product of the Week this week at 20% OFF! Check out all those details at the end of this post.

WOW! There's a lot going on here and a lot to look at, so let's get going!

This card has a belly band to hold it all closed, which is always such a fun design option.

The American Eagle (eagle, sentiment)

Circle Dies (similar) - 50% OFF!

All the designer papers used are digital that Esther printed out.

Here the belly band is slipping off. 

So fun for the recipient to open - like a little treasure!

Here it is opened up - note the pocket.

Seam Binding

The American Eagle (star and BOLD sentiment)

The Libery Bell (large scripture verse)

The Liberty Bell (bell, sentiment)

The American Eagle (star, sentiment)

Here Esther is showing us how to cut/score the card front.  In her own words:

I started with a kraft A2 card base measuring 4.25" x 5.5" and I cut two kraft card stock strips to measure 2.25" x 5.5" and 1.75" x 5.5" Score the wider one at 1.75" and the narrower one at 1.25".

Cut 1/8 of an inch off the front of your card so that once you attach the flaps it will lay flat. Glue the widest flap to the front of the card and the narrowest to the inside of the card.

Thank you so much, Esther, for this FABULOUS project to celebrate America!

See this card in action on Esther's Youtube Channel here.

See Esther's Blog Post here.

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Our Patriotic Series

See our complete Patriotic Series here.

Sets are available with or without dies, individually or bundled.

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Product of the Week

The American Eagle

This week this set is offered at

20% OFF thru 5/16/26!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

PLUS EVERY purchase containing ANY Patriotic Stamp, Die or Paper Pad 

will receive a FREE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE stamp set.

No need to add to your cart. It will be added to each order with any purchase of patriotic items listed above. (If you add it to your cart, the store will charge you, so just let me throw it in!)

Shop our Product of the Week here - 20% OFF!

See the FREE Pledge of Allegiance here.

Shop our complete Patriotic Series here.

See card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Thank you so much for stopping in!

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Our original blog is available to scan with years of card samples.

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The American Eagle - NEW Product of the Week

We come to you with our NEW Product of the Week a bit later than usual due to Sunday being Mother's Day and with extra activities, I just got busy - but here we are!

This week we are sharing The American Eagle at 20% OFF all week. I think you will be blown away by the gorgeous cards made with this set that we'll show you just a bit further down. America will be celebrating the BIG 250 this year, so she deserves some special cards!

The American Eagle

This week this set is offered at

20% OFF thru 5/16/26!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

PLUS EVERY purchase containing ANY Patriotic Stamp, Die or Paper Pad 

will receive a FREE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE stamp set.

No need to add to your cart. It will be added to each order with any purchase of patriotic items listed above. (If you add it to your cart, the store will charge you, so just let me throw it in!)

Shop our Product of the Week here - 20% OFF!

See the FREE Pledge of Allegiance here.

Shop our complete Patriotic Series here.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Card Samples

Again, we have samples in the traditional red, white and blue as well as in a more vintage coloration, so whatever your preference, this set works! And the eagle and stars work for far more than just patriotic cards, too!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

Thank you so much to our very talented Design Team for all these gorgeous card samples!

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A Few Items You Might Like

Stars and Stripes Forever 6x6 by Echo Park

The perfect paper to accent your projects!

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Stars Five Die Set by Spellbinders - 50% OFF!

Perfect for patriotic projects!

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Petite Pennants Dies by Spellbinders - 50% OFF!

Wonderful for fun patriotic banners/pennants!

Find more REDUCED SPELLBINDERS DIES here.

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Fishtail Sentiment Banners by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

Great for a variety of sentiment sizes and creating hanging fishtail banners.

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NEW Product of the Week

The American Eagle

This week this set is offered at

20% OFF thru 5/16/26!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

PLUS EVERY purchase containing ANY Patriotic Stamp, Die or Paper Pad 

will receive a FREE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE stamp set.

No need to add to your cart. It will be added to each order with any purchase of patriotic items listed above. (If you add it to your cart, the store will charge you, so just let me throw it in!)

Shop our Product of the Week here - 20% OFF!

See the FREE Pledge of Allegiance here.

Shop our complete Patriotic Series here.

Shop the Full Store here.