Happy Birthday, America! Patriotic Shaker Cards

 Happy Birthday, America, as you celebrate 250 years! May God Bless the USA!

Deb Saaranen is with us today sharing a fun shaker card she made for America's 250th celebration! Everyone loves the interaction with a shaker card, and it is just so very appropriate for this 4th of July. If you like shaker cards, this is a quick and easy make, relying on a large star die set to cut the shaker portion. Any star die, or any shape, will work!

And note that ALL sets in our Patriotic Series remain on sale at 20% OFF thru Sunday. Check out the details at the end of this post.

Loving the crimped blue background paper.

Remember when crimpers first came out - several decades ago - LOL!

Still so much fun to use!

Patriotic Background (sentiment)

Fishtail Sentiment Banners (to cut sentiment)

Thanks so much, Deb, for this fun project.

Find Deb's post here.

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And here's another fun patriotic shaker from Deb.

The Red, White & Blue (flag, sentiment)

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And another, this one from Judy Rozema.

The American Eagle (stars, sentiment)

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And one more from Deb.

Patriotic Sentiments (sentiment)

Again, many thanks for all these fun shaker cards!!!

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Product of the Week

Our Patriotic Series

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As an added bonus, The Pledge of Allegiance will be added to ANY purchase containing patriotic sets. DO NOT ADD The Pledge to your cart. That will trigger a charge added. Just let us throw it into your package!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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Upcycled Coffee Carrier Becomes Table Display

The 4th of July celebrations are in the making and let the festivities begin! And who doesn't love a good upcycled project - I know I do. Deb Felts very creatively took a coffee carrier from one of her local shops and transformed it into a table decor item while serving the purpose of holding any number of items needed on your picnic table - silverware, cups, a vase of flowers, sparklers & matches etc. Fill it up to beautifully adorn your holiday tabletop.

And note that all the sets Deb used on today's project are currently available at 20% OFF as our Product of the Week features all sets in our Patriotic Series. Check out the details at the end of this post!

This is the coffee carrier Deb upcycled - isn't it fun!

To do the stamping directly onto the carrier, Deb just folded it flat - super easy!

The Red, White & Blue (flag)

Patriotic Sentiments (stars)

Patriotic Sentiments (God bless the USA)

The Pledge of Allegiance (FREE now with any patriotic purchase)

This variety of sentiments was pulled from a variety of sets in our

Patriotic Bundle

Fishtail Sentiment Banners (to cut sentiment strips)

SUCH a fun project for your holiday table!

Thanks so much, Deb!

Find Deb's post here.

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Product of the Week

Our Patriotic Series

Get any or all sets at 20% OFF thru Sunday, 7/05.

As an added bonus, The Pledge of Allegiance will be added to ANY purchase containing patriotic sets. DO NOT ADD The Pledge to your cart. That will trigger a charge added. Just let us throw it into your package!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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Find more card samples on This Blog Post.

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Vintage Inspired 4x4 Patriotic Card

Good morning! We are popping in with a quick post today from Karen Letchworth. She shares a small 4x4" vintage inspired patriotic card in her signature style. It incorporates a bit of lush lace which is a fun and unexpected touch!

The sets Karen used today are featured at 20% OFF this week as our Product of the Week. Get all the details at the end of this post.

A fun design on a small 4x4" base.

The American Eagle (eagle, stars, sentiment)

Fishtail Sentiment Banners (to cut sentiment)

Patriotic Sentiments (smaller stars)

The Pledge of Allegiance (text on kraft panel) - FREE with patriotic purchase

Beach Hut (red background paper)

2.5" Venise Lace - Isabella - 50% OFF!

Thanks so much, Karen, for this fun little 4x4 card. That is always a fun size to make!

Find Karen's post here.

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Product of the Week

Our Patriotic Series

Get any or all sets at 20% OFF thru Sunday, 7/05.

As an added bonus, The Pledge of Allegiance will be added to ANY purchase containing patriotic sets. DO NOT ADD The Pledge to your cart. That will trigger a charge added. Just let us throw it into your package!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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

Find more card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Patriotic Pocket Card

Pocket cards are always so much fun to make - tuck in little coordinated tags, notes, cash, check or gift card - whatever suites the occasion! Today's project is from Esther Asbury and she created this in a patriotic theme, perfect for America's 250th birthday celebration!

All sets used on today's card are currenlty at 20% OFF as part of our current Product of the Week featuring ALL sets in our Patriotic Series! A great time to grab what you need. Details at end of post, so check it out!

Esther created this pocket card with a fun belly band, though this non-opening card contains a pocket to hold fun items, the belly band need not slip off. It's a wonderful feature. I have long loved belly bands!

The Liberty Bell (sentiment)

All designer papers used are digital that Esther printed out.

Esther has 2 inserts in her pocket and this is the first.

The Red, White & Blue (flag, sentiment)

This is the second insert.

The American Eagle (eagle, sentiment)

And flip the card over and this is the back, again using printed digital paper along with a stamped sentiment from

Old Glory (sentiment)

Thanks so much, Esther, for this fun patriotic project today!

Find Esther's post here.

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Our Product of the Week

Our Patriotic Series

Get any or all sets at 20% OFF thru Sunday, 7/05.

As an added bonus, The Pledge of Allegiance will be added to ANY purchase containing patriotic sets. DO NOT ADD The Pledge to your cart. That will trigger a charge added. Just let us throw it into your package!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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

Find more card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Patriotic Collage

Good Monday morning on this fun week preceding America's 250th Birthday! For this week only we are featuring our ENTIRE Patriotic Series at 20% OFF, so it's a great time to pick up what you might have been wishing for! The sale details are included at the end of this post, so be sure to check it out.

Karen Letchworth shares a fun card with us today in a collage style where she used just about every set in our Patriotic Series to create her card. She has the central focal sentiment focusing on Veterans as she notes that without our Veterans and all they have sacrified, we would not be here today celebrating America 250!

So here is a huge THANK YOU to all of our Veterans and those who have and are serving to protect this great land that we love.

Lots to take in! So just take a minute to absorb it all.

All stamped images and sentiments are included in our

Patriotic Series.

The fireworks panel in the center along with the striped and star designer paper are all from a retired paper pad by Echo Park.

So celebratory for this coming huge birthday for America!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

Thanks so much, Karen.

Find Karen's post here.

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Product of the Week

Our Patriotic Series

Get any or all sets at 20% OFF thru Sunday, 7/05.

As an added bonus, The Pledge of Allegiance will be added to ANY purchase containing patriotic sets. DO NOT ADD The Pledge to your cart. That will trigger a charge added. Just let us throw it into your package!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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

Find more card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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Happy Birthday, America! Patriotic Series at 20% OFF!

To honor America's 250th Birthday we are featuring our entire Patriotic Series this week as our featured Product of the Week - meaning the entire series is 20% OFF all week long! It's a great time to scoop up some of the sets you may not already have!

Our Patriotic Series

Get any or all sets at 20% OFF thru Sunday, 7/05.

As an added bonus, The Pledge of Allegiance will be added to ANY purchase containing patriotic sets. DO NOT ADD The Pledge to your cart. That will trigger a charge added. Just let us throw it into your package!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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

Shop the Full Store here.

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Card Samples

Absolute simplicity!

Patriotic Sentiments (both sentiments)

Fishtail Sentiment Banners (to cut sentiment)

To create those lovely wide stripes, Deb used a dry wide brush and watercolors.

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So patriotic!

Old Glory (image, sentiment)

Crochet Lace - 50% OFF!

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Amazing!

The Red, White  & Blue (flag)

Patriotic Sentiments (sentiment)

Simple Plaid (die to cut plaid border)

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Simply stunning!

The American Eagle (eagle)

The Red, White & Blue (text background)

Fishtail Sentiment Banners (hanging banners)

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Beautifully patriotic, again!

The Liberty Bell (all stamped and die cut images)

Fishtail Sentiment Banners (to cut sentiment)

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Praying for America - touches my heart! YES, please let us all join together in prayer for this wonderful country we are fortunate enough to call home.

Patriotic Background (background)

Patriotic Sentiments (sentiment)

Pray Without Ceasing (hands)

Canvas Linen Ribbon - 50% OFF!

Packaged Floral - 30% OFF!

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This is a fun slimline style.

Patriotic Background (card front)

The Liberty Bell (card inside)

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You can also click into each listing in the store and see all the card samples provided on the product pages.

We thank our wonderfully talented Design Team for the samples shared above as well as those shown on all the store product pages.  They always bring such beautiful life to our products!!!

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NEW Product of the Week

Our Patriotic Series

Get any or all sets at 20% OFF thru Sunday, 7/05.

As an added bonus, The Pledge of Allegiance will be added to ANY purchase containing patriotic sets. DO NOT ADD The Pledge to your cart. That will trigger a charge added. Just let us throw it into your package!

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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

Shop the Full Store here.

Pretty in Pink Coneflower

Often times the simplest of cards are the most appealing, not to mention the quickest and easiest to make! Deb Saaranen is here today sharing this lovely coneflower in pink, accented just with various pink and white shades of cardstock.

The set Deb used today is one of the featured sets this week at 20% OFF through Saturday. Be sure to check out our Product of the Week at the end of this post for all the details.

So absolutely striking!

One set along with pink and white cardstock does it!

Thank You for Caring Coneflower (floral, die cut sentiment)

Deb always colors with Copic markers - beautifully done!

And here's a closer look - so, so pretty.

Find Deb's post here.

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Product of the Week

Thru Saturday Only

Thank You for Caring Coneflower & Sunflower Season

Get these sets at 20% OFF thru Saturday 6/27.

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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See many card samples on This Blog Post.

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Coneflower Seed Packet

Good morning! We've had a very cool and now very wet summer thus far and some here are still planting seeds. Deb Felts combined our seed packet set with our coneflower set for today's lovely card. What we all love about that seed packet is that it combines so well with any and all of our floral sets - total bonus!

And note that the coneflower set used today is one of the sets featured this week as our Product of the Week at 20% off thru Saturday - so be sure to scroll to the end to check out those details.

Loving the rusty/coppery tones of this card paired with the gorgeous golden/yellow tones.

The coneflower instantly becomes a black-eyed susan when colored as such!

Thank You for Caring Coneflower (floral, die cut sentiment)

Vintage Seed Packet (seed packet with cutout  die)

Ink Drops Sunset (designer paper)

Ribbon - Linen Canvas or Twill - 50% OFF!

Pearls (copic colored) - 50% OFF!

 A nice close look at the lovely detail

And the beautifully coordinated inside.

Simply done and simply lovely.

Find Deb's post here.

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Paper Used

Ink Drops Sunset by Craft Consortium

Find the full Ink Drops Collection here.

Find all pads in stock by Craft Consortium here.

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Product of the Week

Thank You for Caring Coneflower & Sunflower Season

Get these sets at 20% OFF thru Saturday 6/27.

No code needed - marked at 20% OFF!

PLUS FREE shipping at $100.

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

See many card samples on This Blog Post.

Shop the Full Store here.

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