Patriotic~Miltary Collection

Last week, I shared one of the patriotic / military cards I've been creating for the shop.  I've got several more to show today.  The way these came about:  an employee at Arts Plus Gallery, where I sell my cards, told me there is a need for cards geared toward our military servicemen and women.  The cards can be sent to those who are stationed away from home, or who have recently returned home from their tours.

At first, I had a hard time getting started on designs for this category.  The stamps and papers I have didn't seem well-suited.  Then, I remembered my Hero Arts set, Year Round Sentiments.  On the packaging is Operation Write Home's logo, so it's a good fit!  There's a 'welcome home' sentiment from Papertrey Ink's Boards & Beams, and starry paper from LilyBee Design's Picket Fence collection which helped me out a lot. After a couple of cards, I was in a groove.  =)

I'll let the cards speak for themselves.

Depending on how well these sell, I need to come up with more ideas.  If you have any suggestions, please let me know.  I'd love to hear 'em!

Thanks for coming by today!

Stamps: stars, 'thank my lucky stars', 'thank you' - Year Round Sentiments - Hero Arts; 'welcome home' - Boards & Beams - Papertrey Ink Paper:  stars - Picket Fence - LilyBee Design Accessories & Tools: Stripes embossing folder, tag die - SU; Clear Stacker Star dies - Wplus9; buttons; Ribbon Banners die - Spellbinders; Glossy Accents (for stars on bottom card) - Ranger