The Quilt Builder Dies and United States postage stamps came together for three cards made with Labor Day in mind. However, they are for three very different occasions.
What is Labor Day, anyway? “Labor Day is celebrated to honor the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country.” Thank you, Siri, for this information.
For the three similar card designs, I used a 3X3 inch square of 5 cent American flag stamps. The card bases are Night of Navy, Real Red and Crumb Cake, layered with Very Vanilla cardstock. All have colors of thread (Baker’s Twine or Linen Thread) for their Silver Foil needles that match their card bases.
This quilt patch has “Peace” for its sentiment, and will be for the Paper Player’s theme challenge, “back to school.” From Kindergarten through my senior year in high school, every day began with the Pledge of Allegiance. The American flag is closely tied to my education, and world peace is what we all desire.
Many of us have no problem relating to this sentiment, “Do something creative every day.” A crafting friend would probably enjoy receiving this one. It really is more fun than housework!
This card is probably the best example of what Stampin’ Up! had in mind with the Christmas Quilt stamp set in the Holiday catalog. The sentiment, “Enjoy the Warmth of the Season,” is from the Hearts Come Home stamp set. I used the Quilt Top Textured folder for embossing.
Pictured are the dies I used. I must say, it was really fun winding the baker’s twine around the spools, and threading the needles. I almost felt like a seamstress.
I’m looking forward to making additional quilt patches using Designer Series Paper. Hmmm, what colors will I choose?
Where can I find the “Do something creative every day” stamp? What set is it in?
Hi Kate,
It’s Crafting Forever, page 181 in the annual catalog.
Beautiful cards! TFS.
Thank you, Daria! I’m happy to share!
Love all three cards! Beautiful die and the threaded needle is a very cool embellishment. Thanks for joining in The Paper Players challenge this week!
Thank you, Annie! I really appreciate you visiting my blog and checking out all three cards!
Sue, this are just amazing! I love the patriotic them to your cards! So happy you joined my challenge at The Paper Players this week! XX
Thank you, Claire! I was glad to use one for your challenge!
These are amazing! What a great idea to use the patriotic stamps….they make for striking cards for sure! Thanks for playing with the Players this week too!
Thanks LeAnne! I enjoy playing in your challenge!
Gorgeous cards.
Do you have a you tube hiw to do it?
Thank you, Sue! I haven’t started doing U-tube videos. If you sign up to follow my blog, you’ll be the first to know, if I do. Have a great day!
These are awesome, Su. Are the 5 cent stamps current? I have this die set and wondered what one was for and now you have shown me…thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you, Karen! The stamps are from the 1960s. Check with your post office for current ones.