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 Greetings, 

As I was looking through the headlines today, I read about a program to offer military encouragement and support through hand made cards. 

The program is called America’s Adopt a Soldier program. more information can be found (HERE) The program will accept handwritten cards and letters now through December 31st. 


To show my support, I created this card using the current sketch from Tawnie Owl Paperie - Sketch #47. 

To join in on the fun, click the link (HERE)

This card is also for the current challenge at Time Out Challenges #325 - Friendship/Encouragement/Support 
Challenge Link (HERE)

For my card, I used Unity’s Where Freedom Blooms stamp set and Land that I love Paper Pack
(Stamp Link)
(Paper Link)

I began by using the card sketch to create the base.  For added texture, I embossed musical notes from the Merry Melody embossing folder from (SU), and burlap and lace ribbon.

The image was stamped onto multi media paper using Crumbcake ink (SU).  The flag was watercolored with Real Red ink and Dapper Denim Ink (SU).
Shading was added with a red and grey prismacolor pencil.  The stars and highlights were added with a white Jelly Roll pen. 

The flowers came from my ancient flower die set called Little B - Bouquet.  The flowers were cut from shades of Poppy Parade, Misty Moonlight, and Night of Navy scraps (SU).

The sentiment was stamped in Real red ink (SU) and cut using SSS-Artful Palette Dies


Inside 

Thanks for stopping by! - Valerie Kaye






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  1. BobbyNovember 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM

    There are so many wonderful layers and details on your card, Valerie. I'm glad you shared it with us at Time Out.

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