It's time for another challenge at Pals Paper Arts and this week we're hosting a Memorial Day Theme Challenge (PPA43). We all have much to be thankful for and the upcoming observance of Memorial Day is the perfect opportunity to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in our nation's service. Originally called "Decoration Day", when graves of fallen soldiers were decorated by women's groups across the South, I decided to decorate my card with a "medal of service" that I created using a wreath image from the Together Forever stamp set and the Seeing Stars set. I stamped my own background paper using another star image from Seeing Stars and added the perfect quote from Of the Earth.
Need more inspiration? Visit Pals Paper Arts for more ideas from the PPA Design Team and this week's Featured Artist, Martha Stewart. Create your Memorial Day themed project and submit it at PPA via Inlinkz before 12:00 Noon CST on Tuesday, May 25th. I can't wait to see what you make!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Together Forever, Seeing Stars, Of the EarthPaper: Night of Navy, Real Red, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Kraft card stock
Ink: Night of Navy, More Mustard
Tools: 1/4" Circle punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, Star punch, Paper Snips, Cutter Kit, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras: Mustard mini brads (my embellishment stash), gold star brad (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals
As always, Margaret, your cards are stunning! Love the medal!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 05/20/2010 at 07:35 AM
What an awesome idea. I love how you designed the medal! All your detail is just gorgeous!! Love it!
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 05/20/2010 at 07:59 AM
Wow!!! You always think outside the box... and you never disappoint. Your card is outstanding with your fabulous medal. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 05/20/2010 at 08:17 AM
The medal is just WONDERFUL! LOVE the sentiment you chose and the gold brads that just tie it all together!
Posted by: Sue Lelli | 05/20/2010 at 09:22 AM
Your card is beyond amazing. I'm in awe!! PERFECT!!
Posted by: Debbie Pierce | 05/20/2010 at 11:27 AM
This is AWEsome! I love the mustard colors, looking like gold.
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 05/20/2010 at 03:26 PM
WOW Marge! Great work! I love this one!
Posted by: Robyn Richter-Kline | 05/20/2010 at 04:43 PM
Fantastic Margaret!! Another winner :)
Posted by: Karin Menghini | 05/20/2010 at 04:47 PM
Margaret, you astound me. Your creativity and cleverness are unsurpassed. XO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 05/20/2010 at 07:08 PM
I'm with Regina . . . brilliant and gorgeous. You are such a creativity superstar. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 05/20/2010 at 08:05 PM
I don't know what to say to you any more - wow just wow - this is fabulous! You are one creative, artistic designer!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 05/20/2010 at 10:54 PM
Love the medal! You are so smart and artistic!
Posted by: Debbie Henderson | 05/21/2010 at 07:39 PM
Wow Margaret, you hit the ball outta the park! Fabulous design!!
Posted by: Kim | 05/21/2010 at 08:35 PM
I have been looking for a reason to buy the Together Forever stamp set-I think you just gave it to me! I love this card!
Posted by: Julie | 05/23/2010 at 11:33 AM
You never cease to amaze me with your talent and artistry. This card is incredible and I had to "scraplift" your idea. I made three of these cards for my dad, husband and nephew who all serve/served in the military. I just keep looking at them over and over. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creatvity.
Posted by: Traci Davis | 05/24/2010 at 09:22 PM
Margaret this is just brilliant and so beautiful. I really love how you made the wreath into a medal. I can't wait to see what you do next!
Posted by: Tara Bilbao | 05/26/2010 at 05:16 PM