quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
I ran across something this morning that might interest you. Pets for Patriots is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that brings together hard-to-place shelter pets (adult animals, large breeds, etc.) and service personnel (active or retired, with special concern for those returing from deployment, re-entering civilian life or retiring). Their goal is to benefit both pet and patriot. . .[Read More]
NEWS FLASH More talented and generous blogging friends have joined in for Flag Day Giveaway, so circle back to the Flag Day Giveaway master list to see where to find them. But hurry–June 17 is the last day to sign up for all giveaways! DOG WAVES FLAG–AND CANDY Now, The Dog got so excited about this second wave of. . .[Read More]
Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the Armistice between the Allies of World War I and Germany. In the United States, the holiday originally honored World War I veterans and was known as Armistice Day. In the 1950′s, the day was renamed Veterans Day, and its scope expanded to express appreciation for all veterans. This Veterans Day, we offer. . .[Read More]
Welcome to our stop on the Operation Write Home July 4th Blog Hop! Here at InkPaperStamps, The Dog and I are playing with our punches again to create a little something special in celebration of America’s 234th birthday. And since birthdays mean presents, we’re also offering some blog candy! Our birthday card pays homage to an iconic symbol of America, the Liberty. . .[Read More]
Canada. For us, she’s like your favo(u)rite cousin. Yeah, some things work differently at her house. But you always feel comfortable there. Partly, that’s because so much is familiar. But mainly, it’s her warm and kind heart–and her ‘no worries’ outlook on life. With such a gracious welcome, you’re sure to enjoy your time there, and create memories that bring a. . .[Read More]
Today, we honor our veterans–past and present–who have secured the freedom and liberties we are blessed with, and salute the service members who stand ready to defend them still. We also pause to thank our heroes’ loved ones. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said ‘The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.’ A parent who instilled love of freedom. . .[Read More]
A few more details on my ‘Any Hero’ card, first presented in the Operation Write Home Veterans Day Blog Hop. . . . This card is 4.25″x 4.25″, so it fits into a standard A2 size envelope. That means it will tuck away nicely amongst all the other cards in the box it lands in. . . . . .[Read More]
As our nation pauses to remember, I’d like to join in the multitude expressing gratitude to our country’s veterans. Every freedom Americans have is ours today only because these fine men and women, and so many before them, accepted the call to service. Discharging their duty with distinction, they have willingly risked their very life to preserve liberty for the next generation. Their sacrifice makes the gift. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
