How To Make Patriotic Thank You Cards for Heroes

Have you ever received a Fourth of July card in the mail? Me either. It's not exactly a card-giving holiday, but I do LOVE making patriotic cards. The bold red and blue color palette speaks to me, and it makes me happy. Perhaps 4th of July is the first thing you think of when you look at patriotic papercrafting supplies, but they can be used for so much more. Today, let's look at two different cards, and discuss who we might share these beauties with. (And hey - if you want to mail a Happy Fourth of July card out this year, you go for it!) 

Both of these cards were created using a combination of three stamp sets - I think that's another thing I love about making patriotic crafts - it's so easy to mix and match products. These stamp sets flow so well together, and I was able to add in some simple trimmed cardstock strips and a star border die too. Mixy matchy perfection! These three stamp sets from FSJ will make your crafty patriotic heart happy: All You Do, Old Glory, and Freedom Sparkle. (Click on them to check out the awesome stamp images and some more samples too!) These stamp sets are fantastic for summer party invitations, 

The flag from All You Do stamps up a really fun background on this first card. If mass-producing this card, you could stamp a whole 8.5x11 sheet and then trim it into pieces for multiple cards.

On the card below, I created some good old fashioned cardstock stripes using Candy Apple and White Cream cardstock. And how AMAZING is that stamped blue star border. The stamp has that distressed texture to it, which is SO cool.

Independence Day, Memorial Day and Veteran's Day are great opportunities to share handmade love with deployed soldiers, or veterans - but these cards would be appropriate all year long, to share our gratitude. We can also extend our thanks to local heroes at home, firefighters, police officers, and those who help and protect in our communities. Looking for a great idea? Check out this blog post that includes a cookie recipe, plus ideas to make crafty patriotic packaging for those treats - and how one family shared the handmade love with some community helpers!

Card Supplies: Check out these fabulous patriotic stamp/die sets! All You Do Stamp Set | Old Glory Stamp Set | Freedom Sparkle Stamp Set | Border Basics Die Set |