It’s Memorial Day weekend in the United States. Memorial Day weekend falls on the last Monday of May every year and is viewed as the unofficial kickoff to Summer. While we enjoy cookouts, picnics and outdoor events during this three-day weekend, today is a day to remember those who’ve died in military service to our country. With that in mind, I’ve made a gorgeous thank you card with a simple layout and coordinating elements. Here’s my card:
There’s not an American flag on my card, but you also know it’s there. I layered seven 1/4″ x 4-1/4″ strips of the Real Red pattern from the Regals 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper on a Secret Sea pattern from the 2025-2027 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. They work perfectly together, don’t you think?!
The sentiment on my card is stamped in Secret Sea with the With You in Mind stamp set. Here’s a look at the sentiments and images in this versatile stamp set:
I adore the sentiments in this set – and there are cute images, as well. My card also features stars from the stamp set. Here’s a closer look at the sentiment and images on my card:
I hand-snipped the stars and peppered them around the sentiment with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. I also added three Gold Flower Accents (that don’t really look like flowers on my patriotic card). I’ve included a link to these accents in the product listing at the base of this post.
I love the new patterns in the color family 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Papers in the 2025 Annual Catalog. These patterns are versatile and fun. Here’s a look at the patterns (I’m using the pages from the Secret Sea papers as an example):
I wasn’t sure where my cardmaking adventure would take me when I set out to make a patriotic card to share with you today. I knew I’d used patterned papers, but I wasn’t sure which pages or how I would showcase them. When I chose the “thank you” from With You in Mind, I was happy to see it included a star (that I didn’t know I needed). 🙂
Stamps: With You in Mind Papers: Regals 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Real Red), 2025-2027 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Secret Sea), Secret Sea, Thick Basic White Inks: Secret Sea Accessories: 2-3/8″ Circle Punch, Flower Accents, Paper Snips Scissors, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Dimensionals
I hope your Memorial Day is wonderful! Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Check out the New Catalog
Stampin’ Up!’s 2025 Annual Catalog was released on Tuesday. What fun! Click on one of the below links to learn more:
- It’s Here! Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s 2025 Annual Catalog
- Covering Stampin’ Up!’s 2025 Annual Catalog
- Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2027 In Colors
Online Exclusives
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Adore the mix of stars and stripes!
Thanks, Mary! ♥
Great job Brian, I see a flag without it being a flag. Patriotic in deed!
Thanks, Katrina! I had fun with this one. Hope your day was great!
Hi Brian
What a beautiful tribute to those that served!
Great use of DSP ! Thanks for sharing your ideas .
Enjoy your Memorial Day!
Thanks so much, Dawn! I hope your day was great!
Handsome card for a meaningful tribute.
Thanks, Stella! ♥
Great card!
Blessed Memorial Day.
Thanks, Nancy! ♥ Hope you had a great day!
Such a classy, cool card. I love the “hint” of the flag and it’s a really nice tribute.
Thank you so much, my friend! I’m glad you like it.
A first rate acknowledgement to those who paid the ultimate price.
♥ Thank you so much, Cindie!
Brilliant!!
I’m CASE-Ing with a smaller “Thank you” in a white star. Perfect timing for the inspiration—I owe my local VFW several thank you’s for hosting a fundraising dinner for our local cancer center. I can always count on you to jump-start my creativity. THANKS!
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I love that so much, Linda! I’m so happy my card inspired your thank you cards. All the best! ♥
Adore this and hope you won’t mind if I CASE for our Card Ministry to send to
Our four service folk. It’s hard to find the right sets to use each month. Thank you
For sharing your creativity and honoring our service folk. Have a great day!
I would love for you to CASE it, Barbara! All the best! ♥
Love this card. It’s beautiful, patriotic and PERFECT! Iam definitely CASEing it!
Thank you so much, Kim! I really appreciate your kind words. ♥
This was a fun card to recreate. Thank you for inspiring!
I’m so glad to hear it! Thanks, John!
Brian, this is a perfect card for today. I love the papers you used. I hope you’ve enjoyed your day!
Thanks so much, Hilda! These papers did all the work. I’m so glad you like it! ♥
Brian, your water logged card is maybe more appropriate – bedraggled, a little more worn – just like a true Veteran – worn out and used but still note worthy and loved. I liked it also and am glad you showed it.
When I first saw your card as you presented it on your website I loved it. And could tell right off it was a representation of the flag. Great work and a beautiful card – either and both.
Love your site and all you share with us.
Yes, I’ve spilled many times! I now use tops on my drinks. Please note: It could have been worse, RED WINE is a total disaster!
Love your card, I will use your pattern when making cards for my local VA hospital. TYFS!