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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Patriotic Poppet Spool}

June 16, 2012

I love displaying Patriotic items in my home year round and the summer is a perfect time to add old glory to your decor. The sweet little Patriotic poppets work perfectly for this and can be found in the Paper Whimsy shoppe.
Create several in varying sizes and add little “poppet” vignettes around your home or picnic table. They would make a darling centerpiece for Fourth of July. I hope you will get your Red, White and Blue on and create some projects with “Old Glory” in mind!

As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspire Blog:
paperwhimsy.com/inspiration/?p=2764

Technique:

(1) This little spool was created using an empty cornmeal container which is the perfect size. Empty oatmeal and baking soda containers also work well. I covered the container with pattern paper using Matte Gel Medium. Old sheet music was added to that layer.

(2) I added two circles to the top and bottom of the container by tracing them on to cardboard. Place pattern paper on circle and attach using Matte Gel Medium. On top circle, add doilies and another folded fan. The fan has been joined to make one large rosette. Added elements from Salmagundi Patriotic. Attach old vintage buttons to outside rim with E6000 glue. Dab little circles of Silver Stickles along edges in between buttons. Glue circles to top and bottom of container to form a “spool”.

(3) Fold strips of paper (3 inches wide) to make a half fan to adorn the front. Add bits of silver stickles to folded fan. Once dry, glue on front of container. The main poppet I adhered to a lightweight cardboard with Matte Gel Medium. Once dry, cut out with scissors.

(4) Glue to front of folded fan using E6000 glue, clothespins can hold her in place while the glue sets up. Tuck little flags behind image. Add more figures around the container and word phrases using Matte Gel Medium.

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{Four Years Passed…}

April 22, 2010

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The Warrior’s Walk at Fort Stewart, Georgia commemorates fallen soldiers who have given their lives during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today marks my son Andrew’s last day as a soldier serving in the U.S. Army. He has completed more than 4 years of service, a 13 month tour to Iraq and will be returning home to Michigan this weekend.

I wanted to thank each of you for the love, support, and prayers the past few years. You helped to keep me strong during his time away.

I look forward to “getting to know” my son again…the “man” he has grown to be.

Bless each of you and may God Bless Our Troops! :)

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{Andrew is BACK in the U.S.A.}

December 11, 2008

Andrew is HOME at his base in Georgia. WOO HOO!I am so grateful and feel very blessed. He has now completed his 13 month tour in Iraq, and God willing now remains here in the U.S.A.

I will not see him until Christmas when he has leave, but what a joyful holiday it will be having him here and knowing he is safe.

I would like to thank each and every one of you who helped me “keep a knot in my faith” this past year. I feel like 1,000 pounds have been lifted off my shoulders. The continued love, support, and prayers you have given to me and my son was the biggest blessing. Thank you for getting us through it.

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{Happy 21st Andrew}

November 24, 2008

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Happy 21st Birthday Andrew! Today is my son Andrew’s special day, although he is in Iraq. I hope someone gives him a birthday cake. He has had two birthdays while being deployed there. I can’t believe how the years have flown…and my second born is now 21! *Hopefully* I will see him very soon!

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