Make Handmade Patriotic Christmas Cards

For may patriotic images are every day. While many people wave flags for the 4^th of July, Memorial day and Veterans day, others live it every day. Perhaps it's a family of veterans or a soldier or the family of someone serving half way around the world. Or perhaps it's someone who simply stands in support of these men and women, who loves our country every day. Patriotic Christmas cards are appreciated and homemade patriotic Christmas cards are something that speaks of time, not just something bought commercially.

There are three easy craft projects that you can do to create patriotic cards. Begin by getting pre-made cards which already have the right sized envelopes. These are blank cards found in the stationery aisle of many stores, often near the computer printed papers. These can be ordered online also. While in that aisle, pick up some watercolor markers or colored pencils if you wish to "color in" the rubber stamps. If desired get a Christmas rubber stamp too for the inside or simply write your own greeting. Look at sites for military and patriotic rubber stamps like CreatingMilitaryMemories and find patriotic or military themed rubber stamps. Don't overlook an eagle, or other image that represents America. You can also find rubber stamps with hills, trees and other parts of scenes on them, and creatively putting them together so that each card is unique.

A similar unique patriotic Christmas card can be made using basic glue and picture techniques limited only by your creativity. Cut photos from magazines or catalogs and arrange them as miniature scrapbook pages on the front of the cards, or a collage type with images that fit the season. The cost of this is limited to the blank cards and postage and recycles cards, magazines and other items that might otherwise be thrown away. Use glue and let them dry thoroughly before sending. Add bits or lace, red white and blue ribbon or other odds and ends that fit the message of the season. This can use scrap pieces to make unique, individual homemade Christmas cards - the finest in recycling!

You can expand this by making a "3D" effect on the front of the card. Scrapbooking supplies can take the collage and ribbon even further using the same techniques. Use die cutouts, glitter and other craft supplies. Be creative.

Homemade cards automatically open with love and that is the real meaning of the holidays. For someone far from home, or their loved ones separated by distance, or the family missing someone for the first time or third time or tenth time this year the holidays are different. Give a touch to honor them with the spirit of Christmas with homemade patriotic cards.