Memorial Day 2018

Hello all. Sonja from Sugar Bean Cards here to share a little something with you. Monday, May 28th, 2018 is Memorial Day. I always try to do something to show my respect for those who have fought for our freedom.

This year I wanted to do something with the new 3D Lantern file, the Combat 3D Boot file, and of course the American flags from the 3D Flag Pair on Poles file.

The combat boots are downsized to about 3" tall by 1 1/2" wide. Which if you've ever made the boot file, is a considerable downsize!

Next I researched what flower represents Memorial Day. As it turns out, the red poppy is the significant flower.

I cut the poppy centers and greenery for the lantern from Bazzill's Easter Grass cardstock.

Then I grabbed some sharpie markers and my Craftwell eBrush to bring in different colors for the centers.

Taking the Netlab quilling tool, I was able to quickly roll each center

Then apply to each flower with a dot of hot glue

Next I colored the greenery with greens and brown sharpie markers

One of my favorite things about the eBrush is that the project looks super messy until you remove the excess cardstock from around the cut

Next I cut out all the white and blue flowers. I shaped each petal with the help of McGill flower roller tools.

 Now it's time to assemble

The lantern could've been done at this point if I wanted to add the top portion, but I really wanted those boots on here

 So I continued on

Final Project:

There is a candle insert with this file that allows you to pop in a battery operated tealight for full functionality.

The gates and lantern were adhered using both the Xyron Mega Runner®  and
Teresa Collins Mega Runner by Xyron® so I wouldn't have to wait for glue to dry.

For the top of the flags, I applied two of Tim Holtz Hitch Fasteners to bring a big of detail.

Materials Used: 

• Paper
• Bazzil 
• Easter Grass
• Blackberry Swirl
• Cherry Splash
• Coconut Swirl
• Peanut Fudge
• Craft cardstock
• Paper House
• Let Freedom Ring 
• SnapDragon/SVG Attic Files
• 3D Lantern
• Combat 3D Boot
• 3D Flag Pair on Poles
• Stars 5pt 3D
• Die Cut Machine
• Silhouette Cameo 3
• Silhouette Studio-Designer Edition
• Silhouette Design Store

• Adhesive
• Xyron Mega Runner® 
• Teresa Collins Mega Runner by Xyron®
• Hot Glue
• Extra's
• Craftwell eBrush
• Sharpie markers
• Netlab quilling tools
• McGill flower rollers
• Tim Holtz Hitch Fastners

FTC disclaimer: I received some of these products for free but was not compensated for writing this post. To view my complete disclaimer, click here.

The End of The Journey of Seventy Boots with Lisa

Hi and welcome, everyone! Lisa from In The Crafting Cave with you today!  Last year I was asked to create a few centerpieces for A Warriors On The Water Committee Dinner to be held at my parents home. So I created five of these fantastic JGW MY Hero 3D Combat Boots stuffed them with white shredded crinkle paper and inserted two American Flags. These five boots turned into 75 boots when I was asked to create 70 more for this year's Icebreaker held here at Sports, USA - Ft. Bragg, NC. 

 Warriors On The Water is a Military Appreciation Bass Fishing Tournament. It's a day when 150+ Soldiers are paired with Bass Fishermen to spend a day fishing and a chance to win some fabulous prizes. Even more than that, it is a day that someone says to them..."Thank You for your sacrifices!".

The Icebreaker is held on the Wednesday night before the Friday Tournament. It's a night of fun for the Military Men and Women who attend as well as for our volunteers and fishermen. They expect over 400 people to be in attendance and will have guest speakers from the Military representing all branches whose troops are fishing the event.  The fishermen will be paired up with their Military counterparts and have a chance to talk strategy for the big tournament on Friday.  

70 more boots! 71 in this photo. We made two extras, just in case.

So this is where the 75 boots come into play. They are centerpieces for all the tables at the Warriors on the Water Icebreaker. WOW, literally! It was such an honor to make these boots knowing, personally, what our service members endure every day whether their home with loved ones or stationed/deployed around the world. 


4 - 8 hour days of cutting.

56 hours to assemble. 7 - 8 hour days.

One helper, my very own hero, my hubby! 

Four boxes ready to go!

One of the first boots from the original post.

One of the original boots nearly a year later.

Wherever you see flags, there's a boot.

The boots were a huge hit! I think a few walked off, but that's okay, too. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this, I know it's a bit long, but I feel worth every word.
And if you're ever in need of a boot, you know where to go, SVG Attic!

You can see more photos at In The Crafting Cave with Lisa.

As always, thanks for joining us.
And have an amazing weekend!

The Journey of Seventy Boots with Lisa

I want to start today's post with thank you!  Thank you to all the veterans 

who served and continue to serve this country, I am forever grateful to you. 

Lisa from, The Crafting Cave, sharing The Journey of Seventy Boots 

with you today. This past August, I was asked to make a few table decorations 

for a Warriors on the Water Committee Dinner that was held at my parents home. So I let the wheels turn and decided I would use the 3D Combat Boot Box from JGW My Hero Collection.  I made five of the boots.

I used Kraft Paper to create the boot, bakers twine for the laces, black and grey cardstock to make the dog tags. My intention was to add these mini flags to the boots and I love the way they turned out. 

Here's where the story becomes interesting! 

I get a phone call the evening of the dinner from my mom that went something 

like this: 

Mom: "Hey, whatcha doin?"

Me: Nothing, why?

Mom: "Everyone really likes the boots.

Me: Good, I'm glad.

Mom: They need 70 MORE! 

Me: 70? Okay.

And this is the beginning of the journey. The way I see it, one of two things will play out.

I will make the seventy boots or I will lose my mind in the process! Either way, it's for 

an amazing cause. For one day, a returning soldier from Iraq and/or Afghanistan is offered a full day of bass fishing in a tournament, hence the name, Warriors on the Water. The 3D Combat Boot Box couldn't be more perfect for this.

I have plenty of time, they aren't needed until April and I already have five made! 

 You can follow the journey over on my blog, In The Crafting Cave, from the beginning to their final destination as centerpieces at the WOW IceBreaker.  

Thank you for taking the time to pop in and 

I hope you have an amazing day!