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Although I created the designs on this page for scrapbookers, these patriotic papers and scrapbook embellishments have many uses beyond just scrapbooking. The papers would also be great as backgrounds for handmade cards -- especially to send to someone serving in the U.S. military in Iraq. (Maybe by the time you read this there won't be any more Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine military personnel in Iraq. As of today [June 4, 2009], however, there are.) The papers can also be used as wrapping paper for small gifts; to incorporate into Flag Day, Memorial Day Veterans Day or Fourth of July crafts; or even as backgrounds for a web site or blog.

I designed these patriotic and military images in Picnik, the free graphics program. To learn how to design your own images, read my tutorial that will teach you how to create your own clip art.

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Patriotic Paper for Scrapbooking

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Free patriotic papers: Flying flags in blue circles
Free patriotic papers: Flying flags in blue circles

Patriotic and Military Images Scrapbook Journaling Cards

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Military images: Scrapbook journaling card with gold stars and American flag
Military images: Scrapbook journaling card with gold stars and American flag

Downloading Instructions for the Patriotic and Military Images

Choose a thumbnail version of any of the military images. When you click on one, it will appear larger.

IMPORTANT: Once you've chosen a scrapbook image and see it larger, double-click on the larger image, which will make the best version of the art appear. Sorry for the extra step, but this will give you the highest quality art.

Then, if you have a PC, just right-click and save the final version of the artwork to your hard drive. If you're a Mac user, control-click the image until you get a pop-up menu that will give you an option to save the file on your hard drive.

Note: You may have to click one more time after following the instructions above. In other words, click on the image that comes up after clicking on the large image.

Terms of Use

You are free to use these scrapbook papers and journaling cards all you want for your own scrapbooks, craft projects, handmade cards, etc., or to decorate blogs or Web sites. You may also use them to create any of the aformentioned for friends and family. But you may not sell these images, give them away as a collection or incorporate them into for-sale products without permission.

Please contact Carla Chadwick at info[@]vintageholidaycrafts[.com] if you have any questions or special requests.

Want More Free Scrapbook Images?

Download my Free Clip Art Sourcebook, which contains links to hundreds of free scrapbook images.


How will you use these patriotic papers and embellishments?

  • In a scrapbook
  • In a craft project
  • For a handmade card
  • For a Web site or blog background
  • For a combination of the above
  • Other
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Have Some Free Time to Give to a U.S. Soldier?

Many of the papers on this page would be perfect for making handmade cards to send to a soldier in Iraq. If you'd like to do that but don't know anyone stationed in Iraq (and I hope you don't), check out AnySoldier.com. They provide addresses for soldiers in the armed forces who have requested to be sent mail, because it lessens the loneliness of being so far from home. And you don't have to make a handmade card to participate. Your taking the time to share is what matters; not the form that sharing takes.

Cricut Cartridges

Cricut Joys Of Season Cartridge Cricut Joys Of Season Cartridge
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Cricut 29-0591 Wild Card Cartridge Cricut 29-0591 Wild Card Cartridge
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Cricut 29-0422 Strech Your Imagination Cartridge Cricut 29-0422 Strech Your Imagination Cartridge
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Cricut 29-0575 Cartridge Storage Box, Blue Cricut 29-0575 Cartridge Storage Box, Blue
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Cricut 29-0222 New Arrival Shape Cartridge Cricut 29-0222 New Arrival Shape Cartridge
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Cricut 29-0227 Opposites Attract Font Cartridge Cricut 29-0227 Opposites Attract Font Cartridge
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Cricut 29-0589 Cartridge Storybook Cricut 29-0589 Cartridge Storybook
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Cricut 29-0288 Cuttin' Up Font Cartridge Cricut 29-0288 Cuttin' Up Font Cartridge
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Cricut Shapes Cartridge, Celebration Cricut Shapes Cartridge, Celebration
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Cricut 29-0542 Solutions Home Accents Cartridge for Cricut Cutting Machines Cricut 29-0542 Solutions Home Accents Cartridge for Cricut Cutting Machines
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ethel smith profile image

ethel smith  says:
5 months ago

Must check this picnik out

WordPlay profile image

WordPlay  says:
5 months ago

Hi, Ethel. I hope you do try Picnik! It's a lot of fun.

Dink96 profile image

Dink96  says:
5 months ago

I so appreciate your continuing efforts in bringing such variety to us crafters. And I'm going to check out Picnik out as well! Many thanks for all you do! And a special thanks for your plug for "Any Soldier."

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Army Infantry Mom  says:
5 months ago

Awesome Hub,..I love how you mentioned our wounded Soldier's. Here is the address people can send them to,..APO AE 09180

Wounded warrior Ministry Center

CMR 402

APO AE 09180

This is where the majority of our wounded Soldiers are directly transfered to from the field while serving in the Middle East, Persian Gulf areas and Europe. Wounded Soldier's arrive daily.

I will be sure to pass this hub along to my friends !!! HOOAH !!!!!

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WordPlay  says:
5 months ago

Thanks, dink96 and Army Infantry Mom!

Mom, I really appreciate your posting that address. I hope my readers find it useful :-)

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