Free National Grandparents Day Cards, Wrapping Paper and Clip Art
80Although Grandparents Day has been around since Marian McQuade initiated it in the 1970s, it hasn't really taken off like Mothers Day or Fathers Day. Even Jimmy Carter's official 1978 proclamation that said National Grandparents Day would be celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day hasn't made that many people sit up and take notice. It's a shame, because there's a wealth of experience and love to be had in the form of grandparents. That's why I created these National Grandparents Day cards, clip art images and wrapping paper / scrapbook papers. Perhaps their being available free will spur some people on to send some love to their elders.
I wish Grandparents Day had been around when my grandfather was alive; I would have loved to honor him for all he did for me. I guess my love and respect for him bore fruit in another way, though, when I founded an organization to match senior citizens with homeless children in child care settings. The idea was that seniors had the time, patience, experience and training to be of great value in the lives of children who had been damaged by the homeless experience.
The organization was founded in Los Angeles right about the time people in that city had had just about enough of hearing about the homeless problem. I worked hard on it, along with a great bunch of people who stepped up to help, but between the public backlash against the homeless and the myriad insurance and political issues involved, the organization eventually folded. Fortunately, other homeless organizations were already established and more prepared to handle the ups and downs of that type of project, so they were able to pick up the ball and run with it. So the idea was implemented, and that's all that matters.
Anyway, the point of that little trip down Memory Lane is that grandparents have a lot to offer. And they don't even have to be your grandparents. In our fast-food, youth-oriented society, some people have a tendency to dismiss anyone with wrinkles as being somehow less valuable. In fact, it's the opposite. So if you're lucky enough to still have your grandparents or if you even happen to know a grandparent or two, give them some love on the first Sunday after Labor Day. They've earned it.
To help you honor them, I've created free "Happy Grandparents Day" clip art that can also be used as greeting cards or e-cards. There are also three wrapping paper designs that can also be used as scrapbook papers. The images are below, along with the instructions for downloading them.
Free Grandparents Day Cards and Clip Art
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeFree Grandparents Day Wrapping Paper or Scrapbook Paper
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeBlank Greeting Cards from Amazon
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Hallmark Blank Greeting Cards Half-fold Matte Premium 20 Count
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Geographics 44545 Blank greeting cards, 8-1/2x11, half-fold, white, 25 cards & 25 envelopes/pack
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Hajime Namiki Trees Blank Notecards, 20 Blank Greeting Cards with 4 Different Styles
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Avery Textured Half-Fold Greeting Cards for Inkjet Printers, Uncoated, 5.5 x 8.5 Inches, White, Box of 30 (03378)
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Assorted Blank Handmade Greeting Cards - Birthday, Thank You, Holiday or Any Occasion - Real Flower Greeting Card - Pack of 6
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Avery Personal Creations Textured Heavyweight Note Card and Envelopes, 4-1/4 x 5-1/2, 50 per Box (3379)
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"A mother becomes a true grandmother the day she stops noticing the terrible things her children do because she is so enchanted with the wonderful things her grandchildren do." ~ by Lois Wyse
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Download Instructions for the Grandparents Day Cards, Clip Art and Wrapping / Scrapbook Paper
Choose a thumbnail version of any of the National Grandparents Day cards, clip art and wrapping / scrapbook papers. When you click on one, it will appear larger.
IMPORTANT: Once you've chosen an image and see it
larger, double-click on the larger image, which will make the best
version of the art appear.
Then, if you use a Mac, control-click the image until you get a pop-up menu with an option to save the file. If you have a PC, right-click and save the artwork to your hard drive.
Note: The clip art images can also be used as greeting cards. For the best results, use pre-cut, pre-scored card stock you can get at a craft or stationary store, or from the Amazon links in this hub. Just download the image you want and print it on the front of the card. You can also use 8-1/2" x 11" card stock but you will have to cut the card down to size yourself.
Terms of Use
Feel free to download these printable clip art, cards and wrapping / scrapbook images for your own use in scrapbooks, handmade cards and other crafts, and on Web pages, blogs, fliers or other materials. You may also use them on commercial sites or print pieces as backgrounds or embellishments, even if they promote a product or service. But you may not sell these images, give them away as a collection or incorporate them into products without permission. If you have a special request, though, I might be open to it. So please don't hesitate to ask by contacting Carla at info [@] vintageholidaycrafts [.com].
Also, please note that I have little control over which ads appear on this page.
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If you use these images, I would appreciate a link back to this page using the following code or text:
<a href="http://hubpages.com/_clipart/hub/national-grandparents-day">Grandparents Day cards and wrapping paper</a>
If you don't know how to use the HTML code above, please use this link:
http://hubpages.com/_clipart/hub/national-grandparents-day
... and link it from one of the phrases below:
National Grandparents Day cards
Grandparents Day clip art
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Check out the Free Clip Art Sourcebook, which contains links to my collection of free clip art and scrapbook images. No registration required and all the images are FREE!
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Family Memory Books from Amazon
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CR Gibson Family Recipe Memory Book
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Pioneer FTM15BX Family Treasures Deluxe 12-by-15-Inch Memory Book with Fabric Cover, Bordeauby
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Dates for National Grandparents Day 2009-2019
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2009
| September 13
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2010
| September 12
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2011
| September 11
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2012
| September 9
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2013
| September 8
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2014
| September 7
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2015
| September 13
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2016
| September 11
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2017
| September 10
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2018
| September 9
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2019
| September 8
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Grandparents Day Gifts from Amazon
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Gifts for Grandmothers - All Grandmothers Go To Heaven Visor with Swarovski Rhinestones
Price: $24.00
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Hugs And Kisses for Great Grandma - Picture Frame Gift
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Valentine Gift for Sweet Grand Kids
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Bulldog Cotton Puppy Dog Breed Animal Socks 9-11
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Serenity Spa Gift Basket with a FREE Extra Gift and a FREE Personalized Greeting Card
Price: $79.95
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Golf Themed Gift Basket - Great Grandparents Day or Christmas Holiday Gift Idea for Golfers
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Golden Italian Charm Bracelet Plated Grandparent Theme Grandma Photo
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Heart-Healthy Grandparent's Day Gift Basket
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Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa
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Sharp SPC355 Atomic Digital Wall Clock (Silver)
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Credits
The clip art, wrapping paper designs and Website content for this page were developed by Carla Chadwick of B2B Content Solutions.
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The images were designed in Picnik, the free online graphics program that requires no registration. If you'd like to learn how to create your own free clip art, please see the tutorial on my WordPlay blog that details how to make clip art with Picnik.
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Grandparents in the News
- Grandparents struggle to raise grandkidsNew York Post4 hours ago
Here in New York City, many grandparents have accepted the trying — and rewarding — task of raising their grandchildren.The job is incredibly difficult, especially when seniors must find ways to control troubled teenagers struggling with the physical, emotional or mental loss of their parents.Dozens of grandparents, mostly women, gathered...
- Grandparents-rights bill advancesThe Des Moines Register13 hours ago
Grandparents could seek visitation or custody when a parent of the child dies under a bill before the Iowa Legislature that took a step forward Monday.
- Baker loses bid for new attorney as maternal grandparents of daughters file for custodyWaco Tribune-Herald13 hours ago
James and Linda Dulin, parents of Kari Baker, filed suit Monday to modify custody arrangements for 13-year-old Kensi and 9-year-old Grace. The girls have been living with their father and paternal grandparents in Kerrville for the past 3 1/2 years.
- Grandparents Should Be Aware of Phone ScamKSPR Springfield3 hours ago
If your grandchild calls looking for bail money, it's probably a scam. It's nicknamed the 'Grandparent Scam' because the caller pretends to be your grandchild.
- Baker loses bid for new attorney as maternal grandparents of Baker daughters file for custodyWaco Tribune-Herald21 hours ago
The parents of Matt Baker’s murdered wife filed for custody of Baker’s two daughters Monday. Meanwhile, Baker, convicted last month of killing his wife, Kari, lost his bid Monday to replace his appellate attorney.
- Eastday-3 overcome by leaking gasEastday.com3 hours ago
A pair of grandparents and their four-year-old grandchild were rushed to Xinhua Hospital yesterday afternoon after a gas leak in their apartment. The three were sent to the hyperbaric oxygen chamber and were in stable condition last night.
- Duet group helps grandparents raising grandkidsThe Arizona Republic35 hours ago
Support groups meet monthly.
- New B-HP football coach's work ethic traced to family farmAnderson Independent-Mail6 hours ago
HONEA PATH —Russell Blackston’s reputation as a hard worker can be traced to his childhood working on his grandfather’s 100-acre farm near the Keowee River in Six Mile.“That’s all I’ve ever known is hard work,” said Blackston, Belton-Honea Path’s new football coach, who worked on the farm starting when he was 3 or 4 years old.Both of his grandparents were farmers, Blackston said, and he used to ...
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Comments
Thanks, R Burow. What a nice thing to say. :-)
I was not fortunate to see any of my grandpapa.When is grandmamas day?.
Hi, Nzung. I don't think there's a Grandmamas Day. There's just Grandparents Day, which covers all grandparents. :-)
Great displays and ideas....
Thanks, Nancy. :-)
Great idea you have!!!
Thanks.
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R Burow says:
6 months ago
You always have such enjoyable hubs. Thanks.