Alison Heikkila Designs

  • Home
  • Resume
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Affiliates
  • My Etsy Shop

Bravery and Pride

Uncategorized

8 Sep

Hello! I appreciate you coming to visit today. Yesterday, one of the wonderful crafting FB groups that I’m in dealt with hate from one of it’s members. This person was full of hate, and said some pretty nasty things. I had this card in my head for a while, but yesterday I absolutely needed to make it. I am happy to say that the wonderful admins of the group removed this person, and the group is a safe space, full of love again. This card doesn’t directly coincide with what the woman’s comments were, but the conversation is what spurred the need to complete the idea I had.

When I first got the Free & Brave stamp set from Sassy & Crafty, I knew I needed to alter the flag to make it a Pride flag. Given the situations happening in the country right now, I also decided to use one of the new versions of that flag, which includes the additional 2 stripes at the top. Eventually, I’d like to make a trans flag, and the original Pride flag.

I changed the flag by simply not inking the inner portion, and then drawing in the new stripes. I colored the whole image in with Copics, and I fussy cut it.

I created the background by stamping “brave” repeatedly in my stamping tool with Memento inks from Imagine. I mounted everything on to a white card base that I inked with black.

People often say that they use crafting as a way to escape politics and problems of the world. But this isn’t about politics. This is about love. Loving your true self and whoever else you want. This is also about giving support. Honoring people’s choices. I could go on…. But I’ll leave you with this. If you don’t feel support from your family, or your friends…know that I support you. I am here for you. You are brave. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Leave a Comment

Previous Post: « Snowmouse
Next Post: You Make Me Batty »

Reader Interactions

Thank you so much for your kind words! Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

Follow Me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
My name is Alison and I appreciate you stopping by. I am an artist and a maker, and I am so happy to share a little piece of my world with you.

Subscribe to my Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe.

Product Disclosure: The companies I work for as a Design Team member will frequently send me free product to use as part of our agreement. I only work with products I truly like, and with companies I am passionate about. If you'd like to do some shopping, please see my Affiliates page in the tabs above. If you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you.

Use code AlFan10 to save 10%
Coupon Code: ALISON10

Copyright © 2023 · Refined theme by Restored 316