T Stands For Patriotism

Here in the U.S., today is the day of our independence, also known as the 4th of July.   It is a legal holiday, which means no one will have to open dreaded bills and junk mail.  Independence Day is celebrated because it is the day the U.S. adopted the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago on July 4, 1776.  It was at that time the Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were now a new and single nation, formally known as the United States of America.  It was also on that day they declared they were no longer part of the British Empire.

In the U.S. today, we are showing our patriotism.   Our flags are proudly flying high.

Bleubeard and I are lifting our cup of patriotism to those who fought so hard for this land and those who still love it, in spite of its many, many faults.  We'll light a candle for those who have given their lives for this country, too.

Now it's your turn to share your T entry this week whether it's a U.S. patriotic post, or one that celebrates summer (or winter in the southern hemisphere).  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time, even months or years ago, if you choose.



Because Bleubeard and I are hosting Art Journal Journey this month, I created this piece for T Tuesday I call Patriotism. 

We'll shoot fireworks after dark.

We'll measure our patriotism by the love we give and receive.

We'll bring out our red, white, and blue, the colors of our flag.

We'll pick someone to lead our annual parade.

And of course, we'll celebrate the day with back yard barbecues, swim parties, and boating on the lake.

Materials used for this spread include white card stock colored with handmade shimmering mists through a stencil, a napkin (the fireworks), circles punched from paint chip samples, a heart button, a tag I created on black card stock from some of the pastels I used last month, lace, a length of genuine tape measure, computer generated text, and a TH paper doll.

Bleubeard, my fearless and welcoming co-host and I are delighted you stopped by and invite you to join us at Art Journal Journey after you share your T post today. 

Please don't forget you have TWO WEEKS to prepare your ATC for the 4th annual T Tuesday anniversary.