Fireworks and Dogs

Well, I am still figuring out how to load pictures!

In your mind, picture an antique graphic with two American flags, crossed at the poles.

 The flags are surrounded with vintage florals and fireworks.

Now you see my picture, hand picked for you!

Growing pains, bear with me.

Our dog Tyler barks at the invasion of fireworks and thunder.

These are 2 things we have no control over, 

so Tyler needs to modify his idea of what we need defending from. 

Not so simple!

A work in progress, which our neighbors have been testing us with 

almost nightly for a week or more now.

GAAAAaaaaahhhh

We live in an unincorporated area of the county, so fireworks are legal, 

unless the governor declares all fireworks taboo in the state due to high fire risks,

which is extremely unpopular and not good for reelection.

We live less than 2 hours from the Wyoming border, a state which apparently sells the "big" fireworks that are not sold in Colorado.

All of this means we have very large fireworks going off behind us,

 across the street and over a block.

Poor Tyler.

We are going to try a compression wrap on the Fourth I think.

(Insert diagram here of how to wrap it!)

You can purchase thunder shirts for dogs also.

The idea is that the tighter feeling (like a tight t-shirt) brings security and safety to the dog.

Let me know if you have tried this!

We'll see if it diminishes dog duties of protection too.

Must.

Guard.

The

Family!

The sacred dog code of reason to live

til next time,

inkspired

Happy Fourth of July!

Yippee!

c.1918

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

"We can no longer say there is nothing new under the sun.

For this whole chapter in the history of man is new."

- Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President



(a remark made at a 1962 White House dinner

honoring Nobel Laureates,)

by John F. Kennedy - 35th President

"I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent,

of human knowledge,

that has ever been gathered together at the White House -

with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

"Our history is one of a  people diverse in backgrounds

but united in common values, facing one serious challenge after another.

We have faced depressions, wars, injustice, and prevailed each time.

We will prevail again, and with your help, meet fully the challenges of our time."

 - Jimmy Carter, 39th President

"I should like to be able to love my country and to love justice."

- Albert Camus

The National Bird of the USA is the Bald Eagle.

Here is a small beading pattern for you to make:

c.1915

"He loves his country best who strives to make it best."

- Robert G. Ingersoll

"To me, being a citizen of the United States of America

is the greatest honor and privilege in the world."

- Gerald R. Ford, 38th President

c.1915

"Politics is not an event but a process.

We sometimes lose the events

but it never gives us the right

to stop being faithful to our principles

that enlisted us in the process.

We shall live to fight another day."

 - Mike Huckabee, previous Presidential candidate

c.1915

Here are a couple of beading patterns with patriotic themes:

courtesy of Arleen Hardin



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Just a fun little dot to dot: 

Next I have some terrific patriotic themed papercutting patterns:

These are from an out of publication book from BackStreetDesign.

Here is the front cover to the book:

If you have never seen Goldie Hawn's movie

Protocol

I highly recommend it!

Very patriotic!

c.1918

c.1917

Have a safe 4th of July.

Take a moment, and listen to a wonderful, patriotic song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gY3nQqmFCE&feature=feedf

Please attend one of the municipal (city) fireworks displays.

If you feel you must play with fireworks yourself,

PLEASE be responsible and keep children at a safe and far location.

inkspired

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dominoes@myinkspired.com

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All American Paper Dolls for the 4th

Howdy!

c.1920

As we Americans look forward to our celebration of becoming an independent nation on the fourth of July,

otherwise known as Indepedence Day,

let's have some all-American fun with traditional American themes!

Here is a lovely Stars and Stripes paper doll set for you to color:

The term "stars and stripes" is used as an expression of our flag - stripes in red and white,

and 50 stars - representing the 50 states of the USA.

Here is a  paper doll from the wonderful

American Girl series:

vintage color clip from Dover Books:

c.1840

These next paper dolls are from the 'Pilgrim Period'.

This was a time when Columbus arrived in what is now known as parts of North and South America. 

He was quickly followed

by Spanish, English and Dutch explorers, among others.

Although Columbus didn't 'discover' North America, he was the first European that arrived, and returned back to Europe with news on how to get there (along with a lot of elaboration).

When Europeans came to this 'new land' to live,

they were called Pilgrims.

Of course, North America had already been settled by numerous tribes, collectively called "Native Americans" or

Indians (as Columbus thought he had actually hit India)

or The People.  I have also heard the phrase "The First Ones" used.

Here is a familiar doll/paper doll - Dolly Dingle.

This is just some of the many different dolls and costumes:

c.1914

Here are paper dolls set in the pioneer days of the USA.

Print out and tape together the 2 backgrounds

for your paper dolls to play in.

Don't forget - If you mount them onto cereal box cardboard, they will stand on their own and will be much sturdier.

Oh, that's all the time I have for today.

Lots for you to cut out and play with!

see you tomorrow -

Inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com

dominoes@myinkspired.com