Welcome to our challenge…
Red, White and Blue…the vote is up to YOU!
Team Homefront is a group of Military Spouses and we have challenged ourselves to come up with a few patriotic items to celebrate Independence Day! As military spouses we have a great love for our beautiful country and this is our way of showing support for the USA and our soldiers that still fight for our freedom!
Below you will find our entries, we have everything from cards to travel pillows. Please take a moment to check out each item AND feel free to visit our stores by clicking on the picture! Voting begins July 1stth and runs through July 7, so please come back during that time and vote for the item you like the most by leaving a comment with you favorite seller’s name! If you’re a first-time commenter, your comment will have to be approved before it will appear. No worries! Our blog team is on it!
Why take the time to vote?? As a thank you for your vote and your support we would like to offer you 10% off in each of our participating shops, good for one purchase per shop. To redeem your 10% off just enter “vote” in the notes to seller. ALSO…each shop that votes receives a chance to be entered in a treasury! These will be done at random from the shops that have voted and may be in regular Treasury or Treasury West.
The item that wins will be featured here on our website for the month of July including an etsy mini. Please visit back after July 7th to see who one and learn more about them and their shop!
Thanks for supporting Team Homefront and Happy Birthday, USA!
This card is representative of the US and our flag, made of cardstock and craft paper. We’ve been married to the Navy for 13 years. We are proud Military Family, Submariner Family…American Family.
These include hand assembled bottle caps, curled ribbon, brads and sequins. I also used cardstock, dye ink, and monoadhesive as well as watercolor pencils.
My husband is in the Navy. I am a Navy wife stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and that I am a stay at home mom of a two year old little girl. www.cardsbylu.etsy.com
“My husband has spent the last 20 years in the military, first jumping out of perfectly good helicopters, then flying them. As his wife and the mother of his 5 kids, sometimes the road is tough – especially during his recent year-long deployment to Afghanistan (Thank God, he’s home now!). Making soap is my therapy when life gets crazy (which is pretty often around here!).
Our American soldiers are our heroes - we support our troops 100 percent. We could think of no better way to honor them than with a bar of soap in our favorite colors.”
www.swanmountainsoaps.etsy.com
This is a set of 5 charms to be used on any glass that has a stem or a place for the charm to hug. You will never lose your drink again as long as you can remember what your charm looks like. 
I am an USAF vet and am married to an ARMY pilot. We are a very pround american family and the kids and I are are extremely proud of what their daddy does for us and the USA.
A cool vinyl covered dimensional checkbook cover to show off your US Army pride. Fits standard checkbooks and works with duplicates. Also available for Navy, Marines, and Airforce, just convo me and I can make one for you. Any other themes you’d like to have? Just ask!
This item was made for the Homefront Team challenge for Independence day! My husband is active duty Army, so I wanted my challenge entry to reflect pride in him and his service.
Being a Military spouse, family member and friend to several soldiers who have taken that unsacrificial journey to war, I have been guilty of not keeping proper correspondence. The sincerity and thankfulness of, yes, an old fashioned “letter from home” to a hero you know could never be explained in words. I have created this “Soldier Pack” to help you get them through a yearlong deployment. Allow this “love in action” to speak as loud as the expressions you send along with each card. Let’s never forget those fighting for our freedom!
As a military spouse we travel from station to station about every 3 years, make time for a family trip home, and even those well deserved rest & relaxation vacations we tend to only dream about. With my family of six it’s important to have happy travelers. All four of my children sleep comfortably in their seats giving me the freedom to drive the distance without the worry of floppy heads and necks. From one mother to another you’ll be thankful you stopped by Sygnet Creations for all your Unique Fabric Needs.
includes:
4- Pillows (2 Adult, 2 Child)
1- tote bag
Red, White, and Blue for Two!
This patriotic duo is especially designed for twins, siblings, or best friends! Mini polka dot fabric is used for these fun and sassy summer suits in a one size fits most toddler design. An old fashioned design with a patriotic spin, these suits represent our love for this country and my husband’s duty as he inters the Navy!
I have made a set of ten A9 folded cards in beautiful Luxe White paired up with a khaki A9 envelope. This is a fairly large card! It’s a full sheet folded in half, plenty of room to write to those you love
My husband is in the Navy and we always send out letters while he’s gone. A letter was the most important thing he ever received while at Boot Camp. I was going for the Rustic Americana look mixed with a Letterpress feel.
www.flyleafbooksstudio.etsy.com
As a combat veteran, I understand the drab and dreary environment my deployed husband is surrounded by. That’s why I spend long hours to pretty myself when he finally redeploys. What better way to pretty oneself, and support deployed loved ones than with a 4 1/2 foot patriotic memory bracelet. This bracelet is beaded in red, clear, blue, and silver glass seed beads with accents of clear glass faceted beads.
My husband is in the United States Air Force. We have been a military family for quite some time now and love to celebrate Independence Day! I decided to make a special shirt and hairclip for my daughter to wear to celebrate the holiday, it’s also perfect to wear when your loved one is returning from a deployment! It’s so important to teach our children the importance of this holiday and to honor those that have sacrificed so much so that we can enjoy our freedoms. Please visit my shop for more patriotic items!
The Stars and Stripes represent this country we proudly live in. Semper Fi, short for Semper Fidelis, means “Always Faithful”. This is a motto worth modeling in our family, home, and service to our country, whether we are Marines or not.
All constucted by me, buttons and tan fabric came from a Charlie shirt, blood stripe ironed and then stitched on.
My husband is a soldier in the US Army and one of my favorite things is to watch the fireworks on The Fourth of July with him. There’s something magical and romantic about it. I created these earrings to capture that feeling. They’re easy to wear and move playfully with bursts of color. Can’t you just see yourself in these while you’re all snuggled up and gazing at the sky together?
These earrings measure just under 3 3/4 inches (9 1/2cm) from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the blue crystal and can be shortened upon request.
This Patriotic Bib and Burp Cloth Set was sewn with the US Army in mind. We live next to Ft. Rucker, AL, and I wanted to create something pretty, patriotic, and Army for the little ones on post! This one has two flowers–one for the USA, and one for the US Army! Happy 4th of July!
www.monsterbugblankets.etsy.com
This adorable summer outfit is the perfect answer to what to wear from beach/pool to evening. The a-line top is open in the back and laced up, it can double as a dress with bloomers for smaller girls. The Capri length pants are made with an elastic waist.
My husband is disabled vet, Special Forces (Green Beret), every male in both our families has served so it’s just natural to me. Just remember whenever you complain about having to pay taxes, my husband might be needing another surgery! At least there’s one good thing your taxes are working for!
This is a trio of stars that are carefully crocheted and embroidered with the patriotic USA. Can be hang as a door knob hanger or a baby mobile! A tribute to our great country. The stars measures about 5 inches (12.7cm) wide and 15 inches (38.1cm)in total length.
I am a military wife of a marine officer. He is currently working as a commander of the light armor vehicles (LAV) and he is scheduled to deploy to Iraq in 2009.
This photo was taken in honor of my husband who has been deployed on a undisclosed mission with the United States Military. Sometimes letters and prayers are all we have to communicate with each other. It’s a rough life to live but somebody’s gotta do it.
I’m Army wife to Sgt. Riggins FL Army Nat’l Guard. He’s been deployed one year this month, 2 more to go.
I used varying gosgrain ribbon and hand sew this large bow together and added lots of sprays. It’s on a royal blue crochet style 1.5″ headband. I started making bows for my daughter while my husband was deployed and fell in love from there. My husband joined the Marine Corps in 2002 when he was 17. Every time that he deploys I find that keeping my mind focused on crafts and talking to other military wives helps get me through each one. Which is why I cherish Etsy Homefront so much. It’s more than a team, it’s an extended military family.
I saw this fabric at my local fabric store and knew that I would be making my kids’ 4th of July outfits out of it this year. One of the few, the proud, my hubby’s a Marine! We are one of those families that recognize the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, September 11th, D-Day (June 6th), and Pearl Harbor Day (December 7th). For us, it’s a way of life. Our children are growing up with a Daddy that continues to fight for our freedom and independence. And one way we show him and his fellow service members is by wearing these patriotic colors.
Red White and Blue Christmas Set of Ten Original Design Christmas Photo Cards.
This little blue spruce was given to us by a neighbor after my husband’s 2nd tour to Iraq ended. We’ve named it “Soldier’s Tree”, in honor of all those who have served in the Military. For the last two Christmas’ we have added miniature sparkling Red/White/Blue lights and adorned it with small American Flags; our neighbors and friends add yellow ribbons in honor of their military family members who are serving and won’t be home for Christmas. It has become quite a neighborhood attraction and tradition.
Being an Army wife of a Drill Sgt. in the U.S. Army, Independence day is extremely important in our lives. It has always been one of my favorite holiday of a celebration of the sacrifices our military members past and present! This Stars-N-Stripes tablerunner was constructed of patriotic colors and pieced to represent the U.S. flag. This patriotic tablerunner is made of 100% cotton fabric, batting, and backed with natural muslin. Measures 24 1/2 by 32 1/2 inches.
The fourth is a special day for me (my birthday) so when the challenge was chosen as red/white/blue (v. fitting) I had to do a rocket! Red nose cone and bottom with a white body and blue stars. The four fins are red/blue. Being a Navy wife and mom to small kiddos, we now enjoy the fireworks together. Ooooo, Ahhhh, Impressive!
Rocket is 8.5″ tall, 15″ around. Fins are 2.5″, Stars are 3.5″. Has 2 buttons with stars around them.
Enjoy blasting off with this purse!
www.mayraecrochetnknit.etsy.com
This piece is a 3/4″ cube pendant inspired by the poem “It is the Soldier.” This is a four sided piece. Three sides feature silhouettes of sodiers overseas and the fourth is the flag.
I love the military, its in my blood. I was an Army brat for 10 years and most of my friends are in the military now. I have sent numerous letters to boot camps all over the country. I met my husband almost 3 years ago, I saw him through basic and now I’m a Military Wife. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Procrastination Away Spray is “A Kick in the Bum in a Bottle” It is an invigorating fun little citrus scented spritz that’s sure to wake the senses and get the creative juices flowing! This spray was originally made for Robin of Creations Anew (who I put off for several months… as a joke).
My husband is disabled vet, Special Forces, every male in both our families has served so it’s just natural to me. Just remember whenever you complain about having to pay taxes, my husband might be needing another surgery! At least there’s one good thing your taxes are working for!
www.mommyslittlehelper.etsy.com
I love being apart of the Homefront Etsy team. I am proud that my husband is currently serving our country in the Air Force. I love the US, the military, our freedom, and cupcakes! : )
I have made 6 total patriotic cupcakes! They are chocolate cake with vanilla frosting topped with the perfect summer fruit (strawberry and blueberries)! They are pretty much life size of a small cupcake.
This one-of-a-kind drink cozy represents several of my passions – recycling, sewing, and our wonderful USA! It is made from a pair of recycled denim jeans and some lovely homespun cotton scraps; lined with a pre-quilted cotton remnant; and embellished with cotton appliqué, rick rack and a vintage button. It’s designed to fit over a Starbucks Venti coffee cup, but is also great for 16-ounce bottled drinks. You can fold down the cuff for smaller sizes. I keep one in my purse, one in my car, and one on my desk as a pencil holder cover.
I have been an Air Force wife for 17 of my husbands 20 years. I was a young German girl from a tiny town, thrown into the miltary way of life. What helped me was the military communities. Since the other families were going through the same things, they understood and somebody was always there to help. I love the military life and I know, even though it was hard at times, it is the right thing for me. Now, the difference is, that I am here to support younger spouses and help any way I can.
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