Happy Monday everyone--since Blogger was jacked up on Friday and I usually take the weekends off here is my project from last weeks Pink By Design Team Friday. Our challenge was to do something for the troops--so I made this!
I used a premade card base and some great (yet simple) K&Company Americana Paper. My brother is over seas now and will be coming home the first week of June for a couple of weeks and we will be having a family vacation in Branson--yes Branson! (said in disbelief as this is not my idea of a great vacation spot)
When my brother got his orders the whole idea of the armed services changed for me and I can not hear the national anthem without getting might misty eyed. I am so proud of him and all of those that serve to keep our country safe and FREE!
I cut three equal strips of paper and inked the edges with my trusty PTI edgers (must haves)! I added the sentiment from the OUR TROOPS Pink by Design stamp set.
The perfect sentiment for those that are in service to our country!
OK--so I have been crazy with work and travel and forgot that Sarah was nice enough to allow me to give away a stamp set--so one lucky winner will be getting the HATS OFF set that will be perfect for all your graduation cards and layouts--just leave a comment on this post and the winner will be announced on Wednesday Morning!
These cards are soooo great!!! Love them!! Thanks for the chance to win
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I too greatly appreciate our troops and the sacrifices they make for our freedom. Great card--classic and clean. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNice card and giveaway, TFS, glad your brother will be home soon. Branson is not all about the music. You will find lots of fun things without all that music included. They do have some great shows tho. Keep an open mind and your family will have a blast. Angel
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These are really nice cards, Bryan! I don't have any family members or friends in the service right now but I truly appreciate the sacrifices our service men and women make for us. Please thank your brother for the wonderful job he' doing. I hope you manage to have a good time in Branson. I have never been there myself but I hear that there's something for everybody there. At least you'll be spending time with your brother and that's the important part. Oh, thanks for the chance to win one of Sarah's stamp sets too!
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Love the card and LOVE OUR TROOPS! Thanks for everything they do!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card--great idea. Want to know about the PTI edgers. Thanks for the chance to win the stamp set.
ReplyDeleteGreat bases for some beautiful cards! I have a stepson who has been in Afghanistan for 3 years and is signing on for a 4th. He is an ex Marine and now contracts for the State Dept and works right with the troops.I can't imagine being there voluntarily! We are very proud of him!
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Love the Americana paper that you've used on these cards!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to know about the PTI edgers, too! Maybe you can do a post about them!
Thanks to your brother for serving our country and helping to make it a great place to live!
These are just awesome - I absolutely love the papers you used and the sentiment! It's a perfect card for the heroes like your brother who serve to protect our country. I hope you have a wonderful family vacation in June :)
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Love the simplicity of the card! Thank your brother for his service to our great country! I pray he stays safe wherever he is deployed. Have a great family vacation. It's all about who you are with more than where you are. Enjoy!
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Very nicely done!! I just love these simple cards, I think I am one who just have to have a card that takes time to make. I have seen so many simple cards that have been just gorgeous and I just love this one! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
ReplyDeletevery nice simple cards. I have not been to Branson myself, but I hear it is a great place to go. Thank you to your brother for his service and thanks for the chance to win!
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What perfect cards for the troops! I have an award for you if you'd like to accept it!-Raquel @Raquelsdesigns.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletelove the inking(now,I will have to go get those inks too I suppose!) and the papers are great!
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I love your cards, and these are just perfect for thanking our troops.
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Great cards, Love this paper collection, TFS
ReplyDeleteThanks to your brother and all the troops for giving of themselves serving our country. They are always lifted up in prayer for safety, courage and strength. Your cards are a nice clean simply sentiment and very appropriate. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletenice card, simple but gets right tothe point.
ReplyDeletecould make these up and send out to the troops thru the different groups that collect cards for
the troops.
Dawn RI
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I know several soldiers and they never turn down a card or package :) Cute cards, very manly
ReplyDeleteI love simple cards. They are like a whisper that can be heard anywhere! Give your brother my thanks for his service to our Country. We all are indebted to him.
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Thanks to all of our troops!!! Love the card. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
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Thankyou for honoring our troops, these cards are perfect! Great project.
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Nice card Bryan. We live in a Navy town and participate in a lot of military events. It always makes me tear up to hear the Navy band play. I'm so proud of our men and women.
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I have a daughter and son-in-law currently deployed to Iraq. I get weepy also when I think of their brave service to the US.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your card, it is very nice.
thanks for giveaway also, God bless our troops.
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These cards are just perfect to let the men and women in the service know how we feel about them. Simple yet very patriotic! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. Anything red, white and blue brings a lump to my throat. Love your patriotism. Thanks for the inspiration.stuff@gt.rr.com
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I understand what you mean about your brother. My son is in the Army and I get very choked up at any patriotic song!!
ReplyDeleteLove these simple yet beautiful cards! My kids & I make cards for Veterans' Day & have been overwhelmed at how much it means to the veterans that kids today still appreciate them--as we all should for all current & past service personnel!!
ReplyDeleteWe may have to make up some of these!!
Thanks to your brother & all who serve!
These cards are wonderful Bryan. I have so many of my family serving in the armed forces that I can't help but appreciate and identify with all that comes with that territory. TFS, Smooches... Felicia at scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteClassic and simple cards. I love them. Thanks to all our men and women in the armed forces. I appreciate you.
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What nice simple cards. The paper is great. Thanks for sharing.
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Love the card! Be sure to thank your brother for his service.
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Great cards! Love the papers.
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I love your cards simple enough to work for a man or a woman. Our armed forces are the best. We are so blessed to live in the country we do and it's because of them we are able to enjoy our freedoms.
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Our Troops will love these cards! Great cards perfect paper love the blue & red stars.Perfect sentiment,Great Job "Remember to Always keep our Troops in your Prayers!" BLESS OUR TROOPS
ReplyDeleteI think Bryan, that you wilkl not care WHERE you go for your reunion! You will be spending time with your brother--and I suspect (knowing you!) you will find a way to have a GREAT time! These cards are very clean and patriotic. Nice work!
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These cards are a great idea!
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Nice cards Bryan. I really like all your work. Thanks for the chance to win a stamp set.
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These cards are simple and elegant. Sometimes I think I try to hard to make intricate cards. Your design taught me to step back and loosen up and go simple. Thanks!
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