May 27 2007
Some Gave All…and I thank them.
Happy Memorial Day! I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend (if you’re lucky enough to ‘have’ a long weekend)! The weather is great here, although a bit hot. We’ve been to the pool and a couple neighborhood parties. It’s been fun! But aside from the swimming and picnics, and without getting too mushy (I’m not a mushy kind of person), I’d like to take a moment to remember those who have given themselves to our country. There is no better place than the United States of America and we have many, many people to thank for that. Without their dedication, this country would not be what it is today. There are no words big enough to express my gratitude. A mere ‘thank you’ just seems insufficient.
There is no stamping on this card. I found a great set of Memories in Uniform rub-ons here at Scrapbook.com. The focal image is cut from patterned paper with SU’s Chocolate Chip ink sponged around the edges. I distressed the edges of the camo piece (because I can’t leave well enough alone) and used my all-time favorite brads by Karen Foster.
I hope you enjoy what’s left of your weekend and thanks for looking! 
Cardstock: SU’s Chocolate Chip (base), Black
Patterned Paper: Creative Imaginations (Green Camo), Karen Foster (Desert
Courage)
Rub-on: Memories in Uniform, With Honor
Ink: SU’s Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Ribbon (Offray); brads (Karen Foster Antique Thumbtacks), sponge,
dimensionals
Perfect card for the holiday, M! I love the camo tab, distressing, and those brads!
Great card, Michele. Good written thoughts, too. God bless America!
What an awesome and heartfelt card, Michele. It gave me pause to think about the sacrifice that gave us this holiday. All your work on this is wonderful — the papers, the rub on, the ribbon and brads — it couldn’t be more perfect!
What a wonderful card, TFS!!
What a wonderful card! Happy Memorial Day to you!
Thank you, Michele, for this beautiful and touching reminder of what this day is really all about. As you say, words can’t really adequately express the gratitude for their sacrifice. Linda
This is fabulous Michele!! I LOVE it! LOVE the tab, colors, it’s just great!
This is beautiful, as are your thoughts. Thank you for sharing them with us all.
As I looked at this card I thought Wow what a beautiful card!! As I read your words it really brought home the care you put into making this. What a awesome tribute to our troops!!