Veterans Day

Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes, from the hills, from the skies
All is well, safely rest;
God is nigh.


Thinking of all of our Veterans today.  How can we ever thank them for their service?


Here is my card, I decided to make one to celebrate the marines 236th Birthday!   Semper Fidelis!




And I had to include some pictures of my own dear veteran, my dad Pappa Joe America (yes, his name is Joe America) 92 years young and still going.


Let us never forget!


Recipe for Card:
The Stamping Boutique Digi
Red & Blue Bazill Paper
Ribbon from Michaels
Nestabilities Big Scalloped Squares


Challenges:


http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - Challenge #19 Home Of The Brave
http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-38.html - Challenge #38 "Veteran's Day"
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/11/week-2-rememberance-day.html- Week 2 "Rememberance Day"
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ -Challenge 190 "Reds for Rememberance"

24 comments:

  1. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed DesignsNovember 11, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    This is awesome! Thank you for sharing the pics and please give him extra hugs and thanks from all of us. God Bless.

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  2. Creations by ShirlNovember 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Such a great patriotic card Chriss~
    And TFS on the pics of your Dad - wow 92 how wonderful and blessed he is.....
    Have a wonderful day with the family....

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  3. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsNovember 11, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Great card! My Dad was also a Vet but has passed away so thanks for sharing the photos of your Dad!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  4. Jan HunnicuttNovember 11, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Chriss, Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and becoming a follower. I'm following you now too.

    You asked me several questions today (: one was about printing digital images on cardstock. I have a HP Laser printer and an HP OfficeJet printer and both take cardstock well. For Copic coloring I used Neenah Solar White 80 lb. and Copic X Press it blending card. I also use the laser printer for printing digital images so the printer ink doesn't smear when I touch it with my markers.

    I loved seeing the photos of your Dad too, mine was also a veteran of WWII but he's gone now.

    Have a great weekend!

    Hugs, Jan

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  5. DIANA L.November 11, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Great tribute to your dad and all the service people.
    Thank him for me.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

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  6. Sherrie K.November 11, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Awesome card Chriss and what a wonderul tribute to your Father. Very nice!!
    Be sure to thank him for his service!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  7. Sandy SNovember 11, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Beautiful card Chriss... and a great tribute to your Dad...

    Thanks for playing along at The Stamping Boutique...

    Sandy
    TSB DT

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  8. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    What a great card! Awesome pics of your dad.

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  9. jimlynnNovember 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Great card and photos! Love the red, white, and blue.....and yes, Semper Fi(my husband was also a Marine) Give your dad a huge hug!

    Also, thanks for becoming a follower of my blog and for leaving such a nice comment. I'm also a follower of your blog too now. It's great.

    Llynn

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  10. JuliaNovember 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Beautiful Card! Great pictures of your Dad. Thanks for joining us at The Stamping Boutique. Hugs, Julia

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  11. LaurieNovember 11, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Very cute card! Thank you for sharing pictures of your dad, that is so sweet. Enjoy every day you have with him! Thanks for playing with us at CTO!
    Laurie
    scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

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  12. Sunshine HoneyBeeNovember 11, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I just like looking at vintage photos. I'm thankful for the men (including my hubby who was in the Air Force serving in Vietnam, my Father who served in the Army in WWII and my brother who was in the Navy) & women who have served & gave us our freedom. I upgraded & put your new button in place of former button on my blog sidebar.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  13. MelissaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Cute card and blog, thanks for joining CTO!

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  14. CharlotteNovember 11, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Great card. And wonderful photos of your dad. My dad also is a Marine. He served in WWII. You can read about him on my post. Semper Fi.
    Charlotte

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  15. MirandaNovember 12, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    gorgeous card Chriss, great tribute to your dad too, love those pictures
    thanks for joining our challenge this week
    hugs
    Miranda
    TSB DT

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  16. DebNovember 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    what a fabulous tribute card!
    Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday challenge this week!
    Have a great weekend, Debxx

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  17. Trail of TreasuresNovember 12, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    What a GREAT tribute to the veterans who served America!! Love the adorable image!! Thanks to your dad and others like him who served for the US! Thanks for celebrating Veteran's Day with us this week!

    Hugs,
    Tracey - CTO DT member
    www.trailoftreasures.com

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  18. CarolineNovember 13, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Super cute card, what a lovely tribute to your Dad and others like him. thanks for joining us over at Just Inspirational.

    Caroline xx

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  19. girliaNovember 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Great card and the pics are the icing on the cake. Thanks to your dad and the many others who fought to keep America Free. TFS

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  20. Cre8tiveVetNovember 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Your card is terrific and I think that you are blessed to have the sir name of America. Thank your dad for me. Also Thanks for sharing your post with us at CTO.
    -Yvette
    cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com

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  21. Lucianna DilsaverNovember 13, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    What an adorable image, really great card! Thanks for sharing with us this week @ CTO :)

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  22. EstherNovember 14, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Your card is super!
    Thanks for sharing the great pics of your Dad!
    Happy you joined us at CTO!

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  23. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Great card, thank you for joining us at Just Inspirational this week
    Kate xxx

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  24. MelissaNovember 21, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Wonderful card, Chriss! Love all the stars and I love the pictures of your dad! My own grandfather is 85 and a Marine veteran of WWII (Iwo Jima). So many stories...

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