May 28, 2012

Calendar Girls - May

Happy Memorial Day!    Our Calendar Girls from SCS posting date happened to fall on the holiday.   This nuance was not missed by our hostess this month, Barb.

Our challenge for the month of May, was to create a card with a patriotic themed image and use red, white and blue papers.

I found an image from an unknown company, that I received in an image swap that would work well for our challenge. The great sentiment is from Create With TLC.   I colored the image with Copic markers and took out my patriotic DP's that I purchased  last year in anticipation for the 4th of July.

I am so humbled by the service our military gives to our country.  To go off to uncharted territory leaving what you know behind, battling and living in a way that we fortunately did not have to grow up with and see and do things that we never could imagine in our daily lives.   Those individuals are the true heroes.  Because of them we can say this!

If you would like to help our troops, please visit Operation Write Home.   Your talent and hobby can help our service men and women communicate with their family and friends. 

Please be sure and visit all of the Calendar Girls to see what they have to offer this month.  Their blog links are on the right sidebar.  Enjoy your day and wave your flag! We will be with family and friends.





 
Card entered in the following challenge(s):  Make it Monday

14 comments:

April said...

Awe inspiring!! I love the immie and papers you used....a perfect combination!

We certainly are privileged to have our servicemen (past, present and future) preserve our country!

Darlene said...

Tami, this is a very moving card, and you have done it justice! Very well done. I like your message regarding this holiday. We are indebted to all who have served, and who currently serve.

Carol W said...

Oh my Tami....this is a masterpiece...you have colored you image to perfection and the layout...outstanding...I love, love, love this card...you are an amazing, talented friend...and you provide so mucy inspiration....well done...wow....

Judy McMullen said...

Wow! Tami, a beautiful tribute to our heros on Memorial
Day! Awesome image and sentiment so beautifully set off by your great design with these terrific papers and die cuts!!!

dweatter said...

Great layout and coloring. Wonderful image. Like how you used the ribbon on the top note die.

Barb said...

Tami--this card is stunning! I think it is perfect!

Thanks for making such a great card on this special day!

Anonymous said...

Well done! Amazing job on creating the mood for this holiday card.
Saw this on Make it Monday.
Hugs,
JoyceAnn

Michelle said...

Tami...great card! Love that image and dp!

Lisa Minckler said...

Amazing card and wonderful tribute!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to link up your talent and creative ideas with us at Make It Monday!
Lisa xx

Terry Ladwig said...

Love the card Tami! Love all the DP's and how you used them together! Also love how you cut out the image!

Great card!!

Faye said...

Hello. I saw this Stunning card on MIM. Faye

~Paola~ said...

wonderful, touching tribute and an amazing card.Your coloring is superb and the addition of the top note b/ground truly enhances the glorious stamped image ♥

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Tami, your card is gorgeous, your words are truly appreciative of our armed service. THANK YOU for reminding us!

AnnMarie said...

Really beautiful!! :)