Monday, May 28, 2012

Memorial Day...A Day to Remember

Its a Calendar Girl....May Challenge Here is the Challenge for the Month of May…………. Memorial Day--a day of honor, remembrance, family picnics, parades, flags placed at cemeteries, concerts and the unofficial start to summer! So the challenge this month for the Calendar Girls is to ink up a patriotic stamp, get out the red/white/blue paper and DSP to post a card that shouts respect to your country and those who have served in the past. I would also like you to note in your post on the 28th what is in your plans this year or what typically has been part of your celebration in the past years on Memorial Day. This year we have no plans, but in the past this weekend was usually spent at a family cabin. Growing up, I was in Girl Scouts, and would spent the mornings participating in the ceremonies at various cemeteries.
I chose a clean and simple layout, using a retired SU stamp, SU cardstock (real red and night of navy) ribbon, hand crocheted flower with button. Swirls embossing folder, and Cuttlebug.

10 comments:

  1. Michelle, this is so sweet and so beautiful! I love the touch of the crocheted flower! Sweet, simple yet just perfect! I'm so blessed you're a Calender Girl! 0x0x

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  2. I love this CAS card. Makes the meaning behind your card so much more poignant!

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  3. Great, simply great card, Michelle!! You've made the stamp the focal point and it certainly speaks for itself! Love the crocheted flower with the button accent too!

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  4. I really like the different shapes and textures. Makes for the perfect card for the challenge - great job!!!!

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  5. Great card Michelle...I love the layout and I love that you used the hand crocheted flower(you do such a nice job on them.)...This card is absolutely perfect....

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  6. Adorable card, love the flag stamp. Wonderful flower with the button, a great embellishment.

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  7. Cute Card--I love this stamp and thought of using it too. Love the embellishment!

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

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  8. Love the layers, the flower and the red, white and blu!

    Great card Michelle!

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  9. beautifully done...
    can never go wrong showing
    your love for your Flag!
    Perfect choice! ♥

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  10. Beautiful! Michelle, your card may be CAS but it sure rocks the theme and reminds us to appreciate the red white and blue!

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