Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Sharon and I am your GUI Girl for the week. I can't believe today is day 3! My week is flying right on by.
Today is about the military. I have had many, many family members and friends in the military, all branches. At one time 3 of my uncles, my mom's brothers were serving in the Marines at the same time during the Vietnam. My grandma had 2 of her sons come home, we were waiting for the 3rd. That year my Grandma said she would not take her Christmas tree down until her 3rd son was home safe. Grandma's Christmas tree stayed up until April, he came home. I was 3 years old. This past spring my mom handed me a large manila envelope filled with letters written by her brothers and brother in law while they were in Vietnam. I stayed up all night reading those letters.
If you have a friend or family member that has served or is currently serving, thank them. If you see a vet on the street, thank them. Thank them for the freedoms we have because if it weren't for them, we wouldn't have them.
Kits used:
Stamped with Black Stazon Ink
Card bases - Recollections
Washi tape - Recollections
Echo Park Paper
Colored with Chameleon and Spectrum Noir Markers
After I stamped the images I just stared at them for a very long time. I was stumped on how to color them. I went through my markers and picked those that I thought would go together to form a Camo Pattern and so be it. Sometimes I even surprise myself!
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you liked today's creations that I am sharing.
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These cards remind me of veterans around our area selling a poppy flower for the veterans. I always give them a donation every time I see them and say thank you
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DeleteI like how you added the red poppies to the military theme--perfect. We went to Normandy 2 years ago and saw a lot of red poppies.....we need to remember.
ReplyDeleteYes, always.
DeleteI do appreciate all those who serve and since my son is currently in the Air Force, I have an even greater appreciation. I haven't used this stamp yet, but love how you made your own camo pattern.
ReplyDeletePlease thank your son from me and my family.
DeleteLove your cards, the camo turned out great
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGreat way to give a token of appreciation to our service men/women. Reminder they are not forgotten. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Coming from a military background and many who serve and still serve, one of my son and my husband who is now retried, I totally appreciate these stamps, I added these to my collection just because, but I also use them. So thank you for your inspiration and reminder today
ReplyDeleteThank you. And thank you to your family!
DeleteOMG! I adore these! I JUST LOVE that background paper and the way you colored them... truly wonderful honor
ReplyDeleteThank you Meghan!
DeleteNicely done!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
DeleteWonderful cards! You did a fantastic job on the camo!
ReplyDeleteI love your camo technique. Wish I could learn as I donate to military throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! Just practice 😊
DeleteBoth cards are just amazing! Your camo turned out so well!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteYou did a great job on these cards Sharon!!! They look terrific!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Dorothy.
Deleteyour colouring is just amazing on these cards - well done!
ReplyDeleteThese are so wonderful and your coloring is lovely. Adore the perfect papers you used. And what a wonderful heirloom to have in those letters.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSweet post, lovely cards. Thank you, Sharon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteThey are beautifully done! How blessed you are to have family letters from the Vietnam war. That is really something!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam.
DeleteAwesome! Love how you did the camo. My Dad was a career Navy vet, my brother, brothers-in-law and several nephews were military. I agree, thank a vet, it means so much to them.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThese are fabulous Sharon. You really did a great job with these.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marilynn 😊
DeleteA beautiful story, and awesome cards to go with it! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteFantastic cards. good job/art!
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Nice to see the soldiers with the poppies.
ReplyDeleteWonderful military designs. those letters must be so special to you.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards for our military!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. Hugz
ReplyDeleteYes...you are amazing! So beautifully done...and adding the Poppies...perfect. So glad the 3rd one came home! Feeling grateful for sure after reading this 🤗
ReplyDeleteWow these for the military cards are so amazing! Your coloring is so fantastic! and the cards are beautiful too!
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