Here in Australia (along with all the other countries in the Commonwealth) it's Remembrance Day.
Today we all stop at the 11th minute of the 11th hour and pay our respects in a minute of silence for our soldiers past and present who have been affected by war.
The poppies that you see on Remembrance Day are a symbol of all the blood spilled in the worst battlefield. Poppies also featured in the poem "In Flanders Fields"
This card is in memory of those we have lost, and those that are fighting. I have family members that were in the armed forces and thank them for everything they did for their country. Thank you Granddad Martin (NZ Airforce) & Uncle John (NZ Navy).
Digi image used: Soldier Boy by Mo's Digital Pencil
Challenges:
Today we all stop at the 11th minute of the 11th hour and pay our respects in a minute of silence for our soldiers past and present who have been affected by war.
The poppies that you see on Remembrance Day are a symbol of all the blood spilled in the worst battlefield. Poppies also featured in the poem "In Flanders Fields"
This card is in memory of those we have lost, and those that are fighting. I have family members that were in the armed forces and thank them for everything they did for their country. Thank you Granddad Martin (NZ Airforce) & Uncle John (NZ Navy).
Digi image used: Soldier Boy by Mo's Digital Pencil
Challenges:
- Mojo Monday Sketch
- Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes
- Brown Sugar Challenge - Bingo: Bling, Blue, Embossing (The hat brim and pockets are dry embossed for deffinition)
- Shopping our stash - Best deal ever (The black cardstock! I must have at least 20 sheets for about $1 cause I bought it, along with a ton of other Bazzill colours, at a closing down sale)
- Card Makin' Mama's - Thanksgiving/Thank you
- Twisted Tuesday Challenges - Guys Theme & Tools (I used a distressing tool on my paper edge and a stylus for my dry embossing - oh and my hot glue gun for the flowers.)
- Clear it out Challenge Blog - RED & Anything goes
- Crafty Sentiments Designs - Poppies
- Party Time Tuesday - Thank you
- Delicious Doodles - Remembering
- Crafts and me challenge - Reds
- The Squirrel and the Fox - Flowers, Hats or Horses
16 comments
This is just gorgeous Sarah !! I love your card because it has true meaning.....The image is lovely !!
Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Sentiments Designs this week !!
hugs Diane xx
Beautiful....and a heartfelt post from you... today i thank my Grandad, a marine commando in WW2, and my friend Ron, USAF MS ret.... we all should remember what these brave souls did for us.
Thanks for joining us at DELICIOUS DOODLES this week.
BDx
What a wonderful tribute card to our heroes. Here in the United States we call it Veteran's Day. It is a special day. I made a donate to our local Veteran's group a week ago and got a red poppy. Yours are very lovely on your card. Thanks for joining us at the Clear It Out Challenge.
~sandy
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Hi Sarah~ Thank you for the write-up about Remembrance Day...I really like the minute of silence idea. We call it Veterans Day here in the US. Its wonderful to honor those who serve in the armed forces. Your card is adorable! Love the soldier boy...colored perfectly! And the bright poppies...perfect combo! Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us at SOS!
Sandie
Beautiful card well done thank you for joining us for our POPPIES Challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs Hugs Elaine
Sarah, this is a wonderful tribute to those you are remembering. The image is perfect for the occasion.
Thank you for 'Remembering' with us this week.
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Delicious Doodles DT
Beautiful card for a good cause but love the "cute" image and beautiful poppies thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday
Carol DT x
Oh, this is one sweet card! Very nicely done!!!
Thank you for participating in this week's Twisted Tuesday Challenge!
This is amazing and I just love those gorgeous flowers and your amazing work on the image. Thanks so much for playing at CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS this time:)
Adorable card, love the image and the poppies are gorgeous. thanks for joining us at Clear it Out for the Red.stash challenge
Love your card, what a great way to show your gratitude to those who gave their all and to those who serve today! Your poppies are beautiful!
I love this image and your coloring of it! Such a beautiful meaning behind the card and sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday!
Darling creation, and perfect for the holiday too! Thank you for joining us this week at the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge, I hope you join us again soon!
Jackie, Crafty Sentiments Designs DT
oh what a sweet little image .. and i love those poppies
Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week
Lisa x
Now thats special poppies and all...Thanks for playing along at Clear It Out Tuesday...great take on the challenge hope to see you again...
Such a sweet, sweet card!
Thanks so much for joining us at Clear It Out challenges. We hope to see you again.
Huggies & Smiles ~
Sharron♥
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