She wears the Red Arrow lapel pin every day in support of the the troops, no matter if her dress shirt has a lapel or not. In the past six years that I've worked with her, she's switched out the red arrow for a yellow ribbon. And she'll switch it out again as her son makes his fourth journey overseas to continue to fight for our country... The Red Arrow Brigade was notified on September 11th (of all days) that they will be deployed within the next few months.
A new challenge is up at CAS-ual Fridays: Knotty or Nice!-create a project featuring a knot. The sponsor is the fabulous Simon Says Stamps and not only is there a gift certificate involved but this is also a Guest Designer Challenge! You can read more on this week's challenge, prize information and rules, as well as see the great knotty inspiration from the Girl Fridays on the CAS-ual Fridays Blog.
My card today features a piece of yellow May Arts Silk Ribbon knotted around a twig, a representation of the yellow ribbons tied around trees that currently had lined the streets in our town not too long ago. The sentiment is one from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Calm and Gentle stamp set. I'll be giving the gal at work a gift of a few cards to send overseas, and this one will fit in nicely with the others.
Can't wait to see your Knotty or Nice creations!
What a wonderful post, Karen and a beautiful card! Love your idea with the twig and yellow ribbon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cad Karen and the sentiment behind it is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS card !!! Love the yellow!! Hugs xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is so striking. The colors are perfect and the story behind the card is so very touching.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful card and story to go with it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday Karen!
God bless your co-worker and her family. A perfect card.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and lovely story..thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a military recipient! Wishing your co-worker and her family the best!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on the CASual Fridays post first and it jumped out because it is just amazing! Such a great idea! Beautifully executed. You area rock star, you know that, right?
ReplyDeletegreat post. love the story and the card of course.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty ,love the tiny knotted ribbon!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever card with a fantastic story Karen!
ReplyDeleteso simple and beautiful. wonderful story behind it, too. love this, Karen!
ReplyDeleteYour card is a wonderful symbol of support and honor for a loved one serving our country! I love this and will have to CASE it for my next box going to OWH :)
ReplyDeletewhat a touching story and special card :)
ReplyDeleteWow - what a gorgeous and meaningful card Karen. I have tears in my eyes! You really knocked it out of the park with this CAS card.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this CAS card, Karen!!! Such a genius and creative idea!!
ReplyDeleteYour card and story are so poignant, Karen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to represent the meaning of her gesture. This is gorgeous Karen...it's perfect. My heart goes out to your co-worker, her son...and all troops keeping the rest of us out of harm's way.
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great creation to honor her gesture....
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