Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Our freedom was not free...

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I hope you've had a wonderful week so far!

Today's card may look a little familiar to you as I've made a card with this image before.  You can see it HERE.  I am finally making and sending out cards to the families of THESE soldiers.  I already had three of the eagles printed out so I just colored them and got to work making the cards.  The eagle image is from the Doodle Pantry store and is called Patriotic Eagle

I used Carly's sketch for this card loving the idea of the red star stripes with the blue background.  I think overall this works so beautifully together.  I used the same sentiment inside of this card as I did the other I linked you to above. 

I also want to mentioned that my time as a design team member for Sweet 'n Sassy stamps has come to an end.  I've enjoyed playing with all the images and appreciate the opportunity to design with them!

Thought of the day:  "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." C. S. Lewis 

13 comments:

Patti J said...

Your card is beautiful, and so thought provoking. Thank you for reminding us of these words. Hugs and blessings, my friend, and prayers for your DS's safety while protecting our freedom.

Shannon said...

I LOVE this card! Absolutely gorgeous - I'm sure the families will appreciate them as well. Thank you for the sacrifice your family makes as your DS protects our freedom.

Pat (mspfd) said...

This is a stunner Lorie! What a gorgeous design and coloring!!

Danni said...

Wonderful card! I love the star border!

Cristina said...

LOVE the quote. I moved, too, over to Wordpress! Hope you're doing well!!!

Kathy W. said...

Awesome card Lorie! Love the blue behind the eagle..makes it POP =) I also love the star border.

Kristine said...

Terrific job on this Lorie... and you even colored it yourself! ((heehee!)) Love DP images and you always do a great job with em. OH... and fabby job with Carly's sketch too!! THANK YOU--you are such a great supporter of my daughters sketches. xx

Glenda Atkins said...

Fabulous card Lorie, your eagle is simply wonderful and the sentiment is so true! Great job!!

auntbeespickles said...

Hi Lorie, oh goodness girl! This card is just too beautiful! Love it with Carly's layout! Then the star edge punch!?!?!? Gotta get one of those - from where? email me!! This is just beautiful! I'm gonna copy this for next memorial day for uncles, grandpa, brother, dad - this is just perfect!!
Hugs, Sarah

Unknown said...

This is absolulty stunning Lorie! I loved the first card you made, and this...wow!!!

Karen Howard said...

Wow, this is breathtaking! The eagle is stunning and I love the bold papers you paired it with!

Dani said...

This is beautiful and the sentiment is something we all need to remember.

Carly said...

Hi Lorie!:)
I LOVE this card. The stars border punch is so cute!!! And your coloring is AWESOME!

xxCARLYxx