SSCC Thank you troops (ODBD)

I made this card for yesterday's sketch SC254 and Tuesday's CC244 Very Bravo Kraft. Since yesterday was Veteran's Day I wanted to make a card to send to a friend's son who is in Iraq, thanking him for serving our country. I saw the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge on Sunday with a challenge to say thanks and send a card to the troops but wanted to wait until Veteran's Day since I felt it was appropriate and fitting.

Candace shared this verse:

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

The challenge for this week at Stampin Sisters in Christ is to make a patriotic-themed card for a soldier and as a bonus, donate it to Operation Write Home, so that a soldier may be encouraged by your words of thanks.

Here is my creation:

stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs- In God We Trust, One Nation Under God, Doodles 3 Friendship
Paper: very vanilla CS, Basic Grey dp, craft, Bitter Chocolate
Accessories: ribbon, paper piercer, sewing machine, distressed stripes embossing folder

Sorry for the quick and late post. It has been an incredibly busy day and I would really love to take the time to visit your blogs. Hope you are having a great day!!

blessings,
Chris

22 comments:

Patti J said...: Seeing your beautiful card makes me want to start singing the 'how majestic is your name' song! Beautiful majestic looking card, Chris! Perfect for a service person. Be sure you get registered for MY candy! Hugs!; November 12, 2009 at 5:54 PM
LINDA said...: Simply gorgeous!! Absolutely beautiful image..
Hugs, Linda; November 12, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Danni said...: Very nice!!; November 12, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Cheryl said...: It's absolutely gorgeous Chris...what an awesome eagle and great take on that sketch!; November 12, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Lori said...: Wonderful card! The Eagle is beautiful! Great sketch too.; November 12, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Maria Matter said...: fabulous Chris!!!
I love that eagle...so stately and I'm sure it will be very much appreciated!!!
Hugs & Blessings, Maria; November 12, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Cassie said...: I love it, Chris! It's beautiful and the sentiment behind it is perfect ;D; November 12, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Crystal said...: Oh my word Chris this is just simply gorgeous, wonderful job on the sketch!!! Awesome colors and SUPER image colored perfectly!!! Hugs!; November 12, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Dawn B. said...: Chris this is beautifully done.. I cannot imagine my son being overseas.. I am sure this will be greatly appreciated..TFS; November 12, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Pattie G said...: I love it! What a perfect image to use on this card. The American Eagle is the perfect symbol for freedom. Let's keep praying that our soldiers come home soon.

hugs
Pattie; November 12, 2009 at 9:06 PM
stampinfrog said...: Chris your fiend's son is going to love this card. It has the perfect image!!!
Hugs,Connie; November 12, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Grace said...: Beautifully done Chris! I love this image and have to get it soon. I am running so far behind right now... I'm not sure I'll get this one done! What a great cause though... Your friend's son will be touched! I'm on the run tomorrow... hope to touch base soon! Hugs!; November 12, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Shelly said...: Wonderful card, Chris!; November 13, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Desire Fourie said...: This is beautiful Chris. Love the ribbon threded through the thank you sentiment.
Hugs
Desire; November 13, 2009 at 2:32 AM
theneon said...: Great color choices for this one! I love the way you set the eagle over the red diamonds and added the great ribbon band.; November 13, 2009 at 4:11 AM
Only By His Grace said...: A wonderful card Chris.
Hugs marion; November 13, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Kristine said...: How is it that you always have the PERFECT stamp for any given card??!! =) THis is so perfect Chris... just beautiful! Love the tone down muted colors... looks so masculine. Wonderful card! =)
Hugs!
~K; November 13, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Angella D. Crockett said...: Beautiful message...beautiful card!!!; November 13, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Jessica G. said...: Such an elegant card -- your eagle looks straight out of a WWII newspaper! Perfect vintage feel!!; November 13, 2009 at 9:28 PM
peggysue said...: What a wonderful card, great layout and colors. That image is so bold, just perfect for the challenge. Thanks for participating in the SSCC this week!; November 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Anonymous said...: So gorgeous hun!! What a really pretty image and the sewing details make this look stunning!! HUGS; November 14, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Anonymous said...: Chris, this is amazing. Aren't those ODB stamps the best ever?

I am so glad that you can join us this week.; November 15, 2009 at 8:00 PM