Sweet blog friends, I’m wishing you a blessed Memorial Day as you pay tribute to the men and women who have given their lives in protection of our freedoms as well as those sweet loved ones that have passed on from our every day presence. My husband was a service disabled veteran and although we celebrate him every day, today is a special day of remembrance. In fact we pause from the hustle of everyday life to remember all. I hope today finds you in a mood to celebrate memories . . .
| A moment lasts all of a second, but the memory lives on forever. |
For my card today the inspiration was this Prayer of St. Francis from Our Daily Bread Designs. I wanted to create just a tag but the sentiment was wide and having nowhere for embellishments I came across this sketch at Retro Sketches that was perfect! I started out with a base of Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen and added an element from Spellbinders™ Ribbon Buckles to make it into a tag. Boy Howdy, I’ll be using this combination to make more tags in the future :-) For the cross band I cut Spellbinders™ Classic Decorative Inserts Two and Spellbinders™ Classic Edges Two together. Nothing like a sketch to keep my want to add embellishments in check, lol!!
I added wispy lace flowers on the right of the tag and a 2″ bow (wrapped 5 times) using the Peg Bow Maker to make the pouff on the top.
I couldn’t resist the opportunity to add three small Recollections Flowers to the bow :-)
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Prayer of St. Francis Paper: Cosmo Cricket (Evangeline Mini Deck 6″), The Paper Company Ink: Amuse – French Roast Accessories: Spellbinders™ Ribbon Buckles, Spellbinders™ Classic Decorative Inserts Two, Spellbinders™ Classic Edges Two, Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen, Seam Binding, Prima Roses, Recollection Pearls, Lace, Peg Bow Maker |
Hugs to you all – today is a good day and I thank you ALWAYS from the bottom of my heart, for caring so much!! Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!!
Becca
Your blog today is special and I am so sorry about your husband.
Myrna
Happy Memorial Day, Becca, Love this design. It is beautiful as always. I really appreciate the sharing of your designs.
Hugs Becca,
Your card is just beautiful as always. The little line between saying a memory last forever…that is how I feel about you and the lovely work that you do. I can’t wait to see what you have next and treasure your sharing your lovely creations with all of us.
Diana
What a beautiful card Becca! I love this prayer – I need to pray it daily :) On this day of memories, I wish you peace and joy my sweet friend.
Please thank your husband for his service to our Country!
Someday I would like your Peg Bow Maker. I love ribbon on my cards. Wish I had the diversity of product that you layer your cards with, I just love lots of
stuff on mine! And your creations are always a pleasure to see. <3
My, but you are being prolific today!! Another beauty landed in my email only minutes after the first. You must have gotten a truckload of those flowers by Recollections!! I can no longer find them at my Michael’s… So sad; I loved those pretty little roses. Hope you are feeling better and I wish I knew what movie made you laugh. I look forward to those movies because they lift my spirits so much. Sounds like it did the same for you. Glad to hear it!!
You could not have made a more fitting card for the day. It is beautiful and touching. No doubt John is looking down in awe of his wonderful wife, her great talent, and generous heart. Be well, be strong, & take comfort from the memories, Becca.
What a beautiful card for such a special day Becca. Wonderful prayer.
Thank you, Becca, for this wonderful card! I love this prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. I would love to use this stamp to create mini posters to place in various places I inhabit to remind me throughout the day to ask for His guidance and strength to be an instrument of His love and peace.
Wishing you a blessed Memorial Day as you remember the sacrifice your dear husband made and praying the love you had is bringing you sweet memories. HUGS!
Such a lovely tribute to all of those who have given so much in service to our country.Thinking of you and the special memories of your John along with others who have passed on this important day.
Becca,
You never disappoint me with your new designs. As always they are beautiful and breath taking. I look forward to checking your web page everyday. You make me want to do better.
Love you always.
Sandra
Hi Becca, what a beautiful card. Love the sentiment. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me. You are truly amazing! I pray that your treasured memories of John will keep you strong. Hugs! Patricia
Hi Becca, this is a wonderful prayer and youhave made it into a wonderful card, as usual. God bless you all as you remember the tremendous sacrifice made for us all. Although John is never far from your mind I’m sure he is very close today. Christine x
What a lovely and inspiring card Becca. Although we don’t celebrate Memorial Day in Canada today, I appreciate all of the men and women who risk their lives to make our world a safer place to live in. John was a very special person and I thank you for his (and your) sacrifices.
Becca, this is a beautiful prayer. I love your style and creativity. I am thinking of your today and remembering how grateful I am for the sacrifice that your sweet husband made for all of us. May God bless you and hold you close today. Hugs! Sue
This is one of my favorite prayers and you really did it justice with your card. May God bless you and your family today and everyday thank you for sharing your God given talent with us.
Very pretty card today Becca, love the more warm tones. I still pray for you Becca. I’m wishing you a wonderful memorial day too. Let us remember those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Beautiful card Becca, and wonderful words. May the Lord richly bless you and your family with His love . hugs and blessings
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER! AND a BEAUTIFUL card Becca!!!!!!!!! Wishing you a Memorial Day of WONDERFUL memories!
Hugs!
Thank you Becca for this beautiful card–may all our soldiers rest in peace and know that our hearts are with them and we thank them for fighting for freedom FOR this great country United States of America. All that are serving now may they continue to be safe and be in God’s precious hands as they are all in our hearts as well. For all who have served and are serving “THANK YOU and GOD BLESS AMERICA”
Remembering and Thanking all of our Heroes – those who sacrificed it ALL for our freedom and those who are serving now. Thank you Veterans who lived to fight another day and made it possible for us to enjoy freedom. Thank you Becca for sharing your husband with all of us and God bless him. He will always be with us through your inspiration and your love. I know that I feel it through your cards and your beautiful sentiments.
I love today’s card, the sentiment is very meaningful to me.
Thanks for reminding us all what Memorial Day is about!
This prayer means a lot . Good choice and it fit perfect with your creation.
Please what movie can stop a headache ? I need it in my tool boxe.
Thank. Francine.
Beautiful card! I like the verse stamped on the label.
Thanks for sharing! :)
A lovely card indeed. Regards to all in the US for Memorial Day. I always wondered what it was about. Now I know it’s the equivalent to our ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day in Australia. God Bless all who have served and fought for freedom and the rights we possess today. My husband served in the RAAF for 26 years so I understand the sacrifices our servicemen can suffer. Thankyou for sharing with us today Becca.
Lovely card and great prayer. The bow and little flowers are the perfect accents.
There is never a problem for you to turn things WOW when your bloggers come to your blog, you always have the attractive, eye-catching masterpiece, all the time. Love you.
This is so gorgeous Becca, and I just love the soft girly look of this one here, it´s so beautiful.
Thanks for the lovely card and thanks to veterans and their families for our freedom.
Love the card!
beautiful as always