Daring Cardmakers had a challenge to make something “celestial” with planets, moons, sun or stars and I made this card using “stars” to honor my son Andrew.
Andrew is in the Army – 3rd Infantry, 4th Brigade, 3rd Batallion, 7th Infantry Regiment, ALPHA Company – stationed in Fort Stewart, Georgia and we are awaiting his leave June 23- July 15. At present it is the LONGEST amount of time I have not seen my son. He was here over the holidays and left January 4th, 2007. I am so excited that he will be coming home in the next few weeks – but with that excitement comes dread. Shortly after his “leave” he will be deployed for service in Iraq and his stay will be 12 months and longer.
I made this card using Andrew’s basic training graduation photo (May 2006) that I altered in Paint Shop Pro using the “chrome tool”…added some stars that had been stamped and embossed with gold, and computer fonts (Army font) to the photo.
GODSPEED ANDREW!!! May the stars and stripes keep you safe!
Beautiful card Nancy. I can hardly imagine how it will be to miss your son for such a long period. Sending my best wishes to you and him for safety.
what a wonderful card and tribute to your son and I am happy he is coming home and will keep him in my prayers when he leaves! may he be safe and well and home before you know it!!! sending you happy thoughts dear!!! HUgs LInda
gorgeous
Nancy, this is a beautiful card and honour to your son. I can't imagine being away from my son for so long so I understand your joy at having him home again soon at least for a while :)
Nancy, this is SO beautiful! I LOVE the star effects, and what a wonderful tribute to your son!
A wonderful card Nancy… it must be so hard for you while your son is away.
Oh Nancy, what a Beautiful Tribute to your Gorgeous Son…
I can't imagine how hard it is to be away from him, for so long…
This is just the most beautiful card… Honouring both Him and your Country! love it!
That's an amazing card and a wonderful tribute to your son.
I hope you have a wonderful visit before his deployment.
Wishing you a wonderful time when your son comes home. All the best for the difficult time ahead.
Not long to wait now Nancy. A wonderful tribute you've made.
Nancy — beautiful card — love it. Nice tribute, too :) My brother is about to go over, too — sigh…..
I love this piece…..great tribute! The stars add alot to the piece:)
This is a great card. Enjoy your time with your son, I will be thinking of you when he leaves (my cousin has done two tours so far, it's always hard for the family).
What a poignant piece. It is such a great style and pays so much homage to your son. May God keep him safe! Linda M.
wonderful card Nancy. It'll be nice to see your son again.
All the best for the future deployment {{{{hugs}}}}