For Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge Candace picked a subject that I'm passionate about. Our men and women serving in the armed forces deserve far more recognition than they receive. My daughters are both married to military men. My youngest daughters' husband will be returning to the middle east for a fourth tour next summer. I had the privilage of attending the deployment services at Ft. Wainwright, Ak. the last time my son in law deployed. It is extremely moving when you look out over all the men and women and realize some will not be returning and they leave knowing that. Then you look at the sea of children, women and men and know that some of their daddys, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, daughters and sons will not be returning. The sacrifice they make is huge. Its a honor to make these cards!!! My first card was made of kraft with the red corners punched and the white slipped in. I Added the brave from a piece of military paper I had. I tied it on with some rafia. Made a bow and added the gold star button.

My second card is several layers. I dont know if it has a name but my mom got a card made like this and its fun to do. I started with a single piece of white. I then cut a piece of blue twice the length and folded in half. I cut half away and stamped the star with versamark. I stamped the thank you and layered it. Next I cut a piece of white and folded it in half. I stamped the two images in black and layered them and attached to the white. I then punched the blue and red circles and then punched the gold stars. and attached to the white. This white layer opens up to write the message inside.