Welcome to the Star Spangled Blog Hop brought to you by the All that Stickles design team!
"Oh say can you see... by the gleam of Stickles. Oh so proudly we post, our patriotic projects" (if you sing it to the tune of Star Spangled Banner, we promise it makes sense ;)
In non-musical form: Today the All that Stickles design team has created a variety of patriotic-themed projects using our favorite sparkly embellishment - Stickles!
I am SO stoked about this particular theme! My youngest son joined the U.S. Army in January. What could be more patriotic than a project about a soldier!?! It's been hard being an Army Strong Momma, so I've been working on a journal chronicling his service. It helps me to miss him a little less. This entry is about his joining up. He ended up having to go to medical processing three times as he had to lose some weight. He ended up losing 20 lbs in about 1.5 months - so determined to join.
Stickles used: Christmas Red, True Blue, Midnight Blue and Frosted Lace.
$6 Voucher
$15 Gift Certificate
10 Files of Winner's Choice
Your next stop is the beautiful and talented Julie's blog!!
Here's the complete lineup:
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This is fabulous! I love the distressed look of the entire page. Congrats to your son for reaching his goal, and please thank him for me for his service. :)
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http://especiallymade.blogspot.com
Aww this is FAB!! I know your son will love this. Congrats to him! I too know how hard it can be away from the ones you love. Let him know we are so proud of him. My hubby had a tough time with keeping his weight down. It is really hard but like you said determination. BIG CONGRATS & THANK HIM FOR SERVING!!! AJ-
ReplyDeleteLove your journal entry. A fabulous record of your son's achievement.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice project for a proud mom to do! Great journal entry.
ReplyDeleteI remember when you told us he joined! Congrats to him~! This is a nice tribute to him~
ReplyDeleteYour journal entry is awesome! Please thank your son for his service!
ReplyDeleteHey, proud Army Momma, this is awesome! I know how much you've been missing your son. This is a great tribute to him. Please thank him for serving. And thank you for letting him go. Momma's should get awards too, shouldn't they?
ReplyDeleteFabulous & FUN!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Migdalia
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It is so awesome that you are journaling such an important phase in your son's life. Great page!
ReplyDeletePlease from me and my entire family...thank him for his service to our country. May God bless him and care for him during his time in the Army!
Tracy Godfrey
Wow, what a great page and your son is awesome. You have every reason to be proud.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great ides love it!
ReplyDeleteLoriann
Cratymams3.blogspot.com
You must be so proud...and scared! I know I would be. Thank to him for fighting for me and my family, God bless! Fantastic page! Love the title on the side with stickles!
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www.JensCreativeSide.blogspot.com
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You should be very proud of your son. Great layout too!!
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Congratulations to you son. =)
ReplyDeleteGreat page! Nice title! Carri~Abusybee
ReplyDeleteGreat layout.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring project. Thank you to your son for his service. I could not imagine the courage, strength and unselfish sacrifice he has made for all of us. Your project is the true meaning of why we celebrate every year. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteMakin Mama proud! :) Your journal page is fabulous! He will have something really nice to look back over and share with his own family one day. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove this Karen!! So inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, once again you hit it right out of the ballpark! I just love this page in your journal and feel so honored you have been sharing your and your son's journey. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this page! what an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteSMiles Sher
Beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing your son's story, very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Finland,
Eemeli
Oh Karen, how awesome this is! Not only the fact that you journal about his service, but also that he lost the 20 lbs. to join! Good for you both :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful page and a great idea to focus your energy on journaling the experience. I imagine it does help keep the nerves a 'bit' at bay. Distressed Stickles were PERFECT for this page!!!
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