Friday, July 01, 2011

Our Daily Bread designs July release hop!

July already! It's a special 'half-birthday' treat for me today to be joining Our Daily Bread design's talented design team as they showcase the new releases for July. If you're a regular reader of my blog and just happened upon my section of the blog hop, you may want to start back at the beginning. Prizes are involved! The Our Daily Bread designs blog is the place to get started - actually you'll start and end the hop there, and if you should happen to get lost or interrupted in between, you can always go there for a complete list of links in the correct order. If you came to my blog from Debi's blog you are doing just fine.

When you see me playing along, you know that I've had a part in the new release...... this month, these designs are my contributions!

I had special permission to use this photo, taken by Rachel Montiel... she had this to say about the photo: "I had just gotten married. My husband is in the Navy, and 2 months after we got married he left for a 6 month deployment to Kuwait. This picture was of him leaving. It is my favorite picture from that day. Although it did make me cry, I knew he would come back to me, safe and sound."

This month marks 6 years that I have lived away from the 'land that I love'... this flag to which I have pledged allegiance for as long as I can remember is so dear to my heart.

Here are links to both sets: Not Forgotten, Old Flag Background

Here's my card - I didn't do any coloring on this card... I stamped the image twice without reinking, then cut out the soldier from the first impression and layered him over the lighter impression, using an embossing stylus on the back side of the image to give him some dimension.

The panels of my card were all pulled from my scrap stash.

I made a second "clean and simple" card just for fun - this is using the Old Flag Background - I colored it with Polycolor pencils and stamped the Vintage Border Background over it with Distress ink, then cut out the 3 panels with a Quickutz window die. The base panel is embossed with the Vintage Border texture plate, and the sentiment is from a previously released patriotic set called God Bless America.
Hope you like it!

To be eligible to win prizes today, here is what you have to do:

* Hop to each blog on the list and leave a comment for each designer
* Return to the ODBD Blog, and tell us you completed the hop, follow any other instructions they have for you there, and let us know if there were any blogs you could not comment on.

After you leave a comment here, you'll be hopping to Chris' blog, Twinkles Glow with Stamps! (I do have my comment moderation turned on because I'll be sleeping while you hop... don't panic if your comment doesn't show up right away!!)

Thanks for visiting me today!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

155 comments:

  1. That is such a powerful card. It makes us here understand how blessed we truly are that there are brave souls who work to protect our freedom.

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  2. Dina!! Both are fantastic!!! It's so exciting that this awesome soldier image is a part of ODBD now! I love the clever way you used the flag too! Blessings, Angie

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  3. wow! your creations are so fantastic!

    i love the different styles!
    especially that black-white-combo is fabulous!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  4. LOVE your designs and your cards. I'd never think of separating the flag stamp as you did. Very effective.

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  5. Lovely card; it's clean and simple and yet very pretty and it says it all...........God Bless America
    ColleenB.

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  6. Oh, Dina... hearing the story behind Not Forgotten makes it even more special!!

    Awesome samples today, love the design on the Old Flag!

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  7. Dina!!! I absolutely love all of your stamp creations! This one is so powerful and to know that the photo you used is such a special photo makes your stamp set even more powerful! And the flag is amazing! The card you made with just the three flag panels is gorgeous!!!

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  8. Double WOW on these cards. I love, love them. The soldier card brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. My head hurts from trying not to cry...very moving story and card. ;) Thank you for sharing that.

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  10. This is another beautiful card-thank you for sharing.

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  11. perfect cards, the black n white for the soldier image is divinely well done, and the flag card is uniquely well created also

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  12. These cards are both beautiful and full of meaning, very inspiring, not just the artwork, but the message that they convey.

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  13. NOw what a great idea to use 3 parts of the flag like that. It's just a gorgeous arrangement and I love the other stamp in black and white. Clever girl.

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  14. This card melts my heart. The black and White makes it perfect.

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  15. Reading about your card brought tears to my eyes.....no need to use color the red, white and blue are implied with that wonderful picture of this soldier. What a wonderful tribute to all those in the armed forces do for us. Your clean and simple card of the flag is just fab. God bless!

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  16. Love the set! And the cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing!
    annaed_2 at yahoo dot com

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  17. My first reaction..what a powerful card, leaving it in B & W!! Wonderful tribute!
    Kim Sottung
    Kasot@aol.com

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  18. Hello Dina, so glad to have found your blog because of 'the hop'. Happy 4th July 2011.
    EllenaElizabeth, Australia.

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  19. Both cards are beautiful! The b/w is very powerful. Love it. Hugs, Sarah

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  20. I love that you didn't color it. Your card gave me goose bumps as my son is overseas right now. Thank you for sharing it.

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  21. What a beautiful post. My son is in the military and I cannot tell you how moved by this release I have been. All of these items are to the heart for people who have family involved. THANK YOU for SHARING your talents.
    I am an avid supporter, thru cards and other things both for those serving and their families.
    Thank you and your husband, enjoy this wonderful holiday and may God Bless you all.

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  22. Wow, what a powerful image! It showcases our young military men and women, as they protect our country. Thanks so much for your lovely cards.
    Hugs, Jessica

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  23. the mixture of light and dark in this card is great. it is so stunning and appealing to me. plus add that it all came fron scraps makes it even more impressive. your second card is very nice too.

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  24. Dina, this card brought tears to my eyes!!! I husband is retired from the Army after serving 20+ years and just looking at the card reminds me of the times that he deployed to Iraq!!! Thanks for sharing your story and the card. Happy 4th!!!!

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  25. Gorgeous work Dina!! What a wonderful use of your scrap stash. It really looks great in black and white!! A fantastic stamp set!! Your CAS flag card is beautiful also!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  26. The black and white is wonderful. It speaks to how serious war is and what a sacrifice our men and women make. Love it.

    Mary
    www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

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  27. very nice card.
    Yvonne

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  28. Beautiful card with a wonderful story about the photo. Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  29. Wow Dina! Both cards are fabulous! I loved reading the story behind this great image and love how you cut him out and gave extra dimension! Stunning and I love the CAS one too! Great job and it's always good to see the designer's cards! Thanks for hopping along with us!!!

    hugs,
    Grace

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  30. WOW!!! Both cards are fabulous! The soldier card is POWERFUL, it brought tears to my eyes. I love what you did with the grunge flag. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  31. Very nice. I like the black and white technique. Sometimes I forget that no color or one color can be as impressive as the whole palette!

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  32. what a wonderful card, as a Mother and Grandmother of 2 British serving men the photo of your soldier brought tears to my eyes. God bless all our loved ones who are in danger this day

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  33. Dina you have done two wonderful cards and I just love the simplicity behind both of them. Thanks so much for sharing! Beautiful!

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  34. love the techs you used. fantastic cards.

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  35. Dina, I love, love, love both of these stamps set. Both your cards you made with them are fabulous, the black and white one makes a very powerful statement but the flag one is stunning in its simplicity.

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  36. Wow Dina I don't think there are enough words to say about your card. The simplicity yet elegance radiate thru both creations especially the first one. What a tribute to our men and women in the armed forces of which I might add that I am a Veteran and couldn't be prouder of serving this wonderful and free USA. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  37. Your designs never cease to amaze me!! And your cards you created with them are so unique and stunning! Love everything you have shared today! Have a blessed weekend!

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  38. What a great feeling to have a part in something as touching as this image and the card you created from it!

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  39. Powerful! What a great ideas using a photo as a sketch. It's got to be so special to your friend Rachel.

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  40. rosa armstrong7/01/2011 10:49 AM

    What a beautiful card. The meaning of the picture is so moving. wonderful work of art.

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  41. Love your work. So meaningful and creative!!!

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  42. How blessed we all are to have you on the OBDB team, so we can enjoy your work. I probably never would have other wise! Your technique on the first card came out beautifully! A very touching image, thanks for sharing it along with the story. I love the CAS look of the flag card, too. Thanks!

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  43. Double the pleasure! Both cards are amazing! Love the feel of the soldier created in black and white!

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  44. Aswe know so often less is more and leaving it B & W lends such power and impact to this card...perfect in every way. xxxx

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  45. I LOVE these new stamps. Your card conveys such a powerful message. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Beautiful to look at and with so much meaning too!

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  47. Both cards are fabulous!

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  48. The black and white card is simply amazing!!!

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  49. Both cards are stunning, but I especially love the impact of the B&W one. Very powerful. Way to go.

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  50. Dina, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your stamp creations! The cards are amazing.

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  51. Fabulous!!! The black and white makes this card stand out!!
    And your second card is wonderful- simple, elegant and perfect
    Charlene

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  52. Your card is very beautiful. The black and white pop out at you. Good job.

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  53. Love the flag colored card. Lovely set.

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  54. Both cards are wonderful. Styles are so different. I am into the Clean and simple look so the coloured one just stands out for me.

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  55. I love this set so much. The story that goes with it makes it even more special. I can’t thank those who risk their lives for us on a daily bases enough. The military have a very special place in my heart. They families sacrifice so much and I don’t understand the morons who think its ok to picket the men and women serving this country. Picket the officials who put them there. Thank you to all who serve. My family is praying for your family and safe return soon.

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  56. What a blessing you are. . .these are lovely images that you've designed. . .and I just love your monochromatic interpretation! Also love the CASS card. Beautiful work!

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  57. Your idea to leave this in black and white made this such a powerful card. TFS

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  58. Very powerful! Nothing more can be said

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  59. The simplicity of the black and white is stunning! Love the way you gave the soldier texture! TFS!

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  60. What a wonderful display of your talents. I love it all.

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  61. Your cards are wonderful. I love that you did the soldier card in black and white - so striking!
    I also like the flag card being done in 3 panels and the vintage border background added to it is beautiful!!

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  62. Your cards are awesome! I especially like the way you cut and pieced the flag on the second card!

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  63. Very clever rendition. I love the texture.

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  64. Gorgeous cards!! the first brought tears to my eyes!! That's how my husband looked when he left for iraq!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  65. I love the natural look of this card.

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  66. What a statement your B&W card makes. It looks as if the whole card design is a photo. What a stunning card. Love the other card as well but the B&W just grabs me.

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  67. I loved the vintage and authentic look of this card.

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  68. Both of these are creatively stunning!

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  69. Very inspirational cards! Love the way you embossed the image of the soldier. Thanks for sharing the story behind the image!

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  70. Both of your cards are wonderful. I like the composition of the departing soldier.

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  71. Beautiful cards - love the added dimension and layering!

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  72. I'm amazed, impressed, and inspired by your images! Thank you for finding a way to share them with all of us.

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  73. Very lovely cards! The first one is very masculine and powerful. Thank you!

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  74. Love how you separated the stamp. Great idea, beautiful card

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  75. Hi, Dina! When I started seeing the image of the military guy walking away a few days ago, I liked it. Now, knowing that it was fashioned after a real picture of a real guy (and a sailor), it has special meaning. My now DH of almost 49 years once walked away toward his ship leaving me grieving for his company for 3 months. Memories, memories...
    I like your uncolored card A LOT! And the clean & simple flag card is wonderful, too. A great release.

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  76. Love what you did with the first one Dini, so unique! TFS!

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  77. What awesome cards! Those images are so impressive and really remind us in a powerful way how much we owe to so few! Thanks!!!

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  78. Your designs are so inspiring. We are so fortunate as a nation to have the liberties we do.

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  79. Fantastic cards and the old flag is so appropriate at this time. We need to remember the men and women serving to keep us free! Thanks to all of them.

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  80. Your cards are just wonderful!! I love that flag background stamp so much!!!

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  81. Very moving card, the subtle colors make it more poignant. Your 2nd card is terrific also

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  82. Dina, your cards are just fantastice. You really worked those stamps.

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  83. I am just in love with these stamps and the projects you created! Thank you for your inspirations!

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  84. I love the new inspirational stamps and you did such amazing job putting it all together. TFS.Eunice B.

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  85. Karen Howard7/01/2011 6:26 PM

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful card...

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  86. Really dramatic cards. Thanks

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  87. You did a great job on your first card. So many wonderful details. Also the second one is very striking. Love the stamps!

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  88. Both fabulous cards Dina. It sure does bring home what the guys are doing for your country. I love that you kept the first one in black and white. it is very powerful and the second one looks awesome how you did the flag in three parts. lovely work.
    Hugs Maz

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  89. Hi Dina! I love the fact you DIDN'T color the card! This image and scripture set speak volumes. There is something about watching your loved one walking out the door for a tour that leaves you weak in the knees. And I imagine for one brief moment, it is like the color is drained out of your world. Thank you so much for sharing your vision of this set! {hugs} Lori

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  90. Oh My the emotions this work stirs! Bless your friend and his willingness.

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  91. this soldier walking away is so powerful as one never knows if when they leave they'll return home-love the dimension and simple coloring TFS

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  92. Diana, you did a wonderful job on the stamps!! They are really awesome!! I am an Army brat and I know only to well how it fells to see your dad (in my case) or husband leave to go overseas!! This is really and awesome set!!

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  93. Absolutely stunning! Congrats to you~

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  94. Dina, these stamps are amazing and it so great to see what you created with them. The story behind the stamps is so touching and I will think of this every time I stamp them.

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  95. Both cards are beautiful but the first one tops everything.

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  96. such a moving Story and card. Thank you for sharing that.

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  97. Jana Ziegler7/01/2011 9:18 PM

    whew -- these cards are GORGEOUS!! Love the dimensional look on the soldier -- never tried that before!!

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  98. Dina, these stamps are wonderful! I love the old flag background, the sentiments, and the soldier walking away. Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  99. Your cards made me cry, I was amazed at how moving the black and white is. Thanks for sharing

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  100. Dina, you are beyond amazing, and your heart is in everything you do!

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  101. Your designs are phenomenal!! They are so moving in their beauty! Congrats on being on the design team...you have a God-given talent!

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  102. Beautiful cards, gorgeous stamps, and wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing and helping us to continue to remember the strength of the families waiting for their loved ones to return.

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  103. Great techniques on both cards. Both cards are really inspirational!!

    Thank you for sharing!
    Carol Froehlich

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  104. Stunning, both cards are fantastic

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  105. Wonderful, Dina! Love the black & white and the CAS flag.

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  106. Love your card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  107. Beautiful card!! Love that you left the image black and white.

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  108. Two GREAT cards! Love the black/white image - no need for coloring - on your first card, and love the way you cut the image on your second card into sections. Both are stunning. Thank you for sharing.

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  109. wow, you did an awesome job on those stamp sets!! and both of your cards are awesome! I especially like how you did the first one , popping up the soldier!!

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  110. Dina, In 1970 my husband and I got married on New Years Eve. One week later he left me to report back to the Navy and was gone for 6 months. Looking at your card and reading the story behind it. Took me way way back to that day my husband
    took that long walk away from me with hs sea bag.

    Shirley

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  111. ♥ Theresa ♥7/02/2011 12:07 AM

    The black/white card is a great tribute to our soldiers. It made me stop and think how grateful I am to be an American. Both cards are fabulous !

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  112. What beautiful cards, and a wonderful story, thank you so much

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  113. fabulous masculine cards ! so inspiring !

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  114. Thank you for the story behind Not Forgotten. It's fun to know the inspiration. The black and white card is perfect for it.

    The flag looks great being cut apart. Thank you for sharing it as well.

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  115. Very cool stamps Dini, I love your artistry. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  116. Hello Dina
    Both of your cards have such a depth of emotion to them. Great job!
    Hugs,

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  117. I love the look of your card. Embossing the back of the second cutout is the perfect advice for me. Thanks for the tip.

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  118. Wondeful card...love the gospel verse!

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  119. WOW!!!!!!!!

    Marjorie

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  120. Awesome cards! Love the dimensional look of the first one and the colors and set up of the second one!

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  121. this card reminded me of the day my son left for Afghanistan- and that God did bring him safely home. May others be brought to safety as well. an Honorable card.

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  122. What beautiful cards and story. I will have to make a mental picture of the cards for future cards.

    Holly Paulson

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  123. this is quite a touching patriotic card dina-love these designs

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  124. Two cards! So different yet wonderful. I love the simplicity of the black and white look and the textural look of the flag card. Love both of them.

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  125. I loved your story, just proves that God had a plan for that soldier and it will last forever, and I am glad to be a part of that plan. The cards and images are awesome, God Smiles!!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  126. Both cards are stunning. I love how you paper pieced the soldier.

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  127. Both cards are just terrific! Thanks for sharing.

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  128. Such a GREAT two cards!!!! Makes me proud to be an American. And your talent helps to express that feeling to us all. God bless.

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  129. This is beautiful dini! You recently commented on a card I put on SCS that used your designs for ODB. I'm glad to know who did the artwork! Mary R. (scs #1volunteer)

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  130. Dina not only are these two cards amazing, the story behind the stamps themselves touches so many hearts and that in itself is amazing. Thank you for your part in the creation of the these stamps.

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  131. Cleverly designed! Cool to see an all B&W card. Love the embossed card with the 3 panels!

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  132. Dina, what a wonderful way to detail a card. The flag stamp separation is beautiful.

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  133. WOW, Dina, first of all, what an amazing artist you are....love those stamps!! Your card that yu created using these wonderful set are stunning to say the least! Have a blessed holiday weekend! Hugs, Sabrina

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  134. Both cards are stunning. Love the design of both cards.

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  135. I love the combination of patriotism and God's word. Great projects!

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  136. You outdid yourself on these my friend. I LOVE the flag. What a great set of cards and stamps...I bet you miss this country but I know you do great things there.. Hugs.

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  137. wow, Dina, both of your cards are awesome, and what great sets. i send cards to Operation Write Home and the imaages would be wonderful!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  138. Very dramatic. Conveys a lot without much embellishment. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity.

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  139. Beautiful work of art Dina.

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  140. Wonderful cards, the B&W card is very moving.

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  141. Both cards are amazing and cause me to want to place my right hand over my heart and restate my pledge to my flag and to the country for which it stands! In fact, I just did it. W-O-W!!!

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  142. hey Dina!
    you KNOW I Love your cards,right?
    hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaa
    http://stores.ebay.com/Miluscrapbooking?_rdc=1
    **Milu**

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  143. Hello, I am Pat and a newbie to your blog. I love your patriotic cards. I have seen several and each one had their own special quality. I love the fact that you put a soldier on your which touched my heart. My two brothers were service men and when I saw your card it reminded me of not only them but others who fought for my freedom and safety. Thank you

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  144. Great Card. I love this designer paper. This stamp set is amazing

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  145. I read your caption on the soldier proof and cold chills and the tears came. Such a moving photo to be immoralzed in a stamp. Beautiful work Dina. GOD BLESS OUR SERVICEPEOPLE!!

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  146. Dina, I love these! Not only are the words inspiring, but the images make them pop!

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  147. I forgot to tell you how much I loved your flag stamp card! It is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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