Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the day we pause to give thanks to those who have fought for the things we have.

It is the 
VETERAN,
 not the preacher,
 who has given us freedom of religion. 

It is
the VETERAN,
 not the reporter,   who has given us freedom of the press.

It is
the VETERAN,
 not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
   
It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble. 
    
It is
the VETERAN,
 not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
 
It is
the VETERAN,
 not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
  

Patterned Paper:  Bearly Mine - Floral Fantasy

Cardstock:  Bazzil, Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Crafts and Me- Digital, Dusk

Sentiment:  Close to My Heart

Ink:  Memento, rich cocoa

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug

Circle Punches:  EK Success

Flower:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls & Bling:  Recollections

Corner Rounder:  Creative Memories

Challenges:

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Crafts and Me - Pearls and Gems

Creatalicious Challenges - Flourishes  http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

Color Throwdown