Conversation with my daddy on Saturday:
Me: "Hey, Daddy. What was the name of the boat you were on in the Navy?"
Daddy: "It's not a BOAT. Submarines are boats."
Me: "Okay. What was the name of the Battleship you were on?"
Daddy: "It wasn't a Battleship. It was a Destroyer."
Me: "What's the difference between a Battleship and a Destroyer?"
Daddy: "About 4 or 5 football fields."
So after some laughing and "oh my gosh"-ing, I finally got the name of the DESTROYER he was on.
USS Bordelon
DDR-881
I am so very proud of my Daddy for being in the Navy. He served on this ship 1951 to 1961. He was interested in going on to Sonar school, but by the time the opportunity was available, he was married by then and didn't re-enlist.
Here's a POSTCARD I made for him in honor of his Navy Service:
Details:
- A2 size POSTCARD:
- Card base using kraft cardstock cut @ 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
- Blue textured cardstock from Hobby Lobby darks textured pad cut @ 4" x 5 1/4"
- Blue dotted mat from My Mind's Eye "Complete Boy" cut @ 3 3/4" x 5"
- ELEGANT EDGES:
- "Butterfly 2" cut @ 3 1/2" with shadow using same blue cardstock and paper from same "Complete Boy" stack
- STAND AND SALUTE:
- Anchor p. 35 cut @ 2 1/2" with shadow using same blue cardstock and white cardstock
- Anchor attached to Elegant Edges matting with silver tiny brad by Recollections from Michael's
- CARDZ TV STAMPS:
- "A Day at the Beach" set used for sentiment stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink
- USS Bordelon 1959-1961 printed from computer using Georgia font
- Blue button from Michael's
- Fuzzy blue string is American Crafts Premium Ribbon
Thanks for stopping by today! :) Janis
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haha! What a fun conversation! Sounds like one I would have had with my dad :) Great card!
ReplyDeleteis beautifull card for you dadygretting marialex CCCB DT
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome card. I love that you made it in honor of your Dad. Thanks for joining us for challenge #12 at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog. See you again soon! Patti
ReplyDeleteSuper nice job on the tribute to your Dad and those who have served or who are currently serving! I love your convo with him...sounds like something my Dad would say!
ReplyDeleteGreat story and postcard! Thanks for sharing wih us at 365 Cards!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful story and a great tribute too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Penny's.
Helen x
Such a great little postcard! I love it & your story!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at Crafting For All Seasons this time!
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Dawn (CFAS DT) xx
Lovely story and project. Thank you for sharing it with us at Divas this week.
ReplyDeleteSarah-Jane xx
Cool pics of the ship!!! And what a great card!!! Thanks for participating in our PENNY'S PAPER-CRAFTY challenge!!
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Very nice, I like the blue theme for the Creative Moments mono challenge
ReplyDeleteLeoa
And don't you just love how parents can talk circles around you without answering your question? LOL At least you got it in the end and came up with such a thoughtful creation! So glad you joined us this month at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog! Hope to see you again next month! Just as an FYI - We are doing a DT Call...
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Karen C (DT coordinator)