After fighting on several of the islands in the Pacific, he was critically injured by mortar shell on the island of Guam. He was in a group of 10 in a foxhole. Three survived and only one was not critically injured. My daddy was hospitalized for over a year. And a good portion of that time his parents knew of his injuries, but had no knowledge of where he was. Hard to imagine.
My daddy says the injuries he sustained on Guam saved his life. From Guam, his unit then moved on to Iwo Jima. As we all know, few survived there. That is why he always says his life was saved on Guam.
Other than God, and his family, the two things my dad loves the most are THE US MARINE CORP and Alabama football. So here is my card for my daddy for Fathers Day.
My daddy drives a little red truck. He says it is crimson, like the Crimson Tide. On the driver's door is an American flag. On the back of the truck is the US Marine Corp Emblem and a bumper sticker that says Semper Fi.
When I made the truck for this card, I did it on my Gypsy so I could weld two trucks together. This I did to create a mini card for the front of the big card. Here is the inside of the mini truck card.
The truck on the card is a cut from the NIFTY FIFTIES cartridge and the #1 Dad sentiment is from the WRAP IT UP cartridge. Inside the mini truck card is the sentiment I love you from CRICUT CLASSIC FONT.
And here is the inside of the card.
The It's your day! sentiment is also from the CRICUT CLASSIC FONT cartridge. The other embellishments on the card I purchased at Hobby Lobby. The blue pattern paper with stars is from a My Mind's Eye stack called Party Time. All other papers are Basil cardstock.
Happy Fathers Day Daddy!!
Challenges
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #1 Dad
Whimsical Wednesday Challenge #10 Happy Fathers Day
Celebrate The Occasion Father's Day
The Paper Variety For the Guy
More Than Favors Manly Birthdays and Fathers Day
Crazy About Cricut Manly Theme
Sisterhood of Crafters Celebrate dad/man
My Sheri Crafts Fathers Day
Amber's Crafts and Stuff A special man
Cooking with Cricut Father's Day
Crazy About Cricut Father's Day
Scrappin With Cricut Father's Day Link Up Party
I can see all the love that went into this very detailed card. Congratulations on making such a wonderful tribute to your dad.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Thanks for playing for @ CTO!
ReplyDeleteOh my this is such a great father's day card!Super job with it,Amazing details and colors!Thank you for joining us this week at Whimsical Wednesday!!:)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Charlotte! This card is truly amazing. All of your Marine details, your sentiment and even your beautiful handwritten message. It actually tugged at my heart strings. Absolutely fantastic job!
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Sonia
What a wonderful card! I love that you added the Marine pin! Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays and CTO!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story you share and what a wonderful human being your daddy is! I love your card and he will too! He has a wonderful daughter too! TFS Charlotte!
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome! All the hidden details are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Your Dad is definitely a Hero in my book. Thanks for joining us this week at CTO
ReplyDeleteAwesome card for an awesome Father! Thanks so much for sharing not only your card but the story of your dad, I enjoyed reading it! Thanks for playing along with us over at FCCB!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, your Dad will be so touched!
ReplyDeleteThis is so, so special, Charlotte. I so enjoyed reading the story of your father. What an amazing man. I can just feel the love and respect you have for him. Your card is fantastic and just perfect for your daddy. (I love the way you call him Daddy even now!!)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at Fantabulous Cricut!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper
Fantastic card Charlotte. So many details. It certainly sounds like your Dad is a wonderful man! Your card celebrates that. He is going to love this. How creative to add the welded truck to the outside of the card. I can tell how much thought went into this one! Thanks for joining Whimsical Wednesdays.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! your card is full of love and fun! I love the little mini card on the front. Such a great idea! I can tell you are a Daddy's girl and have a lot of love and respect for him! Thanks for sharing your talent with us at FCCB this week!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! This is a real special card! Thanks for sharing it with us at FCCB this week!
ReplyDeleteI think he will absolutely love it and the time you put into it, great card! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job with this weeks challenge at FCCB! I am so glad you joined in the fun with us!
ReplyDeleteAhhh So cute .. love your card..
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing and playing with us at CTO...
Ivette
What a great card...I love all the details! Thanks for joining us this week at CTO and FCCB!
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http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
This is truly a great card! Thanks for playing at FCCB!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte, what an inspirational and meaningful card!! Oh, I just love everything about it!! The 'bonus' card on the front is fantastic... Love your post... Thank you to your dad for his dedication and service -- What an awesome father you have!! I'm so thankful that his life was saved in Guam -- what a bonus that we all get to see your awesome creativity because of that. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your talent at Celebrate The Occasion this week!! A new challenge starts tomorrow -- Can't wait to see what you create!! :)
Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
Celebrate The Occasion DTM
Wonderful card and a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing such a great story. Your card is a lovely tribute to your Dad! Thanks for joining in our challenge at FCCB!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card! The details are amazing! Thanks for playing with us at Whimsical Wednesday :)
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Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteOh what an AMAZING card! I LOVE how you put your Dad's favorite things on his card! He will truly LOVE it! Thank you for sharing your Dad's story. He is a true blessing! What a handsome young man too! As always Charlotte... enjoy ALL your creations.
This is a great card for a great man! I can tell from your story about him that you love and respect him very much. He is very fortunate to have a loving and caring daughter like you too. Thanks for playing with us this week at Amber's Crafts and Stuff. I hope you'll join us again soon.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Your cards are wonderful, very patriotic, thanks so much for Celebrating the Occasion with us!
ReplyDeleteThank you to your dad for serving our country:) Your card is awesome!! It is a great tribute to him and he will love it!!!! TFS and thanks for playing with us this week at Cooking With Cricut.
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Oh this is so sweet! Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking with Cricut.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet project !
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing this week with us.
~Maria Elena~ CWC DT
http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/
Love your story. I can really feel the love you have for him through your words. He will love this card :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! How cool is THAT!?! Perfectly full amazing details! Thanks for joining us this week at My Sheri CRAFTS ;-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, thanks for linking up with the Father's Day Link Up Party.
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Dusti
www.scrappinwithcricut.com
Wow, this is awesome! Thanks for joining Thankful Thursday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis card is incredible, Charlotte! So much wonderful detail and love put into it. I love the photo of your Dad -- WOW, he looks sooo young and innocent to be wearing that Marine Corps uniform. Thanks for linking up your project at Cooking With Cricut this week.
ReplyDelete~ Jen, CWC Design Team
www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com
What a wonderful card and story. I am sure your Dad just loved it.
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What a wonderful card! I love the way the truck is its own mini card and how it looks just like your dad's truck, I'm sure he'll love it! Thanks for playing along with us for Thankful Thursday at Crazy about Cricut!
ReplyDelete♥ Rayna
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