Wednesday, April 24, 2013

HAPPY RETIREMENT!

I have a nephew who has been in the United States Marine Corp for 25+ years and has decided to retire the first week in May of this year.  The retirement ceremony will be held in San Diego, California and as much as I'd like to attend I just can't at this time.

So, the next best thing is to make a special card just for him.  My inspiration came from Margaret Moody of Pals Paper Arts.  I used her sketch and of course the colors she used were the exact colors for the Marine Corp so I had to go with the same.  I  added 4 gold brads to the corners to give it a military look and although it's difficult to see the "ribbon" has been dry embossed with lines.  I was able to find the USMC emblem online which I printed on photo paper to make it look more realistic and popped it up.  The sentiment was computer generated (also CASED from Ms. Moody) and thought it was so appropriate for someone who has served so many years in the military.

Here's my card, I'd love to hear your thoughts about it.


I know he will get a kick out it, and that's what it's all about!

2 comments:

Nance Leedy said...

This is fantastic, Mom! Love how you gave it a military look with the color combo, the brads and even the epaulette! I am certain he will treasure it.

Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.net said...

Nancy I did comment via phone but this is fabulous! love your photo paper focal point, and the colors are spot on! He will just love the attention to detail that is SO YOU!
Hugs.