

During Memorial week, my husband and I took a little adventure via Amtrak (that was a fun experience) to visit my son and his family in Connecticut to watch the Commissioning Ceremony for his new boat, the USS Oregon.
It was super special to be able to participate in something so awesome with my son. We even got to go down inside the submarine to experience a little bit of how they live when underway. I think it takes a special person to work on a sub.

For today’s challenge, I knew I had to create a birthday card for my son’s upcoming Birthday. I think this one would make a great overall celebration card for 4th of July as well.



Project Layers:
- 10″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″ & 8-1/4″ Thick Very Vanilla cardstock
- 5-1/4″ x 4″ DSP
- 2-1/2″ x 4″ DSP
- 8-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ scored at 4-1/4″ Night of Navy cardstock
- (2) 4″ x 2-1/2″ Very Vanilla cardstock
- 4″ x 2-1/2″ Poppy Parade cardstock- die cut/emboss
- 3″ x 1-1/2″ Very Vanilla cardstock- die cut tag
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Oooo I love this. I really like the inclusion of a Gift Card pocket. Fab work x
Thanks so much Mikaela
Fabulous card, Wendy!! And you must be so proud of your son!
Thanks Cheryl. Yes a very proud mama for sure!
Perfect masculine gift card holder
Thanks so much Wanda
Fabulous card! I like the little cut out stars in the front. This card is such a celebration of your son and his life. You are right – it takes a special person to be a submariner. A hard life, I think.
The prefect card for the occasion! I love the addition of the gift card holder – genius! And thank you for the instrctions AND the video. I will have to create my own version soon x