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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Color Always Means Something

Especially in military uniforms. Think about how much art there really is in the uniforms of our armed forces. The red stripe down the pants of the Marine Corps dress uniform is the "blood" stripe, symbolic of unusually heavy casualties in a significant battle.

Each little piece of cord and ribbon means something. They're not just clothes. Imagine how much more carefully you would choose your clothing if the details all meant something.

The first person to identify the meaning of the ribbon on my little card uniform wins a prize today. And all of you are required to stop and give thanks for people who wear these while we stamp :).


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10 comments:

  1. Melody (lacyquilter)March 30, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Global War on Terrorism Service Award

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  2. Kim WilliamsMarch 30, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    It is the Global War on Terrorism Service Award for the U.S. Marine Corps. Awesome card!

    http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/gwotser.shtml

    I make sure to give thanks to my father-in-law all the time for his service during WW II. And nothing beats seeing a soldier out and about and stopping to thank them, it really brings a smile to their faces!

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  3. Alma PachecoMarch 30, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Ok I'm gonna give it a try... The colors yellow, red, white and blue signify the 4 colors of the branches of the military.
    Nice card!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 30, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    My email... Oops

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  5. CindyL - SCSMarch 30, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Awesome card! My brother is in the Marines and this card would be perfect for him. Do you mind if I attempt to case it to send him?

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  6. Mel HopesMarch 31, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Love this and with a son in the ARMY I am very thankful to all who honor these men and women who sacrifice so much for all of us.

    Love your card.

    M

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  7. Elaine MMarch 31, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    What a terrific design - you could change it to fit any branch of the military. This is such a great card for our service men and women.

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  8. Dana KApril 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    It's the Global War on Terror Service medal

    WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA!!! I'm going to case this for my dad for Father's Day!!! LOVE IT!!!

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  9. Susan (rainy)April 1, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    This is such a fabulous card, Lydia!! Love the design/shape. My son serves as a dentist in the Army/National Guard. I'm so grateful to all of our military.

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  10. Lisa WalshApril 3, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    I had no idea what it meant but your cards really caught my eye and made me stop to reflect on how much I appreciate our military and their families. Thank you for sharing!

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