Deployment Layouts

Mike, Jimmy, Jenna , Michael and I were able to go to Washington in July.  It was very important to me to be there for Ryan at his Deployment.  Everyone did well staying strong.  Newlyweds Erin and Ry held it together. We all had teary moments but we did our best to hold them back, I even saw Ry biting his lip when standing with his Dad.  Erin's Mom, Sister Jamie and son Matthew were there too. I am glad Ryan had so many people there that love and respect him.

Missed Ryan's call

Boo hoo, I missed Ryan's phone call from Kandahar.  Erin shared that the guys were able to make a supply run and a day's R&R.  I am just happy he is hanging in there. 2 months down and 3-4 to go until leave.  I continue to monitor a few of my favorite sites on the internet for updates on Afghanistan.  Senator Levine, great man that he is, can really get me going when I read his objections to sending additional troops.

Distressed Scarecrow

This Scarecrow from QuicKutz was just the right element for this fall layout.
After I cut the shapes from card stock with Rev-0129-S Scarecrow, I inked the edges of the flower and scarecrow face with Rangers Distress Ink frayed burlap.  For his cheeks I applied a dab of pink chalk. Then I assembled him on my Craft Sheet.  After assembly I applied Rangers Crackle Accents to the entire surface, I was generous with the amount, I wanted nice deep cracks.  It took about 4 hrs to dry.  I applied a dry adhesive to scarecrows neckline to place pieces of rafia, then I wrapped a piece around neckline and tied in a knot.  It was fun to pull some old photos (circa 1994) to put this layout together...