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So Blessed That We’re Sisters

Thursday, November 12, 2009 by Cathe Holden

Today is my sweet big sister Shelly’s birthday. It’s a day of bittersweet emotion as Shelly passed away nearly 7 years ago. Last year I celebrated her birthday by declaring a Hug Your Sister week. This year, a bit more subdued, I simply want to share a cute and cheery graphic that you can use to make something special for, or send via e-mail or blog post to your own sister, or to a friend you’ve always considered one. I will be sending it to my other big sister, Jenny, who lives far away in Springfield, Missouri but about one centimeter away in heart.

For more Hug Your Sister posts and free graphics click HERE.

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Thank You, Veterans.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by Cathe Holden

This small, tattered, flag-bearing lead soldier stands proudly in my studio reminding me daily of the men and women who serve and have served on behalf of my little family and this great, great country of ours. And to the many who have returned from battle changed forever, I pray for you. For what you have seen, what you have given and what you have lost, I will never know.

Please feel free to use the above graphic on your blog in your Veterans Day post or as a sidebar button (below).

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“Thank You Veterans” Sign

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Cathe Holden

Our wonderful town of Petaluma hosts an amazing Veterans Day Parade through the historic downtown every November. Many years, Jeff has driven the vintage fire engine escorting Veterans, city council officials, and our kids as they toss out candy to the crowd. This year we will be in the crowd waving to the brave men and women who have served our blessed United States.

I created an image to print out onto 3 sheets of paper (card stock would work best) to assemble and hold up as we give our appreciation to those who have and currently serve our country. Click HERE for your free PDF file of the three pieces you’ll need to create your own sign for holding up in a parade, for hanging in your work cubicle, attaching to your front yard fence or taping to your car. Simply print, trim the margin areas of the two end pieces, lay those pieces in place over the center piece and assemble with clear tape.
Below is an additional JPG file for use on your blog, website or store banner as well, just click on the image.
And here is one sized for your Etsy banner: