Stef's IC challenge today was "Home Sweet....". I'm not a native Missourian, but my home for the last 43 years has been Saint Louis, Missouri. So I consider it "home".
The eastern blue bird is the state bird and the hawthorne, the state flower. The Arch is the symbol of Saint Louis. Not very original, but Budweiser was sold to the Belgians last year so it is no longer "American". : (
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Registered: February 11, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 14655
Fri, Apr 09, 2010 @ 9:35 PM
oooh, I LOVE this and I LOVE St. Louis! I have many fond memories of it from my time in the ARMY at Fort Leonardwood west of there! AND I DIDNT know Budweiser had been sold! Oh-WOW!!! Thats HUGE and quite SAD actually! On a happier note, your card is truly gorgeous with the beautiful scenery of the Arch and these colors!!! TFS
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Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Fri, Apr 09, 2010 @ 10:15 PM
Wow, this should be made into a card to be for sale for all who travel in your area!! It's a beautiful representation of your state!
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Registered: October 28, 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 3254
Fri, Apr 09, 2010 @ 11:01 PM
Fabulous card! I was thinking exactly the same as Wanda about it being something that should be for sale for visitors! Love the bird and flowers set against the picture.
Registered: November 12, 2009 Location: Living in Western North Carolina in the mountains of beauty. Posts: 2551
Sat, Apr 10, 2010 @ 1:44 AM
Oh Sallie this is really a very pretty card to represent St Louis... Loved that arch when we were there... the bird and flowers are so delicate and pretty... Love the little blue birds... so sweet. GREAT card
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Registered: September 3, 2008 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 119
Sat, Apr 10, 2010 @ 4:21 AM
Gorgeous! I am a life long resident of the "Show-Me" state. You have really shown everyone a beautiful card. I agree with some of the other comments - it should be sold as a wonderful souvenir of a wonderful city. TFS