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Saturday, May 29, 2010

OWH Blog Hop

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Today I'm participating in Operation Write Home's Memorial Day BlogHop!  If you're not familiar with OWH, check out their website .http://operationwritehome.org/  They collect handmade cards and send them to deployed servicemen and women to use to write home!  It's a wonderful service!  If you're a card maker, please consider making a few cards to send to OWH!  You can find all the details at Operation Write Home. 

If you're visiting from the Spellbinders blog, you can get in on the Blog Hop, too!

Red, white and blue, missing you is the theme for today.  I stretched the traditional colors for my card.  The red, white and blue are there but the blue is not flag blue, but rather a pretty aqua blue.

I chose to make a quick card because my week has been so busy.  I've had lots of deadlines to meet.....   I hope you find some inspiration from it.

I cut the frame out of We R Memory Keepers card stock using Spellbinders Polka Dot Frame S5-016. I also embossed it.  THen I stamped the verse from Hero Arts, part of the set Huge Hugs CL417, with Espresso ink and clear embossed it.  I layered the frame over the verse....fits just perfectly.... and added a dark brown Bazzill mat.  I cut Spellbinders Petite Ovals SM #5 out of the dotted paper from PinkPaislee's Cupid collection. The stripe paper is from the same collection.  I added a narrow dark brown mat to the oval and positioned it horizontally across the stripe paper.  I trimmed both ends even with the edges.   I added a piece of sheer aqua and polka dot ribbon across the oval and fastened the ends on the back of the stripe paper.  I tied the dotted ribbon around it.  I fastened it all to a white card which is 3 1/4" x 5 3/4".

Thank you for stopping!  May you be greatly inspired as you visit all the blogs!

You next stop is Anita's blog, Cards and Coffee.  You'll find lots to see there!  She'll have a link to the next blog...........so you can keep hopping!

Happy Memorial Day! 
May you take a few moments to remember all those who've helped to preserve our freedoms! 
Thank you to all you veterans! 
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53 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 29, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    I really like the sentiment on today's card, and have learned a lot from your site. I'm a newbie at this, so it's a great day for "idea harvesting." Thanks for planting so many good ones! Erin

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  2. TN GrannyMay 29, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Cute card and I too love the sentiment thanks for all you do on OWH.
    Stampin hugs,
    Jeanine
    OWH team member

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  3. Shelly R WilsonMay 29, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    love the dry embossing and the ribbon! off to the next blog

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  4. TammyMay 29, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful card!! I love the sentiment! TFS!

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  5. Rhonda MillerMay 29, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Your card is great. I love the sentiment. TFS.

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  6. Operation Write HomeMay 29, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    What a perfect sentiment for your card! And no worries on stretching the blue - I think your card is just perfect!

    Happy hopping!!!
    Sandy

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  7. DawnMay 29, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    love this card. it's so perfect.

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  8. helloholleyMay 29, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    what a cute little card,love it!

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  9. UnknownMay 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    I LOVE this sentiment!!

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  10. debbMay 29, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    beautiful card!

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  11. Lelia PierceMay 29, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Great card! I love the DP! :O)

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  12. Dixie CochranMay 29, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    I love that sentiment! It's the best! Thank you for sharing your talent with us, and many thanks for making cards for our troops!

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  13. BrendaMay 29, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Really nice card. Love the sentiment.

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  14. Paula S.May 29, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    What a perfect sentiment for a card for our heroes so far from home. Nice job!

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  15. UnknownMay 29, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Definitely inspiring! Sometimes quick and simple are the best inspirations, especially when {I'm} pledging 30 cards, a lot for me while card-making is NOT my first nature!


    Thanks for posting today!

    xoxo
    Lindsey @ ScrapStreet

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  16. eddee1286May 29, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Love the sentiment. It says it all. Thks for sharing.

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  17. grandmaleeMay 29, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Beautiful card! I love your colors and the wonderful verse. Gorgeous!

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  18. AnitaMay 30, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    Stunning card!

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  19. MarthaMay 30, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Oh I missed you my first time through. So glad I came back! Love the sentiment on your card.
    Thanks so much for sharing your card and for supporting OWH!

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  20. Paper Therapy PonderingsMay 30, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    love the colors in your card - beautiful.

    Barb Housner

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  21. KasMay 30, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I like the ribbon with the bow on the side. Nice touch.

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  22. Karen HowardMay 30, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful card and lovely sentiment!

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  23. TeresaMay 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Very pretty card!

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  24. UnknownMay 30, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    cute card!

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  25. Nancy KellerMay 30, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    What a fantastic card! I LOVE those colors together and that little ribbon is just adorable. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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  26. CherylMay 30, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! I love that sentiment!

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  27. RobinHMay 30, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    very pretty card

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  28. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Judy I am so sorry for the link mix up yesterday :( The same thing happened to me in the morning yesterday so I know it's frustrating. Again I apologize for that.

    Toni
    http://thedigi-shack.com

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  29. Theresa's StudioMay 30, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Lovely card. TFS

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  30. JPScrapsMay 30, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Awesome card & I love the sentiment!

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  31. BettyMay 30, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Great sentiment and awesome card to showcase it :)

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  32. CourtneyMay 30, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful card...And I love the sentiment!

    ~Courtney~

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  33. ButterballfeatherMay 30, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    This is such a cute card! You did a great job!

    XOXO,
    Greta

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  34. StampinSherMay 30, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Terrific card! The sentiment is fabulous. Thank you for being involved with OWH.

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  35. Cut n PasteMay 30, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Love your card...and the sentiment is great!!!

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  36. Meg BeanMay 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    I really like the aqua frame and how you embossed it!

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  37. KimMay 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the frame around the sentiment.

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  38. PattyMay 31, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Love the sentiment. Cute card. Thanks for sharing.

    Patty

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  39. CarisaMay 31, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    gorgeous!

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  40. UnknownMay 31, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    great card! thanks for sharing.

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  41. Seongsook DuncanMay 31, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Very nice card. Beautiful color combination. I love the sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. K. JoyMay 31, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Cute card! I like the ribbon. Thanks for the sharing!! :)

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  43. Heather GrowMay 31, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Pretty card. I'm so glad that you are participating in the blog hop.

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  44. mmwilkenMay 31, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Love the card, as I have to make quick one's too some times!! I have that sentiment and just love it! Thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work.

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  45. joyMay 31, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I love the colors! Thanks for all you do for OWH.

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  46. SuzMay 31, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Adorable card... I would never have thought to use that Pink Paislee but it is so perfect

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  47. LindaMay 31, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Cute card. I like the sentiment. Thanks for your contribution to OWH.

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  48. Stampin_melissaMay 31, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    I love your spin on the traditional colors, wonderful card!

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  49. JamieMay 31, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    what a great card! the sentiment is awesome! <3

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  50. cal8007May 31, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    I love your simple card - first time I see the dotted frame! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Carmen
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  51. UnknownMay 31, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Your card is fantastic... I love the sentiment!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Happy Memorial Day!
    God Bless our Soldiers & their families!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com

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  52. Susan M. Brown
    eco-friendly handmade
    business located in
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    United States    June 1, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    Love the card! Simply Sweet! Thanks for all you do for OWH & supporting the men in women in the armed forces. I am subscribed to your blog so I can come back to see more of your wonderful, informative creations.
    : ) Susan [sbartist.blogspot.com]

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  53. Bev EJune 1, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Very cute card, I also like the sentiment on your card.

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Your comment is inspiring to me! Thank you!