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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Operation Write Home Blog Hop



 

I am super excited to participating in my very first blog hop.    You ask what a blog hop is...  well several paper crafters and scrapbookers get together pick a day to post projects on a theme.     Operation Write Home (OWH) is hosting a Memorial Day blog hop with over a hundred blogs participating.  The theme is Miss You cards - patriotic.  Want to get this blog hop started, click on the following link to be brought to the next blog in the blog roll of designers.   Each designer will have a link set up that will just keep moving you through the chain.  

Next Person on the Blog Hop:   Shemaine, Scraptastic Designs


Ingredients to make both cards can be found below, so scroll down for details. 

Here is some more information about Operation Write Home.    They support our Armed Forces by sending blank greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them. OWH just surpassed 1 MILLION cards sent to our deployed troops! Click HERE to see their heartwarming YouTube video that celebrates this incredible milestone. 

Ingredients to make Adventure card:
Stamp Sets:  stamp set from a local craft store, So Many Sayings
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy Prints Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Twill Tape, Early Espresso Brads, Early Espresso Buttons, Linen Thread
Tools:  Scallop Border Punch, Circle Cutting System

Ingredients to make Rosette card:
Stamp Sets:   So Many Sayings, Holiday Blitz
Ink:   Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red
Paper:   Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper, Love Letters Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red
Accessories:   Antique Brads, Pearls, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Transparency from a local craft store
Tools:   Paper Rosette Sizzex from a local craft store, Big Shot, Petal Cone Sizzex, 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Circle Cutting System

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63 comments:

  1. SusanMay 28, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Both of your cards are lovely, I love those rosettes!
    Susan

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  2. KajikitMay 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love the rosette you used on your second card! Thanks for hopping with us.

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  3. Paper Therapy PonderingsMay 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    great cards thanks for support OWH

    Barb Housner

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  4. TracyMay 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    What a great cause! Thanks for sharing the link! Great cards!

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  5. Patricia HMay 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Both your cards are wonderful, but I especially love the layout and colors in the rosette card. Excellent work!

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  6. ErikaMay 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Your rosette card gives such a vintage feel - I love it. Good job!

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  7. Windy Robinson Life HandmadeMay 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Nice cards!

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  8. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    These both turned out really nice. I love the kraft with the deeper red and blue shades. It give such a nice vintage feel and the rosettes are great too.

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  9. Cindy OMay 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful cards. Thank you for spreading the word about Operation Write Home!

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  10. Jennifer ScullMay 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I am loving the rosette you made! great cards! they are both wonderful! :)

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  11. Nancy KellerMay 28, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I am in love with both of your cards! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas! Best wishes!

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  12. Ange McKay, North Shore StamperMay 28, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Wow! These cards are STUNNING! Congrats on the huge milestone in your support of OWH!

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  13. BrendaMay 28, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Great cards! Love the birdie on the one and the paper rosette on the other!

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  14. KellyRaeMay 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love both of your cards. I try to do collage (but so far, not doing well) so I particularly like your bird card. And the rosette on the second card is fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. Jen MMay 28, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Love the first one.

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  16. Becca-expressionsMay 28, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Both your cards have such great color combinations, but I must say I like the first one the best. Probably because it has a masculine feel and I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for anything for those guys! You've been CASE'd!

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  17. TkatMay 28, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    oh wow!!!!! i love your cards -- especially teh second one! very creative way of using the pearls

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  18. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 28, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Stasia,
    I love your collaged style to your artwork...lovely! Blessings!

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  19. MistyMay 28, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Fantastic cards & rosette!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  20. TrishaMay 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Great cards :)

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  21. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Cute cards! Happy Memorial Day :)

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  22. KMay 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    nice cards! love the music and bird, and even the font on the first one! and the pearls, rosette and holmes quote on the second one! thanks!

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  23. Contagiously CraftyMay 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Both of your cards are very nice, but I have to admit to prefering the large red rossette! You've used a very hip trend to create a beautiful card.

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  24. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Wonderful cards! I'm glad you could join us for your first blog hop.



    --Cheryl--

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  25. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Both of your cards are great. TFS.

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  26. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Nice cards - I really like the one with the rosette and ribbon.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911 AT gmail.com

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  27. Joanne TravisMay 28, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Both cards are really fabulous!

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  28. One Scrappy GalMay 28, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Nice cards - I especially like the rosette. It almost looks like a part of a medal award!

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  29. sharonMay 28, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful and original cards. Exceptional.
    Sharon L
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  30. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Very nice. Both of your cards are so different but are pulled together nicely. Thanks.

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  31. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I like the patterned paper you used for the rosette!

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  32. sandybear76May 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I like both of your cards. Very nice job.

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  33. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Both cards are excellent work. I can't pick one over the other. They each are great. Thank you for sharing on the blog hop.

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  34. Jan HunnicuttMay 28, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Very nice cards!
    Happy hopping, have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  35. Linda AndersonMay 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Super fabulous cards you've created here!!!! Love 'em both!! Happy Memorial Day.

    Linda

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  36. SylviaMay 29, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Two beautiful cards. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  37. AnitaMay 29, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  38. Operation Write HomeMay 29, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I love the focal point being offcentered like this - gorgeous!!!

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  39. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Both cards are terrific. I like how you used your half circle to pull in the elements and give a strong focal points.

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  40. Karen HowardMay 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Wonderful missing you cards! Thanks for sharing and joining in the bloghop! Hugs, Karen

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  41. Holly / InkPaperStampsMay 29, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Pretty, pretty! I especially like the rosette on the second one. . . .

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  42. DotMay 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Both of the cards are great! Thanks for sharing!

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  43. ShellMay 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    The cards are so lovely!
    Thank you for sharing.
    She11ygirl at verizon dot net

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  44. Axes DesigNsMay 29, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Both cards are beautiful.. thanks for sharing!

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  45. AllisonGMay 29, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Both cards are beautiful, but I especially like the rosette card!

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  46. Morph WaffleMay 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Both your cards are WONDERFUL!

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  47. SandiMay 29, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    very cute cards! I love the bird and colors you have chosen!

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  48. Lady FairMay 29, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I love your rosettes, they add so much dimension and interest to the cards. TFS! lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  49. CrystalMay 29, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful cards, love how patriotic they both are!

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  50. JulieMay 29, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Great job on your first bloghop! Love the cards!

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  51. ScrapacatMay 29, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Both are beautiful. Thanks for taking part in the hop!

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  52. Heather GrowMay 29, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I love both of your cards. TFS.

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  53. Alexandra LundgrenMay 29, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    both cards are beautiful!

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  54. helloholleyMay 30, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Love both of your cards....your blog is so sweet too!!!!;)

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  55. grandmaleeMay 30, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Your first blog hop? WOW! You look like you've done this forever! Gorgeous work...the soldiers and their families will love it!

    I'm not on the main hop, but you may want to stop at my blog. You can sign up at my blog to win some blog candy: http://stampingwithgrandmalee.blogspot.com/

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  56. SueBMay 30, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    great cards and I'm lovin' the scrapbook page you made for today too!

    thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  57. Juliana TMay 30, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    lovely cards. I like the rosettes and the pearls.

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  58. AimMay 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful cards!! Really LOVE your style!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your cards and supporting OWH!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog ($50 GIVEAWAY going on NOW!!)
    scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  59. AnnMay 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    They are both fabulous cards!!

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  60. Cindy's Card CoMay 30, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Love the bird card.

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  61. BethWMay 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Awesome cards-looking forward to returning to see more of your creations.

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  62. bevMay 31, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Stasia your cards are lovely.It is great that so many are making cards for Operation Write Home. It is nice to see so many people care for others.
    Better get hopping! Thanks for the share.

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  63. Dolores A.May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What beautiful cards... love the rosette! Thanks for sharing all the details and glad you are here with us and making cards for those deserving military.

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