Saturday, May 23, 2015

OWH Finishing Strong Bloghop




Operation Write Home, a charity that has supported heroes with handmade cards since 2007, will be closing later this year.  All cards need to be sent in by August 1st, so I am helping to get the word out.

I have to admit, I am a little sad, only because donating cards to our armed services has been such a rewarding experience for me.  The theme for the hop is red, white and blue.  Who knewJ?   One of the many requested type of cards from our heroes are “Thank You” cards.   I just love the background stamp I used from Impression Obsession, Tapestry 2.  It reminds me of bandana fabric.  This is my first try at foiling.  It is all because Jennifer McGuire showed so many easy ways to do it, and now I am hooked!  I used OWH sketch #153.


Supplies:
Paper:  Neenah and PTI
Ink:  Versafine
Stamps:  Impression Obsession
Dies:  MFT and Mama Elephant
Other:  Deco foil

 BLOG CANDY!!!


In addition to my card, two lucky people that comment on this post will be entered in a contest to win one of two Hero Arts stamp sets.   

Read all the details on this post.




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46 comments:

  1. DianeMay 23, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Nancy- beautiful card- and curse that Jennifer McGuire- she makes us all spend so much money- LOL! Well- at least we are all helping the economy! I totally see the bandana fabric and love it with the gingham!

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  2. GerdineMay 23, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I loved the idea behind this Operation. We don't have anything like that in the Netherlands. Can imagine you are going to miss it! This card is lovely. Like the centrepiece! I would love to join your give away. However, shipping is so expensive to Europe, so don't put my name on your list 😉

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  3. Nancy MMay 23, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    OMGosh!! I love your card; that background is so cool! The whole card is eye-catching. TFS and the chance to win!! RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM.

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  4. Barclay SchmidMay 23, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    I, too, will miss OWH -- but I'm so proud of the positive and uplifting way they're ending! Thanks for your card!

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  5. Donna NuceMay 23, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Awesome job on the foiling! I haven't tried that yet but would like to. I love the layered stitched squares too! Have a great day!

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  6. Cindy OMay 23, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Love your bandanna and gingham prints together! The white stitched frames set them off beautifully.

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  7. Cindy C.May 23, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful card Nancy! Love your take from the sketch, and the contrast between the floral design in the background and gingham frame! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!

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  8. WavejumperMay 23, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    I agree-it does look like bandana fabric.

    I really like this card's layout and how you did it. The red parts and the stiched squares and the wavy lines. All comes together really nicely.

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  9. UnknownMay 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful card, I really like your background stamp. The foiling looks great.

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  10. Paula S.May 23, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Fabulous! I love the stitched square frame and the papers in this.

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  11. AprilMay 23, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Great card. I really like how you added the curves to the straight lines of the sketch. :-)
    April

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  12. Dr. IvyMay 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I love the curved lines in your background. It adds so much interest. I love the foiling, it turned out awesome. Love to watch those Jennifer McGuire videos but do not own a laminator. Thanks for sharing your awesome card.

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  13. LindaMay 23, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    The curved lines remind me of a flag which reinforces the patriotic nature of the card!

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  14. BunnyMay 23, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    I love the papers you used.The red sentiment is very nice. Great stitched dies.

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  15. Sherry HickeyMay 23, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Hi! I love your pretty card and am so impressed by your delicate foil sentiment! Gorgeous! Great to see you on this wonderful Hop!

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  16. HeidiMay 23, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Love, love, love the background! The foil sentiment is perfect!

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  17. sherry vargaMay 23, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    I love your blue paper and the stitched around your white card stock is awesome. Love the shiny red sentiment!

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  18. GrancyMay 23, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    This is a truly lovely thank you card, and I love the foil--just like everyone else! :-)

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  19. CarolynMay 23, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Lovely card! The foil really pops!

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  20. SandyMay 23, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Oh don't tell me foiling is addictive - I finally broke down and got a laminator, and I'm scared to open it or I'll foil everything and my markers will cry. LOL! You did a lovely job on your card - love that shade of blue!

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  21. Carol LMay 23, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    What a wonderful frame you've created for the sentiment, and those papers are just dreamy! I especially love the blue!! You are rocking the foil here!!

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  22. Lisa DMay 23, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Stunning card! I love the gorgeous frame you created!

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  23. TammyMay 23, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Gorgeous card, I love the design and the fabulous stitched squares!

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  24. tracy b.May 23, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    That is one of my favorite sketches and you did it well. Fabulous card and all the details. :-)

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  25. LibLadyMay 23, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I love how everything came together so well. JM is quite the enabler.

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  26. Lori KobularMay 23, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the background stamp ~ it really does look like a blue bandana! Love the red thanks and that sketch is great!

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  27. Sybrina KMay 23, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Nancy,

    What a great card! Love that "bandana" background stamp. Thanks for your support of OWH -- and for the chance to win some Hero Arts candy. :)

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  28. craftysahmiamMay 23, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    Lovey red, white and blue, card and fun use of the sketch adding the wavy lines.

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  29. Sherry ButcherMay 23, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Great card, love the background, the sentiment, the use of the sketch. TFS.

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  30. Mary-Anne VMay 23, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Great card I just love the foil sentiment. I always feel I need to buy anything Jennifer uses!

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  31. RosemaryMay 23, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    fantastic card, nancy!!

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  32. Dixie CochranMay 23, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Fabulous foiling! It really pops!

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  33. GinaMay 24, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    I love the country charm accented by the foil!! It really does pop!!

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  34. Kathy SMay 24, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Great use of the OWH Sketch. That foil really helps "pump it up". Thanks for your support!

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  35. KristieMay 24, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the stitched dies. And what fun to add a touch of foil. Thanks for your support of OWH.

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  36. MarybethMay 25, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Hi Nancy! Hope you are doing well. I too am sad to see this go. Your thanks card is gorgeous! Love the design and patterned papers.

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  37. WhoMomMay 25, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Love the curvy take on the sketch! I'm sad too to see OWH go. It has provided hours of service and time to remember how important the service has been in our lives. I will have to find something else to fill my time.

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  38. KarenladdMay 25, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Love your red white and blue with all the stitching and fun patterns. I have sent cards and Any Hero notes to OWH over the years and feel proud to have been a part of it. What a wonderful way to celebrate a job well done!

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  39. MarieMay 25, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    Thanks for showing the sketch along with your card. I often have times translating the sketch to a creative card. Yours is great!! Thanks for the inspiration! I will be using it to help finish up a box.

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  40. Lucy E.May 25, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    Your card is so pretty!
    I love the background and the foiled sentiment
    looks great! I have been collecting foil, but haven't tried it yet.
    Maybe today!

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  41. NatMay 25, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    love the red white and blue details such a beautiful card!! :)

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  42. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    love the curvy lines in the background...the background paper is beautiful...I like the sketch and design.

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  43. Sue DMay 25, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Wonderful card. I like the background, the squares and the foiling.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  44. SarahMay 26, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Great card-- love that curvy white and the pop of red deco foil--so striking!

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  45. GretaMay 26, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Wow, Nancy--one of my favorites! Wonderful design!

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