Friday, May 25, 2012

Operation Write Home Memorial Day Sketch Blog Hop 2012

This Memorial Day weekend Operation Write Home (OWH) is having the biggest, baddest blog hop on the net.  There are over 140 blogs to visit.  For this hop each participant had to use at least one of OWHs weekly sketches to make their card.  All the sketches can be found here.  To find a list of all blogs participating in this hop, please visit the OWH blog here and it contains a InLinkz to each blog. 

OWH is an organization that provides our nation's armed forces with blank handmade greeting cards to write home on as well as "Anyhero" cards of gratitude to encourage them.  If you are interested in making cards for this great cause, please visit the Operation Write Home webite here.

For my card, I used sketch #74 and the Hero Arts OWH set, All the Time.


Stamps Sets:  Hero Arts, All the Time
Cardstock:  SU! Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Midnight Muse
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Misc: Half Pearls, Scalloped Border Punch

Thanks for visiting my blog.  Please go back to the OWH blog , for the full list of blogs on this hop.
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68 comments:

  1. BeckyMay 25, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    What a terrific card.

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  2. Carol LMay 26, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    THis is such a CAS beauty! The clock and sentiment say it all so perfectly!

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  3. Miriam PrantnerMay 26, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Great card, love the texture!

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  4. LindaMay 26, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Nice card! Thanks for sharing and hopping with us today!

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  5. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 26, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Hi Diane,
    I really love your card design...the 3 pearls in the corner really add something special to your card!! Blessings!

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  6. Nancy MMay 26, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Nice CAS card; I agree the texture and the pearls really help set this card off. I like the scalloped edge, too. TFS on the hop!

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  7. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful. Pat K.

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  8. SarahMay 26, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Fantastic card! Love the texture it adds so much to the already awesome card :)

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  9. Mary-Anne VMay 26, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Love the simple design and embossed panel.

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  10. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Love the CAS card!

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  11. Jen MMay 26, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    This stamp set is so perfect for OWH cards. The embossing you did adds a nice touch!

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  12. Dixie CochranMay 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I love that embossing folder! It's a great setting for your image.

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  13. Paula S.May 26, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Nice CAS design using this great Hero Arts OWH set! The embossed band adds a nice touch of texture and detail. Thanks for joining in the Memorial Day hop and for supporting OWH.

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  14. JoAnn RossMay 26, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    What a pretty card and a reminder yet again that CAS can really be lovely and special! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Bernardine CuttinoMay 26, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Pretty card. Great take on the sketch. Happy Memorial Day weekend! Hugs

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  16. gRiSeL™May 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Wow, your card is so elegant!! This looks like a style I would create! The pearls add sophistication! (:

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  17. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Terrific embossed panel. Love that blue too.

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  18. Sybrina KMay 26, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Diane,

    What a nice CAS card! Love the pairing of the brown and blue colors with the chocolate chip stamped Hero Arts image.

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  19. Lee MaeMay 26, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Great card - the embossing really looks terrific. The blue is a great highlight color. Love it.

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  20. Crafting AdventuresMay 26, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Love the embossing behind the clock!

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  21. Sue DMay 26, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I like the clock image and the embossed panel.

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  22. Indy's DesignsMay 26, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    The sentiment and clock...perfect for those separated from their loved ones!

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  23. CheriMay 26, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Love the card and the sentiment! Great CAS card.

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  24. Donna NuceMay 26, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Love your embossed background. I never get tired of this set from Hero Arts. Thanks for hoppin' with OWH.
    craftycolonel.blogspot.com

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  25. sherry vargaMay 26, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Nice card!

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  26. JPScrapsMay 26, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Awesome card!

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  27. AthinaMay 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    What a great organization! Beautiful card!

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  28. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I love the sentiments in that HA set. Your card is simple but elegant...I like that style. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. AnnMay 26, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    beautiful!! I love the embossing and the popped up image!

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  30. Cindy OMay 26, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    The white pearls and blue scallops are very elegant on this card. Beautiful colors and layout. Thanks for hopping and sharing your talents with us!

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  31. airbornewifeMay 26, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Great card.. love the embossing on the center panel.. perfect sentiment to go with the clock. thanks for being a part of the bloghop.

    blessings ~ Pam

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  32. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    A great CAS card, which happens to be my favorite. The image and sentiment are perfect for OWH cards. Thanks for participating in the blog hop and continuing to support our troops. I'm having a blast, seeing all the wonderful cards, getting new ideas, and finding new blogs to follow.

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  33. MistyMay 27, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Nice CAS with the added pearls & texture.

    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  34. Marlene DiefendorfMay 27, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Wonderful CAS card. The texture and pearls are a great touch.

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  35. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Delightful use of texture!
    Mary, Wausau, WI

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  36. ajsdigishoppeMay 27, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Love the card! TFS!

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  37. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Great texture - TFS :D

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  38. MargaretMay 27, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Great CAS card.

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  39. Ronni UngerMay 27, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Love your card - I have not bought the clock stamp yet - but I am going to have to!

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  40. Julie SMay 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    I love the CAS design of your card. Wonderful sentiment and image too.

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  41. Cindy's Card CoMay 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Such a simple card but very lovely. The little pearls add a classy touch.

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  42. Beth L.May 27, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Love the CAS design of your card. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  43. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    This is such a great stamp set, I love how you used it for the sketch.

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  44. KayMay 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Great card! I seriously need to add that set to my collection...

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  45. CapescrapperMay 27, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Perfect sentiment. And the clock embellishment is great.

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  46. nancy yMay 27, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Wonderful card, I think I need that set!

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  47. ValerieMay 27, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    great card! I liked your addition of the dry embossed brown with the scalloped blue.

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  48. BrendaMay 27, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Super card. Love the embossing on the brown and your sentiment.

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  49. LindaMay 27, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Great use of the embossing...love this stamp set! TFS!!!

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  50. SandiMay 27, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I love the simplicity of your card! The embossing adds some great texture!

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  51. JulieMay 27, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Great card, Diane! I love that stamp set so much, I used it too :)

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  52. KellyRaeMay 27, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Great CAS card. Love the image and sentiment you used. TFS and supporting OWH.

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  53. Sandy AllnockMay 27, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Love it, Diane!! I enjoy seeing the Hero Arts sets getting used....they're so verstaile! :) :) :)
    Thanks for hopping with OWH!!

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  54. Diana EvensenMay 28, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    I love that sentiment. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  55. CoraMay 28, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Simplicity at it's best. Just my style

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  56. Ana Carolina LittleMay 28, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Great card for the occasion Diane!!!

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  57. sandybear76May 28, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    The card is beautiful but looks easy to do! I love the bloghop but I am visiting relatives and haven't made it even halfway thru the hop yet.

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  58. CarolynMay 28, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    great card!

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  59. helloholleyMay 28, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    love your CAS card!!!!

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  60. KERMay 30, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    perfect masculine card...and so true when deployed

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  61. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Definitely a worthy cause! Love it!

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  62. Heather BMay 31, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Great sentiment!

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  63. CherylJune 1, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Wow Diane, what a huge hop that was! How fun! Great guy card and sentiment. When you have a husband deployed nothing could be closer to the truth!

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  64. Patty GorkaJune 5, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    What a lovely card and the sentiment is so perfect!

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  65. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) June 5, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    What a pretty card! Very nice!!!

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  66. Donna HeberJune 6, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Beautiful card Diane.

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  67. Rhonda LangleyJune 11, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    The sentiment is perfect!

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  68. JennipherJune 24, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Love how the sentiment is about time and you used a clock image. So perfect.

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