Saturday, November 14, 2009

Operation Write Home Veteran's Day Blog Hop

Today's the day for the OWH Veteran's Day Blog Hop.  If you are not familiar with OWH, it is a charitable site designed to provide cards for soldiers to send to their families, as well as cards of support and thanks to our heroes.  Please click on the link below for more information.  I have recently become involved with OWH and now have my son involved through his school as well.  It's a great way to give back.

 A total of 77 bloggers are participating today and there are tons of creations, blogs and prizes.  So let's get started...

Here is my "Any Hero" card designed to honor the sacrifices that soldiers and their families make for us on a daily basis:



Recipe:  The base is SU Chocolate Chip.  The main image is a poppy (Bloomin' Beautiful).  I chose this because whenever I donate to the Veteran's Administration, they always give me a poppy to wear in my buttonhole ("Buddy" Poppy).  I colored the main image with Prisma pencils and Gamsol.  The image is then layered on Whisper White and Rose Red.  I created the lettering using my JustRite stamps painted with a little bleach.

The second card I created is a Valentine a soldier can send home to his sweetie:




Recipe:  I have been playing around with the Sweet Center's stamps from SU.  They are so versatile.  Here you can see that you don't need to necessarily use the Sweet Center's cup in your design.  In this example, I paper pieced the balloon and basket and accessorized using ribbon, stitching and buttons.  The clouds are sponged over a scalloped circle punched Post-It.  If you would like to see more Sweet Centers Ideas and tutorials, please refer to my archive.

Now for some blog candy! 
Smiley from millan.net

Just leave a comment on this blog for a chance to win a goody bag full of wonderful things to create cards for our heroes.  Winner to be announced in tomorrow's post. 

Now back to the hop:

If you started here, please click here to go to the beginning of the hop at the OWH site.  While there, check out this fantastic organization:  Operation Write Home Veteran's Day Blog Hop

For the next blog, please click here to go to:  My Craft Central and visit Tammy and her wonderful creations. Wait til you see her cute fur baby.

Til Next Time,



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45 comments:

  1. Operation Write HomeNovember 14, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    GORGEOUS poppy card...and wow on the buttons on your balloon!! You just got my creative juices stirring....hmmmm :)

    (And that happy dancing smiley face? I just laughed out loud!!) lol...

    Thanks for joining in the bloghop!!!

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  2. CassieNovember 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Your cards are AMAZING! Wow! ;D

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  3. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    Wonderful cards.

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  4. JPScrapsNovember 14, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful cards!! I LOVE them!!

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  5. TraceyNovember 14, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Wow! I love what you did with Sweet Centers. Thanks for sharing! ~:-)

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  6. Elaine HagebushNovember 14, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Wow, these are absolutely beautiful! I love your blog. Very inspirational!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Hi Wendy, Great job on all your cards. I love them both. This is for a very good cause.
    Nicole

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  8. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Wen,
    I love the balloon/basket card. So pretty!!! The sweet centers cards are adorable as well. Your blog does keep me smiling and looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!!
    Allie

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  9. Dixie CochranNovember 14, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Terrific cards! I especially like the heart balloon!

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  10. Paula S.November 14, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    What a terrific use of buttons! I have a big stash of them and yet somehow I seldom find a way to make them work. Thanks for the inspiration and for being part of OWH.

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  11. AimeeNovember 14, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    These two cards are extra good, especially the balloon. Very cute :)

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  12. Patty KNovember 14, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    The details with the buttons on the hot air balloon is just adorable!

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  13. CynNovember 14, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Your Valentine card is so cute! Love love it!

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  14. grandmaleeNovember 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I love your cards! I really need to try the bleach technique...yours looks great! Thanks for helping out with the hop! My daughter always loved her cards while she was in Iraq.

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  15. kathycNovember 14, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I love the card with the buttons! Guys are gonna love all of these cards!!

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  16. debbNovember 14, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Beautiful cards- love all the buttons!

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  17. ScrappycathNovember 14, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Love the heart hot air balloon idea! TFS!

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  18. peggysueNovember 14, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Both cards are beautiful but that heart quilted balloon is just over the top, so cute and so precious.

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  19. The Wired AngelNovember 14, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    You are so right.. this is a terrific way to give back. Lovely cards.. Thanks for participating in the hop and making it a success. Hugs, Peggy

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  20. TammyNovember 14, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Oh, what gorgeous cards Wendy! I absolutely LOVE the balloon one! Your fur babies are sooo cute too!! :o)

    Thank you for the chance to win some candy and the lovely things you said about my blog!

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  21. DawnNovember 14, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I love love love how the word remember turned out on this card. It's fantastic. It's uber cooool!

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  22. DawnNovember 14, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    PS..I know follow ya and umm yeah I LOVE TWILIGHT!!!!

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  23. ShelleyNovember 14, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    This is such a heartening venture. Here in Canada, the painting guild I belong to also creates and sends cards for our troops. They range from painted, thru to stamped and embossed cards in every style imaginable and are received with great appreciation. It's such a little thing we can do for our heroes!

    ~ Shelley

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  24. shellyNovember 14, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    very pretty cards. your dogs are also too cute

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  25. KateNovember 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Wow! I love love love that balloon card!

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  26. Carmen O.November 14, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Love both of your cards, but the balloon card really touches my heart. I love quilting, my maternal grandma quilted and I always get an image of her when I see quilting. Thanks for taking me back!

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  27. UnknownNovember 14, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    What wonderful cards! Your blog made me feel good all over!

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  28. MarcyK924November 14, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Super cute cards! Thanks for helping out OWH.

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  29. MaryNovember 14, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    What a beautiful card and for such a great cause! I think I'm going to have to look into this operation write home and start making some cards myself.

    hugs
    Mary

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  30. ErikaNovember 14, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Your cards are so cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Carla GadeNovember 14, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Awesome cards! What a wonderful crafty and supportive thing we can do for our troops! God bless them, and you!

    carlagade [at] gmail [dot] com

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  32. KasNovember 14, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Great cards. A poppy is always a beautiful addition!

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  33. LisaNovember 14, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Adorable cards!

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  34. MiamiKelNovember 14, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Oh my goodness, your cards are stunning! The hot air balloon is the most amaazing card I've ever seen - such a beautiful job! Thanks for supporting our troops and for this lovely blog stop! :)

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  35. cr8ivemeNovember 14, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    wonderful cards.

    {hugs}
    M.E.

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  36. Cynthia FerenzNovember 14, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful cards! TFS!

    Cynthia Ferenz
    stampindragon@verizon.net
    Fredericksburg, VA
    Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers

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  37. StacieNovember 15, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Gorgeous cards! TFS

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  38. LoniNovember 15, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    What a great Sweet Centers card! Thanks for supporting OWH. Hugs, Loni

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  39. CindyNovember 15, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Wonderful Cards!

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  40. ScrapacatNovember 15, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    LOVE your cards! The sweetheart one will be so treasured by the gal who gets it!
    ~ky
    http://bunnynest.blogspot.com

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  41. paperscissorsNovember 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    generous heart, beautiful cards, amazing talent

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  42. Nancy KellerNovember 15, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Amazing cards! I love those buttons! Your blog is great. Thank you for sharing! I am going to follow!

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  43. AnonymousNovember 15, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    cute idea to paper piece the balloon!

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  44. MaggieNovember 15, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Very nice cards, I love them. Thank you for supporting OWH

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  45. Michelle's Inky FingersNovember 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Wendy, I am blown away by your cards for the OWH blog hop! I am so proud to be your neighbor along the hop!!! Have a great day!

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