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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Operation Write Home Bloghop-Thank you


Hello! Welcome to my blog! I hope your enjoying the OWH Blog Hop. Please enjoy browsing my blog and consider following me! To get back to the main Blog Hop Page over at OWH you can click the badge to the right and continue to enjoy all the wonderful cards.

First, I wanted to honor Memorial day with a shout out of thanks to my nephew  Lucas who just finished bootcamp. Way to go! My best friend Colleen, my dad  and my brother who all served us in the military. Thanks so much!
Now on to the card.We were asked to make Thank You cards for the Blog Hop and when I saw this Lili of the Valley image I just had to use it. You can find Lili of the Valley Stamps here. Of course this image can be used for a wonderful "Love" card too!

 I have been trying to use up my Echo Park 6 x 6 pad Everyday Ecletic so again I used it for this card. I used OWH sketch 37
I added a little stitching from my sewing machine, a brad and some ribbon from creative cafe. The "Thank You" sentiment stamp was part of a freebie sample set Daisy & Dandelion  when I bought a Papercraft Inspiration Magazine. In addition, I tried the Cheaters Bow that I learned on a YouTube Video from StampTV but the ribbon was too thick. But you can learn how to make the cheater's bow by clicking on the link here.


There's a picture below of the Copic Markers I used for the image. I used Glossy Accents on the hat and
Studio G Glitter Glue on the dress bow as well as Glossy accents to seal in the glitter. The brad is from Recollections. I always try to use Bazill card stock, it's so luscious and this project is no exception. I used Turquoise Mist and Dusk. 


I hope you enjoyed viewing my Blog Hop Thank you card and please feel free to browse any other of post on my blog and leave comments and become a follower. I love hearing from you. Your comments inspire me! 

On this Memorial Weekend don't forget, it's your turn, to make something beautiful!


PS...OWH is in need of Hero Mail.  Take some time today to write a note or two of Hero Mail for OWH to send off to our military members to thank them for their service.


104 comments:

Carol L said...

This image is just precious, and I love how you colored it! Thanks for sharing your card in this hop! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Leslie Hanna said...

Such pretty colors in your papers, and nice coloring job on the image! (leslie #113)

Beth F. said...

I love your choice of patterned papers you used! Great job coloring the image! (Beth F. #114)

Jennifer Scull said...

oh this is so precious! love those great Echo Park papers and the tiny bit of stitching you added. :)

Anonymous said...

Great papers! Those are hoardable.

Unknown said...

Thanks for all your comments. I love to hear what you all think. Enjoy the hop!

NJ Stamping Queen said...

Pretty card--I love the little girl hugging her dog--very cute! You did a great job of coloring and choosing the designer paper to match. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
:) Marie (OWH #119)

msalmon said...

Sweet card, love the little girl with the puppy.... hex's are well done

Tigerberry said...

The little girl and her dog are such a sweet stamp. This is what they are fighting for... You did a great job with the color choices for coloring the stamp. Thanks for sharing.

sherry varga said...

Great us of papers and awesome coloring.

Julie said...

Great card, I love that paper line from Echo Park, I have been hoarding some of it, lol! Thanks also for remind folks about the need for AnyHero notes!

~Antoinette (inspired stamps) said...

HI AMy!
Really sweet card..thanks for sharing the copics you used! Love the stitching!
Blessings,
Antoinette

Operation Write Home said...

What a precious card...and you're right, it'd be a great love card too!
Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

April said...

Beautiful image. Great sentiment. Love this card. April

Anonymous said...

Such a sweet card!

Melanie Rozwood said...

This is precious. I like the colors and layers.

Barbara Greenberg said...

What a beautiful card and image, your coloring is beautiful

postalorphan said...

Wonderful card - love the papers, and the colors in the image match perfectly!

Anonymous said...

That image is so sweet. You did a great job using color to tie everything together. I really like all the layers as well. Thanks for sharing!

Paula S. said...

Nice coloring work on this card and those papers are such a perfect choice. I'm going to have to a add this Echo Park pad to my wish list now. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

Paula S.
OWH Blog Team

Anonymous said...

This would be a great "miss you" image. The image is nicely colored and everything matches perfectly.

Sybrina K said...

What a cute card! Love your use of stitching and Glossy Accents.

Donna said...

Thank you for your family's service to our country. Love that patterned paper!

Jen R. said...

Nice card and I like the way you put it together. Thank you for supporting OWH!

Paula-Scrap Addict said...

adorable image & great coloring

Verna Angerhofer said...

What a sweet image and wonderful card. You colored that little girl and her puppy beautifully!

Marsha said...

Your card is nicely done.

JoAnn Ross said...

Oh, that is adorable and gorgeous at the same time! Your coloring is wonderful and I love how you mixed the paper (which I have, too) with the plain darker paper to,balance it out!

Sherry Butcher said...

Wonderful! Love the image, your coloring is beautiful! and the paper a great mix. TFS.

Tammy said...

Adorable card Amy! I love that sweet image and it's colored beautifully!

Sue D said...

Great papers and sketch.

Sharon Russo said...

Very sweet image.
thank you for sharing.

Barbara said...

Oh so sweet of an image! Really gives that cuddle and warm feeling.

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

sweet coloring and layout

Rhonda Miller said...

What a sweet card.

Andrea T said...

Your color choices are wonderful with this image. TFS

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card! Love the coloring!

Lynn said...

Very nice card! I like the image you chose and how you colored it to match the paper. Well done! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

Sheila said...

Adorable image! Have an awesome day!

Linda said...

Great coloring on that sweet image! GJ on paper choice and layering. Stitching is an extra special touch! tfs!!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! Love the image, and your coloring is perfect!

Donna Nuce said...

Beutiful card, love the coloring on the girl and her dog. Thanks for supporting OWH. I will follow you! Always willing to follow a blog that supports OWH.

reflections:0) said...

Great card you did a good job coloring the image. TY, to your family and friends and way to go Lucas! Just one more person whom is proud of you for all that you will be doing to keep us safe and free. Proud wife of a Navy man that served as did many more family.

reflections:0)

Melissa said...

Great layout and image. So sweet!

Sylvia said...

Such a lovely card, Amy, sweet image and great coloring love the papers and your colors! TFS and hope you are having a great weekend.

Cheri said...

Your little image is adorable. It is the perfect match for your paper.


Cheri - John 3:16
www.djssundries.blogspot.com

Rufus said...

Thank you to your family for their service to our country! Precious card, thanks for sharing it.
R/

Aundria B. said...

Love this image - so sweet! I love the papers you chose and how you framed things in blue. Thank you for sharing this and for your support of our heroes and OWH.

craftysahmiam said...

Awww, such a cute image so well put together with the cheery patterned papers and embellishments. Thanks for the inspiration and making cards for our heroes !

Misty said...

Great papers and your coloring is awesome!
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

Miriam Prantner said...

A very sweet image! Great card!

Anonymous said...

Your card is beautiful and the image you selected is just perfect. Thanks for joining the hop.

ajsdigishoppe said...

Beautiful card :) Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

Amanda
http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

Patricia Hays said...

What a delightful image. I'm sure this will bring a smile to someone's face.

grandmax2 said...

Nice colouring.

JPScraps said...

The card is adorable!

Cheri said...

Too adorable for words!!! I love this image and your coloring is wonderful. What a great card for this hob - well done!

Kelly said...

The image says I miss you for sure! i love it

Renee said...

What a sweet image and such a perfect saying to go with it! Perfect!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Super sweet image. beautiful coloring

Camille Short said...

Simple - pretty!

Unknown said...

I like the paper you used and your stamp is adorable. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH

Annie Wills said...

Love the coloring you did and the coordinating papers are gorgeous...thanks so much for sharing this!

Ginny said...

Nice coloring on the image - very pretty card!

Courtney said...

Yay! More gorgeous hero mail!

Barb said...

great card and coloring of little girl

Cindy O said...

Great image, and your colors are beautiful with it. Nice work! And thanks for noting that you sealed in your glitter! Many thanks to you and your family for your service.

Unknown said...

What a sweet card! Your coloring is great! Thanks for sharing:)

Susan said...

love how sweet that girl and her dog look! would melt anyone's heart!

Dixie Cochran said...

Your card design really showcases that image. Lovely!

www.hokiecoyote.com said...

What a cute and sweet card.

Tami B. said...

What a sweet card. You did a great job on it.

karenelr said...

Oh my--fantastic coloring and I adore those papers--I need to check them out! Thanks for participating in the OWH blog hop!

Sarah said...

Great card--love the papers you used :)

JoAnn P said...

Really cute image.

Jessie said...

Cute card! I love the deminsions you added w/ the brad, stitching and glossy accents on the hat. Thanks for sharing.

Susan S said...

what a sweet card. your coloring is great. Very nice

Diane Clark-Sutton said...

The image is adorable. Great job coloring. I also like the real stiching.

Unknown said...

Great complimentary choice of dp! Very nice coloring!

Marilyn's Cricut Crafts said...

Amy, I love this card. The paper choices are beautiful with the turquoise matting. Sweet sweet image and wonderful coloring. Love that you covered everything nicely with glossy accents, too. Wonderful details with the stitching and brad and ribbon. Thank you for sharing your card with us! ~ Marilyn

Karenladd said...

This is such a sweet image and your coloring technique is amazing! I have yet to try copic markers.

Janis said...

This card will bring a tear to some heroes eye remembering a little girl at home waiting for her mom or dad to get back.

Diane said...

Amy- I love your coloring and thanks for showing the colors you used...I am so bad at that! lol And love the stitching, ribbon and wonderful papers! I am slowly making my way thru that hop...I was away so I am very behind--but enjoying all of it! TFS and all you do for our troops!

Jules said...

Such a pretty card, like your colors on the image.

Amie Kiger (Kigz) said...

Hi Amy! What a gorgeous combination of colors. I like the style of your coloring. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

Patti J said...

What a sweet card! Someone will feel so special when they receive it! Thanks for sharing :)

Kaylee Snyder said...

Love that fun paper. It is so spunky! Great job coloring the image, it's gorgeous.

cr8iveme said...

What a sweet card. I love all the cheerful papers you used.

Hugs,
M.E.

Paper Blessings said...

She's so sweet! And what a way to honor your nephew! :)

Crafting Adventures said...

Very sweet, love your color combinations!

LynnsLocker said...

Oh, how precious. Excellent coloring. Love the layering. Great Job!! thank you for sharing.

paula said...

Beautiful card! Love the coloring and the paper! Nicely done!

Kelley said...

Cute image and card. Love your paper, too.

Unknown said...

She is sooooooooo sweet! I LOVE ur card and the extra little details u added to it! No cheater's bow needed! :) TFS and for joining in the OWH blog hop!

Amy Martin said...

Such a Beautiful card and the image is darling. You did such a great job coloring it too. Thanks for joining in.

silvia said...

Sweet~ LOVE the stamp!!

Anonymous said...

I love that little girl stamp. You did a great job.

Elizabeth said...

So, I did some browsing: I love your crisp & clean, bright & cheery, cute & cuddly style, so I am now a follower! This card is so, so cute! I love the way you colored and "dressed up" your image with glitter & glossy accents.

Jen M said...

What a pretty card! I love the mix of papers and your coloring. Nice job!

PoJo said...

Great coloring! Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

ptucker6 at cox dot net

Unknown said...

Nice use of you Lilliofthevalley image. Pretty card.
It might be after the weekend here in the UK, but I just wanted to support such a good cause.
"Like the ivy and the wall, together we stand united we fall"

Heather Grow said...

Lovely card. I love the papers you chose. Thank you for supporting OWH.

Margaret said...

Beautiful card! The image is so sweet and I love the papers!

Ann said...

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the colors you used!