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The theme for our hop is a wintry card, based on a sketch. I chose to use Operation Write Home's Sketch #115 for my card. Here is the sketch:
And here is my card...(inside sentiment is a Stampabilities Stamp that reads "you're a wonderfu friend".
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| Sketch: Operation Write Home, Stamps: Stampendous CRS2065 Angel Kisses, Express-It White Blending cardstock, Echo Park Very Merry Christmas DP, Deco Art Glamour Dust Glitter, Dimensional Foam, Stampabilities, Tombow Multi Glue, Perfect Layers Rulers |
Operation Write Home is a way for you to help our service men & women connect with their loved ones at home with handmade cards. Hopefully, we lift some spirits, of our heroes, & of their loved ones who miss them so much. Having a twice deployed son, and a son-in-law that is currently serving his third deployment, this organization has a warm & fuzzy place in my heart!
Thanks for hopping with us today!
To the men and women who have sacrificed so much so that we might have freedom, I pray that God will bless you and protect you as you are serving your country, so far from your loved ones.
Happy World Card Making Day!
Patti J.
Very sweet and adorable. I love OWH - great organization.
ReplyDeleteUp way to early on Sat. monring but couldn't sleep - had to get up to see all the cards for OWG WCMD - what a precious card - and am I the first to comment? Cute image - and love the sketch. Great job friend.
ReplyDeleteI love the "swoopy" banner you have in the center. Very cool idea!
ReplyDeleteLove yor pretty card and sweet banner. You colored the litte angels so sweetly. I think out of all the stamps to use you picked the perfect one........! I used the same one :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet imagine! Your coloring is so nicely done. The card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, Patti! What an absolutely perfect card. The colors, the textures, the layout...all perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the soft color palette and the way you colored, cut and popped the image is masterful! Thanks for hopping with us today.
ReplyDeletePaula S.
OWH Blog Team
super cute card! you don't really want me to tell you how i really feel!!! LOL. i am NOT a happy camper and this guy WILL finish today whether he wants to or not. will keep you posted.
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hugs :)
So sweet and charming! Love your card!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hopping!
This is a beauty! I love this stamp you used.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reason to hop.
Hugs my friend
Happy World Cardmaking Day
Oh wow girl!! This creation is just darling my friend!! Love your take on the sketch! :) Now to get busy posting my "world card making day" creation!! LOL!! Have a fabulous weekend! HUGS
ReplyDeleteHow darn cute and pretty too, Patti! The DP's, colors, and your design are perfect for those two cuties!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, Patti. That sweet little image will surely reflect some soldier's children and help him/her send them a heartfelt Christmas message. You have such a generous heart and spirit that is clearly visible throughyour blog. Thanks for reminding us all to think of those who give so much to keep Americans and others safe!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweethearts! Love the banner, too!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable Patti, beautiful job with your coloring and paper choices!
ReplyDeleteOoooh I love how your stripe across the card is shaped - lovely! And those angels are just sweet!
ReplyDeleteHappy World Cardmaking Day!
Sandy, OWH President
Oh my gosh this is so sweet! I love the image and how sweet there faces look…simply adorable! Happy hopping!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!
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ReplyDeleteSo sweet and beautiful card! Lovely colors and design.Have a great day. hugs, Helena
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet card! Great use of the sketch!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful colors! Love the banner.
ReplyDeleteHummer Hugs,
Misty
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darling card and colors
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and beautiful card! Thanks for choosing this sketch - I think I have found a new favorite. Love the curved cross piece, great idea, it really softens the look of the card.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this!!! Great card! :)
ReplyDeleteSweet and angelic image! Great coloring. Fantastic card ~ Mary, Wausau WI
ReplyDeleteLove the cut of your banner with the ornaments on it.
ReplyDeleteOh, these are really cute & your coloring is great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card Patti. Love the sweet image, the coloring... the papers are just perfect.
ReplyDeletePatti, this is just precious! Love that darling stamp and your DPs!!
ReplyDeleteThis is very sweet! I've never heard of dust glitter, is it OWH-safe or do you seal it in glossy accents? The image and paper choices are just darling! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this image! So cute, and great coloring!
ReplyDeleteLovely coloring and unique banner shape!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little image.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely precious! Love the card, such a cute image!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and cheerful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable stamped image and you've done a beautiful job bringing it to life with your coloring. Thanks for sharing it with us today.
ReplyDeletethose angels in your image are adorable....great job in your coloring and your choice of patterned papers...works so well together!
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling card. Love those little angels.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card love the stamp you used !
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty ...love the stamp you used
ReplyDeleteWell done Patti... I love your colors and that cute image! I LOVE that little strip with the ornaments.Thanks for hopping along!
ReplyDeleteoh the thought of snowwwwwwww!Cute card...love this DP too, currently making a mini out of it!
ReplyDeletePatti, such a sweet card. Great pastel colors and the little ones are darling.
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Sue
This card is just darling, Patti! I love the way you cut the ornament paper into scallops to match the curves in the pattern - that's a great little detail. Thanks for being part of our hop today! ~ Julie, OWH Blog Team :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this image and your use of lighter colors!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the papers and the image used. TFS AJ-
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet sweet card - those angel toddlers are adorable! Happy WCMD!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute image and I love your pretty DP too. Glad you found some time to play on WCMD! :o)
ReplyDeleteReally cute card and I love the green tree background paper.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, your card is precious!! Great coloring! Thank you to you and your family for your service!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am not proud to say that I came down ill on Friday and slept my way through WCMD. Today I can kind of keep my head up, so I am peeking around to see what I missed. This card and sketch are both wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCute card , lovely color combination - I like how you cut out around the children.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. Love how you changed up the horizontal strip to a more banner like shape. TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Patti! Great job using the sketch and love all the glitter on the snow!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! I also wanted to come by and say thank you very much for following my blog. Hugs sharon xxx
ReplyDeleteLove how you cut the ornament strip to mimic garland. Very creative thinking - perfect for this card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, sweet image - great job!
ReplyDeleteFor you my friend, hope you enjoy!
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Carole xox
Adorable card!! I love that sweet image and it's colored beautifully!
ReplyDeletePatti, your image and card are adorable! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs and smiles
This could not be any more adorable! Love this, Patti!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just precious! I love that image; it is so sweet. Great papers too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image--great coloring and papers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, I really love the ornament swag border!
ReplyDeleteAdorably precious! Great job on the papers...they only add sweetness to the image! tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just totally adorable! I love the image, the papers and the cool design.
ReplyDeleteohmy...that is just precious. love how you added the dimension!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteso, so, SO Sweet Patti! Love how you colored and designed this cute card! Charming... love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card. I love the colors you used and the trail of DP behind the cute characters.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet, sweet card!
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