Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I am excited to be a part of this blog hop, along with many talented individuals and wonderful companies. What a great way to show support for our heroes! As you are enjoying your long weekend, please remember the sacrifices that these folks make each day so that we may enjoy our freedom.
When you are ready to move on, just click on the photo above - it will take you back to OWH, and the full list of participants!
Today, I used sketch #150 from the Operation Write Home Sketch Library for my inspiration.
And here is my card:
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Enjoy the rest of the hop, my friends!
There is SO much inspiration here, and so much love and support for our military.
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Patti J.
SUPPLY LIST:
(I couldn't resist playing with more goodness from Scraptownlady!)
Spellbinder's Nestability "Sm. Ovals"
Kraft Cardstock
Versafine Brown Ink
Very pretty - and the message is so strong - what a great job you did - love the tree with the swing.
ReplyDeleteLove the vintagey colorway. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous! just gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeletehope your weekend is spectacular!
hugs :)
What a cool sketch and a wonderful card, Patti! Love the tree and the cute little bird. And the colors are so subtle and pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tree and papers! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tree and swing. Love the little birdie too!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti! Your card is among my favorites in the hop...so peaceful and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Antoinette
What a gorgeous card, my friend!! I love your soft colors, they're so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! And the tree is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant. I like the colors and layers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! Love how the use of brown brings together the tree, the swing, and the sentiment -- and connects them with the base of the card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. The tree is fabulous. Your layering is awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Patti!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card. Love the soft colors and the cut out.
ReplyDeleteI popped over to stamptownlady. First visit. Thanks for the chance for your blog candy. And thanks for supporting OWH
That tree really makes this card! Very nice!!! Thank you for supporting OWH!
ReplyDeletebeautiful sceen you've created here, love the little swing!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft colors of the printed papers you used. The whole card has such a nostalgic feeling. Thanks for sharing this lovely creation.
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This is beautiful and elegant. Love the sentiment as well.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Patti! I love the soft colors and that fabulous tree!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Your card is gorgeous. Wonderful colors and details. Really really nice!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! The whole scene just captures the romance of spring in some magical novel I read somewhere.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Very pretty.
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Beautiful, like the paper combo's and the layering behind the oval, it all blends so well!
ReplyDeleteI love the tree with the swing and the colors are just beautiful. Thank you. Stephanie Allison
ReplyDeleteThis card is all around beautiful. Hallmark move over! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Patti. That tree is so pretty... and I love the blooms.
ReplyDeleteWow, elegant! I love that die, and the details you've added let the tree take the stage. Nice!
ReplyDeleteSandy, OWH Exec. Dir.
Your card is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and such a charming card. I love that tree and the little swing.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love all the details - must go shop IO for some of their new goodies, especially that tree die!
ReplyDeletehow beautiful!! love the soft color palette!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous detail and so feminine!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Love it!
ReplyDeletePretty Card!
ReplyDeleteLove the delicate colors and design!
Just one word... PHENOMENAL! I love, love, love this card! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThe card is lovely! Love the tree swing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning-- the tree swing is sooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for trees. Thought you cut this one out -- now I know I must get the die for it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card --- to swing its way to an hero!
Beautiful card. Love the Tree
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Patti, love the soft colors and your design! TFS and have a great weekend. #133
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and lovely card! one of my favs of yours yet!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so soft and soothing. Such lovely dimension! Thanks so much for sharing your card with us.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the soft colors with the kraft paper. It's just lvoely all around. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you joined in on the hop. This is just gorgeous. I didn't sign up b/c I was not sure where I would be. :) Great work, PJ!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicate card. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Very nice, you can almost smell the blossoms on the tree.
ReplyDeleteI love your elegant card. So classy! Thank you for supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful detail in this card! The subtle colors and the flowers in the tree...and the little bird... So much to look at and admire. Thanks for joining in the hop and for supporting Operation Write Home!
ReplyDeletePaula S.
OWH Blog Team
Fabulous card! The delicate features are a treat to the eye. The lucky recipient of this card will surely enjoy it! The scene just takes you away . . .
ReplyDeleteMary, Wausau WI
So beautiful. Every detail has been thought through making the whole card something to be treasured. Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!
ReplyDeletePatti-everything about this card is soft, calm, pretty and serene! The colors, image, die cuts...love 'em all! Thanks for your support of OWH. Hope you're having a great weekend and Happy Memorial Day.
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This card is amazing and made me feel like I was right there sitting beneath the tree.
ReplyDeleteyour card is adorable i love the soft colors
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love the dies they are so delicate and beautiful papers!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an elegant card and so delicately created. Nice work.
ReplyDeletelove the soft colors in your card. Very pretty card
ReplyDeleteI love how the tree with the swing extend off the oval background. Such a pretty card! Thank you for sharing it with us today! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful card. The swing is perfect. Have an awesome weekend.
ReplyDeletelove everything about this card! The die cut label is the perfect way to accent the tree.
ReplyDeleteI am following the Scraptown Ladies blog and yours as well!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card, soft and subtle. I love the tree.
ReplyDeleteHummer Hugs,
Misty
http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net
Love that tree. Reminds me of a dogwood. TFS
ReplyDeleteWow, great card. The paper and tree are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat tree die is lovely. And I like how you added the flowers. Just an all around beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteApril
Your card is beautiful. I especially love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
M.E.
I love the tree! Great card :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and supporting OWH!
Amanda
http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com
Wow, that's beautiful! I have that stamp, and really like it, but have never highlighted it with all the gorgeous detail you did! Wonderful card that will bring a peaceful place to some lucky recipient!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color combinations and that tree swing is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the tree on your card, it is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIs it a dogwood tree? My favorite tree.
Love the tree on your card, it is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIs it a dogwood tree? My favorite tree.
This is such a precious card, dainty and soft. The tree is great and the colors are so nice together. Thank you for sharing your talent and supporting OWH, and for a chance to win some Blog Candy!
ReplyDeleteOh,this is beautiful! Another item on the wishlist - that tree!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is absolutely STUNNING addition to a card!
ReplyDeleteExcellent color choices too!
That card is soooo pretty! That tree is amazing the way it hangs off and the little flowers in the branches. Very nicely done! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow .... Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lovely card! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteYour gorgeous card stood out among the thumbnail images on the OWH blog hop page! The soft colors are so pretty, and that tree die is amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent with OWH!
ReplyDeletea beautiful card
ReplyDeletevery pretty card. i like the PP behind the swing
ReplyDeleteLovely! The tree is wonderful and I love the soft colors!
ReplyDeleteStunning card...a fave image of mine...love all the great details! WTG!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteLove your tree die with the swing. The bird looks like he is missing someone!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular card. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly lovely card! I love the tree and bird and the added touch of or the flowers on the tree. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card , so many special little touches everywhere you look . I have to say this is my favorite so far
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet card, all the elements go together so well, it's a beauty!
ReplyDeletelinda patti tpatti@windstream.net
Lovely card. I really like the tree with the swing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card...love the colors, the kraft, and the little bird on the sentiment. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesuch a peaceful card! love the die cut and stamping!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautifuL! I LOVE the tree and pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! TFS
ReplyDeleteYour card is like a breath of fresh, spring air! I love the soft, subtle colors, and those tiny flower buds on the tree! Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the subtle 'quietness' of your card, if that makes sense. Nice job; TFS! RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Love the tree with the flowers.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card--love the tree.
ReplyDeleteI signed up to follow Scraptownlady's blog.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I love the cherry tree.
ReplyDeleteThe cherry tree is very elegant
ReplyDeleteWhat I love best about your card is that it is sure to evoke a sense of home for whatever serviceman or woman sees it and remind them what they are fighting for. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWOW fantastic card, absolutely adore the tree.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card Patti, and for such a great cause too! The cherry blossom trees are in full bloom here and are absolutely gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love the tree and swing and all the details! Thanks for supporting our troops and OWH!
ReplyDeleteI love this card, especially the tree with the swing ( brings back great memories )
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I love the framed oval behind the tree!
ReplyDeleteI love your card. Kraft paper is my favorite and it works so well with the soft colors of your designer papers. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the die cut!
ReplyDeleteWhat such a beautiful card. I love the flower blossom and the swing. It can be a nice missing you card, too, I can imagine. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWow...absolutely gorgeous card. I have never heard of Impression Obsession. I will have to look the up. I totally love the dies and stamp set. Gorgeous. The paper is beautiful too. Great job! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis card will bring a touch of home to someone with the swing in the tree! I think I need that tree die, love what you did with it with the blossoms. Know you are missing your kids, but sounds like they are adjusting nicely. Melissa is determined to make this a good experience for them both, and we know when Melissa is determined....look out!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sue
Gorgeous Patti! I love all the pretty IO stamps and dies you used!
ReplyDeleteI love the cherry blossoms. Thanks for supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteYour card is amazing. It is so Beautiful. I love the papers you chose and the tree with the swing is so pretty. I love it. Thanks for joining in. I now follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour thank you card is very sweet, and different. Love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love the little tree and the pattern paper. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card--love how the tree hangs over the oval frame and the fabulous colors you chose. thanks for your generous offer of blog candy. I've become a new follower of your blog. mflayer at comcast dot net
ReplyDelete:) Marie
What a beautiful card! I love the tree!
ReplyDeleteI love that your tree branches extend beyond the oval. It makes for an inviting scene!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, love the image(the tree and swing are wonderful) and love your take on the sketch.
ReplyDeletehugs
Glenda
Your card is absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win your blog candy.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card...love the blossoms on the tree.
ReplyDeletePretty!! LOVE the tree and colors that you've used!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, Patti J! Love how you put it all together. Really tells a story in its beauty!
ReplyDeleteThe layered, delicate die cuts are perfect with the colors and sentiment. TFS!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card! Amazing detail
ReplyDeleteBeth F. OWH #114
Beautiful card! Love the soft colors and that die cut tree is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. The tree is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow this card is beautiful! The colors just fit so perfectly with the flowers on your pretty cherry tree. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNow this is one beautiful card. Absolutely adore it!
ReplyDeleteIt 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"
Pattie, your card is beautiful and very soothing! Very pretty tiny flowers too!
ReplyDeleteLove the elegance of your card! Love the dies you used for the focal point! TFS!
ReplyDeletePattie, the hydrangea flowers, the tree, the background, the sentiments, everything on this card is so beautiful and peaceful! Kind of sweeps u away to a quiet, protective secret garden... TFS
ReplyDeleteWOW, Patti...this is gorgeous!!!! The tree is sooo pretty with all the details and what a darling little bird!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your style! Thanks for sharing!
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So pretty, as always!
ReplyDeleteOoooo, what a lovely card ! I like that you cut out the tree and added little flowers to it.
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is GORGEOUS! Love that fabulous tree!
ReplyDeleteYour tree and flowers are fabulous. Thank you for sharing your artwork.
ReplyDeleteLyn