Saturday, March 20, 2010

OWH Spring Break Blog Hop


Hi!

Welcome to the OWH Spring Break Blog Hop! You should have just visited Brianne's blog, she made an adorable card and has some fantastic blog candy, too. If not, you don't want to miss anything, because there's great tutorials and blog candy throughout the hop, so you should
start here at the Stars and Stamps blog. And speaking of blog candy if you look below you will find that I have some awesome bumper stickers as blog candy today along with whatever else I can stick in the same envelope.

These are some of the upcoming Deadlines. Don't forget the troops have these celebrations coming up too, but unlike us they can't just go head down to the Hallmark Store and pick out a card. So they need our help.

Card Deadlines:

Mother's Day: April 1
Graduation: April 19
Father's Day: May 15
All other cards: anytime!

A little about OWH.

Operation Write Home began in 2007 with just a few cards made by friends on a message board; what began as an outlet for a hobby has become a much larger mission to help heroes keep in touch with home - and the effort has been joined by thousands of cardmakers!

OWH receives handmade cards donated by crafters across America (and beyond!). Cardmakers range in age, location, and level of skill; cards are provided by individuals and groups, schools and scouts, companies and churches. All have one primary thing in common: a desire to serve those who
defend our nation!

This is my creation for the hop:
Hi OWH
For this I wanted something springy that would PoP! And because I couldn't pick just one stamp to use. I decided to go for simple. So this is all done using die cuts from Quickutz and Sizzix. I believe the dp is from Stampin' Up!

Also, I am offering some blog candy. All you need to do is create a card using chipboard along with your_at_email.address and post it back here for a chance at the candy below. The only other rule I have about this candy is that I will only send it in the USA .You don't even have to become a Follower unless you want to ;).

I will also add some other goodies that I can fit into the same envelope as these bumper stickers. Here's a pic of some of the candy you'll be getting. I'll draw the winner at midnight on Tuesday 3/23/2010.
OWH candy

We were asked to say a little something about why we are participating in the hop. And there's not really 1 specific reason for me. I mean I live in Austin, TX which is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Ft. Hood. If you don't know about what happened at Ft. Hood, here's a link you can read.

Plus, the men in my family have served our Country, including my Step-dad's brother. And my mom and step-dad aren't even from this country they're from the Philippines so believe me I am fortunate to be born in the USA. So if my making a card and sharing a little information with you helps show our troops how much we care for them I'm more than happy to do so. I just wish I could do more because the Troops do so much for us.

So please remember these deadlines.
Card Deadlines:
Mother's Day: April 1
Graduation: April 19
Father's Day: May 15
All other cards: anytime!

Your next stop on the hop is Stephanie's blog.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

43 comments:

  1. Bless your heart - hugs to you and yours there at Ft. Hood! It's nice to meet you on the blog hop - I hope that you have a really fun day and I wanted to thank you for your inspiration - I am going to have to drag out the chipboard and get to work! Best wishes!

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  2. Such a lovely card and thank you for posting the beautiful video.

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  3. Green and pink are great combinations I like how you used the green for the flower.

    thank you for sharing,
    darlene a

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  4. I finally made it here! Whew, there's a trail of wonderful hoppers behind me :)

    I love your chippy flower, that paper is so pretty - a nice relief against that lovely background paper too. Great job!

    I continue to pray for everyone there near Ft Hood ... such a senseless tragedy... but it's great we can focus on something positive, like serving those who continue to serve us so bravely!

    Thanks for joining in the hop!

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  5. I will have to make a card for your challenge!! Great spring card. I live near Austin so if you ever need a crafting buddy just let me know!

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  6. Your card is bright and cheery! Thanks for supporting OWH

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  7. That certainly does pop - Great Job!!

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  8. I was so distracted by the cullen stuff, I forgot to look at your card.

    I heart twilight too,, hee hee!

    I love the card, great blog.

    TEAM EDWARD!

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  9. Awesome card! I don't have any chipboard so I guess I can't participate in the blog candy. Maybe a trip to Michael's is in order. :o)

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  10. Those bumper stickers are hilarious! Love them! Thanks for posting and sharing your beautiful card - once I make it through the hop I am definitely pulling out some chipboard!

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  11. Super cute card. I love all the pink on it. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Beautiful card! And as a military wife I must say thank you for helping OWH keep families together in heart despite being apart because of duty.

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  13. Such a pretty card, great flower!!

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  14. Great card. I don't use chipboard much but I will need to change that after seeing your card.

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  15. I love your card today, it's simply srpingy!

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  16. Great card I have no chip board stuff so I'll just say thank you for the support you give to OWH.
    God Bless you,
    Jeanine #14 on the blog hop.

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  17. Love the pink and green. It screams SPRING!

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  18. Pink and green is a great combination! Love the card!

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  19. I love your papers, great combination!

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  20. Love the card. Here's a HONK (I am crafty!)_

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  21. Awesome card and love the bumper stickers!!!!

    As a military spouse and someone new to OWH, I thank you for taking part in this awesome blog hop and in OWH!

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  22. I love your use of dies on this pretty card! I'm a die-cut junkie myself. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. beautiful card :) love that big flower. Really enjoying the hop

    Hugs x

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  24. Mary, I really like your design and the papers you selected. They are a great color combination. Blessings, Louise

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  25. I just love your card! It's such a simple design but so very effective... I'll have to scraplift it and do something similar with my Cricut (I just love that thing...)

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  26. Thanks for your support of OWH and our Heroes!
    R/

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  27. Adorable card...I love your CAS....thank you for sharing..

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  28. Love your fresh and cheerful card! Thanks for sharing with us all!

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  29. Great card that definitely pops!

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  30. What a lovely and vibrant creation!! I am so chipboard challenged, but I will try my best to create something with it. Thank you for inspiring me to step outside my comfort zone:o)

    Hugs!!
    Carolyn

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  31. Your card screams spring!!!! Thanks for sharing and supporting OWH.

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  32. Definitely a spring card. Beautiful!

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  33. Love your card!!! (love my Sizzix too) Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  34. I am following :)

    love that card quick and to the point, that is all the heroes need :)
    Thanks for what you are doing, and I will be back with a card!!
    I am also planning on joining you all...what an amazing organization!
    Susan

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  35. What a great cause! I am sorry I wasn't able to make it all the way through this week end. Lovely card. This will surely brighten some one's day.

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  36. Here's my card :)

    Susan

    http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2010/03/some-late-night-art-and-worthy-blog-hop.html

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  37. I used that Raspberry Tart paper on Friday night as well. Great springy card. Love it!

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  38. Your card surely pops! It's great. Thanks for being a part of the OWH blog hop!

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