Saturday, October 1, 2011

My post for Operation Write Home's blog hop

Following is a Christmas card that I'm sending to Operation Write Home so someone overseas will be able to send it to a loved one or friend.  



To make this card, I used white ink to stamp a solid poinsettia on red card stock.  Then I stamped and embossed a poinsettia outline stamp with silver on a small square of the same card stock and layered it on a slightly larger square of white card stock.  I attached that to the front of the previously stamped card and also silver embossed the outline stamp on the card.  I attached sheer red ribbon at the card's fold.  The completed card measures 4.25" x 5.5".


I found Operation Write Home through a link on another web site.  I don't remember exactly which one but  I'm sure it had to do with rubber stamping since I've seen other links since then.

I read all of the information about Operation Write Home on their site and was immediately energized to participate.  One of my nieces is married to a man who was deployed to Afghanistan and I know of others whose loved ones have been deployed overseas.  My sisters and mom and I participated in a group named Operation Gratitude to help send packages for the holidays to troops overseas and I believe that started my appreciation for helping to bolster the morale of those who've been deployed and to provide service to those who provide so much for us.

Being involved in making cards for our troops has been so uplifting and has become a passion.  I hope that I instill this passion in others as I tell them about OWH.  So far, a sister and some folks I've met at my local scrapbook store have started making cards also.  I would like the troops to know that people here care about them.

Please visit other blogs that are participating in the OWH blog hop.  Here's a button to help you on your way:


26 comments:

  1. Kathie, I can't believe I messed up on the link! Agh. I tried changing it in InLinkz, but that doesn't seem to be "taking" so I don't really know what's wrong. I'll re-add you to the end of the inlinkz list too.

    I don't want people to miss your superpretty card! Love embossing on red, it looks so elegant!

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  2. I love the ribbon treatment you used with multiple bows. That just makes the card look that much more special. :)

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  3. Love the card and loved reading about your OWH journey :) Can't wait to see more from you!

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  4. Love your choice of red and white and how the inset piece almost look like a window. The sheer ribbon is a pretty touch.

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  5. This is lovely. I love the silver embossing to pop that poinsettia. :)

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  6. What a yummy card. I like how you used the white on the red then layered with the silver embossing. The sheer ribbon adds a special touch too. Looking forward to seeing more of your cards.

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  7. Kathie, what a beautiful card!!!! I'm so glad you are part of the hop! Blessings!

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  8. Very pretty card. I like the inset piece, it really adds to the beautiful card, as does the ribbon, too! TFS

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  9. Hi Kathie - I was sorry to hear that your wonderful card was not linked, but very happy to see it here today!!

    I am also happy that you are now a member of the OWH Cardmaker group and know your cards will be appreciated by all!!

    Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent!

    Happy Crafting,
    Lisa

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  10. Very pretty with the variety of stamping and embossing. Your ribbon at the fold looks very elegant!

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  11. What a pretty card! I usually don't like when I've tried stamping in white but you've hit on the secret the silver embossed outline image allows the white stamping to act as a subtle background and it's perfect! Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home.

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  12. What a fun technique you used. I need to try the white stamping. You made a beautiful card

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  13. Love the white on red scheme.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com

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  14. Gorgeous card!
    Thanks for sharing with OWH!

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  15. Super elegant card. Thanks for sharing! Love the simplicity!

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  16. Love the poisettias, and you did such a great job making them look elegant.

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  17. Love the popped poinsettia and that sheer ribbon treatment is lovely! Thanks for supporting OWH
    R/

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  18. Sorry a glitch kept you off the hop yesterday; but it looks like you're getting plenty of love anyway! Your card is beautiful. Love the way you repeated the stamp with one matted and one on the base; and I don't know how you knotted the ribbon, but I love the effect.

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  19. Kathie thank you for visiting blog and leaving me a comment, what a gorgeous card you have made and I loved reading your story on your support for OWH. I am definitely subscribing to your blog for sure and after I have a cup of tea, am coming back to visit the rest of your blog. You write really well and I feel like I am sitting down talking to you face to face.
    Bridget from Downunder Australia

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  20. GORGEOUS!!! What a great looking technique that should also work well with other flowers. Thanks for your support of OWH!!!

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  21. Love the red colour. simple but so elegent..

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  22. Beautiful! I love the use of outline and solid!

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  23. Beautiful card - I wouldn't have thought of combining solid and outline on the same project. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  24. Love the elegant monochromatic feel of your card and your beautiful poinsettias! Great job.

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