Saturday, May 26, 2012

OWH Memorial Day Sketch Bloghop!

Start the Blog Hop HERE.


BLOG CANDY ALERT! (See below)
Hello blog-hoppers! Welcome!  I am semi-new to the blogiverse.
I found out about Operation Write Home in February and started making cards for them.
My sketch for this blog hop is OWH Sketch #60

The inchie stamps are from Inkadinkadoo, the sentiment is from Stampin'Up!  Inks used are Ranger Maganese Blue  and black Archival ink, Tim Holtz Distressed ink Peacock Feathers, Shaded Lilac, Squeezed Lemonade and Vintage Photo.  The background paper is Tim Holtz Kraft Resist Paper, the forground paper is a Ranger Kraft I distressed wit the inks.  Card stock is Creative Memories, ribbon is from my stash.

BLOG CANDY ALERT -- I will award some Creative Memories goodies to two people who:
1) follow my blog and
2) post a comment on this blog.
I will use Random.org to choose.
You must be a follower of my blog in order to win.  (The follow button is on the right side of the blog!)
I look forward to reading all your comments and to blog-hopping to the rest of the OWH Memorial Day Sketch blogs!

Happy Crafting and blog-hopping!
Donna
You can visit my Creative Memories website HERE.
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60 comments:

  1. Miriam PrantnerMay 26, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Great card! Love how you used those inchies to create a mosaic/tile effect.

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  2. Paula S.May 26, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    This is a perfect sketch choice for using inchies and the rich color combo is very nice too. Thanks for joining in the Memorial Day hop and for supporting OWH!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  3. Carol LMay 26, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    This is a great card you put together with all those beautiful blue inchies! NJ!

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  4. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks for sharing LOVE the colors!!!

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  5. LindaMay 26, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Love the inchies! Thanks for your support of OWH and joining the Hop today!

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  6. KellyRaeMay 26, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for YOUR service...34 years, wow. This card is beautiful, the colors warm and rich. LOVE the mosiac tile look.

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  7. Kaylee SnyderMay 26, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful card. I've wondered how to use those Inkadoo square stamps. The way you bunched them is stunning. Thanks for sharing and thanks for all your service (and now current crafty service) too.

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  8. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 26, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    OH Donna!
    I LOVE your colors and stamping in this great OWH sketch!
    GORGEOUS job!! Blessings!

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  9. SarahMay 26, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Donna--wonderful card. Thank you so much for your service!

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  10. MistyMay 26, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Stunning! My dh bought me a pack of those, I didnt have a clue how to use them. I can not follow you since the link will not let me in, but I am dying for the Hummingbird! stamp.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  11. SusieMay 26, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    I love the nature stamps and the sentiment. Perfect!!
    Susie

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  12. RozyMay 26, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Very pretty card and love the sentiment. Thanks for your service to our country and your involvement with OWH.

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  13. JoAnn RossMay 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Most importantly, thank you for your service!!! What a pretty, pretty card! I have to admit that I tried that sketch and finally threw up my hands in defeat (for a while) because I couldn't figure out what to do with all those squares. Inchies? Who knew? Well, obviously you did, but I sure didn't. I see more shopping in my Memorial Day weekend!

    Thanks for sharing such a great card and for the inspiration!

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  14. Dixie CochranMay 26, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! I love your inchie card! I need to try playing with those soon!

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  15. Sybrina KMay 26, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    First, thank you for your service!

    Great card. Love the contrast of colors!

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  16. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Neat color scheme. TFS

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  17. Mary-Anne VMay 26, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Love the tile look on your card.

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  18. Jan HunnicuttMay 26, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful card Donna, I had no idea you recently discovered OWH, cool!

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  19. Bernardine CuttinoMay 26, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Lovely card. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Hugs

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  20. Patricia HMay 26, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    I really like all the blues in your card. Thank you for the service you've given our country and for continuing to support our military through OWH.

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  21. JulieMay 26, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Great card! I love all the variation in the tones of blue you were able to achieve with your ink technique!

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  22. Indy's DesignsMay 26, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    I love all the blues and those inchie stamps make a great card!

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  23. CheriMay 26, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Donna I love your card and I thank you for your 34+ years of service! I think it's so cool that you are creating cards for OWH. Awesome!!

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    1. CheriMay 26, 2012 at 9:56 PM

      I'm happy and proud to be a follower too!!!

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  24. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    First of all, thank you for your service. Thirty-four years is astounding! I love the mosaic effect you achieved with the various shades of blue and the inchie stamps. My old eyes had to strain to see the sentiment, but I love it. I'm a new follower via Google Connect. Besides a big thanks for your service, I want to thank you for participating in the blog hop. I've had a blast!

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  25. MargaretMay 26, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    I love the inchie stamps.

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  26. Aundria B.May 27, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Thank you for your 34 years of service to our country! Love the inchies you used and the colors and background are really beautiful. Thank you again for your service, for sharing your wonderful card, and for your support of OWH. aundriab at yahoo dot com

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  27. JPScrapsMay 27, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Great card! Love the inchies.

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  28. SherrieMay 27, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Your cards are all gorgeous! Thank you so VERY much for your service in the armed forces and for your continued support for our deployed heros! You are such a blessing. May God bestow many blessings to you for your sacrifice and dedication! Have a beautiful weekend.

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  29. AnnMay 27, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful card!! I love the inchies!

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  30. sherry vargaMay 27, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Love the inchie stamps and the blue is beautiful!

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  31. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Beautifully done. Love the sheet music background. It almost has a batik feel to it with the distressing.

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  32. CapescrapperMay 27, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Wonderful use of the inchie stamp. Very pretty.

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  33. ajsdigishoppeMay 27, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Love the background - TFS!

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  34. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I love the inchie stamp - TFS :)

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  35. Ronni UngerMay 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Great card! I really like the different blues - they really pop!

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  36. Julie SMay 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    What a beautiful card and I love the quote.

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  37. Marlene DiefendorfMay 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful card! I love those inchies, and how they look like Delft China. The quote is great too.

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  38. Lee MaeMay 27, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Oh, you wise woman! I have some inchies and I knew I would never be able to line up those squares evenly. Brilliant, brilliant idea to stamp them on one piece! The effect is the same and you have made a fabulous card! Love the sentiment too. Have a great Memorial Day!

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  39. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Amazing blue, I love your creation.

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  40. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Oh I love your inches! Beautiful card.

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  41. nancy yMay 27, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Love the way you used those in hie stamps!

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  42. ValerieMay 27, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I like how you used the inchie stamps! Love the sentiment. Wonderful card.

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  43. Cindy OMay 27, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful blue stamping with the inchie nature stamps. Love the colors.

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  44. BrendaMay 27, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Love the use of inchies. The card is gorgeous.

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  45. grandmaleeMay 27, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks so much for your service, and for caring enough to continue it in another way through OWH! What a wonderful choice of inchies! I love that background paper...I've never tried it yet. I love the depth of color that you used on the inchies...gorgeous! Thanks for your support of OWH!

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  46. KathrynMay 27, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Thanks for sharing all the details of how you made this great card. I just got some Distress Inks, so I liked reading about how you used them.

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  47. RufusMay 27, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Thank you for your many, many years of service! Thanks for your support of OWH.
    R/

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  48. LindaMay 27, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Love the batik look on your card! Gorgeous! TFS!!!

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  49. Sandy AllnockMay 27, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Very cool card - I love that sketch!! Thanks for hopping with OWH! :)

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  50. Diana EvensenMay 28, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the blues you used, and the inchies sketch is a personal favorite (even though I haven't used it yet!). Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  51. Sue DMay 28, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Wonderful card--I like how you used the inchie stamps. I am a follower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  52. CoraMay 28, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    You can come give me lessons any time. This card is a winner. I am pinning it

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  53. LauraJane:)May 28, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    GREAT textures on your card!
    Thank you for your SERVICE Donna
    Happy card making!

    mammacooksalot at gmail dot com

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  54. Cindy's Card CoMay 28, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Lots to look at, nice card.

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  55. KayMay 28, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Great card - very creative! Love the blue :)

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  56. helloholleyMay 29, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    beautiful card!!!

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  57. Sherry HickeyMay 29, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Hi Donna, I'm still catching up on the hop!! Your card is absolutely beautiful. I love inchies, too; and I love blue & white! Great job.

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  58. sandybear76May 30, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    I missed getting the blog done too. The blues are very bright and pretty. Your use of the inchies makes me think of Delft ware in the Netherlands.

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  59. Kay WilliamsonMay 31, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I'm a little late in commenting - I did the same sketch, like that one for sure, but your card is much cooler!

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Thank you so much for your comments. I read and enjoy all of them.

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