Hello! I’m helping Operation Write Home observe Memorial Day this weekend by participating in their blog hop. If you’ve been hopping along, you should have arrived here from Corinna’s blog, My Scrapbook Life. If you’d like to start at the beginning of the hop, you can click on the above graphic.
Because OWH’s mission is to help our military members overseas stay in touch with their family and friends at home, the theme for this blog hop is “missing you.” Sometime within the last month I saw a really cute card somewhere in the blogosphere that suited that theme. I put my own spin on that idea with today’s card. I used the mirror image of OWH Sketch #68 for the layout. In a rare change of events for me, lol, I didn’t use any stamps on this card! The alphabet and sentiment are printed from my computer.
Supplies for today’s card:
Stamps: None
Cardstock: Real Red, Pacific Point, Summer Sun (Stampin’ Up); polka dotted paper (Creative Memories)
Ink: printer ink
Other: standard circle and petite scalloped circle Nestabilities dies (Spellbinders)
I’m offering a little blog candy to one lucky person (spammers NOT included) who comments on today’s post. Because this is a *really big* blog hop, you have until 10:00 pm eastern time Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to comment in order to qualify. I’ll announce the winner in my post on Wednesday, June 1. Just what is going to be included in the prize?
That’s a package of 8.5″ x 5.5″ paper from Creative Memories (which includes the polka dotted paper used on today’s card); two packages of star-shaped buttons, a package of pleated ribbon, and a cling-mounted rubber stamp proclaiming “Freedom”. (The basket is only for background display purposes – sorry!) If 50 or more different people comment, I’ll surprise the winner with a few additional small things.
Thanks for visiting today and supporting Operation Write Home! Your next stop is Stampin’ and Scrappin’ with Stasia. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and be sure to take some time to remember our heroes who have died in service in order to make our country and world a better place.
87 Responses to “OWH Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop!”
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love that card – glad you did the lift
Barb HOusner
This card made me laugh out loud! I’m sure whoever gets it will just adore it. Thanks for sharing… I might have to lift the idea from you because it’s adorable.
Very clever!
This would be a great card for a child or grown-up! Love the bright colors.
Oh my what a super, cute and creative way you’ve done this sentiment!! I am so stealing …oops I mean CASEing this idea. Thank you for participating in the OWH hop today and sharing your creativity with OWH.
what a clever & creative card! I love it! 🙂
I love that alphabet card! I have been collecting screenshots of my favorite projects along the way. . . I think that I am going to have to try this idea too! Thank you so much for sharing. And thanks for the chance to win. That big “freedom” stamp has really caught my eye. 😀
Gorgeous clever card! It’s going to put a smile on someones face!
CLEVER card idea. I totally want to do something like that. Thanks for sharing.
liked the Missing U – but also REALLY liked the Father’s Day Tree and Popcorn card, fun and different!
A very cute idea!
This is a happy and festive card and would be great for a parent to send to their child who is learning their alphabet! Great card. Blessings.
Super duper cute. Love it!!!!
i love your papers. everything about your card is cheerful — sure to brighten someone’s day 🙂
Patricia,
I love the primary color scheme! It brings cheer with it, even before the sentiment is read! Blessings!
Super cute, love the plat on the letters.!
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net
Love the simple text and colorful polka dots on this one!
too 2 CUTE!! I love that card! the candy is lovely also, thanks for the opportunity 🙂
Enjoy your weekend!
Susan
Cute card… my daughter loved it (she is 5)! Happy Memorial Day 🙂
happy colors! even though the giver and receiver are apart, this card will be sending smiles!
Very cute card – thanks for participating.
I hadn’t seen this particularly clever turn of phrase on a card before. I just think it is so touching and tender while not mushy. Great job as I sometimes find the sentiment the hardest part!
What a cute card. Love the idea.
So cute and clever!
–Cheryl–
I just love your card. What a clever idea. TFS.
Great card – happy colors and a cute sentimant!
TFS,
Redonna
rleckie911 AT gmail.com
I am loving all the cards I have been seeing in todays blog hop, this is the longest I have sat at my computer since owning it! I just keep hopping to the next blog can’t wait to see whats next!! Some are simple and sweet, others are elegant and indepth, all are amazing, as too is yours. Back to hopping.
Very clever and creative!
Thanks for being part of the Hop! Great idea. Will use that sentiment!
BobbisTreasure at aol dot com
Charming take on the missing U theme. I may just have to scraplift that idea!
Cute and fun card. Good job, U!
Sharon L
sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net
How fun! This is a neat card!! Thanks for sharing and for the shot at sweets!!!
I can see a kiddo especially loving this card!
Such a happy fun card. Love it.
I would have never thought to lift the U out of the alpha and place it over by missing. WTG. Thank you for sharing on the blog hop.
Oh my, this card could not be any cuter!!!! Love it!
Linda
Really cute card. Have a great weekend.
Ahahaha! I love punny cards!! Very cute and fun.
What a joyful card…. primary colors always work!
I love the abc’s with the missing u. So clever. I am going to have to use that one. TFS
Beautiful card!
I love the alphabet with the missing u! Very very clever!
I’ve seen a few different versions of this card, but I like yours the best. I love the polka dot paper and the font you used. Very sweet.
What a great card! TFS. I’m a new follower.
Kris
dietzrobles at yahoo dot com
Oh so cute and a play on words or alphabet really….love it
Cute! I like your bright colors and fun sentiment.
Wonderful missing you card! Thanks for sharing and joining in the bloghop! Hugs, Karen
what a cute idea for a “missing you” card, or shall I say, “missing U”
What a delightful card! This is one hop I look forward to EVERY year and I sincerely appreciate your participation. My husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran and it’s such a pleasure to honor those men and women serving our country in whatever capacity. Our heartfelt thanks go out to them AND to their families at home. Happy Memorial Day!
http://lillianchild.blogspot.com
lillianchild at cox dot net
How fun, festive and above all clever! Nice work, Patricia!
I love the sentiment! Very creative!! Great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Very cute card, love the play on the words.
Thank you for sharing.
She11ygirl at verizon dot net
Great idea in the sentiment!! I like it a lot!
I love the bright colors and the sentiment!
Love everything about it!
Love your card, so cute, made me smile!
Love the card and the colors used. Thanks for sharing in the hop!
circlebenterprises.com
Thanks for sharing that cute card! I love the alphabet!
Clever card! Love the colors also. TFS.
lflinesatcomcastdotnet
I a afraid I am a sucker for puns and have been playing with the letter U stamps all day. Thanks for your idea!
Awesome card, Patricia! I love the clever sentiment and it’s a great use of a sketch! Happy Hopping!
This is so cute! Thanks for taking part in the hop.
Very creative. I love it when people create original cards. This is fun and colorful. Thank you for sharing.
Such a clever idea. Going to keep this idea in mind.
Love this card! Such a cute idea and a wonderful layout!
Hugs!! Dee Sprytebyrd’s Sentiments
LOVE this card–the colors, the missing “u”–awesome!
Love the “missing U”! And the bright cheerful colors! Thanks for supporting OWH and all of our Heroes.
R/
Missing u . . . I totally get it. TFS.
I love your card; it’s actually a bright and cheerful take on the missing you theme. Love the “missing U’ with the alphabet. I think anyone, but especially a hero’s little one, will love it!
What an absolutely FABULOUS card idea! Loooooooooooooooooooove it~!
Your card is so cute, I just love it, I have seen so many neat cards!!!
Cute card….great job!!!;)
I love this card! I might have to case it!! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win.
Beautiful card, and I love the play on words that you created on your computer. Thanks for the chance at the blog candy! Too bad the Longaberger basket isn’t included! lol
I’m not on the main hop, but you may want to stop at my blog. http://stampingwithgrandmalee.blogspot.com/
what a great card – love the color combo… TFS
thanks for supporting OWH
This is so clever and adorable! I love it!
I love the text and have used a similar theme for Christmas (think Noel / no “L” (get it?!)) – thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
– SueB of Blondin Blogs
sue dot blondin at gmail dot com
very nice card. I liked the colors you used and the concept is great.
Awesome card. Love the colors, I think this would be great for a child.
Love the bright fun colors you used for this card!! Great design!! 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your card and supporting OWH!! 🙂
Amy 🙂 at http://www.lovetocrop.com
and http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com
Love the bright colors and the pun!!
Very cute card! thanks for sharing
your card is so cute! i love the primary colors and polka dots!!!
thank you for participating in the Hop!!
Great happy bright card. thank you for sharing your talent with us and our service people-blessings to you and yours.
Beautiful work with lots of attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!
Patricia this is adorable…I love the title of the card! I think it is great that so many are making cards for Operation Write Home…so nice to see so many caring for others. Better get hopping…thank you for the share!
Nice job I love your work.