Friday, September 30, 2011

Operation Write Home Blog Hop

I am so happy to be a part of Operation Write Home's World Cardmaking Day blog hop.  OWH is an organization that you can mail your home made cards, and hand written letters to.  They package and mail boxes of cards to our troops, so they have something to send home to their families.  You can find out more about their work, and how you can get involved here.

The theme for this hop is holidays.  Did you know we are down to twelve shopping weekends until Christmas?  I didn't - and the thought makes me a bit anxious.  I have been planning on making every single gift we give this year... but I haven't started planning yet - let alone actually working on them.  Time to get my behind into gear huh?

For this hop, I decided to try something I haven't done yet.  Fabric on my cards.  I am really happy with how it turned out - I hope you like it too!


The picture didn't turn out well, but it was late - and I was in a rush, so it didn't leave me many options.  Please be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think.  Thanks for stopping by!!




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42 comments:

  1. Barb HousnerOctober 1, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    beautiful card I love to use fabric on my cards also
    thanks for supporting OWH
    Barb Housner

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  2. PamOctober 1, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I haven't used fabric yet. I'll have to try it. Your card is great. Yikes! only 12 weeks until Christmas!

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  3. elizabethOctober 1, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    What a great idea! I also quilt and have tons of fabric scraps - never thought about using them on cards. I'm a ribbon fanatic and that can get costly, so why not use what we have on hand? Thanks for sharing!

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  4. AJsArtsOctober 1, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Beautiful card, love the fabric and the embossing :) Thank you for sharing :)

    Manda :)
    ajsarts@gmail.com
    www.ajsartsanddesigns.com
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  5. KarenSOctober 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Very nice card. The colors look nice together. Thanks for your support of OWH!

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  6. Paper LoveOctober 1, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Very cute card!

    And I'm right there with you... I need to start making my gifts!

    Lauren, Paper Love
    www.readysetlove.me

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  7. JanetOctober 1, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    For not having time and rushing your card is beautiful!

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  8. Chris - Creations in BloomOctober 1, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Such a pretty card. Love all the texture to it.

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  9. adele holcombOctober 1, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    This is beautiful and elegant! Love the textures, the ribbon, and the embellie.

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  10. FabOctober 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    A beauty Nichole, love that reindeer stamp.

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  11. My Need 2 CraftOctober 1, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love everything on this card. From color choice to textures and embellishments. GREAT job! :)

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  12. kateOctober 1, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I hope people know to click on the card to enlarge it. When you do you can really see all the work that went into it. Thanks for hopping.

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  13. Nonna3October 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I love everything about this card! The embossing is awesome, the stamping on fabric is a great, "new" idea for me (I will try it!) and I love the ribbon you used! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. One Scrappy GalOctober 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    THis is a lovely card. I love the way you used embossed pieces with the others and overlapped them. I just may have to scraplift this card!

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  15. Jan HunnicuttOctober 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful card! I like that reindeer and the embossing folder you've used - gorgeous!

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  16. JulieOctober 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    This is a beautiful card. I love all the little details that really come together perfectly!

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  17. Kathy V.October 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    You should be pleased with this card--it's stunning. Love the "quilted" reindeer, the embossing, the layering, the bling. Beautifully done!

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  18. Holly Iossa (Homeschool Homestead)October 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I am sure your gifts will be beautiful. Love the colors. Very pretty

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  19. SuzAnnOctober 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    12 weekends?!?!?!?!?! ACK!

    your card is beautiful and I think you are brave for stamping on fabric. Turned out FAB!

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  20. andreaOctober 1, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I think this has a very warm feel to it and I love it...maybe the stamped image being embossed makes me think of sweaters...or the fabric...it all ties in so well...good job.

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  21. GwynnOctober 1, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love your card! I like the ribbon and it came together so well! I just love that lattice square embossing folder!

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  22. Bridget LarsenOctober 1, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    love your card, that reindeer looks so majestic and thanks for stopping by my blog hop and leaving a comment

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  23. Nancy KellerOctober 1, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Ooh pretty! Thanks for reminding me that I really do need that embossing folder. :)

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  24. Erin @ Simply Frugal MomOctober 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Love the texture on this card. I never would have thought to use fabric. Thanks for a great idea.

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  25. Jen TimkoOctober 1, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    The fabric really is wonderful and Dasher is pretty much my all time favorite reindeer!! Wonderful layout!

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  26. Donna JannuzziOctober 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Your card is very pretty!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I love the use of fabric on your card! I use fabric too! Awesome Job!
    Raeanna Smith

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  28. Kim HOctober 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Love the card, the embossing is great and the color is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. TamekoOctober 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Fabulous card. Nice touch with the fabric.

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  30. RufusOctober 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Fantastic card! Like everything about it, layout, color choice, paper, the fabulous reindeer stamp, the ribbon/fabric and the embellishment on the bow! Thanks for supporting OWH.
    R/

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  31. Shelly SchmidtOctober 1, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Lovely card- the texture on your card is awesome- love the image- love the fabric too-perfect colors!

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  32. Nancy MOctober 2, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a beautiful card!! It is so unusual, in a great way! Love the fabric and all the elements; TFS!

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  33. CherylOctober 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the colors you used.

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  34. KellyRaeOctober 2, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    LOVE the inlaid embossing on the dasher panel. Great card.

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  35. LindaOctober 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love it! The colors, LO and image! Wonderful warm card! You better get crackin! TFS!!!

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  36. LaurieOctober 2, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Beautiful! Great idea - I'm presuming that is cross-stitch type of fabric?

    Thanks for sharing with OWH!

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  37. Paula S.October 2, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Very pretty color combination and I like how the swirl motif is carried from the antlers to the ribbon to the decorative element on the sentiment. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

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  38. IvetteOctober 2, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I think it's beautiful. Love the color combination and textures. Great job!!

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  39. Cindy OOctober 2, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Great card! I've been thinking of trying some fabric with my cards - you are inspiring me to do that! Love all the colors and textures on your card.

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  40. ChristiOctober 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    beautiful card! thanks for being part of the OWH blog hop.

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  41. AnnOctober 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love how unique your card is! Love the fabric on it!

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  42. gbinionOctober 8, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    WHEW!! finally making it to the end of the Hop! Your card is so warm and cozy! I love your use of fabric and Kraft... just beautiful!!

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