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Saturday, March 5, 2011

OWH Blog Hop

Hello all I am one of many who are participants in the Operation Write Home blog hop today!! This hop kicked off at 10:00 EST 7:00 PST.

What is Operation Write Home you may ask? It is a group of volunteers (and you can too) who create blank cards for our heroes to send home while they are away and on duty service our country - for more information check out their blog.
Because we have to make cards ahead of time - we are on Easter and Mother's Day.
Easter card deadline is March 18th and Mother's Day deadline is March 31st to mail our blank cards to our shipper.
You should have come from Amy's blog and now onto my hopping point as I am next.
This card I made at my stamp night using Stampin' Up products.

This card shows a couple techniques - one is using ribbon as an accent and the other is direct to stamp inking.

First the ribbon: I like ribbon as it adds another layer other than paper. Take a piece of ribbon and tape it to the back of one of the top layers. If you want to ad a little cinching take a piece of thread and tie a little piece around the ribbon for a great effect. Here I added the ovals and sentiment it is attached to the cinched area of the ribbon by a glue dot.

Second the direct to stamp inking: Using markers - color directly onto the stamp and then press the stamp to your paper. You get a wonderful watercolor or exact coloring technique depending on the style of your image.
Hope you will give it a try. I am giving away some blog candy. You must be a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this posting. Below is a set of Martha Stewart heart and flower clear stamps.
Now for your next hop to Jan's blog Thanks and enjoy!

(Entering this card in The Alphabet Challenge - R is for Ribbon)

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54 comments:

  1. GeorgianaMarch 5, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    What a lovely card. I sure do like to use ribbon as much as possible too. It adds dimension to the card.

    Georgiana

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    oooo, I love how you cinched your ribbon, Sheryl--it mimics the curve of the leaves so nicely! Just lovely. . . .

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  3. Cindy OMarch 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Very elegant, especially with the ribbon cinched together under the entiment. Beautiful color combination, and I love your diagonal placement of the flower panel. Great card!

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  4. Auntie MargMarch 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    What a great card you did a wonderful job, thanks for sharing.
    eadesmarjorie@yahoo.com

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  5. Marilyn WebbMarch 5, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful card! I'm, a lover of using ribbon too!

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  6. Jan HunnicuttMarch 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Hi Sheryl! What a beautiful card, love it! Happy hopping :)

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  7. littlenMarch 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful card. TFS.

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  8. DanaMarch 5, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love the card! It looks simple but very elegant! Great job!

    dmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom

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  9. Paula S.March 5, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Very sophisticated card. Such pretty colors. Enjoy the OWH hop!

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  10. Tereza CrumpMarch 5, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    what a fun card and awesome give away. :) Thank you for taking the time to use your talents to bless OperationWriteHome.

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  11. Dixie CochranMarch 5, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Isn't it amazing what a piece of ribbon will do for a card! Your card is beautiful!

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  12. Audrey FrelxMarch 5, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Sheryl, what a beautiful card! And those stamps are adorable!!!

    Hugs, sweetie!

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  13. Operation Write HomeMarch 5, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    LOVE your card....that ribbon is yummy, the whole design is so clean and crisp. Beautiful!
    Happy hopping!

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  14. Lillian ChildMarch 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Your card is so lovely, Sheryl!

    I do so enjoy the OWH events as I get to meet so many lovely and talented people along the way. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us today! My husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran and this event always holds such a special place in my heart.

    And I just found your blog on this hop and am now a follower - so VERY nice to meet you! HUGS!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Pretty card, thanks for sharing and for the chance to win your blog candy.

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  16. NanaConnieMarch 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    What an elegant card! Love the ribbon treatment. This blog hop has really been inspiring. Thanks for all you do to support our troops.

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  17. RhondaG - The Stampin' BunnyMarch 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love that set and you really made it shine!

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  18. TeresaMarch 5, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Pretty! TFS

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  19. Jennifer Van PeltMarch 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Love your card! Thanks for sharing!

    Jennifer

    http://www.facebook.com/thestampaddict

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  20. RedonnaMarch 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Very nice! TFS

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  21. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What a pretty card! Great colors!
    Brittany
    http://yesterdaysechoscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
    brittany.yesterdaysechoATgmailDOTcom

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  22. Linda DaleMarch 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I love your card. Very pretty and nice layout.

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  23. LisaMarch 5, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Beautiful! Love the stamping!

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  24. MelissaMarch 5, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Oh Sheryl, your card is so beautiful! Thank you for all you do for OWH!

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  25. JanetMarch 5, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Great colors and beautiful card!

    Janet at scrappingthemagic dot com

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  26. ScrappnBeeMarch 5, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Great card! I love inking and ribbon! Cannot wait for spring to get here! Thank you for hopping!

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  27. ErikaMarch 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Cute! And as a military wife, let me say thank you for donating your creations to OWH!

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  28. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I love how you used the ribbon on this card!

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  29. Cyndi SMarch 5, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Pretty card.
    cstephenson@q.com

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  30. CherylMarch 6, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Lovely card!


    --Cheryl--

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  31. ScrapacatMarch 6, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the direct to stamp inking technique - no two images exactly the same! Thanks for being part of the hop. ♥ky

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  32. BUZZY BEE DESIGNS and GRAPHICSMarch 6, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Thanks for doing this Hop for OWH
    Have a wonderful Day… HOPPY Easter to You!
    Come and BEE a follower on my blog
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  33. B. NguyenMarch 6, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Adorable card, TFS! I love the ribbon you used!!

    Nicki121986@hotmail.com

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  34. Michelle SingleMarch 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Love the crooked image layer... Fabulous touch!

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  35. MistyMarch 6, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Love the colors! And the tip about thread on ribbon.

    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  36. SueBMarch 6, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Adding a bit or ribbon or lace is probably my fav way to embellish - Thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
    - sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  37. grandmaleeMarch 6, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    What a gorgeous card! The papers really add to the elegnace of this design. I love the textures and adding the sentiment to the tag. Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  38. bernietom47March 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Lovely card! Love the colors and the embossing. Thanks for the tips and the chance to win.
    Blessings Bernie
    bernietom47 at yahoo dot com

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  39. MaGooooMarch 6, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    This card is GORGEOUS!

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  40. MaGooooMarch 6, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    This card is GORGEOUS!

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  41. Mindy :)March 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I love your card!
    Mindy O.

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  42. ShersL84bedMarch 6, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Sheryl this is such an elegant card. Really really pretty. You made me a new follower. Can't wait to see more.

    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  43. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Very nice card. Thanks for sharing with the hop :)
    Mindy

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  44. AimMarch 6, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Lovely card -- love the embossing!! :) Thanks so much for sharing it in the OWH Bunny Hop!!

    Happy to be a new follower,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  45. Seongsook DuncanMarch 6, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Very nice card! Love how you did with the ribbon. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Linda AndersonMarch 6, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Oh what a beautiful card!!! Love the ribbon and your flower image!!

    Linda

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  47. Donna SMarch 7, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I love this card! I already have that clear stamp set. It's great! But will follow and if I win, I will give the set to my sister who shared OWH with me.

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  48. Tamara MortonMarch 7, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Wonderful card and lovely colour scheme Thank you for joining us at Alphabet
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  49. KelleyMarch 7, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Your card is so elegant. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  50. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Your inking technique turned out beautifully. I'll have to try that.

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  51. Cut n PasteMarch 7, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Very pretty! Love how you cinched the ribbon!

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  52. Patricia HaysMarch 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Pretty card! I rarely use wide ribbon but you've inspired me to try it more often.

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  53. JulieMarch 8, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Really pretty card, Sheryl! I love your color scheme. (Yes, I am still bloghopping four days later!)

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  54. LesleyMarch 9, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge xx

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