Saturday, March 20, 2010

OWH Springbreak Bloghop

Welcome to the OWH Springbreak Bloghop. Wasn't Marcy's blog just fabulous. If you didn't get here from her blog you may want to start at the beginning by clicking here so you don't miss out on any of the other fantastic blogs. (if the link didn't work try this http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/)



Here is a very simple card I made over the weekend. I cased this card layout over at Two Peas. I can't seem to stop making them. By changing the colors and images it looks totally different. I will be including this card in my next box to OWH shippers.

I make cards for our nation's heroes because it is a very small thing I can do to honor the men, women and their families that are risking it all for my freedom. My father took part in the attack at Iwo Jima many years ago. I never want to forget his service to our country. Now that he is no longer with us it is a way to pay my respect to those long ago heroes.

Please leave me a comment and then hop over to Windy's. She has a wonderful card to show you. I have been going to her blog for inspiration and I'm sure you'll find some too. Click here to check it out and to keep on the blog hopping trail.

Thanks for joining us.

Marianne

PS Please consider joining us in making cards for Operation Write Home.

56 comments:

Windy Robinson Life Handmade said...

Hi! Love that card... that layout is fab:) Thanks for such a kind introduction!

Nancy Keller said...

Good morning! Happy blog hopping day! I love your springy card - and it's good to be visiting your page again. :) Best wishes for a happy hopping day!

Unknown said...

Love how you wrapped the ribbon around the paper! Very cute!

Tami Bayer said...

Simply beautiful!

...Darlene said...

Simple and sweet, nice choice of colors. I like that you turned the scallop edge up that gives a nice look to the card.

thank you for sharing,
darlene a

Operation Write Home said...

Love your card! I can see why you like that layout, it's really versstile.

Thanks for sharing about your Dad - what a hero!

Meg Bean said...

That is a great layout for a card. Thanks for sharing this great spring card!

Rhonda Miller said...

What a great card. Thnaks for sharing why you support OWH.

SuzAnn said...

love the plaid paper and the colors you've used! Thanks for supporting OWH

Paula S. said...

This card is a perfect example of how simple can be spectacular when you combine just the right elements and colors. Love the "writing" patch especially.

Dawn said...

cute card!

CARO said...

Love your card; I think I will "cardlift" that and change it around a bit if you don't mind!

Shelly R Wilson said...

love how the ribbon matches the Good Times paper and the flower adds just the right pop! TFS

Betty said...

Very nice simple straight foward card:)

Darlene Plotinski said...

A super duper card Marianne! I can see how this layout can be used over and over again. TFS about your hero!

Jeanne said...

That's a cool card! I'm getting so many great ideas. Thanks for participating!

Fabre said...

I love those colors together - thank you for sharing your beautiful card and the layout - I think I am going to have to CASE it from you!

lavendarrose29 said...

Sweet card. I love the colors you used and I can totally see how chinging the colors would also change the look of the card.

Erika said...

Great card - I love the layout. And as a military wife I must say thank you for helping OWH keep families together in heart despite being apart because of duty.

Brittany said...

I love this design. The layout may be simple, but there is so much to look at! I may have to play around with this layout during my cardmaking!

JenMarie said...

Love these colors together!

Anita said...

I love the layout. Cute card!

Tammy said...

Beautiful card! Great colors and layout!

TN Granny said...

Darling card and its wonderful that you make so many cards for OWH.
God Bless you,
Jeanine #14 on the blog hop.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

I love your card today, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who gets a "sketch" stuck in their head that has to be created over and over again!

Unknown said...

Love this card...so springy!

Merry's Musings said...

I really love the detail and the papers you used. Super card.

Renee said...

Way to make a case your own!

Dixie Cochran said...

I like that plaid paper. Thanks for hopping with us!

Marci said...

This is super cute!

Kas said...

great colors on your card!

~Jeri~ said...

Beautiful card!!! Thanks to your dad for his service and sacrifice!!
As a military spouse and someone new to OWH, I thank you for taking part in this awesome blog hop and in OWH!

Julie said...

Love the plaid paper that you used on this card!

Lora3677 said...

lovely card. glad i hopped by.

Lyneen said...

Sweet card, thanks for sharing and supporting OWH. I appreciate you stopping by my blog during the hop and leaving your kind words. Good luck in my OWH giveaway!

Lauretta See said...

Love the card.. the colors and all.. great job

hugs x

grandmalee said...

Thanks so much for your beautiful cards. Loved your multiple cards with the giraffe too down further on your blog. Thanks for supporting OWH!

Cathy... said...

What a pretty card! I'm really loving plaids this season so great choice in paper! Thanks for sharing your story and taking part in this hop!

Louise Fox said...

Marianne, I am going to have to case your cased card! This is such a nice design and I can see what you are saying about changing the color and making a totally different card. Thanks and blessings, Louise

laurlynn said...

Great card...would be a great one to keep on hand.

Rufus said...

Great layout. Thanks for your support of OWH and our Heroes!
R/

Gloria Westerman said...

Your card is so pretty.....I love it....thank you for sharing your story and your awesome creation.....

Kajikit said...

I love the contrast between the white flower and the chocolate cardstock...

Martha said...

Love the plaid with that daisy. Has a summer feel to it for me and that is a very good thing, lol. I know it will bring some sunshine into some other people's lives too. Thanks!

Alexandra Lundgren said...

What a lovely card and I bet it looks completely different in others colors!!

Unknown said...

Great card! It has a lot, but isn't too busy.

debb said...

wonderful card!

Carolyn Bounds said...

Simply spectacular!! I love the wonderful plaid paper and the beautifully framed blossom! So very pretty!!!

Hugs!
Carolyn

Lyneen said...

Lovely card... Thanks for sharing and supporting OWH.

JPScraps said...

Awesome card. I LOVE the colors!

Cut n Paste said...

Love your card! Thanks for sharing it with us!!! I will be using that layout :)

Anonymous said...

Love your card!

Corinna
www.myscrapbooklife.com

Purple Princess said...

Very nice springy card!!

Susan said...

GREAT card! it is a good thing you do!
Susan

Kimme said...

I can see why you have been using this lay out so much. LOVE IT! Great job!

Collette said...

Great card - I love the plaid. I worry sometimes that some of the male troops won't think to pick up a 'pretty' or 'frilly' card to send home, no matter who they're sending to - this one is sure to grab anyone's attention. Thanks for being with us this weekend for the blog hop!