Operation Write Home FUNdraiser Bloghop

 

Welcome to my blog. Wow! Irit did some awesome designs.

If you are just starting the bloghop there are links below that will take you to the beginning.

 

 I cut the die cut three times, once in red, blue and gold. I then used the gold as the base. I cut out the blue and red and glued them over the top of the gold die cut. Then added the gold stars and added the red star to the eagle. The background was done with a sponge and scallop punch of scrape paper to use as a stencil. I added a couple of mat layers and this card is done. I plan to use it as an Any Hero card.

The Die-Version dies are so easy to use. I used mine in a Big Shot but I am sure they would work in just about any die cutting machine. I had no problem with getting the die cut paper to separate from the die itself. These are very detailed die cuts. I just loved using them.

With this card I tried to make it appropriate for a male or female recipient. I first cut out the blue layer. I then did a yellow layer for the hearts and 2 pink layers to make the die cut look layered plus a layer of black for the letters. Add some layers with pattern paper and card stock, a little ribbon and you have a quick and easy Miss You card.  

 I can see using this die a lot. Not just for Operation Write Home cards but personal cards I send out to loved ones.

 

If you are not familiar with Operation Write Home, our mission is to support our armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as "AnyHero" cards of gratitude to encourage them. You can find more information for newcomers at: http://operationwritehome.org/welcome/

 

Patti is the next one on the hop. 

Thanks for stopping and shopping.

Marianne


1. OWH Stars & Stamps @ http://operationwritehome.org/starsandstamps
2. Sandy @ http://sandyallnock.com
3. Lori @ http://loriskreations.blogspot.com
4. Kristie @ http://eponinekc.blogspot.com
5. Archana @ http://craftcave.blogspot.com
6. Paula @ http://www.paulaposts.blogspot.com
7. Lisa @ http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
8. Marlene @ http://marlenescubbyholecreations.blogspot.com
9. Mary @ http://madebymarymoisan.blogspot.com
10. Donna @ http://donnainksla.com
11. Irit @ http://iritshalom.blogspot.co.il
12. Marianne @ http://diaryofascrapbooker.blogspot.com
13. Patti @ http://cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com
14. Nancy @ http://brujahrose.blogspot.com
15. Anne @ http://www.annemade-anne.blogspot.com
16. Samantha @ http://august1686.blogspot.com
17. Emilia @ http://few-favourite-things.blogspot.nl
18. Julie @ http://www.handmadebyjulie.com/

19. Nicole @ http://www.scrapsandstamps.com/
20. Die-Versions @ http://www.die-versions-blog.com

OWH Sketch #101

Hello everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Over at Operation Write Home we don't stand still so here is the sketch for this week.

If after checking out my card you'd like to see more of this challenge you can click here to check out all the other cards.

If you are looking for a charity to donate to before the end of the year please consider helping Operation Write Home with a donation. You can find a tab on the main page of the Operation Write Home link above.

Love you all.
Marianne
A small baby came to save the world.

OWH Sketch # 1

Hello again,

As I posted yesterday I am starting at the beginning of the OWH Sketches trying to get all the ones done that I missed. Here is the Sketch with my card below for #1.

See you all later,
Marianne
God is good all the time...all the time God is good!

OWH Sketch Challenge #96

Hi everyone,

Did you survive Thanksgiving? I am not out shopping today but making cards for our heroes. This is the latest sketch challenge over on the Stars and Stamps Blog. I've added the direct link below so you can go check out all the other cool cards.

OWH Stars and Stamps Link

Today I am thankful for friends that are like family.

Marianne

OWH Birthday Bash : Digi Challenge

Are you up for a Digi Challgene?

We're so excited to be sponsored by the DigiDoodle Shop for this fun challenge today!


Your assignment: use a digistamp!

Prize: a $10 gift certificate to the Digi Doodle Shop!

If you have images from the DigiDoodle Shop, that'd be awesome - they have some cute ones, some samples below by a few of our crafters. You can also use ones from the OWH site - either here on the regular digis page, or here on the state digis page. Or any other digis you have!

Here is my card using the Missouri state digi. (No I am not from Missouri)

If you'd like to read more about OWH click here. Or is you are already fimilar with us and want to join the month long birthday bash happenings just click here.

Have a great Sunday!
Marianne

PS I hope to get back to adding my A Card A Day cards soon. Yes I am still making them, it just seems like life has gotten the best of my blogging time.

OWH Pleating Tutorial

Hi everybody,

Have you tried paper pleating. I hadn't either. It is the new tutorial over at OWH.

I decided to try something a little different. After completing the card at the bottom, I had some pleating leftover and just couldn't throw so used the scrap this way.

Have some extra cards? Don't know what to do with them? Why not check out Operation Write Home.

Talk to you all later,

Marianne

OWH Sketch Challenge #76

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all enjoyed the OWH Virtual Cardmaking Party. I know I had a lot of fun looking at all the challenge cards that were made.

Here is my card for the OWH Sketch Challenge #76. This is also my Make a Card a Day #54. Yes I did just make this but to keep it easy for me to continue to add the cards I have been making for my Make a Card a Day challenge.

The sentiment says"Today I caught myself smiling. Then I realized I was thinking of you."

Have a wonderful evening.
Marianne

A Card a Day Challenge 31 - 35

Here we go. Finally over the first month of the challenge cards.

Marianne

A Card a Day Challenge 36 - 40

Here's another 5 days!

Marianne

A Card a Day Challenge 26 - 30

Is it cheating to show 4 in one photo?

I hope not.

Marianne

Card #19 Honoring Dad

Hello everyone. I am trying to get caught up with posting cards for my card a day challenge.
Here is number 19.

Stars and Stamps Blog Skip

Hi Everybody,

Welcome to the blog skip. If you came here from Karen's great blog you are in the right spot.

If not, you will want to start at the beginning HERE so you don't miss out on any great cards.

Our challenge was to use the papers and image sent to us by Barb. Here is the card I came up with.

I used Tria markers to color my image. And added some ribbon from my own stash.

The next stop in the blog skip is Holley. You can find her Here.

If you are interested in making cards for our deployed service personnel just click Here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Marianne

Catching Up Some More 11-15

#15

#14

#13

#12

#11

Someday I will be caught up.

Check back on Sunday for a surprise.

Marianne

OWH #5

Hello friend,
So far so good. Here is #5.
Kid cards I thought would be hard to do but with this paper it was simple.

Click here to find out what Operation Write Home is all about.

OWH - #4

Hello Friend,

Well I have made it through another day. Here is number 4 for my personal OWH challenge.


This background paper I received from Sandy at OWH to use to make cards. This a clean and simple design but I think it works well.
If you'd like to join a wonderful group that makes cards for our Heroes just click here for all the details.

thanks for stopping by.

Marianne

OWH #3

Hello Friends,

Ok so here is card number 3 for my card a day challenge. I made this challenge myself. I was trying to think of a way to keep inspired. Over the holiday I just didn't feel like creating so I needed something.

If you are interested in making cards for OWH or maybe giving a charitable donation just click here to check it out.

I'm not sure if you can see it in the above picture but I stamped a row of candles behind the sentiment and embossed it.

I hope you will get motivated to join me in making cards for our heroes.

Marianne

S&S #44

Hi everybody,

Ok so I know I am late posting this but really wanted to be a part of this fun sketch over at OWH Stars and Stamps. If you would like to check out the other cards in this challenge or join the currect sketch just click here.

I hope you enjoy the card.
Marianne

Longtime No Post

Here is a card I made recently...just because.
It is time to just make cards for no reason. It seems to be so freeing.

The beads are from PWA. They are called Bubble Beads and the picture does not show all the great colors in each bead.

I hope you have each had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Marianne

S&S Sketch Challenge #27

Here is my card for the Sketch Challenge over at Stars and Stamps.
If you want to do something to support our deployed men and women why not use your cardmaking talents making cards for them to send home to loved ones. Click here to see the other challenge cards and to find more information on joining this wonderful group of cardmakers.

Both these stamps came from JoAnns clear $1 stamps. I purchased them after halloween last year for half price.

Marianne

Center Stage Guest Card

Hi everybody.
Over at Gina K of Stamp TV is looking for a guest artist for the August release. I don't have a chance of being picked but I wanted to make a card anyway. The challenge was to use a favorite Stamp TV technique from the video series. I used the Janome Sewing on Cards, Distress/Scored Masculine Card and Distressed Newspaper.

Here is a picture showing my sewing of the ribbon. Also the ribbon started out as cream and I colored it with my stamp pad so it would match the other green stamping.

Here is a close up of the distressed newspaper.

Supplies used:

Stamps - Bontancials

Ink pads - Versa Magic, Jumbo Java, Pumpkin Spice

Memento - New Sprout, Pear Tart

Marvy Matchable - Plum
Ribbon

Pearl

Sewing Machine

Pattern Paper - unknown

I hope you will all come back later to see what I have made for the OWH Stars and Stamps Challenge.

Have a good week.

Marianne