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Friday, May 27, 2011

Operation Write Home


My name is Andie Miller and this is officially my first blog hop.  My best friend and I both attempt to contribute to the blog and you can click here for our story.  I couldn't think of a better subject matter than Operation Write Home to contribute to.  This Missing You card was made specifically for the blog hop.  I tried to imagine what a soldier would want to send home to their wife, significant other and/or mom.  Something pretty to make them smile, something simple to not offend the Manly sensibilities. 

The card was made with a piece of printed paper so old there were no product labels, names or any identifying information.  The organza ribbon was a left over bit from another project.  The black cardstock circle was also a left over die cut from a project 2 years ago.  I feel as though the card is an example of why you don't need to run to the craft store in order to make a card for a special occassion.  I guess I'm always looking for an excuse to justify my habit.

I urge you to continue on the hop to view the last entry.  You're almost done!  Click on the link below to hop to the Homefront Blog.  Thanks for stopping by.

 

56 comments:

  1. The background paper you chose is very pretty.

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  2. Thanks for joining us on your first hop. Love your card especially the flower...

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  3. Very pretty color combination and the flower adds great dimension to the card. I am so glad you decided to hop with us today and for sharing your creativity with OWH.

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  4. gorgeous card! how fun to be taking part in your first hop!
    have a great weekend!

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  5. Lovely card with gorgeous patterned paper!

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  6. Love the card, especially the large open circle around the flower - sets it off beautifully, while letting that gorgeous pattern show through. Thank you so much for sharing about your family's service.

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  7. Lovely card and I love the black and white with that beautiful pop of red! Hope you are enjoying your first blog hop! Blessings

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  8. BEAUTIFUL card!!! Love it.
    Lynn

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  9. Beautiful colors and sentiment! Thank you for sharing!

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  10. there's soemthing about black, white & red. it's striking...and wonderful. your card is amazing! i love your color combo. :)

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  11. Andrea,
    Love the color combo...so striking! Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings!

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  12. Great card! I'm so glad you could join us for your very first blog hop. You did a fabulous job. I love your card. The dimension if very eye catching



    Sorry my blog candy post wasn't up when you stopped by my blog. (Naughty blogger!) It is up now if you are interested. Sorry about that.

    --Cheryl--

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  13. Love the colors! Happy Memorial Day :)

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  14. ooo... LOTS of lovely on this one! beautiful!

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  15. Congrats on your 1st hop! Very elegant card, love it! ♥
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  16. Great first HOP post :)

    and YES don't you just LOVE it, when you can use the old stuff :) I freely admit I have a real addiction to new paper, LOL But I have been trying very hard to get over that.

    your "scraps" card is beautiful!

    Enjoy your weekend!
    Susan

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  17. Such a pretty card - I love the feel of it - it feels of love and romance to me.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911 AT gmail.com

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  18. Lovely card! I would never have guessed that you used scraps to create it.

    Congratulations on your first blog hop!

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  19. Very romantic. Done very nicely
    sharon l
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  20. Nice job! Very interesting card, esp the flower. Thanks!

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  21. The black and red looks great!

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  22. Very lovely. both the card and the story of your family!!

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  23. Your card is very striking I like it!
    Happy hopping, have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  24. Wow, this sure is one fabulous card!! So very elegant! Love your colors! Happy Memorial Day.

    Linda

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  25. Lovely card. Have a great weekend.

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  26. Attractive card - using what is on hand can truly make a lovely card.

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  27. Amazing! I love love love the color combo, wow!

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  28. Love that flower! I agree on not running to the craft store, and it is so nice not to have to go to Wal-Mart and stand for hours looking for just the right card--that never really fits what you wanted.

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  29. Terrific card--pretty for the sweetheart back home, crisp and sharp for the guy sending it from the trenches--well done, Andie!

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  30. Beautiful card! Great color combination!

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  31. I think you did a wonderful job and that card fills all the criteria perfectly!
    Thank you for sharing.
    She11ygirl at verizon dot net

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  32. Your card is so pretty and elegant I love it!! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Congratulations on your first hop! You did it! Your card is perfect and sounds like you were able to use lots from your stash, which is what I like to do. Gotta justify all the stuff we keep bringing home from the store, right?

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  34. Love the card! Thanks for sharing in your first of many hops!

    circlebenterprises.com

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  35. I love the colors and that flower is great too!

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  36. Your card is beautiful, thanks for sharing!

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  37. Gorgeous card. I love using up scraps and bits left over. It makes me feel like I got my money's worth out of my supplies. Love that circle. Thanks for taking part in the hop, and congrats on your first!

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  38. Great job on your first bloghop! And beautiful card, I love that how you framed the flower with the die cut circle.

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  39. Very pretty card. And yes, we do always have to run to the store because we're all addicts.

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  40. Very lovely card.TFS and supporting OWH.

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  41. What an absolutely beautiful and grace filled card. Love it.

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  42. pretty,pretty!!!
    thank you to your and your family for your service to our country!!!Blessings!!!;)

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  43. gorgeous card - one of my favorite color combos (red, white, black) Thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  44. it's been a t'riffic hop! thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  45. Beautiful colors and design of your card!! Love that flower!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your card and supporting OWH!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog ($50 GIVEAWAY going on NOW!!)
    scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  46. Very pretty card!! Love the background paper!

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  47. beautiful card. I love to use stuff I've been saving for a while. I love the patterned paper you used.

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  48. Stunning-color combo is just outstanding.

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  49. What a beautiful card Andie...great job! So nice to see so many participating in Operation Write Home.
    Gotta get hopping for now...thank you for your share!

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  50. Great blend of beauty and crispness! Love the color choices, too. . . .

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