Saturday, May 26, 2012

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop

Hello!  It's time for the Operation Write Home (OWH) Memorial Day Blog Hop!  I would like to say a quick THANK YOU to all that are currently serving or have served their country--you ROCK.  I've used sketch # 8 for this card.
Recipe:
Core'dinations cardstock from the Vintage Collection in Bloom and Ruby

Cuttlebug embossing folders:  stars, stripes (from the Retro Kitchen set), swiss dot

MS All Occasion Cake Cricut cart - star @ 2", 1"

DMC floss #B5200, pop dots to add dimension to the white star.  Sentiment is a sticker from Doodlebug.

Thanks for stopping by today :-)  Have a great Memorial day!  Click on the Eagle at the top to go back to the list of blogs participating in this hop....
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39 comments:

  1. BeverlyMay 26, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    This is beautiful. Love the papers and sketch you used.

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  2. Susan CMay 26, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Love this card!

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  3. Sybrina KMay 26, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Cindy,

    Great card! I love the colors -- they are so rich. And your use of the different embossing folders adds so much texture! TFS!!!

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  4. Cindy's Card CoMay 26, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Gorgeous card, love all the texture.

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  5. Paula S.May 26, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Fabulous card! Thanks for reminding me about this sketch. I love the diagonal background, it's so striking and the distressed embossed stars are wonderful. Love it! Thanks for joining in the Memorial Day hop and for supporting OWH.

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  6. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 26, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Hi Cindy! REALLY love this card, the star, the button, and the sentiment's placement! Gorgeous!
    Blessings!

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  7. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Love the card and sentiment! This is one of my favorite sketches.

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  8. MargaretMay 26, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Love what you did with this sketch. Great sanding on the stars.

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  9. LindaMay 26, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Great card! I pinned it! Thanks for Hopping with us today!

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  10. Donna NuceMay 26, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Great card. Love all the embossing. Thanks for hoppin. craftycolonel.blogspot.com

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  11. Miriam PrantnerMay 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Love how core looks when embossed and sanded. Great card!

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  12. SarahMay 26, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Awesome card-- I love the sanded embossing and the stacked stars look great :)

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  13. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Love the look of the core color coming out. This is one of my go-to layouts. Thanks for your participation in the hop and support of the troops.

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  14. ErikaMay 26, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Very patriotic card! I love the sketch - I'm going to have to go check out sketch #8! Thanks for playing along.

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  15. JulieMay 26, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Awesome card! I love the layered star with the button detail!

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  16. Dixie CochranMay 26, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    I love patriotic cards, and this one is a winner! So many neat elements!

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  17. RobinHMay 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    this is a great patriotic card and I love the embossing on it, thanks for sharing

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  18. Bernardine CuttinoMay 26, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Striking. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Hugs

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  19. Operation Write HomeMay 27, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Super card! I love love love me some red white and blue! Thanks so much for hopping with us!!!

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  20. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Another stunning creation you have to show us. You are going to keep me very busy in My CASE files. Great job!

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  21. CapescrapperMay 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    What gorgeous textures in your patriotic card. Well done!

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  22. Indy's DesignsMay 27, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Love the diagonal cut of the background! Very patriotic!

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  23. sherry vargaMay 27, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I love this card. I like the diagonal design. Nice stars too!

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  24. Deborah AntonMay 27, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Wonderful card! Love the grundgy look of the embossed stars! Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  25. ajsdigishoppeMay 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Love the card great job!

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  26. SuzAnnMay 27, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    so love the embossed stars and stripes! thanks for supporting OWH!

    SuzAnn
    OWH Board

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  27. Julie SMay 27, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    The embossing and distressing on your card is superb. I need to get that embossing folder now. ;)

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  28. Marlene DiefendorfMay 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Holy cow, this is stunning!! Love the embossing and distressing. That layered star is the perfect touch.

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  29. CheriMay 27, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    LOVE IT!!! CAS and sensational! Well done with the sketch.

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  30. Beth L.May 27, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful with the embossing and the stars. I like how you did you bow under the button

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  31. ShannonDMay 27, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Very darling! There is so much to love about this card. I appreciate your attention to detail. Love it!

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  32. Lee MaeMay 27, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Wonderful Any Hero card using one of my favorite sketches! I love the embossing and the slightly distressed look of the papers. The star looks terrific as the centerpiece too.

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  33. Seongsook DuncanMay 27, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Cindy, I love your patriotic card. You did a great job with those embossing folders. It is one of my favorite sketches. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  34. Sue DMay 28, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Wonderful card--I like the embossing folders you used.

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  35. BrendaMay 28, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Great card. Love the stars!

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  36. LindaMay 28, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Wonderful textures! I love to sand myself! Way to go!!!!

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  37. Diana EvensenMay 28, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    I like the swiss dots embossing on the star. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  38. ValerieMay 28, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I have the stars embossing folder. Thanks for showing me how I can use it! In fact I liked all the dry embossing you did. Very elegant looking card!

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  39. Jenny GroppJune 7, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Great card, the split colors make it super striking!

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