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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Operation Write Home - Memorial Day Blog Hop

Hello! A big thank you to all those that have served or are currently serving our country, fighting to keep us safe and to preserve our freedoms.  I used sketch # 38 for my card.  You can click on this link to download the PDF of sketch files http://operationwritehome.org/sketches/

Recipe:
A2 cardbase in white

The Paper Studio - Chevron Red/White patterned paper

The Paper Studio embossing folder - tiny stars
Cuttlebug embossing folder - skyward set (clouds)

Heritage Cricut cart - airplane1 @ 3"

White ink to make the embossed stars pop, pop dots, Impression Obsession clear stamp set Mini Messages, Sew Easy fancy floss in candy stripe.

Thanks for hopping along this weekend!  Have a great Memorial Day weekend! To keep hopping click the OWH badge with the soldier on it, at the top of my blog.

Cindy---
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91 comments:

  1. ErikaMay 25, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    I love the chevron border on the white paper. Nice cut of the airplane.

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  2. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Texture and chevrons and a biplane and twine? What's not to love?

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  3. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    nice use of paper and cool plane!

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  4. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Cindy!
    Love the colors and the way you used the twine! Nice job!
    blessings,
    Antoinette

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  5. Sharon ChengMay 25, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    The stars and chevrons make a nice flag for the background. The plane caught my eye right away!

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  6. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    This is great. I like the papers and the layering.

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  7. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Great use of the die cut!

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  8. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Love how the plane pops off the cloud-embossed white paper.

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  9. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I like the layering! Thank you for supporting OWH!!!

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  10. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    nice job with the blue stars & chevron stripes!

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  11. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Very cute card. Really like the strips of paper.

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  12. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Awesome card. I love the chevron border on it too as well as the patriotic colors.

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  13. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Love this card - it's so clean and crisp, and that airplane accent is perfect!

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  14. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Awesome patriotic card, I love that airplane!

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  15. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    What a fun card! Love the plane.

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  16. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the DP and that airplane is perfect for showing off the sentiment!

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  17. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Awesome plane - and of course a perfect color combo!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  18. DonnaMay 25, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    That airplane is so cool! Love your card!

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  19. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks for the dimension setting for the airplane. I'll have to try that one. TFS

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  20. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    The die-cut biplane is terrific and adds nice dimension. It makes this one of those cards you wish you could see in person. Some hero is going to love getting this. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  21. Sharon RussoMay 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I like the dimension of the plane over the embossed clouds. A nice design.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  22. CheriMay 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Fabulously creative!!! I love it and must CASE!

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  23. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    great card with diecut and star embossing

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  24. Sue DMay 25, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    great colors and patterns!

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  25. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    What a great card! Love the plane & embossed clouds!

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  26. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    What a terrific card. I love the airplane.

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  27. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Love the plane. Very cool card. TFs

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  28. AprilMay 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    I like all the embossing. And chevrons - love those always. April

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  29. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Lovely card, Cindy, that is one cool plane and such a great design! TFS and have a wonderful weekend. #133

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  30. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    I love the airplane what a great idea for a card.

    reflections:0)

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  31. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    The vintage airplane is wonderful! Great card with a real bold statement! thanks for your support of OWH.

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  32. CheriMay 25, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    This is a great card. I especially like the texture created by the embossing folder. Super job!

    Cheri - John 3:16
    www.djssundries.blogspot.com

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  33. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Great card

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  34. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Love that airplane die cut! Great card!

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  35. JulieMay 25, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Awesome plane and I love the stars and strips in the background. Cute card!

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  36. LynnMay 25, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    This card is terrific! I love all the detail and especially the plane made with your Cricut. I am new to Cricut and sometimes get stumped as to how to use the cuts. This is wonderful! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  37. SheilaMay 25, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Fabulous card. Love the plane. Have an awesome weekend.

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  38. NJ Stamping QueenMay 26, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Love your chevron and stars background. The plane makes a great focal image. Very nicely done! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
    :) Marie (OWH #119)

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  39. MistyMay 26, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Awesome card! I really want that cart!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  40. JulesMay 26, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    This is a great card. Love the biplane.

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  41. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Such a great patriotic card. I love how the twine ties the background together.

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  42. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Love the plane on the cloud backdrop! TFS

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  43. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 26, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Oh this is perfect! The broken up background to make the flag is amazing...just what I was trying to simulate but couldn't make work! Thanks so much! :)

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  44. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    I love the plane :) Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  45. JPScrapsMay 26, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Great card!

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  46. Barbara GreenbergMay 26, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Love all the details on your card. The chevron paper and the 3D of the plane.
    Whoever receives your card will spend a lot of time just looking at all it has on it.

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  47. LindaMay 26, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Love all the details on your card...awesome theme...rocking colors! I may need to get this cart! tfs!!!

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  48. Cindy OMay 26, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful card! I really like the cloud panel to set off the airplane from the patterned papers. Thank you for sharing your creation!

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  49. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    What beautiful work and composition. These colors are simply beautiful--I can imagine all sort of possibilities.

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  50. Annie WillsMay 26, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Love the airplane and the different embossed pieces. Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  51. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Very creative!
    I like the white touch added to the mini embossed stars

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  52. Becca-expressionsMay 26, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Love the combination of a cricut cut plane soaring through embossed clouds. Very clever! Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  53. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    fly me away...very nice card. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH

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  54. SarahMay 26, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Fabulous card--love the plane with the great clouds and chevrons!

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  55. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    The die cut catches your eye first but the movement with the twine and chevrons really make it dynamic!

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  56. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    great card-love the chevron and airplane

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  57. ReneeMay 26, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    This is really cool with this airplane!! You did a fantastic job!

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  58. paulaMay 26, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Great colors and the plane is very nice!

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  59. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    great card - very patriotic - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  60. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Love the plane. Very patriotic.

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  61. Aundria B.May 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Love the airplane - nice job! Thank you for your support of our heroes and OWH.

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  62. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    love the textures and the subtle flag made by the strips of paper.

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  63. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Love the layers and the plane. Great patriotic card.

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  64. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 26, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Cindy, your card looks fantastic. Love that you used the cloud embossing folder behind the plane. I really like the images in the Heritage cartridge, too. Love the addition of baker's twine as well. Thank you for sharing your card with us! ~ Marilyn

    PS - you might want to turn off comment verification during the hop. It would help speed us on our way!

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  65. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Great card! love the airplane image and the red chevron paper. After this hop, I think I'm gonna need that star embossing folder, lol!

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  66. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Love that plane!

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  67. Patti JMay 26, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    What a fun card! Thanks for sharing!

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  68. Ruby CraftMay 26, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Love all the wonderful layers! Thanks for being part of the OWH Bloghop!

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  69. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Wow, great die cut on a striking card!

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  70. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    I like the layers on your card Cindy. RED, White and blue is always a winner and until the hop I never realized how much i really like that combo. Thanks for joining us on the hop! (Amy A. #118)

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  71. cr8ivemeMay 27, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    What an awesome card. So patriotic. I love the airplane and the DSP.

    Hugs,
    M.E

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  72. Crafting AdventuresMay 27, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I love your embossing and die cut!

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  73. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Wow...that is unique. Totally love the plane. Love the chevron and star paper and how you used the twine. The cloud embossing is a perfect touch. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

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  74. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I love your plane-- I do not have that cricut cart (yet!)....I wonder why not??? lol The star embossing folder is great-- nice job on all parts of your card--lots of details and love went into this!Thanks for supporting our troops and OWH!

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  75. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    What a great card. The layers are amazing and I love the plane. very cool idea. Thanks for Joining in.

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  76. Heather GrowMay 27, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I love that plane and cloud combo. Thanks for sharing your cute card.

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  77. Jen MMay 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    I really like the airplane cut! Very cool!

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  78. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    I love the tiny stars embossing folder.

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  79. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    I LOVE this huge airplace die cut with the pretty red and white in the background! TFS

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  80. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Pretty! LOVE the plane!!

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  81. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Love the chevrons as stripes - great trendy effect!

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  82. scrappingnanaMay 27, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Great card. Love the colors and the plane. TFS

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  83. MargaretMay 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    What a great way to create a flag! I love the plane carrying the sentiment too! Fabulous card!

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  84. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Love the use of the plane and the twine.
    It might be after the weekend here in the UK, but I just wanted to support such a good cause.
    "Like the ivy and the wall, together we stand united we fall"

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  85. KelleyMay 27, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I love the 'flag' background! You did a great job. Love the airplane, too.

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  86. sarahstoneMay 27, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I love that airplane cutout! You made a really great patriotic card!

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  87. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Great plane and design. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

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  88. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  89. AnnMay 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    What a fun patriotic card!

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  90. craftysahmiamMay 29, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Awesome card, I just love that die cut image !!!

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  91. Diane Clark-SuttonMay 31, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    I like how you used the white ink over the tiny blue stars.

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