OWH Blog Hop

Hello Hopper! Thank you sooo much for coming by!

We brought our creativity together in the hopes that we would inspire you to join us (DT members) in doing a good deed!



Most of you know our men and women from the armed forces are deployed all over the world. Sometimes these men and women are in places that make it very hard,or they’re far away from where they can pick up a sweet card to send a quick note home. Luckily,they have OPERATION WRITE HOME (OWH (http://www.operationwritehome.org/)). OWH is a non-profit organization that sends special boxes filled with cards to soldiers all over the world. How can you help OWH keep the good deed going? By creating cards!!! Yes! OWH angels receive tons of handmade cards from crafters all over the world,then they check and organize cards to be sent out to our soldiers. Take a look at some of their own words about OWH packs: (http://operationwritehome.org/heroblog/)

Now we would love for you to join us to help OWH. We thought it would be amazing fun to do a blog 

hop to inspire you! 
Design Teams from PaperTemptress(https://www.papertemptress.com/index.php),Oozak (http://www.oozak.com/index.php) and Color me Creative (http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/) Classroom have joined together in one amazing Card Drive HOP. The fun just gets better! You can join in by making as many cards as you possibly can..the more you create the better your chances are to win one or more prizes.  Here are the guidelines (http://www.papertemptress.com/owhquideline.pdf) on how to enter and win!  PLEASE remember that...IMPORTANT....OWH guidlines (http://operationwritehome.org/guidelines/) MUST be followed to be entered to win a prize.

Once you create as many cards as possible enter a picture of ONE of the cards you have created on the hop Inlinkz (at the end) then mail all the cards you created  to the address below. Send as many cards as you can create so you have the best chance possible to win one or more of the 14 fabulous prizes by November 7th.

YES!! You do a good deed and you also can win a sweet gift!!!

Please visit the Hero Blog (http://operationwritehome.org/heroblog/) to see how much they appreciate the cards. 

Thank you to our sponsors

 ♥ Paper Temptress ♥ Oozak ♥ Color me Creative Classes ♥

♥ Heartfelt Creations ♥ Gilli Stamps ♥ Bugaboo stamps ♥

♥ A day for daisies ♥ Through the Craft Door Room Magazine ♥

♥ Floppy Latte ♥ Sweet Pea Stamps ♥ Pizzaz Aplenty ♥

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Here are a few cards that I made for the Blog Hop. What a great reason to make so cards. I hope you will join us!

Such a sweet image from Sweet Pea Stamps. I printed my digital image on Cryogen paper. I colored my image with Copic Markers-Skin E000, E00, R20; hair E25, E31, E50; hat and pants V91, V93, V95; shirt and patches on shirt R81, R83, R85; wings B000, B01; flowers Y21, Y38, YR000, YR00, G21, G40, YG93,YG95. I used Prima paper and a little bit of lace.

This cute digital image is from A Day for Daisies.  I printed my digital image on Cryogen paper. I colored my image with Copic Markers-Skin E000, E00; hair E25, E31, E50; pants B91, B93; shirt R37, R39; pole  and worms E15, E18; bucket YG93,YG95; shoe C01, C03. 

This pretty digital image is from Floppy Latte.  I printed my digital image on Cryogen paper. I colored my image with Copic Markers- flowers V91, V93, V95; leaves G21, G40. 

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It’s time to HOP around. Leave little note as you pass by these lovely designers’ blogs! Don’t forget to add you project to the inlinkz at the end of the Hop! You will also find the address to mail your cards at the end of the hop. You can Hop throughout the month of October. This way everyone in their own time can hop and join in!

Blog Hop list directory

Anary
Sandy Allnock
Patricia St Martin
Steph Ackerman
Ann Fran
Dana Joy
Anita Autore
Danni Bindel
Lynne Haston
Monica Lowrance
Suzanne J Dean
Linda Payne
Amanda Reed
Nancy Jensen
Cathy Preissing
Vickie Kertz
Holley Barnhart
Karen Gauthier You are here
Samantha Casey
Christine Riley
Melanie
Paper Temptress

I would like to enter the 1st card in the line-up in the following challenges:

Challenge 4 Everybody - #30 Anything Goes

Scribble and Scrap - #2 Always Anything Goes

2 Sisters - #163 Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin' - Things with Wings

Digitally Sweet - #55 Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - #122 Anything Goes

Winter Edwin with Christmas Lantern

Hello Maggie Lovers,

It is a going to be a gorgeous week here in NH. Sunny, blue sky, beautiful foliage, and perfect temperatures. My nephew now has a name it is Connor, Scott. I went to see him again yesterday and he is just so cuddly.

Today I am featuring a mitten card with Winter Edwin with Christmas Lantern. I cover my two mitten piece with Maja Design- It's Christmas Time. I also paper pieced Edwin's clothing with the same paper. I colored Edwin's skin with E000, E00, R20 and hair E50, YR51, YR53. For his wings and mittens I used some fine glitter.

I used the So Jolly Sentiment and my flower paper shaper punch (from Stampn' Up). To embellish my card I used my new Cozy Big Snowflake a Magnolia Doo Hickey Die, ribbon, charm and Shabby White Frantage.

Here a a couple of closer views of Edwin:

The inside of the card which I apologize it was difficult to photograph:

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Simply Magnolia: Die Cuts/Punches
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia : #79 Use a Charm
Tilda's Town - #72 Christmas
Marvelous Magnolia - #46 Christmas

Pie Tilda

Happy Saturday,

I have had a busy week. Thursday was my Mom's 75th birthday. They came for lunch at my favorite spot - look at this delicious cake. It was Yummy!

 And yesterday my great nephew was born is so adorable. 8 pds. 9 oz but they can't agree on his name. LOL.

Well now on to my DT card for CMC. The prize for this challenge is one winner will win a Free Copic Class of their choice or a $20 GC to SCACD. Join us for fall colors. Can't wait to see what you create.

 I stamped my image on Cryogen paper with Memento black ink. She is colored with Copic Markers. Skin E000, E00, R01; hair E25, E31, E50; socks, shirt, bandanna Y2, Y38; pants YG95, YG72; shoes  E40, E41, E42. To create the polka dots I use a white sharpie poster paint maker.

On my card I used Pie Tilda and Graphic 45 paper. I chose to use the paper to embellish my card except for one die cut and one Jolee's embellishment. I used Shabby White Frantage. Below is a photo of the back and I used the cat from the Magnolia Doo Hickey die Paris Nights.

A closer view:

The inside of the card:

The back side of the card:

Thanks for stopping by! On October 2nd please stop by for OWH (Operation Write Home) blog hop.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Totally Tilda: #81 Food Glorious Food
Stamp and Create Magnolia: #19 My Favorite Fall Things (Rich Warm Colors of Fall, Sunflowers, Pumpkins and gourds)
Simply to Create - #47 Fall/Autumn
Sister Act Card Challenge - #26 Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes

Happy Birthday Mom

Happy Wednesday,

Well fall is definitely here. 40 degrees in the morning a little chilly. However, the trees are turning and they are beautiful. The trees in the bogs are the most colorful at this time. Today I am sharing a Sarah Kay image with you. How sweet is she? My mom's birthday is Thursday and this is her card.

I stamped my image with Black Memento ink on Cryogen paper. I colored my image with Copic markers skin E000, E00, R01; bows and tights R37, R39; dress C00, C1, C3, hair C3, C5, C7; doll hair.

You can purchase the products below at 7 Kids College Fund:

Sarah Kay Stamp -Bibi

DoCrafts Paper Bexley Black

Spellbinders Floral Ovals

Cryogen Paper

Black Soot Distress Ink

 Black Memento

Copic Markers

1/4" Scor-Tape
Aged Scarlet Frantage

I entering my card in the following challenges:

Everybody Art Challenge - #246 Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays - #139 Anything Goes

Make it Monday - #159 Always Anything Goes

Parade Your Crafts - #4 All About Birthdays

Stamp and Create - September - Birthdays

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #81 Happy Birthday

Tilda with Dot Bow

Happy Saturday,

Hello Maggie lovers! Are you having a good weekend? My day started out sunny but it looks like the rain is rolling in. Bummer!

As I was poking around the other night I found that Fashionista Challenge is having a DT call. No Noses..... I was so excited so I created this heart project for my submission. I just love this sweet little Tilda. I am hoping when I go to the mailbox today my package from Diana is there......

I stamped my image on Cryogen paper with black Memento ink. I then colored her with Copic markers- skin E00, E000, R20; hair E25, E35, E50; outfit R81, R83, R85; heart R000, R01, R02. I paper pieced her head band and add Shabby Pink Frantage to the heart she is holding.

 Here  are some different views of my project:

Best shot I could do on the wall:

Here are the other goodies I used on my creation:

The vintage hangar and the heart canvas are from Melissa Frances

The pink frills are from Melissa Frances

Butterfly Die - Cherry Lynn

Heart Dies - Marianne Dies

Memory Box Die Precious Heart Box

Bling, feathers, flowers, ribbon, lace, netting

To create the dots on her headband I used Petal Pink Liquid Pearls

Polka dots on her outfit were created with white poster sharpie paint

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Frayed Burlap

I am entering her in the following challenges:

Fashionista Magnolia and  More  - #1 Big, Big, Big News

Marvelous Magnolias - #45 Floral Frenzy

Magnolia Licious - "Bling it Up"

Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia - #78 Your Favourite Embellishment (flowers, bling and frills)

Simon Says Wednesday - Celebrate STAMPtember® and use a product from the Simon Says Stamp Store (Magnolia Stamp - Tilda with Dot Bow, Melissa Frances Decorative Hangar with flower clips, Memory Box Precious Heart Box Die, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Frayed Burlap, Copic Markers, 

You're My Cup of Tea

 Happy Saturday!

Do you have some exciting plans for the weekend? Well thanks for visiting 7 Kids College Fund Store. You will find lots of inspiration from the DT; their creations are fabulous!

Today I would like to share another tag. I am addicted to the Prima Doll Stamps. I did not use a lot of embellishments for my tag. Instead I used my paper and stencils to give my tag a personality. I used Frantage for the tea cup  arrangement. And those tiny buttons on her blouse are liquid pearls.
For my doll I used paper except I did color her hair with Copic. I definitely need 1 hmmm maybe 2 more of these lovely doll stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cryogen Paper

Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

 Black Memento

Copic Markers

1/4" Scor-Tape

Platinum Liquid Pearls from Ranger

                                      Shabby White Embossing Enamel -Frantage- Stampendous

Phoebe Mixed Media Doll Cling Stamp from Prima
TAG PAD Mid Media Doll

Here is a closer view:

I am entering my tag in the following challenges:

Inspire me Fridays - #121 Anything Goes
4Krafty Girlz Challenges - #2 Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Lady's Anne - #11 Stamp Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Always Anything Goes
Paperminutes - #287 Vintage Woman

Dreams

Good Morning,

It is Saturday and it is supposed to be a beautiful day! My crafty friends are coming over so we will have a great time laughing and crafting. Today I used this sweet image from the Stamp Fairy. Please join over at CMC for our Anything Goes challenge!

I colored my image with Copic markers - Skin E000, E00, R01, R20; Girls outfit - C0, C01

RV10, RV21, BG000, BG10; Boys outfit - G21, G40, E40, E41, E42, B91, B93, B95. I used Prima Paper from the Fairy Collection and incorporated the design in the paper to my design. To complete the look I used ribbon, floss, wooden embellishments, cheese cloth, Marianne Dies fence and birdhouse, and Magnolia Doohickey Doily flower. I distressed the edges of my paper with Frayed Burlap distressed ink, stamped my image with memento ink on Cryogen Paper.

A Close Up of this adorable image:

Our Sponsor for our challenge:

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you were inspired to create a card.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sister Act Challenge - #24 Anything Goes
A Creative Romance - Dies or Punches
Paper Crafting Journey - Flowers
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes September 10th
Penny's Paper Crafting - #144 Anything Goes