Welcome to my stop on the Bloghop! I want to thank http://cardsforheroes.org/bloghop/ for setting this up and I hope you all are having a wonderful time. Please consider joining in their summer challenge and get cards to those folks who bravely and proudly defend your freedoms. Also please scroll down a few posts for a look at why this is important to me. Unfortunately for me, I have to work all weekend long, so I'll be catching up when I can. I made a very simple card for this project but I have some others on the table, still being worked on that I will send on to cardsforheroes when I send this one in. I love ribbon borders!
I use blanks from Halcraft because I love the 80lb weight. You can make a few mistakes with it and the paper is forgiving (no buckling from too much glue, little to no wrinkling from a difficult punch or pierce and it holds up well to being crumpled for distressing) The bue cardstock and white with silver star paper comes from Paper Company, the Red from Bazzill. The ribbon is Straight and Narrow, Ribbon punch from Magill, Tombow Adhesive. The hardest part of this card was aligning the cuts... and honestly that could have been much easier if I'd taken out my big cutter with the diagonal markers.
I've only just discovered Magdalena through the hop and I love her sense of playfulness. You've got to check out the paper shoe she made! It is really awesome. Her blog is also bilingual which was really fun to read!
O.K. now for the fun part... One commenter will win a little goodie package. How did you find the bloghop? Did you find a new papercrafter who's work you love? Or just leave a little love.
How about:
How about:
Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Linen
2 packages Paper Bliss Dimensional Journal Tags
(one in pastels, one in blues)
5 of my flower beaded brads
1 pair of Tim Holtz by Tonic Micro Serrated Blade scissors
Have a great time! Can't wait to see what you love.
And here's another one...
This is done on a textured blank from
DCWV, embossed with the Cuttlebug.I toned the background and the embossed music bars with Kimberly Walters watercolour pencils and then brushed them with water. The little letter stickers are from Making Memories, Chloe's Closet line. Though this looks like a lot of work, it really only took about 45 minutes, after I got over being afraid to mess it up.
Wonderful cards!!! I have to pick ONE favorite?? Too many too choose from... I always love Jennifer McGuire's cards!
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ReplyDeleteHope you have a safe and happy Memorial Day ♥
My favorites are the cards done by the children. I love that they want to help too!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Happy Memorial day!
ReplyDeleteLovely creations. Love the sentiments on them!! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be doing the blog hop for such a good cause with such a great, generous group of talented peeps! *smile*
ReplyDeleteCute cards - can't go wrong with cuttlebug embossing.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend.
There have been so many great ones but Jennifer McGuire's stand out in my mind http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/
How am I supposed to remember where the most awesome one I've seen is??? LOL
ReplyDeleteI like anything by a child.
I remember there being some white stars stamped on clear actate with wood grain too - I liked that one a lot!
Thanks for supporting our heroes!
I like your card. I hope you make more. Thank you for letting us see your card. Love, Gigi Nolan (age 7)
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I love markers cards were my fav so far
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Gotta love that Cuttlebug!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Thanks for participating in the bloghop!
ReplyDeleteCute card! I love the ribbon at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteHere's my favorite card so far: http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/muse_and_amuse/2009/05/red-white-and-true-blue-hero.html
I'm enjoying my journey through the blog hop...my favorite is the cute flag waving owl by Lisa Spangler http://sideoatsandscribbles.wumple.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks for supporting our heroes
Marine Mom
just passin through
ReplyDeleteThis is such an exciting event!
ReplyDeleteI'm liking how you did the ribbon. I usually punch out more, and then thread, I like the spacing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI don't know which is your favorite, but I will say the one I love the MOST looked like camo with dogtags. I wish I knew who's it was but that was so many wonderful blogs ago. Great job everyone.
ReplyDeleteOM gosh that is hard! Pick a favorite? So many ... hmmm, I think I will pick Shari Carroll. I just like her style, and I like how she decorated the inside as well as the outside. But I know there are more faves too ... thanks for participating in CFH!
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TFS! I love these two cards... http://dominodebi.typepad.com/sos/2009/05/cards-for-heroes-blog-hop-welcome-to-the-domino-spot-cafe.html#comments
ReplyDeleteneat card!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite so far was the set of cards done by Colin McGuire (Jennifer McGuire's son). I just love when kids show gratitude with their artwork.
ReplyDeleteImpossible to pick one above another, "you are the song in my heart" now that's sweet!!!
ReplyDeletehere's my fave so far...
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I love them all - I know I won't win; but wanted to say: As a military wife, please let me say thank you for what you are doing. It's so good to know that there are others thinking of our loved one's when they're in harms way. What a wonderful way of showing your appreciation!
ReplyDeleteGREAT cards! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your simple card. I loved the star cards that Jennifer McGuire did. I loved the card using the Free & the brave that Rebecca used in There is a stamp for that. So many great ideas in CFH blog hop.
ReplyDeleteHmmm....there is no possible way I could pick a favorite! Thanks for participating--hope you're enjoying it as much as I am :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing all of you are doing for them!
ReplyDeletejenniferlynnhansen at yahoo dot com
Can't pick a fave card since I haven't hopped all the way through yet. :) But I really enjoyed the simplistic creativeness of yours!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Very nice cards!! Love that music on the second card!!
ReplyDeletethat's just not fair to have to pick just one! LOL hmmm there was that one with stars and stripes on it made with red, white and blue! ;)
ReplyDeleteToo soon to pick a favorite. All participants have done such a nice job. Thanks for all your effort.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job! Thanks for celebrating our service men and women! TFS! {{cheers}}
ReplyDeletelove your cards! Thank you for supporting CFH and have a wonderful Memorial Weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, I have seen so many wonderful cards and read so many wonderful stories, it would be impossible to pick just one. Aren't blog hops fun!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I'd have to pick just one!! There are so many cards. I don't have a favorite, but one that I found very unique was made with camoflague paper and dog tags spelling 'miss u'.
ReplyDeleteWow - I can't even come up with just one. This whole thing has just been amazing and very inspiring! Good luck on picking just one!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card - and how kind of you to do a giveaway too. I found so many new blogs. As a fellow blogger, it's been wonderful to be a part of the fun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the simplicity of it!
ReplyDeleteTFS :*) Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!
Love the stars and how you did the ribbon at the bottom of the page. The music card is cool, too. I like that you added some words to the cuttlebug folder. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteI found the blog hop from the Cards for Heroes website. I found their website from another blog. I will be sending a box of cards on Tuesday and more after that.
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I think it would be so hard to pick just one card, but I do love Nancy Maxwell James post for the bloghop. She shares her family history of men in the military with some beautiful photos. I was so touched by that. Your cards are so thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteFound your blog thru the bloghop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win and for such a good cause, too.
Well done on your card!
ReplyDeleteLong live our Heroes!
~ginny
Well done on your card!
ReplyDeleteLong live our Heroes!
~ginny
I have a blog on the blog hop so that's how I landed here! I love the way you made the ribbon border on your card. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI popped into Thinking Inking blog and found this blog hop!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
I just started making cards in March, Mother's Day Cards, for CHF. I never made a card before that. I found out about CFH months ago from a thread on 2Peas, our son had just gone off to Parris Island for training. Now when I am having a "missing him" attack I try to do something constructive and make a card.
ReplyDeleteI heard about the hop through Nichol M and Jennifer McGuire. Love them! Happy Memorial Day!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! I'm thinking of getting a Cuttlebug myself. The notes inspired me! Very nice idea! Thanks for sharing it. . .
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love the ribbon along the bottom, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards...thanks for sharing your techniques.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for supporting such a fabulous cause. I found this hop from one of the Papertreyink designers, I follow all their blogs. I am so addicted to Papertrey's stuff!
ReplyDeleteI first heard about the bloghop on the Hero Arts blog. The inspiration I'm getting seeing all this creativity on the bloghop is fantastic! My bookmarked list has grown considerably...
ReplyDeleteIsn't this bloghop an amazing event?? I had never heard of CFH before and I'm looking forward to celebrating Memorial Day with my kids as we make cards to send in to CFH. :)
I found the blog hop from Debbie Olson. Love her cards! Glad you are participating :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Love the embossing folder! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!!!
ReplyDeletegreat cards, I have found many a paper crafter that I will have to check out again and again, thanks so much for sharing
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Love the bg's you create!
ReplyDeleteI discovered you through the CFH blog hop!
Terrific cards!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to be part of this blog hop!
Great cards and I'm lovin the hop! (I found the link via the I like Markers site)
ReplyDeletelove the cardS.
ReplyDeleteI know whomever receives it will love it. And I know they definitely deserve something so beautiful.
M.E.
One of my favorite cards was one my husband made from white posterboard and watercolor paints. He paint simple flowers on it for me. I was speechless.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful hop. I can't tell you how many times I've hit the add to favorites button. I'll worry about organizing later.
ReplyDeleteI have been so inspired by the big vriety of beautiful,fun,and inspiring cards. I have also been working on my own next batch of cards to send off to CFH.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Michigan
This blog hop has been so much fun...I can't remember where I started, but I think it was from Debbie Olson's blog...
ReplyDeleteSS to hear that you have to work this weekend. Hope you get some time off later. Thanks for supporting CFH!
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful. I like the ribbon border - cool technique. I am one of the bloggers involved in the hop and I think every blog I have visited is fantastic. Thanks for joining in.
ReplyDeleteI have found lots of new blogs with great ideas on them including yours! I love, love, love the beaded flowers you made! I hope I win them :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the embossing folder!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.. thanks so much for participating in the hop and helping us get the word out about this important cause.
ReplyDeleteIt's been SO cool checking out everyone's blogs - I've added more to my google reader, which was already overflowing! TFS and for the t'riffic blog candy opp!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your brads. So sweet and pretty. Thank you for being a part of this and thanks for spoiling us with this RAK.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for your intorduction to my blog! I'm so exited being part of the cards for heros blog hop... and yes I'm bilingual hahahaa.... Thanks for make cards for heros... at this point I have a lot of blogs I love so difficult to say whish one I like more.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I love the ribbon on the first!
ReplyDeleteLet's see, I first heard about the hop from Libby of Libby's Little Addiction, and also from Lisa at Sideoats&scribbles. Now I'm officially following at least 50 more blogs.....and I'm not at the end!
Happy Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! 'You are the song in my heart' - isn't that what everyone is really saying when the mail out a card? Love that.
ReplyDeleteI found the blog hop because I know Sandy, and where Sandy goes you know CFH, her passion lights the way.
Nice to get to know you through CFH!
I have been eyeing that embossing folder-this is the first time I've seen it used. Now I have to have it. I found the hop through the Fiskateer message board. Blessings to all of you for supporting our troops.
ReplyDeleteI am so enjoying the blog hop. I'm finding so many inspirational people. Difficult to choose just one.
ReplyDeleteFirst, thank you for having a heart to give and share. The CFH is an amazing organization, and the Blog Hop is fun.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, selecting a favorite card is a challenge because all the cards are wonderful.
Awwww I love the song in my heart card! I'm such a sucker for love cards :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in the bloghop!!!
Love your cards!!! Thanks for supporting our troops...
ReplyDeleteThere is no way I could pick a favorite - I have so many already and I'm not all the way done hopping yet!
ReplyDeleteI have loved seeing all the cards, finding new blogs to visit, getting so much inspiration, reading all the stories about why people chose to be involved and adding all the stamps I now "need" to my list.
I have seen a lot of new blogs that I hadn't seen before that I want to visit again! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThis hop has been amazing. I'm making my way through for the 2nd time. I found out about it on Melissa Bickford's blog. But I've found so much patriotism, inspiration and love that I may just begin following everyone's blogs. This has been great. Thank you so much. Happy Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteLove the ribbon on your card! And I love the music themed one too! Thanks for participating in the CFH blog hop and for visiting my blog during the hop :)
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www.myscrapbooklife.com
Beautiful cards.enjoyed spending time on your blog...such great participation from everyone and I will soon be joining you all in participation.Kudos to all the supporters and troups! hugs,Ina
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day! All of your cards are beautiful and thank you for your creativity and dedication to this great cause. : ) Sb
ReplyDeleteI discovered the "hop" on Jenny McGuires page... and I have been "hopping" all morning! What a gREAT way to remember our troops and get inspired at the same time! I have book marked several new sites and can't wait to make cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing the hop!
great cards! thanks for participating...I am a blogger on this hop as well
ReplyDeleteHow fun to hop through (and be a "blogger"... via Flickr). I found out about the blog hop through Jennifer McGuire's blog. Love the cards you made for the cause. TFS!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and a special person you are
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop is sure a lot of fun and informative, seeing lots of cards that we otherwise would not have. Thanks for participating.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteI am loving each & every card I've seen this weekend! Such talent out there. We have some lucky guys & girls to be getting these cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you were able to attach the ribbon to the card, it really sets off a great design!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeletelove love love your contribution to this wonderful organization. I will be joining in myself
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I loved the way you weaved the ribbon on the bottom of your card - a technique I have never used but would love to try - you've inspired me! Thanks for joining us this weekend on our blog hop and for your support of Cards for Heroes!
ReplyDeleteCute card! That you for participating!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Hope you don't mind if I leave an additional comment.
Visit The Original Scrapbox and check out their product catalog and also please take a minute and cast your vote for me, my entry #257! I am in the running to win a scrapbook desk!
What a great visual impact in the first card and I really like the softness in the second.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your music card!
ReplyDeleteI found this blog because I am on a yahoo group and they have been doing all of these blog hops that I could not participate in and this on seemed like I need to make a "little" time to look around in.
I have had so much fun looking at everyone's art. I have been typing my fingers off commenting and found too many ideas to mention!
Thank you,
Terry F.
Thanks for making this hop fun with shared projects and candy. And most of all for promoting CFH on your blog. I've found over one hundred new to me bloggers on this hop and I'm still checking out their archives. There is an amazing world of creativity and inspiration here in the blogosphere!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings - Jean
Postings for giveaway Officially Closed, but you can always leave me love!
ReplyDeleteI had alot of fun looking at your cards and such. beautiful!! Can you tell me about your beaded flower brads? I couldn't find them when I was looking around your blog. Thanks.
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