Welcome to the InkPaperStamps stop on the Operation Write Home 2011 Memorial Day Blog Hop! If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Yvette’s work at Cre8tive Girls. Wouldn’t that be a great card to find in the mailbox?
Here at InkPaperStamps, we’re playing with stars and swags–and to add to the fun, we’re also offering some blog candy!
GOD BLESS ALL WHO HAVE SERVED
These scallops remind me of bunting--what do you think?
OWH’s theme today is ‘missing you’ cards. For me, Memorial Day is a time to recall our heroes through the generations, particularly those who did not come home. No doubt each of them was–and too many of them are–sorely missed at the dinner table, at family gatherings and in the hearts of their loved ones.
So, whenever the bunting comes out, let us pause to remember those who gave all–and the ones who, ever after, miss them.
(Click on the image for a close up view of this star-spangled salute.)
AND NOW, THE BLOG CANDY
A little something from me and The Dog to say thanks for supporting OWH.
So, would you like to win the newly released Land of the Free stamp?
Well, you are eligible to submit an entry for each applicable category below. Do as few or as many as you wish and click here to enter.
You may submit up to three entries in this giveaway, one for each of these:
- Commenting. (leaving a comment below, perhaps with a patriotic punch art idea you’d like to try or see on InkPaperStamps.)
- Sending. (sending cards to Operation Write Home–or, if you’re new to OWH, committing to send some by July 4.)
- Subscribing. (being a subscriber to InkPaperStamps’ free updates.)
Winner will be randomly selected from all entries submitted by 11:59 pm (CT) Tuesday May 31. Terms and conditions apply.
Now it’s time to continue on the hop–next stop: Ink ‘n’ Scrap Habits, where Jennifer is sharing a neat card for you
Thanks for visiting InkPaperStamps–hope you’ll come back again soon!
pretty card! Love your layout.
I like thiscard! Would make a great Any Hero card. I regularly send cards to OWH, in fact I’ve been doing it since they were Cards for Heros. Therefore, most of my cards are A2 size. I’d love to win your blog candy. I’ve been admiring that set!
Thanks for all your inspiration and supporting OWH and our Heroes!
R/
I love this cute card! Thanks for sharing that stamp as candy also… I love that stamp! I can’t wait to send all of my red, white, and blue cards in for sending oversees before the 4th of July!!!
Thanks for making that great card. Love the use of the star as a mat for the flag! TFS!!!
Stunning card! I subscribe to your blog.
Great card design.
Love the card. I think I’d like to see “the Dog” on a patriotic card-he’s a doll!
Lovely card. And what great stamps by SU. Always looking for more patriotic stamps and digis for making cards for OWH.
I have a stack of cards ready to go to the post office for OWH. I am a regular donator. Love OWH.
Wow I love this! I like clean and simple with a lot of detail like this. Is that an oxymoron? lol. Maybe i’m one instead. Anyway, I love your card….I feel a CASE coming on!!
And I did it quick – CASEd you!
It’s on FB!
Neat card. Love the addition of Pearls. They just add the finishing touch.
Thanks for your support of OWH!
Wow, this is really pretty! Love everything about it and all the detail you’ve added! Hugs, Karen
I love your card, and I have never seen that SU stamp before, it’s amazing
Would love to win! I love the colors of your card – and those litle pearl accents just really top it off! Thank you for sharing!
What a delightful card! This is one hop I look forward to EVERY year and I sincerely appreciate your participation. My husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran and it’s such a pleasure to honor those men and women serving our country in whatever capacity. Our heartfelt thanks go out to them AND to their families at home. Happy Memorial Day!
http://lillianchild.blogspot.com
Love the card. I’ve been making cards for OWH for 2 years. Thanks for supporting this great group.
Holly (and your dog!), Thanks for your comment on my blog. Haven’t made it to many sites yet, including your beautiful card! I especially love the way you did the scallops and pearls. Hadn’t seen it that way before and it is very attractive. I also wanted to send you this link which is an excellent tutorial on the process for using ink in an embossing folder. Hope you enjoy. Blessings. http://dianagibbs.typepad.com/stampin_with_di/2011/03/a-little-bit-of-cajun.html (You will have to copy and paste as there is no way to make it a link. Sorry)
Love this card!!!
Love the card and the colors used. Thanks for sharing in the hop!
circlebenterprises.com
Wow, what a great hop this is. I am so excited to get started on making cards for OWH. Your Blog Candy is WAY tooooooo cute.
Love it! Your card is wonderful
The fun layers & texture make a super card.
Great card!!
Wonderful card! Love the clean and simple style and the gorgeous patriotic colors!
Hugs, Dee
Holly, your card is very nice as always. Thanks for the inspirtions.
A very beautiful card and sentiment! Thanks for sharing and caring.
I love your card, especially the bunting idea. I think it would be cute to make some clothing shapes to hang on a “laundry line” on a card.
I am making a box full of cards to send to OWH.
Great card! Love what you did with the embossing.
I can’t think of anything I’d like to see but wanted to say you’ve made a great card.
I’ve a collection of cards I’m pulling together to send in, and have sent cards in the past. Great cause! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
- SueB of Blondin Blogs
sue dot blondin at gmail dot com
great card – like the none traditional blue us chose to use. My next box to send in is almost full, so it will definitely go out shortly. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win that awesome stamp.
Cute card! I like the silver star and the scallop border with the pearls, so pretty. I am totally in L-O-V-E with the neat stamp you are giving away. I so hope you choose me. I also signed up to get your emails, excited for those too! I have wanted to participate with OWH for a long time, do I just tell you I want to send cards and will do so, or do I sign up somewhere to do it?
Thanks, B-Jo
I do love how the scallop and pearls look like bunting! Good card!
What a fantastic patriotic card!!!
Hi Holly….it’s me, Holley ,LOL!!!! You always amaze me with your cards….and this card does it yet again!!! Great job!!!
Love non-standard cards. This one isfantastic. Thanks for sharing.
I do love the scallops as bunting! Great touch with the pearls too. TFS!!
Cool card…thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
I subscribe to the email updates.
I am working on cards but we are getting ready to move and they are all a work in progress so won’t be able to mail them out until after we move.
Holly, I LOVE,Love,love this card! and yes it does look like Bunting! Thanks for helping to remind people what Memorial day is all about!
I am an OWHer for over a year now.
I am and have been for a while a subscriber to your blog.
I love this stamp, and sure hope I win it
Thanks for the opportunity.
Enjoy your weekend!
Susan
love the card :0
already working on cards to send to OWH.
This blog has kicked my booty into high gear.
Holly, thanks so much for your e-mail about the missing address. You are so sweet! I have been having such trouble with Blogger working with my info.
I’ve always loved your cards, you are such an inspiration. This patriotic card is really exceptional! Beautiful work.
Many blessings to you and your family!
Joanne Travis
http://www.sleepyinseattle.net
wonderful card!!
Great card! Definitely reminds me of bunting! Great shade of blue, too!
Really gorgeous card!! I already receive your emails and I LOVE your inspiration — I’ve really enjoyed learning your techniques!!
Thanks so much for sharing your card and supporting OWH!!
Amy
at http://www.lovetocrop.com
andhttp://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com ($50 GIVEAWAY going on NOW!!)
scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com
Those scallops work very well as bunting! Gorgeous card and a very worthy cause… reminds me to get my butt in gear and make some more stuff to send to them!
Great card – love the bunting effect. Such creativity…..thanks for participating.
This is such a pretty card! I love the background. Is it paper or is it a stamp? It almost looks like bubble wrap!
I have just got started with OWH and participated in the blog hop, which was my very first to be in!
I will do my best to get a bunch of cards sent to OWH by July 4th. I already have one…the one I made for the blog, so now I just need to get busy and make a bunch more!
Lisa H.
lisastuf.blogspot.com
@Lisa–
The background is a double-sided paper, Blueberry Crisp (SU). –Holly
And eet taysts guuuuuuuuudddd! –The Dog
Fabulous card, fabulous cause! Thanks for donating your creative talents to help those who serve!
Beautiful! And you are very generous with your blog candy!!
Another winner! This is understated elegance! The pearls add such a wonderful touch that makes the rest of the layout stand out even more.
I’ve been a follower and newsletter subsciber for quite awhile. I originally found you through OWH, and I’m happy to see that you are also still supporting them!