http://operationwritehome.org/starsandstamps Welcome to the 2013 OWH Memorial Day Weekend BLOGHOP! We have so much inspiration for you this weekend. Pull up a chair and enjoy!
Our theme was to make a Thank You card using one of the sketches from OWH. Please check the OWH site should you need a card sketch. The site lists almost 200 sketches to download plus the blog has others! I really like that the sketches have measurements.
OWH always needs your handmade cards for our heroes to use to write home, but we also need Any Hero cards to send to our heroes who are serving. These are cards that you write a note in, tell them about local happenings you think they might enjoy hearing about, or tell them "thanks" for serving for us. It's always nice for our heroes to hear a voice from back home! Get you children involved making cards for our heroes too.
Here is my card for the hop. I started out using one of the OWH sketches....but went so far awry that the sketch is no longer viable. Oops! Sometimes that happens!
Thank you for supporting and remembering our heroes!
Enjoy the hop!
Love the sunflower and the little lady bug just makes it pop. Awesome coloring too!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a cheerful card! I know this will bring a smile to a soldier's face!
Blessings,
Antoinette
Wow Paula. Gorgeous sunflowers! Love the frayed burlap behind them too. Brand new blog for you! Welcome to the blogger world! Thanks for supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty. I like the coloring.
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring and the burlap backdrop is perfect!
ReplyDeleteyep, sometimes those sketches start out as one thing but go a completely different direction on us! pretty card, nice coloring
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Paula! Fantastic coloring and I love the burlap!
ReplyDeleteSunflowers are always a favorite for me and I love how you colored these two and added the snip of brown burlap to the back!! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeletePretty sunflowers! Love the burlap and vibrant colors!
ReplyDeletePretty card and it's okay about the sketches (I think)...they are meant to inspire and it certainly looks like you were inspired in making this card. Either way, I am sure someone will love getting this card.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just can't help changing your mind. I love the results.
ReplyDeleteIs that burlap as a background? Really works with the image! Thanks for creating for our Heroes and OWH,
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We are all open to broad interpretations of sketches - heehhee. Your card is lovely. Beautifully colored. Love the image and the fiber behind it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Sketched are just a starting point, right? ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunflower and I love the burlap in the background.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I always love sunflowers and love the burlap background. that is so cool!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. I love sunflowers, they are just so cheerful...the raveled burlap on the back is a great background. You've done it again, created a unique card. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteTerrific card. Great coloring job. Love the burlap background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunflower Paula. You do such awesome coloring.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sunflower! I really like your burlap background.
ReplyDeleteFirst off I love sunflowers and you did a great job with them. Second I too have a hard time sticking the a card sketch some days. LOL
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Such a sweet card! The ladybug is a cute touch.
ReplyDeleteNice Card!
ReplyDeleteBurlap behind picture adds to nature feel of card.
Oh, that is so pretty! And how cute is that lady bug? Your coloring is wonderful, and hey, sketches are for inspiration, and obviously the one you started out with inspired you!!! :) Oh, I also really love that burlap backing.
ReplyDeleteVERY nicely done, love the burlap!
ReplyDeleteSo sunny and cheerful , love the ladybug!
ReplyDeleteThanks for supporting OWH!
Very happy card. Love the bug!
ReplyDeleteHummer Hugs,
Misty
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hummingbird204 at comcast dot net
great job coloring. love the lady bug. The burlap behind the image is really a neat addition
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors, Paula, I love sunflowers as well, your card is sure to bring happiness! TFS and by the way, I am not much good at following sketches either, my card always comes out better if from me head and my heart! Have a fabulous weekend. #133
ReplyDeleteLove the whole thing. The burlap background just makes the card. Very Summer! TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteReally like how the ladybug pops.
ReplyDeletePretty card! Great coloring -- and love the touch of burlap.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card--love the burlap and the little ladybug pops so nicely! Great coloring :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Paula! The coloring really makes the image pop and it's so cheerful. I did almost exactly the same thing with my card for this hop - it just happens sometimes and at least you were able to complete the card and to be happy with it. TFS and for all you do to keep OWH moving forward in a positive way!
ReplyDeleteNice image - and I love the little ladybug who is working on stealing the stage from that big flower! :)
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Great coloring. Love the ladybugs.
ReplyDeletelove sunflowers!! looks great with the burlap.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the sunflowers! Their my favorite! Great card. (Amy A. #118)
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring in the sunflower, and love the touch of burlap!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring on the sunflower. Love the texture added by the burlap. Thank you for sharing with us today! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image. Love the burlap layer. Very summer like card. TFS
ReplyDeleteI like your coloring and the cute little lady bug!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflowers, they are my favorite. Great card!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is so bright and cheerful. Love that little ladybug! Thanks for participating in the OWH Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring and the vibrant colors...thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love the texture and feel the burlap gives, great choice!
ReplyDeletewhat a sunny card - love the image - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteSo cheerful! I'm sure it will be appreciated! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNice; to me, sunflowers are always 'casual,' so the burlap is the perfect accent here and the ladybug really POPS!! TFS and supporting OWH!
ReplyDeleteFantastic coloring and I love the burlap!
ReplyDeleteSketch or no sketch, this came out beautifully! Your coloring is great and the burlap layer add such nice texture and frames the image perfectly. Thanks for joining in the hop and for supporting Operation Write Home!
ReplyDeletePaula S.
OWH Blog Team
Very pretty card. Love the sunflower and your coloring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the sunflower and lady bug.
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflowers
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your coloring. I like the burlap. Just had to laugh about the original sketch morphing as you made this card. I imagine your card wanted to be completely original!
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring on your sunflower! I love the colors of green and yellow. They're so bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI love your big sunflower. This is sure to make someone's day. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great summery card! Love the burlap touch.
ReplyDeletethis is so colorful and sunny-feeling. that burlap is a wonderful addition of texture.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, great for summer
ReplyDeleteStunning card and the ladybug adds such a wonderful touch. Thanks for joining this weeked.
ReplyDeleteWhat can be happier than sunflowes?? really like the burlap too!
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflower. And sketches are a "suggestion", a stating point. Sometimes our art takes us in a different direction. :) (leslie #113)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love that little lady bug - great job coloring the image,too
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflower.
ReplyDeleteWould have loved to seen the original sketch. Art has a way of sometimes going in a whole different direction.
Hugs,
M.E.
I love the sunflower and the burlap background :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and supporting OWH!
Amanda :)
www.ajsdigishoppe.com
Love how you used the burlap, perfect for the sunflowers. Sunflowers are the best flowers to color, you can get so much dimension.
ReplyDeleteI want that stamp!!! Wow who would not want this beautiful card - delightful piece of work. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely card ! Love it ! xoxo
ReplyDeleteFantastic looking sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Such a beautiful sunflower card! Love your coloring!
ReplyDeleteLove the rustic style of this wonderful card! The burlap is fabulous with the beautiful image!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers. The colors are so vibrant and putting the burlap on the card is a great idea. I will definitely be scraplifting this one. :-)
ReplyDeleteSunflowers are such a great image for any occasion! I love your card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWell you picked a good one to go awry with!!
ReplyDeletefabulous card-love the sunflower
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunflower Paula! I love the little ladybug too. Your coloring is very good!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the effort you put into coloring this card. You did a wonderful job. I love the little ladybug not just because it brings a pop of color but because ladybugs are said to bring good luck. And who doesn't need a little extra good luck? Thanks for supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteNicely colored image!
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflower and the burlap background. And I always love when you go left instead of going right when making cards. I'm always pleased at the results when I follow the sketch.
ReplyDeleteCool card...who doesn't love sunflowers. The coloring is superb. The lady bug is such a cute added touch. I am in awe of the frayed burlap in the background. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card. The ladybug is an adorable touch to the stamp.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rustic feel to this card- lovely stamp, so well colored ad cheerful. Thanks for supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, sunflowers are always just so cheerful to me.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those sunflowers. Great job on a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteApril
A sketch is only a starting point as far as I'm concerned. I've been known to stray far from them myself. It makes no difference as you've created one fantastic card! Your coloring is fabulous and that pop of red with the ladybug is awesome and so eye catching! NJ!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the sunflowers. Love the ladybug sitting there.
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring on that happy image...love the texture! tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. The burlap goes great with the sunflowers.
ReplyDeletesometimes my favorite cards are those that stray far from the sketch! I love the burlap background!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and cheery card. Love your textured burlap
ReplyDeleteIt is OK with me if you "strayed" from the sketch. Your burlap goes really well with those flowers which have been colored very nicely!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty--I love sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteawesome colouring of the sun flowers.
ReplyDeleteSweet little ladybug on ur sunflower! The burlap behind the stamp was a really cool addition and makes the card perfect! TFS and supporting OWH!
ReplyDeleteTerrific card! I love the texture of the burlap and the little bit of red in the ladybug. She really shows up well. Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteNothing like cheery sunflowers and lady bug to brighten someones day ! Thanks for sharing !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Your coloring is wonderful. Love that texture. Thanks for joining in.
ReplyDeleteSimple but effective. Like another comment said "Who doesn't like sunflowers"
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflower and especially the little ladybug.
ReplyDeleteSketch or not, I love how you added texture with the burlap!
ReplyDeleteSunflowers and ladybugs - can't beat that for a cute combination:). TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the texture of the burlap.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring! I spotted the little lady bug right away. Have an awesome day.
ReplyDeleteLove the burlap background and the little ladybug! So cute!
ReplyDeleteMy sisters would love this card. They both have kitchens with sunflowers in it! I love the touch of burlap.
ReplyDeleteBeth F. OWH #114
Pretty-LOVE the sunflower!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that frayed burlap piece behind this image!!!! Great detail and so creative. Your cololring is amazing...wonderful card in every way!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card with the thread, sunflower and ladybird.
ReplyDeleteIt 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"
Gorgeous card! Love the boldness of the sunflower with the ladybug! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThat little bit of red ladybug just pops on the sunflower and browns! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your style! Thanks for sharing!
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Cute card! Love that burlap peeking out from the sides!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! The color is so vibrant - wonderful job!
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