Operation Write Home Blog Hop

Saturday, May 28, 2011



Welcome to my blog! I am so honored to be participating in the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop today. My father and husband are both Veterans. I am so proud and thankful for their service and the service of all our troops around the world. Here's my card


OWH Miss You
Supplies: We R Memory Keepers Old Glory collection. American Crafts Thickers, Papertrey Ink twine and misc button.

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72 comments:

Patricia H said...

I like that your card has a patriotic feel without being a typical red, white and blue flag design. Nicely done!

Erika said...

Very cute card!

Kajikit said...

Love it! Beautiful idea...

~amy~ said...

Hey girl...love your fun card...have a super weekend!

Windy Robinson Life Handmade said...

Nice card Shemaine!

Paula S. said...

Beautiful card! I love the twine and that star/button style embellishment and the vintage/retro patriotic colo combination too! Thank you for participating in the OWH hop today.

Cindy O said...

Gorgeous card - All the stars and flourishes. Lots of fun to look at.

Jennifer Scull said...

this card is simply amazing! I love it! :)

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

love the card - that is a great paper collection

thanks for supporting OWH

Barb Housner

FibreJunky said...

That's beautiful Shemaine! Love the star flourish!! (and great to "see" you! It's been too long.)

Nancy Keller said...

WONDERFUL bright bold and beautiful colors! I love this mix of red white and blue as an alternative to the more traditioal red white and blue that I always use. I'm going to have to give this a go. :) Thank you for sharing!

Brenda said...

Beautiful patterned paper! Love all the stars and banners!

KellyRae said...

I really like your card, especially because of the myriad textures and designs. Thanks for sharing!

Jennifer Rzasa said...

This is awesome...lovely work!

Louise Fox said...

Great design with so many great design elements. Beautiful card. Blessings.

Jen M said...

Amazing card! !!!

Becca-expressions said...

This card just looks like it's ready to explode into the night sky! All your layers work to add interest without any one overpowering the other. That's not easy to do!! Love it!

Tkat said...

beautiful papers. amazing and elegant final product! your card is wonderful!

~Antoinette (inspired stamps) said...

Shemaine,
Your card is just beautiful, and I have to say that I love your choice of blues here! Blessings!

Trisha said...

Yummy card!

Misty said...

Love cute!
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

Susan said...

AWESOME cards, love all the little deets!

Enjoy your weekend!
Susan

AJsArts said...

Love the paper cute card :) Happy Memorial Day!

K said...

banner! stars! fireworks! glitter! this card is exploding with creativity! love it!

Contagiously Crafty said...

Oh my, what a great card. I would be very touched and impressed to receive your card. You've created a card that immediately lets a person know you've spent some time on them. Great job.

Cheryl said...

Oh, I just love your card! Great design, papers and embellies.


--Cheryl--

Rhonda Miller said...

What a great card.

Redonna said...

Great card - love the stars shooting out to the side. I also like the asymmetrical aspects.
TFS,
Redonna
rleckie911 AT gmail.com

One Scrappy Gal said...

What a sweet and cheerful card!

sharon said...

Beautiful card.I love your choice of embellishments
Sharon L
sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

Nancy M said...

Love it; that's great!! So well-balanced. I like all the elements.

Meg Bean said...

One of my favorite cards! Love everything about it!

sandybear76 said...

This card just bursts off the blog at you. Happy colors, great design. Love it.

...Darlene said...

This card rocks and explodes with fun! Thank you for sharing on the blog hop.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Love your card, the stars on the scalloped border is neat!
Happy hopping, have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Linda Anderson said...

Wow, how fun and fabulous!!! Love your card!!

Linda

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card. Have a wonderful weekend.

Anita said...

Stunning card!

Laurel said...

Very nice card. Love the stars.

Operation Write Home said...

Wowsers this card has POP! Its a party on a car - LOVE it!!!

Unknown said...

Loving this card on lots of levels. It has lots of richness, loads of movement and you can't go wrong with the color scheme.

Karen Howard said...

Wonderful missing you card! Thanks for sharing and joining in the bloghop! Hugs, Karen

Jules said...

LOVE your card & love how you mixed in the twine!

Holly / InkPaperStamps said...

Now that's wonderful--looks like a preview of the welcome home party to come. . . .

Dot said...

Great design! Very patriotic!

Shell said...

Where to start - that card rocks! Love the scallops and the colors. So cool!
Thank you for sharing.
She11ygirl at verizon dot net

Axes DesigNs said...

I really love the colors of your card!

Anonymous said...

love your card!

AllisonG said...

LOVE your card! I used the same WE R Memory Keepers paper on my card - GMTA.

Just A Pac Rat said...

Love the card and the colors used. Thanks for sharing in the hop!

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Linda said...

OMG! The twine rocks a great LO!

jennifer mitten said...

This is gorgeous! I love the stars on the side and the colors ---

Sandi said...

I love this card it is very fun!... I love the twine!

Lady Fair said...

Oh my gosh, I'm loving this card! I like how you have the stars bursting out from behind the sentiment. I also love all the papers you used, your card is just awesome! lflinesatcomcastdotnet

Crystal said...

Beautiful card, fantastic paper choices and I love the twine with it! Thanks for sharing!

Beate said...

Hi Shemaine! :) I think your card is gorgeous! I adore your style :)

Julie said...

Great card, I love the stars and scallops "bunting" across the bottom. Happy Hopping!

Scrapacat said...

This is a great card. I really love all the elements. Thanks for taking part in the hop!

Morph Waffle said...

Wow, I really love your card!

Rufus said...

Thank you to your Dad and hubby for their service to our country. (and to you and your Mom as well, since the entire family sacrifices!) Loved your card! Very well done and creative
R/

Heather Grow said...

Love it! Thanks for the inspiration.

Sherry Hickey said...

Hi, Shemaine! Your card is just fantastic. I love all the texture and details. That Old Glory collection is one I really want now! Thanks for sharing your design with us!

Alexandra Lundgren said...

This is an absolutely STUNNING card! Just gorgeous!

helloholley said...

GORGEOUS card and I love your blog!!!;)

Christine said...

great card - love this line of paper... i can't wait to play with it myself.
TFS and supporting OWH

SueB said...

great card ... and love the lacy circle layout in today's post ... and congrats ON BEING PUBLISHED in Cricut mag! thanx for the inspiration!
- SueB of Blondin Blogs
sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

Yvonne said...

Your card is stunning! I love it!!!

Unknown said...

Love it, great colors.

Juliana T said...

great card. I love how the bottom looks like bunting.

http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Aim said...

Oh WOW!! That's a FANTASTIC card!! Love that burst of stars!! :)

Thanks so much for sharing your card and supporting OWH!! :)

Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
and Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog ($50 GIVEAWAY going on NOW!!)
scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

Ann said...

What a fantastic card! Love everything about it! Thank you to your father and husband for their service!!

bev said...

Shemaine I love your card. It is great to see so many are making cards for Operation Write Home. It is so nice to see so many care for otheres.
Better get hopping...thanks for the share.

 
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