Saturday, May 28, 2011

OWH Memorial Weekend Blog Hop



Hello bloggers and hoppers!  Welcome to my stop on the Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop by Operation Write Home!  This is my first time participating in a blog hop so I've got my fingers crossed that I'm doing it correctly.  Here are two missing you cards that I made for the hop.  I went with kids cards because I know if I were away from my children for so long I'd be writing to them like crazy!  My first card is for a mom to write home to her daughter.  I love this silhouette image but only made a couple of these cards because I typically like to make more general cards that can be used by more folks.

Recipe:

PP is Basic Grey (floral) and My Mind's Eye (blue)  Silhouette is cut with Cricut's A Child's Year cart.

My other missing you card is also designed for a little girl (can you tell I have a young daugher).  :)

Recipe:  PP is all Basic Grey, zebra is cut using Cricut's Create a Critter, missing you stamp is from Unity Stamp Company.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and participating in the hop.  Happy Memorial Weekend everyone!!

Next up on the hop is KellyRae, stop by her blog and leave her some love on her missing you card(s)! 
http://sassyrubberartists.com/kellyrae/ 
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53 comments:

  1. PattyMay 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Crystal you have inspired me to make a card a parent can send a child. What better way to show young ones the meaning of sending cards than to receive such a special one themselves. Great card!

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  2. Operation Write HomeMay 28, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Awww cute cards! Not sure which I like more....they both make me smile!!

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  3. Morph WaffleMay 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    They're both lovely and adorable! I know know what they meant by recipe, I'm new to cardmaking, so I was thinking more like sugar cookies, ha, very cute cards,

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  4. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Very sweet cards! They will be loved by whomever receives them!

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  5. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Great cards, love the silhouette.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911@gmail.com

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  6. DawnMay 28, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    awwww....loveeee the first one, and the zebra is so cute.

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  7. MistyMay 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

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

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  8. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Crystal,
    beautiful card! So glad you are part of the hop!
    Blessings!

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  9. KarenSMay 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Great cards for kids! Thanks for supporting OWH and joining the hop!

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  10. Jennifer ScullMay 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    these cards are both amazing! no way to pick a fave here.... both rock! :)

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  11. AllisonGMay 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    These are very cute cards. I keep seeing that Cricut Critter cartridge used on cards, so I may need to get it. It makes really cute kids cards!

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  12. Tiffany TempleMay 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    These are two beautiful, sweet cards. I don't know which one I like most. Love your detail on the zebra! This was my first time, too. I hope to see you on the hop again next time. Happy Hopping!

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  13. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Cute cards! I love the papers you used.


    Sorry my blog candy post wasn't up when you stopped by my blog. (Naughty blogger!) It is up now if you are interested. Sorry about that.

    --Cheryl--

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  14. sandybear76May 28, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Cute Cricut cards!! Don't you just love your Cricut?? I do!! Mine goes with me to Friday nights crops!

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  15. One Scrappy GalMay 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Awwww! So cute. Love that cartridge!

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  16. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    These are both so great. TFS.

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  17. Jan HunnicuttMay 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Fabulous cards Crystal! Happy hopping and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  18. TrishMay 28, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Both are great cards, love the zebra.

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  19. KajikitMay 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    The giraffe card looks like it would be fine for a boy too... it's not too floral. But I adore the first card. It's a bit different from a lot of the designs you see, which makes it more interesting.

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  20. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Two wonderful cards. I like them both. Well done and thought out. Thank you for sharing on the blog hop.

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  21. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Both of these cards are great and would make any child's day. Thanks for thinking of the kids. I really like your stitching on the clouds.

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  22. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Aawww they're just great! Thanks!

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  23. Patricia HaysMay 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    These are great! The black silhouette is very striking against the pastel background of the first card. I totally love that the zebra's nostrils and mouth form a smiley face!

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  24. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Cute cards love the silhouette :) Hope you have a great Memorial Day Weekend :)

    Amanda :)
    ajsarts at gmail dot com

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  25. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Lovely cards! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  26. ShellMay 28, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    What a perfect card for a child to receive. Thank you for sharing!

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  27. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful cards! I like the sentiment and silhouette combo. I am glad you are back to crafting cards and were able to hop with OWH this weekend.

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  28. Lee MaeMay 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I think the first card just grabbed my heart! I love the second card too - googly eyes with lashes!! I got some of those too at JoAnn's - they are sooo cute. Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards!

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  29. Chriss America RealMay 28, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Hi Crystal,

    Love these cards! In the first card, how did you write the "My Heart Misses You" is it little letters? Chriss

    america57@comcast.net

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  30. SandiMay 28, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Very cute cards I really like the silhouette on the first one and the zebra is adorable!!!

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  31. Cindy's Card CoMay 28, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    You did a great job for your first time. Nice cards.

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  32. LindaMay 29, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Great cards..sooo differnt. Really like the zebra card!!!

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  33. Karen HowardMay 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    OMG, I love both your cards! Lovely silhouette and such a cute die cute! Hugs, Karen

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  34. Nancy KellerMay 29, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love both of those! That zebra is just way too cute for words. I love spring too! Hugs to you and thanks for the awesom inspiration. I will be a new follower!!!

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  35. Nancy KellerMay 29, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    OH OH OH! We have two crazy ferrets too!!! Steve, and Tyler!!!! Yay, ferret people! Have you seen Sandy's ferret digi stamp??????

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  36. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    What delightful cards--I especially love that precious zebra, Crystal!

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  37. Lady FairMay 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Lovely cards. I really like the zebra's eyes, I've never seen any like it. Tell me more!
    TFS! lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  38. LeslieRahyeMay 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Great cards! love them both but the zebra is my favorite

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  39. ScrapacatMay 29, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Lovely cards - I think it's genius to use a Dymo labeler for the sentiment on the first. I need to do more kid-based cards, but I find them hard to do. You've given me good ideas! Thanks for being in the hop!

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  40. VeldaMay 29, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Kids will love getting these from their parents.

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  41. SprytebyrdMay 29, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Such sweet cards! Love the little girl card, so cute!
    Hugs,
    Dee

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  42. Heather GrowMay 29, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Both cards are so pretty. TFS.

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  43. helloholleyMay 29, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Love both of your cards.....it's funny, we have the same layout on our blogs (course, I will change mine soon because of summer!!).....and we both used the cricut cart 'A Child's Year' on our blog hop cards, LOL!!! Great job!!!;)

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  44. Juliana TMay 29, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    love both of your cards. the zebra is so cute!

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  45. SueBMay 29, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    stinkin' cute cards to share w family back home - thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  46. sharonMay 30, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Two truly wonderful cards. Love the zebra and I have a soft spot for silhouettes.
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  47. BethWMay 30, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Your cards are truly wonderful!

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  48. AnnMay 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    vey cute!! Love the wiggly eyes!

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  49. SusanMay 30, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Welcome to hopping! you did great. :)

    Your cards are precious!

    Happy Memorial day!
    Susan

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  50. AimMay 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful cards!! :)

    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

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  51. Stuff-n-Such By LisaMay 31, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Very nice cards! The first one is so heartwarming and the second one is so cute with that adorable zebra!
    Lisa H.
    lisastuf.blogspot.com

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  52. KateMay 31, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Great card! I love the funky eyes on your zebra. Thanks so much for playing along at FCCB!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  53. Wendy ten HoveJune 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Love the silhouette card! The black on color is so pretty!
    Hugs, Wendy

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