Saturday, May 28, 2011

Operation Write Home Memorial Blog Hop



Typically, weekends are pretty quiet in Damask Love Land. This weekend is a little different though!

This weekend I am taking part in a very special blog hop, sponsored by Operation Write Home - a wonderful organization that provides handmade cards for servicemen and women so they can keep in touch with their loved ones! How can you say "no" to that!?

For this hop, bloggers are sharing their handmade "Missing You" cards, many of which have a  little patriotic flair!

I kept my design simple with pops of red, white and blue!

***EDITED TO ADD: Blogger has been acting a little funny lately, and the "Follower" widget seems to be out of commission. If you'd like to become a follower, just log in and click the "Follow" option that is located on the very top, left of the screen. Just scroll up the top of the blog and you'll find it! Hope this helps!**



Now for your next stop on the hop:

Scrappy Mom
Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts Life of the Party, Papertrey Ink 2010 Anniversary Set
Ink: Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black
Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers Select cardstock
Other: Tombow Watercolor Markers

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59 comments:

  1. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    This is great. I love the image. TFS.

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  2. Jan HunnicuttMay 28, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful card, I love your clean and simple style! Happy hopping and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  3. TrishMay 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    All I can say, is WOW!!

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  4. KajikitMay 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Now that's a sweet card! I love these clean and simple designs...

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  5. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    For the one that got away...great simple card. Thank you for sharing in the blog hop.

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  6. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Love this card.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911 AT gmail.com

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  7. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Also glad your comment section showed up - I visited earlier & could not comment. Wondered if it was just me, but seeing how few comments have been made on such a stunning card I have to assume a lot of people who would have commented could not.

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  8. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh my gosh! Super cute! I love the design.



    --Cheryl--

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  9. KevaMay 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Ahh...I can comment now! :)

    Totally awesome card. You do so many styles well, but I adore your clean and simple.

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  10. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    LOVE this card. Clean and simple and I like the top fold.

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  11. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love your card! Especially the one red balloon floating off - nice touch!

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  12. Sarah Milbourn Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorMay 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    A gorgeous card. It is very touching and portrays the semtiment so well. Love it.

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  13. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Very nice CAS design. I'm gonna CASE this!!

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  14. Patricia HaysMay 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What a fantastic CAS card! I love the dimension you gave some of the balloons.

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  15. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Love the balloons! Hope you have a great Memorial Day Weekend :)

    Amanda :)
    ajsarts at gmail dot com

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  16. SylviaMay 28, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Love your CAS card! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. Tui NathanMay 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Super gorgeous card .... love it!!!

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  18. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    beautiful!

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  19. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    What clever imagery with the balloon floating away and I love how the sentiment picks of the feel of the balloon strings too. Very nicely done! Thanks for supporting OWH and hopping this weekend.

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  20. JulieMay 28, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Fantastic card, Amber! I love the black line border and the "story" the escaping balloon tells. Happy Hopping!

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  21. Kristen :-)May 28, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    love this card, Amber - love the use of the PTI sentiment and the imagery of the balloons... TFS!

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  22. DebraMay 28, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Love the clean and simple design. thanks.

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  23. Lee MaeMay 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I like everything about this card. I espcially like the box that outlines and get broken through at the same time. Lovely.

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  24. Chriss America RealMay 28, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    This card made me cry! It seems so simple at first and then the more you look at it, the more elements you see! Just beautiful! Love it!


    america57@comcast.net

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  25. SandiMay 28, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I love this card... very emotional and inspirational!

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  26. AnitaMay 28, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Stunning card!

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  27. CrystalMay 29, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Love it!!!

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  28. Creative DivaMay 29, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Hi Amber,

    Great job on the card. Im a new follower and glad to be part of this blog hop with you.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  29. MarshaMay 29, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    What a great idea. Love the CAS and bright colors.

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  30. RufusMay 29, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Marvelous card! Really like CAS cards and this one is perfect. Thanks for supporting OWH and all our Heroes!
    R/

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  31. MistyMay 29, 2011 at 7:12 AM

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

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  32. LindaMay 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Clean and simple! That red ballon steals the show. TFS!!!

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  33. LindsayMay 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I totally love this card! Those balloons are fabulous Amber!

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  34. Karen HowardMay 29, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Amber, what a pretty card! Love how you added the lines around the edge, it really makes everything stand out! Hugs, Karen

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  35. Nancy KellerMay 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful card! I love it! Thanks for sharing, I am a new follower! :)

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  36. RobinHMay 29, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    LOVE the clean, simple look of this card
    thanks for sharing

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  37. ScrapacatMay 29, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful card - love that bright red balloon. Thanks for joining the hop!

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  38. Louise FoxMay 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Love, love, love your card and it is especially great for OWH! Clean and simple, but really brilliant. Blessings.

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  39. LeslieRahyeMay 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    love this card! great job~

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  40. VeldaMay 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Very creative. Love your style. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  41. BrendaMay 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    The most beautiful design ever! Just love everything about your card!

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  42. SprytebyrdMay 29, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    This is a wonderful card! Love the balloons, very simple and sweet!
    Hugs,
    Dee

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  43. Joanne TravisMay 29, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    So clean and simply beautiful!! This is such a pretty card, I love the red balloon drifting up and away.

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  44. Heather GrowMay 29, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Great card. I love that you used red white and blue balloons.

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  45. GinaMay 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    *love* this, Amber. In the short time I've been reading your blog (you're one of my first checks in Google Reader), I have learned quickly that I want to be like you when I "grow up" in my card-making abilities. I love your style!! this one is no different.

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  46. ChristineMay 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    what a stunning card - very clean and simple ~~ LOVE it... thanks for sharing

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  47. helloholleyMay 29, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    WOW!!! I love your style....I can never do CAS like this.....your card is awesome....great job....and love your blog too!!!;)

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  48. Juliana TMay 29, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    what a simple but beautiful card.

    jonder at frontier dot com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  49. SueBMay 29, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  50. sharonMay 29, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I like this image. Cute balloons.
    sharon l
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  51. BethWMay 30, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    I love this card-so clean and crisp-gorgoeus!

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  52. AnnMay 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    very cute! Love the feel of simplicity!

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  53. Andrea MMay 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    CAS and perfect! Well done!

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  54. MissyMay 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I love your clean lines. This is a wonderful card.

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  55. SusanMay 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Wonderful CAS card! TFS :)

    Happy Memorial day!
    Susan

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  56. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    The balloons are adorable. I love the bright red one.

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  57. Carmen O.May 30, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Stunning CAS design! Love it!

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  58. DoloresMay 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    So cleverly done ...very eye-catching. Bravo!

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  59. Courtney KMay 31, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    what a cute idea - such a sweet card!!

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