Saturday, May 28, 2011

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop

 
WELCOME! So happy to have you visit! If you have come from Susan's blog, sbartist: painting in the dark, you are in the right place! If not, go to the badge above and click on it to go to the very beginning of our Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop.This day we remember with compassion those who have died serving their country and keeping us free.


I wanted this card I created to be special for the blog hop, so it is a little more "fussy" than I usually would design and make. Here are highlights: The metallic gold paper is "Good as Gold" from Gina K Designs. The embossed background is done with a Stampin Up embossing folder called Victorian Wallpaper. To give it very subtle shadows, I applied metallic gold ink to the inside of the folder with a brayer before running it through my Big Shot. The flowers are made from a Spellbinders die cut called "Posy" sold through Heartfelt Creations. The punched leaves are sprayed with pearl Glitter Mist. The sentiment is gold embossed using Just Rite's Hugs to You set. I think that about covers it, but if you have any questions, please feel free to email me!

Hope you are having fun!!! Next on our hop is the very talented 
Lisa at Paper Grace Designs.

Blessings,
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68 comments:

  1. KellyRaeMay 28, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Wow! What a gorgeous card. The recipient will most definitely feel missed.

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  2. PattyMay 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    This is so pretty!

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  3. JulesMay 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    beautiful card - elegant too!

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  4. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Very very pretty.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911@gmail.com

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  5. Operation Write HomeMay 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    This is STUNNING Louise. Wow!!

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  6. Morph WaffleMay 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Very beautiful card!

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  7. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Louise,
    I absolutely lOVE your paper flowers! What a stunning card! Blessings!

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  8. MistyMay 28, 2011 at 10:45 AM

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

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  9. Dolores A.May 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Just getting around to visiting you here on this huge blog, but had to return your visit to me earlier.
    Your work on this card is absolutely fabulous and a favorite of all I've seen so far. Great job in putting it together as it was a lot of effort and shows. Thanks for sharing and visiting me as well with such kind words.

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  10. Laura EvangelineMay 28, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  11. ShellyMay 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    so very elegant and beautiful. love those flowers!

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  12. AllisonGMay 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful! I love the white and gold color combo. It's very elegant.

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  13. ChristyMay 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What an elegant card. Love the flowers. TFS!

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  14. Jennifer ScullMay 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    absolutely beautiful! sure to make someone very happy!

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  15. KarenSMay 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    What a lovely card. The flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  16. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful card :) Have a great weekend :)

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  17. Tiffany TempleMay 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Wow!! Gorgeous card! There is love in all the detail. Happy Hopping!

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  18. sandybear76May 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Wow. Great card!! love the bling. Very romantic card.

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  19. One Scrappy GalMay 28, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh, what an amazing card! This is just gorgeous!

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  20. Patricia HMay 28, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Very elegant! The paper flowers are fantastic!

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  21. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    This is gorgeous. I just love all the gold colors and those flowers are fabulous. TFS.

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  22. TrishMay 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Very Elegant.

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  23. Jan HunnicuttMay 28, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Louise this is a BEAUTIFUL card! Happy hopping and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  24. DawnMay 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    really pretty!

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  25. KajikitMay 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    How very elegant! I'm sure this card will be received with cries of amazement. :)

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  26. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Your card is beautiful & elegant! I love cards taht focus on the sentiment.



    --Cheryl--

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  27. ShirleyMay 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    It's absolutely lovely, Louise!! I love what you did with the embossed part too. TFS I am going to look for that posy die set too!

    On a different note:
    I noticed that the Followers thumbnails have been missing for quite a while now. I reported it and you can too here: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/ask?ln=0271191b4249689a&hl=en

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  28. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Very elegant card. Attention to detail makes it stunning. Thank you for sharing on the blop hop.

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  29. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Ooooh la la! Such a beautiful and elegant card!

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  30. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    WOW- what a pretty, elegant card! Thanks for sharing!!

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  31. AlaineMay 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    W-O-W!!!!!

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  32. Sylvia NelsonMay 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful card! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  33. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Wowie zowie--this is beautifully elegant and classy.

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  34. ShellMay 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    That is so very beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing

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  35. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Everything about this card is just marvelous Louise. You've outdone yourself once again! :) Thanks for supporting OWH and hopping this weekend.

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  36. Lee MaeMay 28, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Your card is just absolutely beautiful. I have a developing interest in sentiment only cards, and your card is certainly an inspiration to make some and really decorate the card. I love that posy die cut too and your flowers came out fabulous.

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  37. AnitaMay 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Stunning card!

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  38. LindaMay 29, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    What a special card! So elegant! Love the simplicity of the colors!

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  39. Holly / InkPaperStampsMay 29, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    How elegant--this card is destined to be an heirloom, no doubt!

    Thanks for pointing out how you used the metallic ink; I'd love to try that subtle technique. . . .

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  40. Karen HowardMay 29, 2011 at 6:57 AM

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

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  41. RobinHMay 29, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    that card is beautiful!
    thank you for sharing it with us on the hop

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  42. Nancy KellerMay 29, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    BEAUTIFUL card Louise! I love the gold and the embossing and that frame and those flowers and and and and :) Thank you for sharing! This card is going on my list of ones to try to case!!!!

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  43. SandiMay 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This card is very elegant and I really like the flowers!

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  44. JulieMay 29, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful card, Louise! I love that embossed gold sentiment - that's a lovely stamp. Happy Hopping!

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  45. Lady FairMay 29, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What an elegant card, love it. I'm going to try incorporating glitter mist in my designs. TFS!
    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  46. JPScrapsMay 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM

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  47. JPScrapsMay 29, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  48. ScrapacatMay 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Every little detail is exquisite. I know it will be treasured by the recipient. Thanks for joining the hop!

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  49. Seongsook DuncanMay 29, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    This is so beautiful and elegant. Love the flowers. Oh... I love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  50. VeldaMay 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Gorgeous card! It's obvious that you put a lot of love into it. Good work.

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  51. MarshaMay 29, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous card. Love all the flowers and embellies.

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  52. SprytebyrdMay 29, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Oh, so pretty and elegant! Love it!
    Hugs,
    Dee

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  53. Heather GrowMay 29, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Wow! Your cards is beautiful. It will make a wonderful gift to a loved one.

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  54. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    This is one the the most beautiful cards I have seen!!! You did a splendid job!

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  55. helloholleyMay 29, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Love your elegant and beautiful card!!!;)

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  56. Juliana TMay 29, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    beautiful card. I love the way you embossed the background and love the flowers.

    jonder at frontier dot com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  57. sharonMay 29, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Very sophisticated and elegant. Someone will feel very special and loved.
    sharon l
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  58. BethWMay 29, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    This is a big WOW of a card.You do beautiful work!

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  59. SueBMay 30, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    elegant flowers and I see yesterday's was another - thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  60. AnnMay 30, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    beutiful card!! Love the Victorian feel!!

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  61. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Everything about this is so beautifully done, Lisa. I love the framed sentiment with the pretty floral spray on the side.
    Joanne Travis
    (Sleepy In Seattle)

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  62. AimMay 30, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Gorgeous flowers, gorgeous design, GORGEOUS card!! :)

    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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  63. Amy MacakMay 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful card! thanks for sharing

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  64. Sherry HickeyMay 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Louise, I'm slow catching up but I made a note to come back and tell you how beautiful your card is. It has an elegance to it, yet the warmth of nature. Your cards are always lovely. Hope you had a good weekend.

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  65. Cindy's Card CoMay 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Wow, stunning card.

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  66. SusanMay 30, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    GORGEOUS card!! love glimmer mist, don't you?

    Happy Memorial day!
    Susan

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  67. Stuff-n-Such By LisaMay 31, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Wow! This card is so beautiful! Love the Gold accents and the dimensional flowers. Great job!
    Lisa H.
    lisastuf.blogspot.com

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  68. JD/ JillJune 1, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful card!

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