Saturday, May 29, 2010

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop


Hi peeps, happy Memorial Day weekend and welcome to my stop on Operation Write Home blog hop. This is my first time joining the hop and so glad that I get to take part of honoring all men and women in our troops! If you come here from Melissa's blog you're on the right track. :) To start from the very beginning of the hop please go to OWH Stars and Stripes.

To all the member of the troops, I want to thank you all for all your sacrifice and for your bravery. Because of what you do, we have the freedom that we're so often take for granted. From the bottom of my heart thank you for everything.

For my card, I tried to do some stitching. As I mentioned previously, I am really new at this whole stitching stuff. I couldn't get it straight at all. Well, actually I meant it to look like that. Heh... :)



The second card is simple card. I love simple card. This one again using the "Tweet Retreat" from Kathy Martin's collection.



That's all the cards that I have for today. I am finally stop shaking from my shock of  yesterday's announcement from Paper Crafts here. Pretty much spent the whole day being nauseous, because I was so excited, yet very nervous, too. So, besides blog hopping, I am planning on working on some cards this weekend. Keeping my finger cross!

OK, your next hop is to Dawn's blog!

Update: I decided to do some giveaway, I have so many things to be thankful for lately and I would love to share my  blessings. Below is what I am giving away. Just a mix match of stuff. To enter please leave comments and I'd love for you to become follower of my blogs. Following my blog is not mandatory though. I'd love for you to follow my  blog if you feel my blog can inspire you.



Thank you for stopping by here and have a great and safe Memorial Day weekend! Hugs, Vera.

75 comments:

Karen Howard said...

Vera, so excited that you joined in the OWH Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop and I love your cards!!!

Melissa said...

Adorable cards! I especially like the second one and the use of negative space. :) Congrats on the Gallery Idol!!! I'm going to have to head over and look at all the goodness.

Unknown said...

Great cards! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Dawn said...

I adore both these cards, the second card is so cute I can just scream at it..."hey you card your so stinkin' cute"...LOL

I like the little black boarder around it. I assume you hand wrote it. coolness!

thank you for supporing OWH!

Lone Pine Designs said...

Love them both...I love the white space on the second card...it makes for such a clean, crisp finish!

Barb said...

Such cute cards today, Vera! Love them! :)

Brenda said...

Great cards. Love the black border on the second one. I agree, simple is super!

Congrats!

The Wired Angel said...

Your cards are lovely Vera... very creative. Thanks for participating in the hop today, helping to make it successful, and for all you do for our service men and women.

Missy said...

Vera,
Congrats!
I love simple cards and your are outstanding.

Dwita said...

Really love your cards... I don't know whether I am your follower or not. But opne thing for sure, your blog is on my blog under "Adorable Blogs", so I'll always know what you've been doing on your creation, Vera..

Jana said...

Your cards are great. Surely will be appreciated by the HERO's. I've followed your blog for a bit now. You are one talented artist.

Shelly R Wilson said...

great cards!very creative!

Unknown said...

Hi Vera! Great cards. Congratulations!!

Julie said...

Your cards are so cute! I especially love the little clouds popped up on that second card!

Courtney said...

Vera, great cards...and I think your stitching looks wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win your lovely blog candy!

~Courtney~

joscelyne cutchens said...

love your cards- especially the second one. I'm a sucker for clean, white space!

Rhonda Miller said...

I love your cards. Sooo cute. TFS.

Unknown said...

I love that they are simple and soooooo sweet!!!!

Erika said...

Great cards! And, as a military wife, let me say thank you for sharing your creativity to help bring families closer who are separated by duty.

TN Granny said...

Your cards are precious your quite good at designing. Thanks for sharing.
God Bless,
Jeanine

Seongsook Duncan said...

I love your simple card. Thanks for sharing.

Susan said...

First...CONGRATS!! second awesome cards, sometimes CAS is best! I am now a follower :)

Fellow OWHomer...
Susan

jaydee said...

Very cute cards... I think the stitching looks great just the way you have it!
tfs
jaydee - blog 69

Kathy Martin said...

OMGoodness! Love your 'Tweet Retreat' card! Love the simplicity of the design with your pen line border and sentiment...great clouds too! Love to display on blog! :)

Operation Write Home said...

Wow congratulations! And I love your card - I'm SURE the stitching was intentional that way (all my cards are intentionally that way, at least!) It looks great!!

Unknown said...

"Tweet Retreat" is adorable, and a really eye-catching paper on the bottom. Thanks!

Martha said...

Your mouse catching stars card is just the sweetest!
Thanks for supporting OWH!

Unknown said...

Simple and sweet! Love your cards:0)

Unknown said...

Both of your cards area adorable! I LOVE the mouse card! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the chance at the blog candy.

Merry's Musings said...

Delightful cards, simple and fresh!

Brittany said...

Your cards are awesome! I love the creativity and simplicity of the second design. Also, the sewing on your first card looks great. I haven't started sewing on my cards yet. It's such a great concept though! :)

Nice work! And, I have become a follower. :) Thanks for the offering of the blog candy, as well.

Lelia Pierce said...

CONGRATS!!! :O) I love this card! I can't sew straight to save my life, so...

Hugs!

Cassie_lu said...

both cards are great but my fav is the second one. loving the images it used as well as the simple-ness of it.

helloholley said...

both cards are so sweet!!! and I think your stitching is fine!!! I think the more the crooked,the better....remember it's handmade of course ;)

creations by jackie said...

Love both of your cards. Your stitching looks great. Thanks for sharing

Jennifer Moore said...

Love the little critter on your first card and the clouds on your second card.

mumgranny said...

congrats - i love simple cards too

Ayana Posadas said...

So pretty! Your cards are great! And your stitching looks fantastic! :)

debb said...

Fab cards! Love your style! Thank you for the candy opp!

Playing with Paper said...

Vera I love your cards, so cute!! :)

cinmfoster said...

Vera, love your cards.

Cathy... said...

These cards are adorable! I love your style! Both are precious, but the second one is one of my favorites so far!

Harriet H said...

I love you cards and thanks for participating in the OWH blog hop.....

Harriet

Crafty56 said...

Very cute cards - like like cards with simple lines and touches of detail. Thanks for offering the blog candy.

Teresa said...

Very pretty cards!

Renee said...

Love your use of white space especially on the second card.

Dixie Cochran said...

Great cards for the hop today! I especially like the bird houses card. Your border idea is brilliant! Thanks!

Trevorstuffmammas said...

I love the simple cards....Great ideas here thank you!! Jennifer

Holly / InkPaperStamps said...

great cards--I especially love the birdhouse trio!

Cheryl said...

What adorable cards! I love your CAS layouts.

StampinSher said...

Super card and the sewing was great! My sewing is so funny but it certainly fits my funny cards! I am going to continue to try to sew also.
Thanks for participating in the OWH Memorial Weekend blog hop!

Lynn said...

I love the CAS style of these cards! And yes, they are inspiring! Thanks for participating in OWH!

D's Paper Studio said...

Both your cards are great but the second one just pops wonderfully. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day.

Nancy Keller said...

Darling cards! My favorite thing is that little doodle line with the sentiment - that is so cute! Thanks for sharing and happy blog hopping to you!

loyaz said...

Yes your blog can inspire me, but I need an 'subscribe by email' button in order to keep up with you and don't see one on your page. I love the cards that you did for OWH. What an awesome project.
DianeL
loyaz1@wbhsi.net

Lillian Child said...

What a sweet card creation! My husband is a vietnam veteran and says he wished there had been an OWH program when he was overseas. Thanks for supporting our fellow patriots, and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Love your card- the stitching is awesome! I find CAS hard...your CAS is so elegant!

Dawn B. said...

You did a terrific job.. I love your cards. I have been stitching on fabric for years and let me tell you....it is not easy to stitch on cardstock.. Yours looks great.. I gave up on mine...:)

Theresa's Studio said...

Great card! TFS...have a great holiday.

Kim said...

Your cards are cute! I love to see stitching on cardstock. It adds a nice touch.

Unknown said...

Great cards - I especially like the sneaky-cute border on the second one! Thanks for sharing!

Jean Fitch from jlfstudio said...

Very cute (can't be anything but with mice and bird houses involved right?) and I especially love the border on the second one.

Wendy said...

I've been making cards for OWH since I discovered them during the blog hop last year! Thanks for the inspiration!

Cut n Paste said...

Great cards!!! Thanks for supporting OWH! Best of luck on the contest...loved your entry!

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Vera Sweetie...
I am Country Wings your newest follower. I can't wait to see what you share next. I love your blog home.

Your card with the little mouse so tugs at my heart. I love little mice designs. They are so adorable. This creation of yours will be so appreciated by one soldier when they reach in the box of love.

I have never made a card, but this blog hop has so inspired me. I have been looking for something that I could do for the soldiers and what a wonderful gift of love. Each card will touch many lives. How wonderful.

I have been shut in for a month now and have at least 2 more weeks before the Dr.s will allow me outside. I am having complications with my lungs and chronic asthma. I have been wanting a craft to do that I could work on from my recliner. I believe I have found it. I am going to search the house today for items that I may have that I could make a few cards to send. I am so excited. Thank you for your inspiration today. Your cards are just exquisite.

Thank you for the opportunity to win some eye candy goodness. Any one of us would be so lucky to win.

Please stop by and say hi. I would be so honored if you signed up to follow my blog as well. I love meeting new friends and learning new crafts from others.

Country hugs sweetie...Sherry

Marsha said...

Very cute cards.

jengd said...

Cute cards! I'm definitely going to have to look for Tweet Retreat!!!

Meg Bean said...

I really love your second card. Especially the border/sentiment. Beautifully done!

Unknown said...

your cards are too cute! and congrats on making the Top 20!

cal8007 said...

Such cute cards! I have been inspired in this blog hop to make cards for the troops too!

Happy crafting!

Carmen L
cal8007 at aol dot com

Heather Grow said...

Cute cards and congratulations.

Kajikit said...

Very sweet cards... especially the second one. :)

Stampin_melissa said...

Wonderful cards! That mouse is darling, but the second is so sweetly simple!

Cindy Lee said...

Wow...your cards are so beautiful!! I'm so glad that you stop by my blog coz I get to found yours :)

Congrats on making the Top20! So well deserved!

Monika Reeck said...

Your card is simply beautiful dear Vera yay you can do stitching ...I cant (shame me...:( ) and your simply card number to is soooo lovely..love your simply design...wish I win your Candy...hugs from Germany :)

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