Saturday, May 26, 2012

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY, OWH!

Not everyone can say: "My mother was a Marine!"

Yep, during World War II.  And, I am proud of the fact! Semper Fi!

To help commemorate her service and that of many, I am taking part in the Operation Write Home (OWH)  Blog Hop.    Here's where you can start the hop!






Michelle over at Can You Digi It? is helping sponsor and has some cool freebies here!  I have mixed the freebies with things available in the store, so check them out too!

Here are two cards that I made!
This card was based on Sketch #5 and this next one was just because...lol!

Thanks for stopping by!
Huggz,
April




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43 comments:

  1. Tricia MorrisMay 26, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Sweet cards! The sketch #5 card is really cool!

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  2. MargaretMay 26, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Great use of the sketch.

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  3. helloholleyMay 26, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    WOW!! Love both of your cards, love your take on sketch #5!!!!

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  4. MistyMay 26, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I love your cards...just because..lol!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  5. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    I love the colors in your card-very appropriate for this blog hop. Thanks for supporting OWH.
    Hugs,
    Deb of debwaycreations.com

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  6. Paula S.May 26, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    How awesome to be able to tell everyone your mom was a Marine during WWII! I love the hearts and banner design and I am so glad you brought that sketch to my attention this weekend. I think I may have missed it the first time around. Thanks for joining in the Memorial Day hop this weekend and for supporting OWH!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  7. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 26, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Hi April,
    I love your cards...so patriotic and ready to go home with a soldier's family! Beautiful!
    Blessings!

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  8. LindaMay 26, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Hi April! Love your cards, especially the first one! Thanks for your support of OWH! God bless!

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  9. Donna NuceMay 26, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Love your cards. Thanks for hoppin' with OWH. craftycolonel.blogspot.com

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  10. Ms. Craftin-istaMay 26, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Thanks for supporting OWH! Your cards are beautiful!

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  11. Miriam PrantnerMay 26, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Great cards, I especially love the first one, great papers!

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  12. SarahMay 26, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Great cards April!

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  13. Sybrina KMay 26, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Thanks to you and your family for their sacrifice and service. My father-in-law also served in World War II.

    Love your first card. The patriotic-colored, quilted-like hearts are a perfect tribute to your mom.

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  14. JulieMay 26, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Great cards, April! I love those patchwork hearts especially!

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  15. SherrieMay 26, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    GORGEOUS patriotic cards!! I love both of them so much I can't pic a favorite but the girl in the second is so darn cute! TFS and supporting our Heros.

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  16. RobinHMay 26, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I love all the papers on that first card .. great job

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  17. Jan HunnicuttMay 26, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    These are nice April, I love your color combinations and images too :)

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  18. Operation Write HomeMay 26, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Loving sketch 5, what a unique take on it! Thanks for hopping with OWH!

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  19. Bernardine CuttinoMay 26, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Fantastic patriotic cards. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Hugs

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  20. Dixie CochranMay 26, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Terrific cards, April! I especially like the card with the pennants!

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  21. Shiles728May 26, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I am definitely going to CASE the first card! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. CapescrapperMay 26, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Love the cute little just because card!
    And the banners are just perfect in the top card.

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  23. Lee MaeMay 26, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Great cards! I love your take on the sketch - the banners behind the hearts look terrific.

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  24. TammyMay 27, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Super cards April!

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  25. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I love both of your creations, great job!

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  26. Beth L.May 27, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Lovely cards! I really like the first one and the papers that you used.

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  27. ajsdigishoppeMay 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Lovely cards! The papers are beautiful - TFS!

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  28. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Great cards! TFS :)

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  29. sherry vargaMay 27, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Beautiful cards.

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  30. CheriMay 27, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Fabulous cards, April! God bless your mom....you're right not many can say that. Your cards are fabulous!!!
    Hugs.

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  31. Ronni UngerMay 27, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Great cards - I really enjoyed looking at your blog

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  32. Crafting AdventuresMay 27, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Love the hearts!

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  33. AnnMay 27, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Your cards are just adorable!!

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  34. AngelaMay 27, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Cute cards! Sweet take on Sketch #5.

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  35. Diana EvensenMay 28, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I really like the hearts and banners card. Nice selection of papers. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  36. Indy's DesignsMay 28, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Love the hearts and banners!

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  37. Mary-Anne VMay 28, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Great cards...love the banners on the first one.

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  38. Sue DMay 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Fabulous cards--I like the papers and images you used.

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  39. BrendaMay 28, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful cards.

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  40. DoloresMay 28, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    What a nice take on this sketch... love those banners w/hearts.
    TFS

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  41. LindaMay 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Really like the first...as I have a thing for pennants! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. :: BlueInks ::May 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Great cards and cause, April. I really like the hearts and how you made ribbons out of the DP. Very cute!

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  43. ValerieMay 30, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    very cute cards. My fav is the first with the hearts. Like the bright colors!

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