RED, WHITE, BLUE & KRAFT Hugs & Kisses - OWH Sketch #179 & Midweek Throwdown Color Challenge

Hey every body!! From soggy upstate SC.  I don't remember how long it has been since we had a day without some rain.  Thankfully, we are no longer in a drought.  And .... thankfully we have on again, off again periods of sunshine, but the ground is saturated.  LOL - the grass is growing so fast you can almost see it grow, but mowing the lawn involves dodging showers and hoping the mower doesn't bog down or get stuck!

Today, I am sharing one of my latest cards.  I used  Operation Write Home Sketch #179 from Sunday, June 30, 2013. I also incorporated the Midweek Throwdown Color Challenge to make a card with red, white, blue and kraft.

I am pleased with the result.

Red, White, Blue and Kraft - Hugs & Kisses

Paper: Kraft cardstock
           Kraft DP - My Mind's Eye Indie Chic - Nutmeg
           Little Yellow Bicycle - Just Because 6 x 6 pad
Sentiment Stamp:  Hero Arts Year Round Sentiment set (one of the OWH fundraiser sets - yay !!)
Ink: Memento Paris Dusk
Embellishments:  Heart Brad - Spare Parts, the Paper Studio
                          Hemp Twine - Darice

OWH Mid-Week Throwdown - 5/29/2013

The Midweek Throwdown today at Stars and Stamps, the Blog for Operation Write Home, is to make any occasion cards using something on the card that represents transportation.

I made these two cards recently with a 'used' stamp that I bought at a LSS nearby.  I am always looking for things to use for masculine cards, and really liked this stamp.  It is by Great Impressions.

The argyle pattern paper is from My Mind's Eye, Fine and Dandy. The other pattern paper was in my scrap box.

NOTE:
This was card featured as Operation Write Home, Stars and Stamps,  Sketch #183 on July 28, 2013.

OWH Sketch #183

Horse Lover Hello

I made this card earlier this week for those Heroes with horse lovers in their family.  I wanted a rustic but neat look, so I chose each element with that in mind.

Just Saying Hello

Digital Image:    B & P Horse, colored with Copic Sketch Markers
Sentiment:         Hero Arts, Everday Sayings
Border Punch:   Martha Stewart, French Scroll Punch Around
Pattern Paper:   Karen Foster, Blue Plaid

Walrus Miss You Card

Another of my card projects completed today.  I had no idea where this card was going when I started it, but I am pleased with the results.

Walrus Miss You Card

Digital Image:    Starry Night Studio colored with Copic Sketch Markers
Sentiment:         Handmade by Paula
Papers:             Basic Grey, Jolly, Figgy Pudding collection
                        K and Company

Thank My Lucky Stars Card

Just a little something I made up using some scraps.  I really like the bright primary colors for a cheery note.

I thank my lucky stars for you!

Sentiment:                       Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments OWH Set
Embossing Folder:          The Paper Studio Tiny Hearts
Pattern Paper:                 Bo Bunny Shabby Princess

Operation Write Home Sketch #155

Another fun Sketch for Operation Write Home this Sunday - #155!!

I colored several digital stamps in the evening this past week. Today's sketch was inspiration for using this adorable little "Bear with Sunflower" digi  from Dilly Bean.  I colored the digi with Copics (which I am really a beginner at - I think I got lucky on this one).  

The papers are Wild Asparagus from My Mind's Eye 2006.  I've had the papers for a while, but I probably purchased them at the Scrapbook Super Store or Scrapbook Clearance Store in Pigeon Forge, TN.  (yay !! one of my favorite places)

Dilly Bean Bear with Sunflower

OWH Sketch #155

OWH Sketch #154

We have a very fun sketch today for Operation Write Home.  OWH is also promoting cards for kids during January, so I combined the two for Sketch #154.

I am dedicating this Smiling Face Card to my friend Sherry in NM whose second daughter, Mia, was born on Friday, January 4.  Sherry sent me a picture of her beautiful little girl and it made me smile.

Here is today's OWH Sketch #154: