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:

OWH Sketch #153 - Dance In The Rain

Happy New Year everyone!

This is my submission for Operation Write Home Sketch #153.

Dance In The Rain

I stamped this "Dance In The Rain" sentiment on several scrap pieces last night without a real plan to use them.  When I saw today's sketch, I decided it would be a good one for this sentiment.

The stamp is Stampabilities #G1115  called "Dance In The Rain". All the papers are scraps from my stash.  The purple is Bazzill Purple Pizzazz, but I don't know about the others.  The Buttons and Hemp string are also from my stash of supplies.

If you notice, the mat for the sentiment is two triangles.  That is actually the result of my error in cutting the mat the same size as the sentiment. Rather that cut another piece, I cut it in half diagonally and offset the corners.  I like how it turned out and think that the split mat adds interest to the focal point.

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Here is OWH Sketch #153