OWH Bloghop

Welcome to the OWH Bloghop!!  If you came from Christine's Blog you you you are in thr right place.  If this is your first stop on the hop you will want to go to the beginning at OWH so you don't miss a thing.  This is my first ever bloghop and I am so excited to have you stop by today.  Here is the card I made to share with you.  I used the "For All You Do" stamp set from Stampin Up for this card.  I love this stamp set and I have used it quite often.  It is one set I will have for a very long time.  All the products for this card are from Stampin Up.  It is a very simple card and that is how I like to make them clean and simple.  




I was so happy when I found OWH and I am so proud to support them. Being retired military it fills my heart with joy to see all the love that is being sent to our troops. No matter where they are stationed they deserve our respect and gratitude for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe. 


One of my favorite spots to visit is the OWH Flikr page.  I love looking at the photos of the troops with their cards.  The photos make me laugh and cry at the same time.  I laugh because the pictures are heartwarming and joyful, I cry because I want them all to come home safe and sound. 


If you would like a chance for a little blog candy and some love just leave a comment with your e-mail.  Below is the candy, the love will be a surprise.  On Monday I will have random.org pick a winner. 

If you are making Easter cards for the troops the deadline is March 18th and the deadline for Mother's Day cards is March 31st.


I am so happy you stopped by.  Now it is time to visit Shannon's blog, she is a very talented card maker. 

See ya!!

CJ

Operation Write Home Cards

Last week I mailed off 18 cards to OWH for their Spring Thaw Challenge.  I came up with three layouts that I found on different blogs and made several of each design.  I sent 6 of each to OWH and the rest will be used for swaps.  I entered this first card in the OWH Mid-Week Challenge for an "Anything Goes" type card. 



Sending Warm Fuzzies -- SU Paper/Image, Hero Arts Sentiment

 

Happy Mothers Day - SU DSP/Layers/Stamps, GinaKCard Base



Happy Birthday - SU Card base/stamp/ribbon, Basic Grey DSP

 I prefer to keep my cards simple, I am not into the multiple layers, lots of bling type cards--not my style.  I make cards to relax, so keeping it simple is the best for me.  Plus I am just not that creative--too much brain power required.  In addition, the shippers at OWH prefer cards that are not too bulky and blingy for the troops, that way they can get more cards into a box. 

Next week I am participating in my first ever OWH Blog Hop.  I have already made my card for the hop and I have some card making stash selected to giveaway.  More to come. 

Have a great Saturday!


See ya!!

CJ