Saturday, October 6, 2012

OWH World Card Making Day bloghop... with CANDY!! :)

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Welcome to Operation Write Home's
World Card Making Day bloghop!! :)
 
I'm new to OWH!!
I received an email from "The Greeting Farm" and Sandy had an awesome copic tutorial for "Soldier Ian". I was awestruck with the image of Ian and real soldiers... and I've been making cards ever since!! :)
(Check out Sandy's YouTube tutorial below)
 
My passion for creating cards for "Our HEREOS" is to be an encouragement to them as well as inspire them to write home to their family & friends!!
 
Words cannot convey my deep felt gratitude for all that they do!!!
 
Since I love 'The Greeting Farm" stamps so much... I thought I'd use the brand new
"Miss Anya Scarves" for my winter card inspiration... 
 
 
Pearlescent Paper
"Ice White" Pearl Pen for the snow
Martha Stewart "Snowflake" border punch
Snowflakes from the border & other misc. punches
Hot Fix Rhinestones & Applicator
 
Here's the OWH sketch I used...
 
 
What's a bloghop without CANDY??!!
 
I have 3 *sweet* pieces to give away!!! :)
 
I'll be picking 3 random winners who leave a comment on this blog post about the candy. What's your favorite? Let me know what you would pick 1st... 2nd... and 3rd??
 
3 random winners will be chosen on Tuesday, October 9th. Names will be posted on Tuesday as well. If you're name is posted... please contact me at... Tracy@StayTrueToGod.com and your package will be shipped right away!! :)  The first name picked will get 1st choice... the second name picked will choose from 2 and the 3rd name gets the final prize. 
 
"Miss Anya Scarves" Stamps from "The Greeting Farm"
 
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"Saluting Luka" from "La-La Land Crafts" 
 
 
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"Silent Night" 6x6 Paper Collection from "Pion Design"
These are gorgeous papers from Sweden with images of the birth of Jesus Christ!! :)  
 
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Our online store... www.StayTrueToGod.com 
 
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We offer 15% OFF to OWHers!!
Also... an additional 5% will be donated to Sandy for her never-ending shipping expenses!!
 
Check out the "Operation Write Home" category in our store for eligible discounted items...
please use the code OurHEROES at checkout.
 
I'll be adding LOTS more military and patriotic items!!
LOTS of 6x6 papers... which are GREAT for cardmakers!!
LOTS of embossing folders & metal dies!!
I'm just gettin' started!! :)
 
We'd love to have you post your OWH cards on our ning site to inspire others to get involved with Operation Write Home...
 
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Coming soon... "Steppin' it up... OWH style" tutorials!! :)
 
 
Here is Sandy's AWESOME tutorial... enjoy!!
 



Please pray for the safety of our military and keep those cards comin'!!!
 
Thank you sooooo much for your visit!!

Happy Hopping!! :)
 
God bless & big hugs...
 
Tracy
 
Do not be led astray by the things of this world.
But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.
 

52 comments:

Queenie Jeannie said...

Such a fantastic card!! Thank you for supporting such a great cause!

Happy Hopping!

Sherry Hickey said...

Hi Tracy! So glad you found OWH and bring all your creative talent for cardmakers (and heroes) to enjoy! Love your sweet card; great use of the Pearl Pen, love your color choices and the delicate feel of your border and tiny snowflakes really complement the image!!

Cheryl L. said...

That's such an adorable card. I love the snowflakes and the bling and all the "snow" and icicles! Great job!

Ms. Craftin-ista said...

Oooooh I love the Ms Anya scarves stamps!!! I don't own any and would love to try them out. :)

Marybeth said...

Sooo cute and I love your snow -icicles! Great dies too! You added so much sparkle and without glitter.

Julie said...

Beautiful card, Tracy! Love the use of pearl pen for ice!! My favorite of the candy is the paper - because I'm sure I still don't have enough paper (wink wink)! Thanks for being part of our hop today! ~ Julie, OWH Blog Team :)

Pamela said...

Fabulous card!! :)

Sherry Butcher said...

Your card is so nice would love "Miss Anya Scarves" Stamps don't have anything like that. TFS.Thanks for the chance to win.

craftysahmiam said...

Welcome to OWH ! Sweet card full of sparkly details. I'd pick Saluting Luka first since I've nothing like this image - perfect for card making for our troops =)

Sarah said...

Oh gosh the pearl pen snow is BRILLIANT! Simply brilliant! Great card Tracy! Love it!

Donna Nuce said...

Those icicles on the card were fabulous. What a great idea. The little girl is darling. Thanks for blogging with OWH.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Wow Tracy I love how you've used the Pearl Pen, very neat!

Cherie said...

Oh, I love the colors on your card! And it's so sparkly. I'd love to have a chance to win those Greeting Farm images.

Operation Write Home said...

I just love the color combo!
Happy World Cardmaking Day!
Sandy, OWH President

gabby2057 said...

What a sweet card, love the demension of the icicles and the colors and well everything about it

KellyRae said...

LOVE the card - the blinged snowflakes and the icicles on the sentiment are fabulous. And thank you for a chance at your blog candy. 1st-Anya, 2nd-Luka, 3rd-paper.

Pat said...

Love the Ms. Anya Scarves. They are cute and I think my grandaughter must have posed for their creator. She looks so much like the third one pictured with the big eyes and straight hair. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Paula S. said...

What a clever idea to make those icicles! Fun, wintery card for a teen girl with the pretty pink included. Thanks for hopping with us today!

Paula S.
OWH Blog Team

Renee said...

First of all your coloring is AWESOME!!! The colors you chose and the layout so cute! Fab card!

Tammy said...

Adorable card and your coloring is gorgeous! The Miss Anya scarves set is sooo cute! Love it!

Linda said...

Wonderful card...love all the details...great use of the sketch! All are equally great candy...tfs!!!

Cut n Paste said...

Very pretty! I love what you did with the pearl pen! Thanks for sharing!

Jules said...

Such a pretty card - I love those Greetings Farm stamps! It was great to see the pink & blue used for the wintery card.

Sharon Huffman said...

Beautiful artwork on your cards!

Barb said...

great card-love the colors--your coloring is wonderful

KindleLover said...

The pearl pen is the perfect touch! I hope I win! Any of those three gifts would be a blessing to me.

Unknown said...

I love the pastel colors. I also love the Salluting Luka from La La Land crafts. God Bless and thanks for sending cards to the troops.
From a military mom

Unknown said...

OMG how adorable! I love that punny sentiment and the image is so darling. The ice cycles across the top are amazing.

croppinmama said...

How did you do the icicles? Are they a sticker, punch, etc? Thanks for supporting OWH, too! Gives me a new purpose for my card-making and a way to share Christ's love.
Love candy-my choices are: Silent Night, Saluting Luka, Miss Anya Scarves.
Blessings...

Carol L said...

Your card is fabulous with all those bright colors and cool snowy borders! The Anya Scarves images are adorable and look like they'd be so fun to color! TFS

Lee Mae said...

Your card is so adorable! The pink and blue is such a sweet color combination and the Greeting Farm image looks so cute. Perfect sketch to show her off with. I also really like the MS snowflake border punch.

Nancy M said...

First of all, I LOVE your card!!! I can't single out a specific comment; IT ROCKS!!!
Second, thanks for your generous support of OWH! I would pick the paper as my 1; Saluting Luka as my second and then the girls! TFS!

An'Jenic G. said...

Oh My I love your image and the snow is just perfect. It looks so much like snow. Beautiful pick in color. TFS AJ-

Ger said...

I love your card! I love your colouring and her cosy pink scarf and boots. Thanks for the chance - my first pick would be the Greeting Farm stamps, secondly the Silent Night papers and third Saluting Luka. Ger x.

Misty said...

Totally adorable card! And I have that pearl pen, thanks for the idea!
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
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Unknown said...

I just love this card. I love the effect of the pearl pen for the snow, especially around her feet. I struggle with the pen so much, you do such beautiful work with it! Thank you for sharing.
My choices for the blog candy would be the Miss Anya Scarves, then Luka then the paper. Thanks for the opportunity!

teresa said...

Beautiful card love love the stamp...and love the colors you used . I would pick the first blog candy love those stamps and don't have any like that! teressm384 at gmail dot com

Donna said...

Beautiful card, love your coloring!

Sandy Trefger said...

Beautiful card! I love those colors with the snow and how you made the snow!! Love all three of the prizes! Hmm...I don't know..I like #3 the paper but also love #1 the girl stamps. Thanks so much for offering up these!
~sandy
visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

Marsha said...

This is really a cute winter card. Love the colors you used.
My choice of prizes would be:
#2, #3, #1
I, too was impressed with the video. Unfortunately I don't have Copics.

Jen M said...

What a sweet card! Your coloring is superb.

Sue D said...

Very pretty card. I like the pearl pen for the snow. I would pick #2.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Paula-Scrap Addict said...

great pastel winter card, love your snow "drips"

Diana Evensen said...

All three prizes are lovely. I think I'd have to pick Luca first, the Silent Night paper pack second, and Anya's scarves third. THANK YOU for your support of Operation Write Home.

Ann said...

Great card! A sweet image and sentiment!Your coloring is awesome!!

Gayle Wheeler said...

Love your snow, icicles, and teeny tiny snowflakes! TFS.

heather said...

Beautiful card! Love the colors and the icicles with the pearl pen are so pretty! Love the paper pack - how cool from Sweden!

rscholz said...

Thanks for sharing and supporting OWH. Love the use of the Pearl Pen and enjoy your color combo. Love the paper pack.

Nancy Keller said...

Hi Tracy! So glad to have you along for the ride with OWH! Your card is so cute! I love those Anya Scarves girls, they are all just adorable! I love what you did with her on your card! Best wishes!

Hushgirl said...

I love those icicles!I would pick Anya 1st then Luca 2nd and that beautiful paper 3rd.

AllisonG said...

Love to see pinks on winter/holiday cards! Non-traditional holiday colors are my favorite.

Tameko said...

Adorable. Love all the texture!