Friday, September 30, 2011

Operation Write Home World Cardmaking Day Blog Hop

 

Welcome, welcome, welcome!  I am very excited to have you stop by as part of the OWH blog hop.  This hop is a little different - I won't be linking you to anyone else but you can click the badge above to go back to the OWH page for more great Christmas cards.

The wonderful folks at OWH wanted us to tell our readers why we make cards for the troops.  For me, that is easy - I've been a deployed troop (actually, Sailor) away from my husband and 4 kids and know how important it is to have contact with home and to remember all the special days in a family's life.  OWH is a great way to help others who go into harm's way keep their families' close.

 Please consider helping by making cards or making a donation at the OWH website to help with postage.  I am busy making Christmas cards that have to be to the shipper by Halloween!
This is a simple shaker card using a Heartfelt Creations stamp and coordinating die.  It was actually very quick and easy to do and has a lot of shine without glitter.

Thanks for stopping by, I'd love it if you left comments!
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37 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    That is very very pretty penny, Love the shape. you are a wonderful person to go to such great lenths for others.

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  2. BeccaOctober 1, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Terrific Christmas card, Penny! I love the shine you brought to the card without it being glitter.

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  3. Bridget LarsenOctober 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Purple, love non traditional colours for Christmas cards

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  4. CherylOctober 1, 2011 at 8:08 AM

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  5. CherylOctober 1, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Great card, Penny! Love the ornament shaker.

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  6. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Neat idea for a shaker card!

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  7. Jen MOctober 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Very clever to create an ornament shaker card! Cute!

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  8. AJsArtsOctober 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Very pretty shaker card. Thank you for sharing :)

    Manda :)
    ajsarts at gmail dot com
    www.ajsartsanddesigns.com
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  9. Paper LoveOctober 1, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    This card is so elegant!

    Lauren, Paper Love
    readysetlove@me.com
    www.readysetlove.me

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  10. Paula S.October 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    This card has a nice Victorian feel with the ornament shape and the pinks, greens and gold. It's nice to hear right from troops that the cards can make a difference. Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  11. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks so much for your years of serving our country! Love the glitterless bling your shaker card offers. I need to try one.

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  12. MichelleOctober 1, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Very pretty! I really like the shaker. Thank you so much for your service.

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  13. FabOctober 1, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Great shaker card, love it

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  14. LynnROctober 1, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Thank you for your service and for now becoming one of the OWH family of cardmakers. This card is just lovely! I especially like the bling without the glitter!

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  15. StefanieOctober 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I love the shine and it's such a cute shaker!

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  16. RufusOctober 1, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Thank you for your service to our country! Like your shaker card, very pretty. Thanks for your support of OWH and our Heroes!
    R/

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  17. Lee MaeOctober 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love the colors in your card, and shakers are so much fun - a beautiful, elegant, fun card!

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  18. Rhonda MillerOctober 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a great card.

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  19. KathrynOctober 1, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I haven't seen these confetti holders before- so cool!

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  20. Nancy MOctober 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    What a an elegant and beautiful card this is!! It looks like fabric in the cutout!! tfs

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  21. LindaOctober 1, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Pretty colors! This card does shine and a shaker to boot! Wow!!!

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  22. adele holcombOctober 1, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    A shaker box! What a great idea -- it's perfect for the ornament.

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  23. debbOctober 1, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    great shaker card!

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  24. Jen TimkoOctober 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    This ornament is perfectly lovely! What a wonderful card!

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  25. TraceyOctober 1, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Very cute and love the colors you used. Great idea to make a shaker, :) Thanks for your service, :)

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  26. My Need 2 CraftOctober 1, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Wow, this is awesome. Love the shaker idea.

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  27. KellyRaeOctober 1, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Great card! Love the diecut shaker. Thank YOU for your service.

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  28. LaurieOctober 2, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    What a unique idea and a great way to incorporate bling!
    Thanks for sharing with OWH!

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  29. AnnOctober 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful, love all the shimmer. I've never tried a shaker card, may need to now!TFS

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  30. CherylOctober 2, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Pretty card!

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  31. Nancy KellerOctober 2, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Penny! I am a new follower! I live your card. I love Trekkies even more :) let's make Star Trek cards! Hooray!

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  32. ErikaOctober 3, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    As a military wife, let me say thank you for sending your hard work to those who could use a pick me up. :)

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  33. JulieOctober 3, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Neat idea for a shaker card! I've always wanted to try one of those, maybe I'll CASE this one! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. TishaOctober 4, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    These cards are so cute! Love that you used HOTP products!!

    Tisha

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  35. KathieOctober 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love shaker cards but haven't made one in a long time. Yours is particularly beautiful with victorian colors and shimmer. I'd love to know what you placed inside.

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  36. KathieOctober 6, 2011 at 2:02 PM

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  37. KathieOctober 6, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you for letting me know how you filled your shaker card. I appreciate your kind words left on my blog. Since returning to your blog, I've had the opportunity to see more of your cards and I must tell you how awed I am by your talent and the elegance of your work. The colors you use and the styles are all beautiful. How fortunate the viewing world is that you went on that cruise!

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