Sunday, July 1, 2012

My Country/Mit Land Bloghop



Or a bloghop with Operation Write Home and our sister organization in Denmark (OSHI).  We are using the colors in our national flags – red, white and blue for OWH and red and white for OSHI.  Each blog will have a card and a sketch that coordinates with the card design. 

You  have come from Margit’s blog – but if you could lost along the way – head back to OWH Starsand Stamps to renew your creative journey.


Here is my card.  

 

My card is a very basic design.  I wanted to use the sentiment for my card because I think it would be the perfect sentiment for our heroes to send home to their family and friends.  I also knew I wanted to use a snowman – because snowmen are pretty easy to color – so you could make multiples of this card very easily.  The paper is from We R Memory Keepers.  The sentiment stamp is from Hero Arts.  The snowman is from Whipper Snapper Stamps colored with Copics - (did you know Whipper Snapper Stamps is a Wisconsin company).

Here is the basic sketch for my card.


Now I want you to continue on your journey to visit Karina

I hope you enjoy your creative hop.  Remember to leave comments along the way – I hear there could be prizes.  


93 comments:

  1. Sweet card! Love that sentiment! TFS!!!

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  2. Well some times the best results come from keeping things nice and simple - as you've done here. This is such a cute card and I can see it done for all seasons. Lovely!

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  3. aww if it were only colder in WI on this warm July day!
    thank you for sharing the card and thanks for all you do for OWH

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  4. Look at you already getting holiday cards underway! lol. I still have summer mojo stuck and waiting to come out! hahah...cute cute card - and yes it's a perfect sentiment for OWH!

    Happy 4th, Barb!!!

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  5. What a lovely card.
    Grettings from Denmark.

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  6. I just love your cart. Cute and Perfect:)
    Karin

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  7. a very sweet card. Grettings from Denmark

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  8. Love that We R paper - it's so cool when you can use patriotic paper to make a Christmas card - I love it!

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  9. Nice card and a cute snowman

    Greetings from Denmark

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  10. I love the use of the dots in the different layers! Thanks for sharing your cute card!

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  11. way too cute...nice relief on this hot summer day :D

    I really like the colors and layout. Nice job.

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  12. Cute, cute, cute! Since I'm in Arizona your snowman has melted...
    Hugs, Jan

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  13. Yeahh... its time to start making Christmas cards if they have to be send out to the soldiers, and back again. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  14. The snowman is so sweet-and I love your card! Perfect image to help with the heat! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Just what we need on this July day...a cool snowman. Perfect!

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  16. I love that you decided to use the color theme for an unexpected holiday!

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  17. What a great sketch and I love the snowman. I will have this in mind for the OWH christmas cards.

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  18. ..well, it´s time to get started with those Christmas Cards - so thanks for the inspiration.
    Greetings from Denmark
    /Tina M.

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  19. You just cannot go wrong with a Patriotic Snowman! such a fun card Barb and a reminder that holiday card making is not too far away for us OWHers.:) Happy independence Day!

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  20. Even in Wisconsin that snowman is melting today!! Thanks for supporting our military from a fellow "Sconnie" and a military mom as well!

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  21. Is it Christmas time already! lol! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  22. Ohh a sweet card :)

    Greeting from Camilla, Denmark.

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  23. Christmas in July! I love it!!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    http://deliteful-alpha-sets.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  24. Very adorable snowman!! I'm glad I'm not the only one making a few Christmas cards already!! =) Thanks for sharing! Happy 4th!

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  25. Wonderful card with greetings and hearts....
    Also greeting from Annette, Denmark

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  26. Gorgeous card with a beautiful coloring.!
    Gr. Karina
    Denmark

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  27. What a cool breath of fresh air from this sweet card...love that sentiment!

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  28. How fun - we made our first OSH xmas cards yesterday. GREAT idea - lovely papier - CUTE card. THanks for sharing - I will pop by later and see some more of your nice work. Greetings Charlie, OSH, Denmark

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  29. What a lovely Christmas card. I have some of that polka-dot paper too! Oh the ideas! Thank you for sharing. Isn't it wonderful to know we ALL love our troops. Yay OSH and OWH!

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  30. I love the snowman...particularly since we have suffered through a week of 100+ temperatures here in Oklahoma. Thanks for sharing your talent!!

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  31. Lovely card - it makes me smile....

    HUGS Stinne

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  32. Great card - it reminds me of our weather here in Washington! Seriously, though, your card is really sweet - love the sentiment especially.

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  33. Wonderful card to cool you off. It's 103 where I am today.

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  34. What fun to do a red/white/blue Christmas card! That wouldn't have occurred to me, but now I can make a bunch for sending to our heroes this fall. THANKS!

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  35. Yes, we do have to plan ahead. I'm not quite ready for snowmen though! Cute card.

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  36. I love simple sketches they are a great form of inspiration to anyone who has "cardmakers block!" and the sentiment is just perfect, a card to warm anyones heart in the cold winter days, thanks. Happy hopping. Best wishes from Vikki in Denmark

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  37. The sentiment is perfect for the image. So cute! I like the simplicity of the card and design. They pack a big "wow" factor for me. Thanks for participating in this great international blog hop. What fun it's been.

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  38. I just love your card! I have a thing for snowmen!!! It's just adorable. Thank you for the inspiration. Take care. :)

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  39. Great card-- this is a wonderful sketch! And I definitely needed this blast of cool on such a warm day :) Thanks for sharing and thanks for all you do for OWH!

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  40. wonderful winter or christmas card
    Thanks for sharing Charlsie

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  41. Nice card and I love easy multiples, esp for Christmas cards bc we all need to make so many!! Thanks for hopping.

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  42. Your chilly little snowman is quite refreshing Oma hot day like today. :) I love him! Thanks for sharing! Big hugs to you Barb! Best blog hip ever!

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  43. Snowmen in July. It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas. Very cute card.

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  44. Cute snowman : ) and i love the Card.
    Greetings from Denmark

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  45. I was surprised to see a snowman pop up today! But he is a cute snowman. Thanks. Pat K.

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  46. Winter cards are nice to see when it's so hot outside! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. It's 92 degrees here in Minnesota today so your snowman card is very refreshing. Thanks for sharing and taking part in this blog hop.

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  48. Very cute - I do love snowmen for the lack of coloring involved! :)

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  49. Barb, I like your clean lines on the card and the snowman is just perfect too. Thanks for the reminder -- to start getting some Christmas cards going. Thanks for your inspiration today!

    Sharon

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  50. Such a delightful card in this heat wave! Snow cute!

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  51. This is adorable and cooling. Snowmen are some of my favorite things for use at Christmas and in January. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Cheri
    DJ's Sundries
    www.djssundries.blogspot.com

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  52. WooHoo Christmas in July! Your snowman is darling and I love the larger sentiment. How refreshing on the hot, hot day. Thanks for sharing and Happy 4th!

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  53. Barb, I love all of your polka dots. And I'm sure it was a huge relief to be making a snowman card these days in your neck of the woods! I hope you're doing well and thanks for sharing your talent with us on the Hop!

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  54. Hello Barb
    I like this snowman card very much.
    Be sure... it will soon be time for Christmas Cards...
    I `m very excited to be part of the blog hop.
    Greetings Margit

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  55. What a cute snowman card Barb! I'm already in Christmas card mode, and having fun with it! Christmas will come too soon again just like it always does, so it's best to prepare early!

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  56. Cute snowman and lovely colours. Greetings from Denmark

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  57. What a great sentiment for holiday cards! Great card! Thanks for sharing your creativity with everyone.

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  58. Just love your patriotic snowman. Great look with an awesome sentiment, too.

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  59. Oh...what a pretty card, thanks for the inspiration. Greetings from Denmark

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  60. so cute!! I love it!! I haven't started any Christmas cards for OWH yet as it is too hot here to think about Christmas yet. Maybe after the holiday, I'll start them.

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  61. what a sweet card and snowman;-) Hello from denmark...

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  62. What a fun card... it's never too early to start some Christmas/Winter theme ones for the soldiers.

    I nave saved the sketch you used, very inspiring

    Thanks for sharing

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  63. Such a cute card to help us think "cool" during this heatwave.
    Thanks for the inspiration to get a start on those holiday cards.

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  64. Barb, your snowman is adorable!! I love that sentiment!! Great card!!

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  65. What a cute card! Love looking at the snowman in this heatwave! :) He's too cute!

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  66. Great reminder to get started on the holidays!! Thanks for sharing!
    BobbisTreasure at aol dot com

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  67. Wonderful snowman card!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  68. this is a very cute card! Love the papers...thought I recognized those as We R.

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  69. The font for your sentiment is really beautiful...I love everything about this card...Thanks for sharing:)

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  70. Cute card. As much as I would like slightly cooler weather I am not ready for winter. Hard to believe we are starting holiday/winter season in card making already. I have some winter kits to take on vacation with me.

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  71. What an adorable card! I love the SNOWMAN. During this heatwave, it is refreshing to see something cold! : )

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  72. Ohhh YES - I have yo start thinking of Christmas cards too.
    Really cute card.

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  73. cute cute that snowman makes me smile. it jyst so sweet

    hug mette,denmark

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  74. Really cute card. Makes me want to get busy making Christmas cards.
    TFS

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  75. What a fun winter card. So cute! I especially like the whimsical border around the snowman.

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  76. Very CUTE patriotic snowman.

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  77. Love, love, love this card! Snowmen are my favorite! How cute he looks in red, white and blue.

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  78. Your comment about coloring snowmen totally cracked me up and I needed the laugh. Thank you! I love your combining the patriotic and winter themes - so creative! Thanks for being part of the hop.

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  79. I'm sitting by the sea enjoying the sun and wow I was surprised to see a snowman at your site. But it was a wonderful surprise :-)

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  80. This is so cute! How can you not love a snowman?

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  81. Happy 4. og July. Love your card and snowman. Greetings from Denmark.
    Hugs 10na

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  82. Cute snowman, some very much needed cool thoughts on this hot summer day!

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  83. You know...I think I have some of that paper and would never have thought to use it with a snowman. It's so cute. Thank you for sharing your talents.

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  84. Nice card with a lovely snowman on
    Greetings from Denmark

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  85. I love your red white and blue Christmas card. And, I love a card that could easily do multiples.

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  86. I love your red white and blue Christmas card. And, I love a card that could easily do multiples.

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  87. That's a cute image - and you're exactly right, that sentiment is great for our heroes to send home to to their families.

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  88. This card is adorable! The snowman image is perfect in this hot weather! Helps to cool us off a little.

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  89. You always have the best paper choices, Barb! I love the patriotic snowman!

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