If you’ve gotten here without starting at the beginning, you’ll want to click HERE and start from the top. We’re turning “Black Friday” into “Red Friday” by supporting our nation’s heroes!
Operation Write Home is a charity that sends blank handmade cards to service members deployed overseas. They’ve sent nearly 3 million cards! That’s a lot of letters and love heading home to those who are keeping the home fires burning.
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I challenged myself to create a card that a lady hero might send to her sweet guy.
This fabulous stamp is from 'Lovey- Dovey Sentiments' by My Favorite Things. Background papers were in my 12x12 collection, most likely from Michael's or JoAnn's.
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November through February are the slowest months for OWH, and that’s something we as crafters can do something about! We all have a handful of cards in our stash — we don’t even need to take a break from our holiday preparations to just write Operation Write Home on the back and send them in, right? That’ll keep our heroes busy writing home during a long winter away from home.
Be sure to read the information on the Stars and Stamps post so you send in what’s needed (no Christmas cards, no glitter, A2, etc) - and make a hero’s day by giving them a beautiful creation to write home on!
What’s a bloghop without prizes? See the Stars and Stamps post for the full list of goodies by the bloghop sponsors - and go link up YOUR love card there, too! There are prizes for both those who comment on the blogs as well as folks who share their own creation!
Sharon Harnist, The CLASSroom
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Holidays!
Soooooooo gorgeous as always, Paula! Wowsers!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteLove the card and great sentiment!
ReplyDeletePaula, this is a fabulous guy card! I am loving that stamp, I bet it could also work for a teen card from a parent. I may end up shopping. ;) Thanks for sharing this great card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the "masculine" feeling of it.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your card!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice! The background colors really make the red heart pop. I love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI love the script background and the fun sentiment...great card!
ReplyDeleteThis card is perfect for OWH! I just pinned it. I sometimes have a harder time coming up with masculine cards and this is a good one. Thanks for your beautiful contribution to this fun blog hop!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing an idea for more masculine cards...they can be so hard sometimes!
ReplyDeleteLove the masculine card! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove this card and that sentiment from MFT Lovey Dovey stamp set is perfect!!
ReplyDeletePaula!!! I love the scripty background... stamp or DP? Someone is going to love sending this one!
ReplyDelete=] Michele
What a great card for OWH. Is the background made from patterned paper or did you stamp it? Either way, I love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love how you challenged yourself to think of the women serving our country.
ReplyDeletePerfect for a lady hero to send to her sweet guy! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the background you created with two neutral colors--it really makes the red heart "pop"! Thanks for your support of OWH.
ReplyDelete:) Marie
awesome card TFS
ReplyDeleteDolly
stunning card!!! love it!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! love the colors & the great background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love how you stamped the sentiment in black and red and layered it together. I have that stamp and will have to try that sometime.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for text backgrounds.. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card...stunning colors! Totally love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the text background and distressing!
ReplyDeletePaula, this is such a great card. Love the background text and the heart image and sentiment. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the text background!!!!
ReplyDeletewish I would have seen this card before I placed my order today!!! Love it..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. The paper selection gave me an idea for some paper I have in my stash. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat stamp, sentiment and colors! Love the background .... return love for hatred.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Classy with a vintage feel. My hubby would love this!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Thanks for sharing and being a part of OWH.
ReplyDeleteAmazing card!
ReplyDeleteOOOOO, getting so many ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use up some of those papers. Love the design and the stamp Paula. Great work and thanks for all you do for OWH.
ReplyDeleteWhat good ideas for cards to our troops! Abs what a worthy cause.
ReplyDeletelovely card. love the background
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love the main image and the text in the background is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love that stamp! Wonderful card for a gal to send her special guy!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love the background and the distress / grungy look of the card.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love the background and the distress / grungy look of the card.
ReplyDeletegreat masculine card! like the text background and distressed look of the card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Great cause to get involved with.
ReplyDeleteI love your card, what a fun design
ReplyDeleteLove the inked edges on the background paper. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThe script backgroumd os great for this card/
ReplyDeleteFab card. Love the script background and inking for a more masculine feel.
ReplyDeletePaula...you always inspire me...I really like the simplicity of this card..great for a guy!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to add a chalked background to an ink background to create this look. Thanks for sharing your art with us.
ReplyDeleteCutie
ReplyDeleteSuch an incredibly heart-warming, heart-touching way to add special meaning to this day! Your card: pure delight!!
ReplyDelete~c
This was a great way to allow a female service member to send something home to the "love" of their life. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! what a fun card, so much detention and very different thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a guy. Love the layout and that you popped the heart. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific stamp! What a great card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome creation and awesome cause...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shading.
ReplyDeleteYAY! RED Friday!!
Love this card that would be so terrific for a guy (my downfall in card making).
ReplyDeleteI really like that two-tone effect with the cream and black papers. Great card!
ReplyDeletea beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and great for this project. Love the colors and the script background.
ReplyDeleteGreat job creating the masculine card -- You Rock My World is a perfect sentiment for a guy to receive. Also, I would think guys would gravitate to it to send to their ladies as well.
ReplyDeleteCute card.
ReplyDeleteA very original card great idea thank you
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the sentiment also! Thx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the sentiment also! Thx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese kind of cards are the hardest for me to make for guys and you nailed it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, great elements that just click beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really like the leather toned circle. It really helps it feel more masculine.
ReplyDeletePaula, It's gorgeous manly card. I admire how you created it. It's always hard to come up with a manly themed card for me. Thanks for great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the contrasting papers - inspired my blog post!
ReplyDeleteWow...love the color combo and design of your card!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!! Love the background stamp in two different colors!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way the sentiment jumps off of the background. And the 2 neutral colors for a background is so clever!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a gal to send her guy!!
ReplyDeletePaula -- you never disappoint me with your cards. I've been out of touch with OWH - planning to get back to participating. Your cards always inspire me to get busy. Thanks for all you do!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Great for a gal to send home. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletePaula, this card is simply amazing! I love how versatile the gender of this card is. You could easily give it to a man as well as a woman and that's no easy task to achieve!
ReplyDeleteYOU Rock, Paula! Simple, eye-catching card for a great cause...
ReplyDeletevery rocker.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely want to send that card. Can't think of a single guy who wouldn't love it. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat unique card!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color combos of black and white with a pop of red. Yummy! And too add distress ink...woozers. I love this card.
ReplyDeleteVery cool card!
ReplyDeleteLove the rockin feel to this card. Some soldier is going to love sending this! tfs hugs, kristina
ReplyDeleteWOW is a super card, I love it, so beautiful1!!!
ReplyDeleteNeat Card!
ReplyDeleteLike that you made a card for a gal to send home to her guy!
beautiful card, I love the background of the writing
ReplyDeleteYour card will be perfect for a lady hero to send home! As always, you've created a perfect design to showcase your sentiment. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI'd say you met and exceeded your challenge to yourself! Really awesome card! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful masculine card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I like the script background.
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a great card!!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love it!!
ReplyDeletePaula,
ReplyDeleteYour card would be perfect for a woman to send to her sweetheart. I'm glad you mentioned that. Our Service Women need cards to send home too!
Great card! I love how bold it is, a little bit vintage and a little bit modern.
ReplyDeleteLOVE everything about this awesome card! Beautiful design and really like the kraft!
ReplyDeletePaula, I think you rock and your card rocks also. I am a female veteran myself (long time ago) and my youngest daughter is currently serving in the Air Force (not deployed now but has been in the past). I thank you for crating this great card.
ReplyDeleteLove how your card features a heart but is so masculine. A great design for OWH!
ReplyDeletethat is a really bold striking card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I always find it harder to use the 12x12 papers because the scale seems too large for cards.
ReplyDeleteAwesome design.
ReplyDeleteJust love this card...great design and colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I love the sentiment and the design!
ReplyDeleteI love the way the background papers "match" so the color changes but the words look the same.
ReplyDeleteWonderful CAS card, Paula! Love the inking around the background, and how the tan & black patterned papers work together. Nice, bold greeting, too. Tfs!
ReplyDeleteGreat share hugs Larelle-Susanne
ReplyDeleteGreat job! That card is awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Love the sentiment and that you made it such a "statement" piece. 😄
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done and just beautiful!
ReplyDeletewonderful card very nice for great cause TFS
ReplyDeleteI really love this fabulous card with the fun sentiment and mix of vintage and contemporary design! Wow!
ReplyDeletePaula, what a really cool card, sure to appeal to a variety of tastes. Really love the script papers in light and dark colors, sharp contrast. Love the pop of red in the sentiment, really draws your eye. Thanks for sharing your talents!
ReplyDeleteLove the script background!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat the what? This is a gorgeous card! Love the background as well the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove that script.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card- I have that MFT set and you have inspired me to use it again! Great to see you on the OWH bloghop-- I am so grateful for all the work you did on the boot camp classes-- I learned so much from you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love how that scripty background really sets the focal point off!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! love this card
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of sweet and romantic with that edgy sentiment. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow I totally love this card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is great, and I have also thought about our female service people. It's been a while since I've sent any cards, but will work on that. I also loved that "Background papers were in my 12x12 collection, most likely from Michael's or JoAnn's" I can't always where I got some item on a card. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. A great sentiment.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
Wonderful card! Great design.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Thoughtful to be thinking about the women-in-arms too.
ReplyDeleteLove.y card! I love the pairing of the sentiment,and the background paper.
ReplyDeleteYour card rock, such lovely card with all the stamping and colors
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I bet the lady heroes will be fighting over this one!!
ReplyDeleteI love your card, Paula! Great idea to create a card for a lady hero to send! Such a clean design and love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. The scripture background is so elegant.
ReplyDeleteAmazing card!! I love the background paper, I wish there was a background stamp with this font!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, you could send it to either a man or woman.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the script background!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Good for all heroes to send.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. Love script background one of my favorite things.
ReplyDeleteNice card. Not the usual red and white. I like it.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card! I like this style very much!
ReplyDeleteI love the stamped sentiment. and a beautiful background as well.
ReplyDeleteThe rocker font against the old world font really makes this such an interesting card and design. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card-love your colors!
ReplyDeleteMy son is in the Army and lots of the deployed soldiers are women so I'm glad you made a card for a lady to send home to her guy. Great card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card you created! Such a fun sentiment.
ReplyDeleteStunning card!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome card for a guy. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I love it!
ReplyDeletePaula, YOU rocked this card! I love the colors, the layout and that sentiment! Makes me want to go shopping! This card is terrific inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the script background!
ReplyDeleteGreat vintage look, Paula! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Paula -- great design, as always~~
ReplyDeleteHope you are well, I'm been out of the loop a bit, but HOPE to be back soon!
Lisa
Love your masculine card Paula! Thanks for your support of OWH thru the years!
ReplyDeletePaula, you always make the nicest cards and this one is no exception to that. TFS.
ReplyDeleteI really love the card. I never thought of just having script as a background.
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Awesome background, I always struggle with masculine cards, thanks for the inspiration,
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the colors and style. TFS.
ReplyDeleteHi, Paula.
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see your blog was a stop on this hop. You absolutely rocked this masculine love card!
Thanks so much for all you do for OWH. :)
WOW, this would be a great card for a sweetheart, what a fun idea
ReplyDeleteOoh, love your stuff! Thanks for the great ideas and new ways to use the tons of paper I have collected!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I love every detail. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Paula,,,thanks !!!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine love card, Paula. Those are always just a bit tougher to pull off somehow, but you rocked it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and that stamp rocks! I love the combination of old hand writing with the rocker vibe. Great card!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome masculine card. Great background paper.
ReplyDeleteLove that background paper!
ReplyDeleteCOOL card Paula!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sentiment stamp!!!
I love this card you have created! It is so different for a fun masculine card. They are always the hardest for me!
ReplyDeleteLove this card for teens. Always a hard one
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