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i have no idea...

2012-01-26T16:50:00.000-06:00

WHOA!!! It's been a LONG time!!!

Here is a card that I made to get me back in the mood for cardmaking. I was looking for some sentiments or images that looked appealing and this one just jumped out at me. Not sure who would want to receive a card like this...but it seemed appropriate at the time! At any rate it got me back on track....been cranking out a few cards every day since!

The sketch is modified from an OWH sketch...#62 Bonus Sketch. That's what I like about sketches. They give you a place to start...and you can add, subtract, move to your heart's content. If you need a sketch you should check out the sketches at OWH.

Hope everyone is having a nice start to 2012. Be back later with some more cards!!!

Dance for yourself...

2011-08-12T14:54:00.000-05:00

When I saw this orange and black material at JoAnn's, I knew I wanted it for cardmaking...Fall is my most favorite time of year and the colors just said fall to me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Challenge (paula's entry)

2011-08-05T12:55:00.000-05:00

Sam's card will be tough to follow...I think she did an awesome job! But I do need to get mine in today also!

I used a plain and simple sketch for this one.....and (gasp!) I actually used a sticker!!! I really have a problem using stickers for some reason..but I had a sheet of really cute cute stickers that I thought I could handle. Sorry...don't remember who made them...Sam has the rest of them :)

Enjoy! Oops! Almost forgot the link to Fab's Halloween Challenge #6. Come and over and join us!!!

Fab's Halloween Challenge #6 (Sam's entry)

2011-08-05T10:56:00.000-05:00

Have I got a surprise for you!!! When Sam-the-Mantha was visiting last week she expressed a desire to make a card for Fab's Halloween Challenge #6 - using strips of paper and/or pumpkins. She collected what she wanted from my stash and hers to make the following AWESOME card!

I love the way she incorporated her recyled items from a Tinkerbell pen package to add some pizzazz to her card! Love it!

Follow the Recipe!

2011-07-21T19:07:00.001-05:00

Catered Crop Follow the Recipe #16

Here is my card:

Here are the ingredients I used for my card:

Colors: - red, white, green, and brown
Stamps/Stickers - mice, strawberries
Patterns - circles, checked/gingham
Color Mediums - Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol (no markers)
Tools - Border punches
Theme - Birthday

Enjoy!

...dorky!

2011-06-30T16:15:00.000-05:00

Have you ever had an idea in your head.....and then when you went to put your idea on paper it just didn't materialize??? Well that's the way this went! Fab's Halloween Challege this time was tags and/or a tall card. When I read this earlier...I thought it said 3 tags and/or a tall card. I guess this might have been easier if I hadn't put the 3 in this challenge. :)

Ok...so maybe I made this harder than necessary. At any rate I was trying for 3 tags. This is not exactly my original idea...I have vamped and revamped this card and still.....dorky!

So with as much class as I can muster I present to you my card. Thank you Fab for this Halloween challenge. It WAS a challenge!

...hot!

2011-06-21T14:07:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone is staying cool! These hot days can really sap your energy!

Here's my card for today. This is one of my favorite images...I know, I say that about all of them :)

Enjoy!

Mummies :)

2011-06-17T13:17:00.000-05:00

Mummies and/or quilling....that's Challenge #3 for Fab's Halloween Making Cards Challenge!

Here is my card:

Be sure to hop on over to Fab's blog and enter your Halloween cards!!! There are prizes to be won and besides we want to see your Halloween creations!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

If the broom fits....

2011-06-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

Once again it's time for Fab's Making Halloween Cards Challenge. This week's challenge is witches and pumpkins!

Thanks for stopping by! I am off to the Great American Scrapbook Convention!

Memorial Day Bloghop

2011-05-28T07:55:00.000-05:00

Welcome! If you came from Karen's blog Feline Creative you are right on track. If you want to start at the beginning of the Bloghop just click on the OWH Badge at the top.

This year we are keeping our posts "short and sweet" - details on blog candy are on the previous blog post. Please check it out for a chance to win!

The deadlines schedule for cards due is available here. Send in as many or as few cards as you wish. Every card is appreciated. Making cards for the military is one way we can show our appreciation for all our troops do for us! Let's keep those cards and letters coming..we're working on our 2nd Million now!!!

Here is my Missing You card.

Your next stop is Sherry at Bits of Cheer.

Thanks for stopping by...don't forget to check out the previous post for a chance to win some stamps!

OWH Memorial Day Bloghop!

2011-05-28T00:07:00.000-05:00

Saturday May 28 is the day for the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Bloghop! This year we once again have over 130 crafters sharing their talents to inspire you!!! You will not want to miss this event! There will be cards, demos, tutorials and a LOT of blog candy! Be sure to leave some comments for all these talented people to show your appreciation for all the work they do to support our troops!!!

Cut n Paste Memories is offering the following blog candy for the hop...the May 2011 House-Mouse Design of the Month image and words!

To be eligible for this candy, you can do any/all of the following. Each entry will earn you one chance for the stamp set:

(1) Leave a comment.
(2) Join our newsletter list. You will get news about all our sales/new products/etc.
(3) Become a follower.
(4) Become a follower of Networked Blogs.
(5) "Like" our Facebook page.

It's a BIG Bloghop...if you don't finish in one day (I never do!) OWH Stars and Stamps Blog will have an InLinkz summary later in the weekend, so you'll be able to catch up or go back and look at some of your favorites!

Enjoy!

Thinking of you....

2011-05-25T14:52:00.000-05:00

How is everybody today??? I've been procrastinating getting my card ready for the OWH Memorial Day Bloghop this weekend...so I thought I would stop and share a card with you! :)

This card makes me happy...and makes me think of my Sam-the-Mantha (my granddaughter for those of you who do not know). She's a "pink and purple" girl!!! So Sam...here's to you...thinking of you as you finish your first year of school!

Don't forget to check back on Friday and Saturday for OWH Memorial Day Bloghop...inspiration, tutorials , demos, prizes!!!! Over 100 blogs to visit!!! You won't want to miss it!!!

House-Mouse Monday Challenge #95

2011-05-22T19:05:00.000-05:00

Challenge #95 is May Flowers! House-Mouse stamps are one of my all time favorites...so I couldn't pass up an opportunity to enter this challenge!

Please check out the other entries at the House-Mouse Challenge Blog.

Happy Halloween!

2011-05-19T16:24:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween! Halloween is one of my MOST favorite of holiday!!! And Fab Martellucci has offered an opportunity to begin our Halloween cards early with his Halloween only blog. Please share your Halloween cards here.

The challenge was to make a black cat and/or pop-up card. I decided to go with my favorite black cat image by Penny Black.

Thanks for stopping by! If you haven't signed up for our newsletter >>>>>>>>>>over there!....be sure to do that now!

Full of Hot Air

2011-05-09T13:29:00.000-05:00

It's that time again! Time to pre-order your June House-Mouse Stamps of the Month! Actually these will be in stock later this week...so you really won't have to wait until June to get yours! Use Coupon code HMJune11 to get 10% off! This code is good thru May 15, 2011.

May House-Mouse stamps are already here!

Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter>>>>>>>>right over there! You will get news of sales, promotions, and new products right in your very own emailbox.

Thanks for stopping by!

my "manly" ruffle card

2011-05-03T16:10:00.000-05:00

A few days ago Sandy at Operation Write Home posted a video tutorial on Ruffle Cards. These are very cute...very easy to make...and I know we all have those border punches that we need to use!

I looked thru my border punches and tried to pick one that was not too "frilly" ...I was really wanting to make a manly card.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Bargello Technique

2011-04-28T14:16:00.000-05:00

Last week as I was commenting on some blogs in the OWH Stars and Stamps Monochromatic Challenge I came across a card using the Bargello technique on Margo's blog. It looked really interesting...something I thought would be fun to use. I found some great instructions here.

Let me know what you think!

Dad

2011-04-27T13:55:00.000-05:00

Father's Day is just around the corner....so I thought I would get started! Also the deadline for Father's Day cards for Operation Write Home is May 21 so we really don't have a lot of time to procrastinate.

Digital Delight by Louby Lou's challenge this week is Paper Piecing or Paper Piercing. As most of you know I HATE to cut (talk to me about it when you have your bifocals)....so paper pieRcing it was!

Here is my card! Enjoy!

OWH Midweek Throwdown!

2011-04-22T15:43:00.002-05:00

Celebrate Spring!

The challenge this week was Monochromatic! I used Sketch #63.

If you are looking for card sketches the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Blog has oodles and oodles of sketches!!! And some awesome examples!!

Thanks for stopping by! Hope your have a fabulous Easter!

Hippity Happity Hoppity Easter!

2011-04-19T16:04:00.000-05:00

Easter will soon be here! And we can't have Easter without a hippity happity hoppity rabbit can we?

Digital Delights by Louby Lou is having a challenge this week for EASTER cards. Stop by and check out all the awesome designs from the design team members and all the challenge cards! (And there are prizes!!! )

Thanks for stopping by! Sign up for our new Cut n Paste Memories newsletter to be the first to know about sales and new items!!!

Have a wonderful Easter!

When Life Hands You Lemons...

2011-04-05T15:09:00.000-05:00

The April House-Mouse Design of the Month has arrived!!! Maxwell and Mudpie are really enjoying their lemons!!!

There are a few House-Mouse designs from 2010 still available!!! Check it out at cut n paste memories !

Happy stamping!

OWH Bloghop Winner...and questions answered!!!

2011-03-10T13:34:00.000-06:00

We have a winner for the OWH Bunny Hop Blog hop!!! If you haven't yet visited all the blogs I encourage you to do so. It was awesome! So much talent and many informative tutorials!!!

I want to thank all that left comments and became a follower! I really appreciate you!!!

Many of you asked about the background on my card. I used the Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Texture Fade Sun Rays. It comes in a set with Retro Circles. At the moment Cut n Paste Memories is out of these but I do have some on order. If you are interested in purchasing one when they come in, please email me at cutnpaste@tx.rr.com. The set is $10.99.

Now you are probably wondering about the winner of the $20 gift certificate. It is #74 Jen Cuthbertson!! Congratulations Jen!!! I will email your coupon code to the email address you left.

OWH Bunny Hop!

2011-03-05T05:45:00.002-06:00

Welcome bloggers to the Operation Write Home BUNNY HOP! We have over 130 talented bloggers ready to show you some beautiful cards, some crafty techniques, and possibly some blog candy! So settle in with your coffee/tea or snack and enjoy! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop go to OWH Stars and Stamps. If you arrived here from Jamie at Crafty Girl 21 you are right on track.

OWH as most of you know sends handmade cards to our troops. The list of "needy" troops increases daily so if there's any way you can help, please do so. Send in your cards, get your friends togther to make and send in cards, send donations...with all that mailing money comes in handy! Some dates to remember - Easter cards are due March 18th and Mother's Day cards are due March 31st. Check out the OWH Stars and Stamps blog for ideas..it's also a great place to find sketches and some FREE digital stamps!

Here is my Spring card...I'm ready for some sunshine and butterflies! It's been a long winter here in Texas...we are not used to all that ice and snow and COLD.

Leave a comment, become a follower, or become a fan on Facebook and I will enter you for a $20 gift certificate to Cut n Paste Memories. I will randomly select a winner on Tuesday March 8th. That will give you plenty of time to get thru all the blogs!

Enjoy! Your next stop is Rhonda at The Stampin Bunny. If you scroll thru her blog, you'll find some really cool techniques. Thanks for stopping by!

Use your Scraps!

2011-03-01T16:32:00.000-06:00

Digital Delights has a challenge this week to Use your Scraps! There are prizes to be won so hurry on over and submit your card!

Here is my entry! I always have LOTS of scraps and look for sketches/designs that will use them up! This card uses BasicGrey patterned paper, Bazzill cardstock,and a Studio G stamp.

Sweet Sensation!

2011-01-26T13:59:00.000-06:00

It's time to pre-order the March House-Mouse Design of the Month. If you order by January 31 you receive 10% off the price. The image stamp (Sweet Sensation) is $8.90 and the word stamp (Happy Place) is $3.70. Email me at cutnpaste@tx.rr.com to reserve yours today!

The February House-Mouse stamps are in stock now. Let me know if you need one....Valentine's Day is just ahead!

February House-Mouse Design of the Month!

2011-01-18T15:30:00.000-06:00

This Heart Breaker is sure to be a hit for your Valentine cards!!! I haven't gotten these up on the site just yet...so if you want one email me at cutnpaste@tx.rr.com to reserve yours!

It's also time to pre-order the March DOM....I will try to get that up tomorrow!

Happy stamping!

We have a winner!!!

2010-06-02T13:37:00.000-05:00

Wasn't that an awesome bloghop!!! Thanks to everyone who particpated and thanks to all who left such sweet comments on my blog!!! Hope that you will check back periodically for new ideas and/or products!!! Cut n Paste Memories is also on Facebook and would love to have you as a fan!!!

mumgranny has won the House-Mouse patriotic stamp!!!!

Happy Memorial Day!!!

2010-05-29T07:47:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Operation Write Home's Memorial Day Bloghop!!! If you've arrived here from Debi's site, you're right on track! If you've missed any of the previous blogs you can start at the beginning OWH Stars and Stamps blog. If this is your first Operation Write Home Bloghop...you are in for a treat!!! There are a gozillion blogs with creative cards to share, some are offering blog candy, others have tutorials and/or challenges!!! So make yourself comfortable and hop along with us!!!

Operation Write Home sends handmade cards to our military men and women to send/write home to their loved ones. This is made possible by many many crafters spending time/money/love to furnish cards to send. Any help is appreciated!!! Get together some friends and get some cards made! All kinds of cards are needed...not only holiday cards, but thinking of you, thanks, love you, cards to send to children of service men/women. Also donations are needed to provide postage to send these cards overseas. Get involved!!!!

Operation Write Home has 3 blogs to enlighten you about their operation. The Homefront Blog gives you instructions on what type/size of cards are needed...also things to not do, such as NO GLITTER. Any other bling or shiny cardstock is fine...just check to see that it doesn't flake off. The Hero Blog has letters that soldiers have taken the time to write to us. The OWH Stars and Stamps Blog has tutorials, sketch challenges, and other challenges...a good place to get some ideas and see other crafter's work!!!

Here are some cards I made for today's hop!!!

Please leave a comment for a chance to win a House-Mouse patriotic stamp!!! I will pick a winner using Random Integar on Tuesday June 1. This will give everybody a chance to get thru all the blogs....there are a lot!!!!

Your next stop is Tammy at My Craft Central. She has some gorgeous cards to share...she can really rock the cuttlebug folders!!! :) Enjoy!!!

Pre-Order Time Again!!!

2010-05-11T16:50:00.000-05:00

Can you believe that it's time to pre-order the July 2010 House-Mouse Design of the Month???

Get your order in by May 17th and get a 10% discount! Use code HM10July.

House-Mouse Preorder!

2010-04-05T17:56:00.000-05:00

It's that time again...time to preorder your House-Mouse Design of the Month stamps!!! May will be here this week - June needs to be preordered now!!! Here's a peek of the June stamps!

Be sure to order before April 15 to receive 10% discount! Use code HM10June.

Let me know if your need any other House-Mouse stamps and I can order them for you!

BlogHop Winner!!!

2010-04-03T13:53:00.000-05:00

Finally... I am announcing the winner from OWH Spring Blophop!!! I promised a goodie for someone and here it is!!! This is the February House-Mouse Design of the Month stamps - words and image.

The winner is Dawn who said:

omg this card is so cute. I just love it. Thank you from my family to your hero!!

Dawn - please send me your mailing address and I will get your stamps out to you!!! The address is cutnpaste@tx.rr.com. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for participating in the bloghop!!!

OWH Spring Break BlogHop

2010-03-20T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the OWH Spring Break Bloghop!!!!! You should have arrived here from Megan's blog. If you need to go back to the beginning of the hop go here.

Thank you for being a part of this Bloghop. Operation Write Home does a fabulous job for our armed service men and women (and their families) by providing handmade cards for them to write home to loved ones and also for sending "hero cards" for those service men and women who may need an extra boost or for someone who may not get much mail from home. We can use your help in making cards to send or for donations to help pay for expenses associated with sending cards to our soldiers. Children are also encouraged to make/send cards for our heroes. Operation Write Home has some guidelines for children's cards posted on their website.

I (and my company Cut n Paste Memories) have been involved with Operation Write Home for several years. We have sponsored several card-making workshops and hope to sponsor several more this year.

My baby brother Lewis J. Snow just returned from a second deployment to Iraq this past week. We are grateful that he was there for us - and VERY HAPPY that he is once again home!

Please take some time to make some cards or donate funds to help support Operation Write Home!

Here is my spring card:

*Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock, *BasicGrey Origins Collection
*Stamp: Stampabilities House-Mouse April 2010 Design of the Month
*Ink: Ranger Archival Ink Pad
*Punch:Fiskars Treading Water Border Punch
*Brads: Sunshine Yellow
Prisma Colors and Gamsol and ribbon(stash)
*available at Cut n Paste Memories

Be sure to leave a comment and/or join our Facebook Fan Page for a chance to win some blog candy!!! I will randomly pick some lucky person on Monday March 22nd.

Thanks for stopping by. Your next stop is Jan's Art Friendzy. She has some gorgeous cards to share. She also is into knitting and quilting - a very talented lady!

Thanks a bunch!!!

New Distress Inks on board!!!!

2010-03-02T17:32:00.000-06:00

Wow!!! Loving all the new Distress Ink Colors!!! The new colors are in and ready for ordering at Cut n Paste Memories.

I found this article at the Ranger site and thought I would share it here. It has some really good tips and techniques for using the Distress Inks.

Tips & Techniques

Tim Holtz™ Distress Ink™ Pads
Here are some key points that make Distress Inks different:

STAYS WET LONGER - (allows you to blend and shade on photos and paper - also emboss) other dye inks dry too fast especially on photos so you end up with lines and marks if you go direct from the pad.

COLOR WICKS OR SPREADS OUT - (these inks will travel across the surface of your paper when spritzed with water) other dyes do not travel as much although they might bleed a little when wet, the Distress Inks actually "wick" or spread out much further creating several tone on tones.

COLOR STABILITY - (the colors of the Distress Inks will not break down when wet or heated allowing you to have more color control for the finished look) other "brown colored" dyes will break down when water is added leaving a pink & green hue.

TO DISTRESS: I like to use water when I am distressing. I think it gives the papers more of a weathered texture, so here's how I start. Working on any type of paper (manila, cardstock, or text weight), crumple the paper up - always press in the center of any heavyweight cardstock or manila stock - this will break the surface tension of the paper and allow you to crumple up the paper easier without tearing it. Next rub the Distress pads over the surface - you can work with several different colors or just one - WALNUT STAIN IS IDEAL FOR THIS. Then spray the inked surface with water (you will immediately notice the ink "travels" outward when water is applied as these inks are designed to react with water). Heat the surface to dry - and here's why... Although you don't have to Heat Set these inks for any reason, I like to dry the water using either my Heat-It Craft Tool or an iron. This will allow for more tone control and keep areas dark and others light. Ironing the paper will also give you a much smoother surface to stamp on without compromising the aged finish. *If you allow the surface to air-dry most of your color will end up on the edges only because the paper will bend and buckle when wet, forcing the ink and water to the edges. Notice that these Distress Inks retain their color value even when wet and dried. Other brown dyes will break down in color (sometimes leaving a pink and green hue).

DOUBLE DISTRESS TAGS: Crumple tag and apply 2 colors (one new tone and one original tone) of Distress Inks directly from the pads to each crumpled tag. Spray with water and dry.

"WRINKLE-FREE" DISTRESSING
To create the look of aged papers, from times gone by, without all the lines and wrinkles - give this a try. Working on your non-stick Craft Sheet, begin by directly applying various colors of Distress Ink Pads to the surface of the Craft Sheet. A couple of swipes of a color or two will do the trick (you might also try using an original color of Distress Ink along with a new one!). Get out your Distress Re-Inkers for this next step as you want to add a bit of intense color for the ultimate vintage look. I like using Walnut Stain or Vintage Photo for this, so remove the glass dropper from the bottle and drag it across the inked Craft Sheet - do not squeeze any drops of ink as it will take over everything! Next mist the Craft Sheet with water to allow the inks to begin mixing and blending - usually 3-4 sprays is plenty. Then take your paper or tag and place in directly on the inked Craft Sheet and lift it off. If you have any un-inked areas simply place that area of the paper on any left over inks on the sheet. Finally dry your paper or tag using an iron or a Heat-It Craft Tool ( if you allow your papers to air dry they will curl and force most of the ink to the edges so I prefer to heat them to dry.). To finish your attic-fresh look, ink the edges with Distress Inks using a piece of Cut n' Dry Foam.

FOR STAMPING: What can I say about the many stamping applications these inks can achieve. Once again the special formulation on these Distress Inks provides a versatile finish on papers yet still allow for "normal" stamping applications. I like to stamp on uncoated (matte) papers and immediately rub the image with a cloth - this will soften or shadow your image WITHOUT smudging any detail - VINTAGE PHOTO, WALNUT STAIN, TEA DYE, BLACK SOOT - wonderful for this one! Another surface is glossy cardstock - keep in mind this is a different type of dye ink so when you stamp on glossy, certain areas of your image will "bead" up, once again providing a Distressed look without you doing a thing (this is probably one of my most favorite looks) - some areas of the image appear "pitted". Brayering on glossy cardstock is also wonderful because you can still manipulate the inks with different tools, brushes, your fingers, whatever. Even after the ink is applied you can achieve amazing texture and color shading.

ON PHOTOS: FINALLY an ink formulated for photos! Whether you're a scrapbooker or not you can use all types of photos (vintage or new ones) on your cards and pages. The Distress Inks work on all types of photos - inkjet, laser, toner copies, regular photos (matte or glossy) and even color photos! Start by using the lightest colors ANTIQUE LINEN or OLD PAPER with either a brayer or DTP (direct to photo). Cover the photo in the lighter colors, blend the colors with
a small piece of Cut n' Dry Foam after you apply the inks - these inks stay
wet long enough for you to blend out any lines or marks other ink pads leave on
photos. Next age the edges with VINTAGE PHOTO or WALNUT STAIN by applying the pad directly to the edges - soften and mix the tones with a small piece of Ranger Cut ‘n Dry™ Foam. Of course to complete the aged process lightly sand - YES SAND - the photo with medium grit sand paper. Don't go over anyone's face, but just make a few scratches here and there.

PHOTO TINTING:
Distress Inks acid-free, easy to blend formula makes them your best choice
for photo tinting. Make a black and white copy of your favorite photo onto
Ranger Gloss Paper. Select areas of your photo to colorize. Pick up ink directly from the Distress Pads with Cut n' Dry Nibs and color. It's that easy! Cut n' Dry Nibs provide the control you need to place colors exactly where you want them. Distress Photo Edging Make any photo look antique. Cut a small square of Cut
n’ Dry Foam. Ink the foam on one of the Distress pads. Rub the inked foam
around the edges of the photo for anaged effect.

THE RE-INKERS: The Distress re-inkers are so versatile and fun, especially the bottles they're in! These vintage looking glass dropper vials are perfect for aging a "batch" of tags, fibers, linens or whatever, in baths of Distress Inks & water. You can also create your own palette on your craft sheet using the reinkers and hand tint any black and white photo color by color (very fun thing to do). I also like using the resist ink or Perfect Medium and the reinkers to create amazing stained backgrounds on papers. Enjoy the journey…

Enjoy!

House Mouse

2010-02-02T14:01:00.000-06:00

"Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?" -A. A. Milne

House Mouse stamps are one of my favorites!!! So I'm really excited to say that Cut n Paste Memories is going to start carrying them in the store. I will be ordering the Designs of the Month for January, February and March - as well as pre-ordering the April Design of the Month.

Let me know if you are interested in ordering any of these! January, February, and March should be here shortly. Pre-ordered April design will be here mid-March!!!! You can pre-order each month (April must be ordered by Feb 15th, May by March 15th, etc.) Or I can sign you up for all pre-orders and you won't miss a single one!!!

Winner of Goodies from BlogHop!!!

2009-11-18T16:27:00.000-06:00

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." ~Marcel Proust

Wow!!! I hope everyone enjoyed the Operation Write Home Bloghop as much as I did!!! I still have several blogs to finish - but I must say that I saw some awesome work out there!!! And if you've checked the OWH blog you know that your skills are needed even more - making cards, encouraging others to make cards/donations!!! Let's show our support and get those cards made/sent to OWH!!!

Now for the goodies:

A BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses 6x6 pad and the Cuttlebug Star Embossing Folder like I used on one of my cards!

I have picked a blogger using random.org and the winner is #27

helen said...
thanks for supporting this deserving cause...your cards will be gratefully received.

Helen, please send me you mailing address to cutnpaste@tx.rr.com and I will mail your package.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this hop!!!

Thank you Veterans!!!

2009-11-13T21:22:00.001-06:00

To me, being an American means feeling safe. ~Currielene Armstrong

Welcome to Operation Write Home's Veterans Day Bloghop!!! The hop starts on the OWH Homefront Blog. If you are unfamiliar with OWH please visit their website and see the wonderful work they do. Crafters and cardmakers from all over the United States make cards for our veterans to have to send to their loved ones at home. You can participate by making and sending cards or by giving donations to help with the shipping and other expenses. This is a wonderful way to help our country!!!

I have had family members who served in the military. My dad William Q. Snow and my father-in-law Marion D. Harris both served in World War II as did many of my uncles and aunts. At the present time my baby brother Lewis J. Snow is deployed for a second tour in Iraq. These men and women and their families all need our support.

Cut n Paste Memories has held 2 "card-a-thons" to make cards to send and plans to sponsor more in the future. I would like to encourage you to get together a group of people - friends, family, Scout groups, church groups - you will be surprised how much you can get done!!!

I have a few Any Hero cards and Valentine cards to share with you ~

Before you go please leave a comment and I will randomly pick a person to receive some goodies from the store. Enjoy the hop and remember to check on OWH - they can use your help and our soldiers really really appreciate all those homemade cards!!!

The next blog is PaperAddict where Catherine has some really great cards for you to see. Enjoy!

Bloghop 101

2009-11-13T12:54:00.000-06:00

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. -Christopher Reeve

So~what is a bloghop?

Literally "hopping" from one blog to another! Tomorrow OperationWriteHome is having a Veterans Day BlogHop. Go to the site tomorrow and click on the first blog in the list. From there you will be directed to the subsequent hop where you will find the link to the next hop...and so on...until you have viewed over 75!!!! blogs!!!

Be prepared to see a lot of inspiring blogs!!! Each blogger in the hop has been requested to have at least one Any Hero card and one Valentine card.Plus you will get to hear some bloggers' stories about vets in their lives - some will share techniques - some will have giveaways!!!

What is an Any Hero card??? It is a card for any military personnel - a personal note to any soldier who maybe doesn't get much mail or who needs some encouragement. It can be a "thank you for your service" kind of note or a "would it be ok to trade my little sister in for something better?" kind of note. Write something that's interesting/funny/encouraging/uplifting. We owe our military a lot - let's tell them we care!!

Also please check out OperationWriteHome's web page for ways that you can participate - either by making/sending cards or by donations.

See you tomorrow!!!

Thank a Veteran

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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. -Elmer Davis

Please keep our veterans in your thoughts and prayers today and every day. We owe them bunches!!!

BlogHop!

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A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with the freedom. -Bob Dylan

Operation Write Home is having a BlogHop for Veteran's Day. Be sure to check back Saturday!

We have arrived!

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I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.
-Frank Lyoyd Wright

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