Saturday, May 23, 2015

The Final Memorial Day Bloghop for Operation Write Home

Welcome! Yes- today is a wonderful day of creativity and celebration- recognizing the OWH card makers, shippers, financial donors, Sandy and of course our brave members of our military. Let's make some great cards and honor our troops as OWH winds down.  Let's finish strong- it will be fabulous to be able to say Mission Accomplished!And I know I am going to try to beat the August 1st deadline!
I have a card today that was completely inspired by Dawn- she did a video showing how she created the card and I thought it would be fun to make it for my last blog hop card. I know there will be lots of inspiration over at Operation Write Home this weekend at  http://wp.me/p2kUr6-5bB   but be sure to check out Dawn's blog- she is amazing!
http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stampin_studio/2015/05/double-.html



This is the outside of the card- looks like a regular A2 card.

And here are the views when you flip open the card! Surprise!


The card base is really easy to make- 3 score lines and 2 quick cuts of an 8.5 x 11in piece of cardstock! There is plenty of room to write a message and yes- it is an A2 card. I love the peek-a-boo circles and that it is an interactive card.

 Thanks to our troops- past and present- you are truly appreciated. I will miss the sense of community of Operation Write Home but I am more thrilled that the need for OWH has significantly decreased!
OK- you have spent enough time here- go visit the other blog participants and enjoy the holiday weekend. Go....hop around and then go make some cards!

Diane

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45 comments:

  1. NancySaturday, May 23, 2015 at 8:27:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful and so creative!

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  2. Cindy OSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 8:37:00 AM EDT

    Love the card design and how you used the different papers with it! Cute elephant too!

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  3. LindaSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 8:42:00 AM EDT

    Wowzers on the cards. That elephant is so darn cute!

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  4. Lori KobularSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 8:54:00 AM EDT

    Your cards are awesome! I really love that Ellie the Elephant on your one card! Great paper choices!

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  5. Kathy SSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:08:00 AM EDT

    Such a cool card. Dawn is AMAZING and I use her inspiration All the time! Thanks for entering in the hop.

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  6. Donna NuceSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:10:00 AM EDT

    Hi Diane! This is a fun card with all the different layers! The elephant is adorable! Have a great day!

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  7. WavejumperSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:33:00 AM EDT

    The elephant one is very sweet. The bg dp is a good choice-the scale is good and not overwhelming.

    The second one with the four panels is amazing to me. I have not seen this before and think it is way cool! I think I need to CASE that!

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  8. Tanya BoserSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:44:00 AM EDT

    That elephant is so cute! I love that one the most :)

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  9. TrishSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:57:00 AM EDT

    Wow, Super fancy!! Great job.

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  10. UnknownSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:07:00 AM EDT

    Very cool card, love how much room there is to write.

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  11. Paula S.Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:41:00 AM EDT

    What a fun card! Totally unexpected that it folds out the way it does. I could see this being used for a lot of detailed designs too because of how much space it really give you to create. TFS Diane and for being such a loyal supporter to OWH over the years.

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  12. AprilSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:36:00 AM EDT

    How cool is your card. So much more room to write and so much more interest. Yet still A2. :-) Thank you for sharing.
    April

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  13. Lee MaeSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 12:05:00 PM EDT

    What a fun interactive card! Love that little elephant to start it all off.

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  14. Sherry HickeySaturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:14:00 PM EDT

    Hi Diane! Wow, what a wonderful surprise this card is! I've never seen this technique and bookmarked Dawn's video. What a fun card for little ones (and the young at heart) to open! It has been great to work with you for OWH; you are always so nice! Hope you join Sandy's The Doobliedoo group so we can stay in touch!

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  15. Carolina KathySaturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:16:00 PM EDT

    Very clever card! I think I will have to try making one. Thx so much for sharing as I always love new ideas!

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  16. BunnySaturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:17:00 PM EDT

    I've never seen this technique. I love it. Great job.

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  17. sherry vargaSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:45:00 PM EDT

    What a cute way to fold a card. What a neat idea.

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  18. AnonymousSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:45:00 PM EDT

    I love this Diane. Thanks for the link. Enjoy your weekend.

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  19. CarolynSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:00:00 PM EDT

    That is adorable - great idea! Thanks for sharing it again!

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  20. GrancySaturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:05:00 PM EDT

    THank you so much for this GLORIOUS card idea! I am SO bookmarking this page!

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  21. SandySaturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:12:00 PM EDT

    Oh WOW! What a card template, that's just amazing! Going to have to check out Dawn's blog :) :) :) Hugz!

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  22. JessSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:39:00 PM EDT

    So awesome! Such a fun card! Love that little Ellie!

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  23. Carol LSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:51:00 PM EDT

    I've never seen a card like this, but I love the unique way it folds and gives plenty of room to write inside! I'm going to miss you and all the other wonderful bloggers I've met through OWH, but it's good to imagine our heroes will be home with their loved ones at the same time! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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  24. Lisa DSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 3:25:00 PM EDT

    I love all the inside space to write! What a fun card.

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  25. TammySaturday, May 23, 2015 at 4:37:00 PM EDT

    WOW this is awesome! I love that little elephant and your fantastic design!

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  26. gbinionSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 5:57:00 PM EDT

    This is a great card! I'm going to try it after I finish the Hop!!

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  27. Sybrina KSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 7:41:00 PM EDT

    Diane,

    This is amazing! I was loving that adorable elephant on the front, and then you blew me away with the inside of your fab card. :)

    Thanks so much for all you've done for OWH all these years. Going to sign up to follow your blog to be sure to stay on top of your crafting adventures. :)

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  28. craftysahmiamSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 7:51:00 PM EDT

    Such a sweet and fun card someone will treasure forever ; all that and still an easy to mail A2 size. I must try this type of card, thanks for sharing.

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  29. UnknownSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 8:11:00 PM EDT

    This card's folds are so clever! Love it! And the little elephant on the cover is just so darn cute! Thanks for visiting!

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  30. Dixie CochranSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:36:00 PM EDT

    I love clever folds, and yours is fab!

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  31. Andrea D. La VigneSaturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:38:00 PM EDT

    Such a super awesome card! Love the coloring on the elements on the front, and the interactive aspect of the inside. Tfs!

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  32. Lucy E.Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 12:39:00 AM EDT

    This is such a fun and interesting
    card! I love how it opens up and that
    there is plenty of room to write.

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  33. UnknownSunday, May 24, 2015 at 5:46:00 AM EDT

    i have never seeen this kind of folded card before.... awsome job! and i'm so gonna steal this design if you don't mind :)

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  34. GinaSunday, May 24, 2015 at 6:35:00 AM EDT

    OMG!!! i think i'm going to have to case this!!!
    what a GREAT card idea!!! and so much room to write!!!

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  35. AnnSunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:11:00 PM EDT

    What a fabulous card idea! I can't wait to CASE it!

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  36. UnknownSunday, May 24, 2015 at 5:35:00 PM EDT

    That is a gorgeous card in every way.

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  37. KristieSunday, May 24, 2015 at 5:51:00 PM EDT

    What a fun card! Great choices of pattern papers and that elephant is just darling. Thanks for your support of OWH.

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  38. Patricia HaysSunday, May 24, 2015 at 8:55:00 PM EDT

    I was already smitten with the totally adorable elephant - but then I saw the uber-cool inside of your card! Wow! How awesome is this!?!?! This will definitely bring lots of smiles to the military member who chooses your card and to the lucky recipient!

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  39. UnknownSunday, May 24, 2015 at 9:40:00 PM EDT

    the elephant is delightful, and the inside what a surprise...this is a WOW card for sure. Love it!!!!

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  40. DianaSunday, May 24, 2015 at 10:47:00 PM EDT

    Such a cute surprise inside. Love this!

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  41. WhoMomMonday, May 25, 2015 at 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Love the surprise inside! However, the elephant is adorable! We love elephants here in our house. Thanks for sharing in the fun and inspiration.

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  42. MarybethMonday, May 25, 2015 at 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Wow, these are great cards Diane! I love the folded cards and beautiful patterned paper you used.

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  43. Sue DMonday, May 25, 2015 at 11:39:00 PM EDT

    Very cool interactive card--love that little elephant.

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  44. Lisa :)Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 6:50:00 AM EDT

    Such a great idea, so much space to write!

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  45. Seongsook DuncanTuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:30:00 PM EDT

    Diane, you are the winner of my blog candy. Congratulations! Please send me your mailing address to seongsookduncan at yahoo dot com. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement through OWH Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop 2015.

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