Friday, October 21, 2011

OWH Fund Raiser Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Operation Write Home Fund Raiser Blog Hop! If you arrived here from Cathy's blog, then you're on the right track. You can always start at the beginning on Jan's blog if you get lost along the way.

Today I'm sharing 3 cards with you, and all of the images can be found at K'K Designs with special pricing until November 1st. This is "snow thankful" and he was colored with Copics, matted with embossed red & white mats and dressed up with a little sparkly ribbon and liquid applique. I used 2 black mini brads for his eyes to make them more defined.
This image is "Kolar's Care Package" and he was colored with Copics too. I created "wall paper" with copics and a tiny star stamp. The floor was also done with Copics, using a clear blending Copic to etch the design in the floor. The "bow" was a mistake! Ha! I tied the ribbon around the image, and when I snipped the ends, my scissors were behind both layers, so I ended up with this unique bow. I kinda like it now that I've looked at it for a while, KWIM? It was the last of my yellow ribbon, so it will stay as it is :) I added a cute dog bone clip for fun.
And this image is "Eagle" which is also available from K'NK designs for special pricing through November 1st. I used this for an "any hero" card and sent it off to OWH along with some Christmas cards for our troops
I hope you can help us out with the shipping costs of getting our cards into the hands of our military serving overseas by purchasing one, or a bundle of these adorable digi images from K'nK. If you don't need any stamps right now, donations can be made to OWH with the paypal button you'll find here. Every donation makes a difference, regardless of how small or insignificant it may seem!

During this blog hop, K'nK Designs is giving away a prize package to 2 lucky winners!! All you need to do is comment on the blogs in this hop, and your name will go into the drawing! The winners will be announced on Monday October 24th, so be sure to leave some love along the way as you hop along!

Thanks for hanging in with me for this long post, and now your next stop on the hop is Ginnie.

If you want to explore on your own, here's the complete list of blogs in the hop!


Thanks so much for your help!!

Carol

37 comments:

Brenda said...

Carol your cards are so great! I love what you did with the Snowman because I did the same image! I like yours more!

Rhonda Miller said...

These cards are fabulous. TFS.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Carol your cards are fabulous! I haven't had a chance to color the snowman yet and yours is just WOW :)
it's gotta be that red, white and blue! Hugs, Jan

gbinion said...

You're cards are so pretty! I just love the ribbon you used on the 3rd card! I'm gonna have to jump on the Copic Wagon one of these days!! Your coloring is amazing!!

Shannon White said...

Wowzers Miss Carol! These are all So Awesome! Loving all the embossed layers and touch of liquid applique on your first one. And what an incredible job you did with the floor and wallpaper on your second one, not to mention the Darling custom bow! soo Cute! And you know I am loving the big fluffy clouds on the last one too! 8-) Just Fabulous Miss Carol!

Hugs
Shannon 8-)

Basslady said...

hun, your creations are so delicious and fabulous! really fun to look at!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Donna Hanley said...

Carol, just perfect, all of them. I love how you did that "room". I honestly thought it was made with designer papers. Fabulous job. Your eagle card cartainly does make me proud and I love the ribbon your used. Your snowman is adorable, so don't be surprised when I CASE it. I was having a hard time trying to color my snowman.n He just wasn't looking right, but now I see how to improve him. I owe you another Thank You.

paige said...

Fabulous cards! My eye was immediately drawn into the snowman card - my favorite!

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

I love your unique bow - a happy accident - I noticed the wallpaper and floor right away - great job coloring with your Copics.

thanks for your support of OWH.

Barb Housner

Kaylee Snyder said...

That snowman is way cute! I love the embossed background.

And don't worry about the bow, I think it's way fun. I'm going to try one now.

Laurel Weeks said...

Love the textures, the ribbons, and how clever to make your own wallpaper and floor design with your Copics!

Anonymous said...

Oh these are so cute! I love the snowman's eyes - they look like the traditional coal pieces! :) And that is such a cool line of silver along the embossed edge of the image - how did you do that? Love the wallpaper and your unique bow in the Kolar card!! :) How fun!! And I just love everything about your eagle card, from the paper to the sky to the ribbons!! :) Thanks for sharing, and thanks so much for being in this blog hop!!

Holly Iossa (Homeschool Homestead) said...

Beautiful cards. The first is my favorite.

Nancy M said...

WOW-great cards! I thought the one was DP, not Copics. You have a knack for color and design! TFS
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Sandy Trefger said...

These are all Adorable with a capital "A!!" The snowman really catches my eye. Love the patriotic colors with him. The eagle card is fabulous too. And I'm loving the way you made the wallpaper and floor with the dog card. May give that a try one day! Thanks for inspiring me.

Operation Write Home said...

You did an awesome job on all these cards - LOVE!!!!

Ronni Unger said...

Beautiful paper - beautiful cards.

RobinH said...

terrific cards!

I LOVE the snowman card and the embossing you did with it is fabulous

helloholley said...

I love all three cards, Carol....wonderful job!! ;)

Linda said...

What wonderful cards! My Fav is the dog card because of the sweet wallpaper and little bone clip! Thanks for sharing!

Ann said...

great cards! Yoyr coloring is fabulous! I love how you embossed the layers on the snowman card!

Aundria B. said...

Love all 3 of your cards - great coloring! On the snowman card, I love all of your layers and embossing; it gives it such a rich, textured look, and love the patriotic colors - they really POP! On the puppy card, I love the background papers and embellishments - awesome bow, btw! Loved your choice of colors, the paper, the detailed edging, ribbons and embellishments. Beautiful cards all - thank you for sharing these!

Kathryn said...

I love all of your cards. The "bow" is great- just a new way to use ribbon. I never would have thought it was an accident at all.

NanaConnie said...

Fabulous embossing on the Snowman! Such great paper choices for Kolar and the sky you did for the eagle is incredible! How wonderful that all this support is there for OWH!

Carol said...

Love all 3 of your cards but I have to say the Snowman is my favorite. I am all for anything with snowmen and snowflakes! Thanks for sharing your great cards.

Julie said...

Great cards, Carol! I love the way you layered your diecuts on the first one.

airbornewife said...

Carol... your cards all rock! I really like the layer you have your snowman on on the first card, the papers on the second and the fun ribbon tied on the other ribbon on the third...

thanks for sharing ~ Pam

Velta said...

Hi Carol!! My goodness you have been busy...and all 3 cards are just perfectly lovely! Your colors, design, embellies,,,all are perfect! TFS!!

KarKar said...

This card is so cute!

AllisonG said...

I absolutely LOVE all of your cards. They are so crisp and clean. I love the layouts, the coloring, the papers you chose and the ribbon details. How in the world did you make those tiny gold stars on the snowman?! Great job!!

Dawn C. said...

Lobe your cards Carol! I have to say that my favorite one is the eagle. I absolutely love all the red papers you used. Thanks for sharing! All your cards are amazing!

Dawn C. said...

Lobe your cards Carol! I have to say that my favorite one is the eagle. I absolutely love all the red papers you used. Thanks for sharing! All your cards are amazing!

Karen said...

Love all your cards. Especially the snowman with his fluff.

JD/ Jill said...

There all great cards, Carol, I especially like the snowman!

Benzi said...

Just the best, Carol. I don't think anyone makes more cards for OWH than you. You are very special for doing that.

Anonymous said...

Wow -- what a beautiful collection of cards, Carol! Each one is precious, with so many sweet details. Thank you for all that you do for OWH, and for all of your help with this fundraiser!

Joanne (jojot) said...

wow....what a true gift of your time, talent, and thoughtfulness all of these cards are....fabulous work