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Saturday, May 25, 2013

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop


Hi there and happy Saturday everyone!

Today I am sharing a card that I created for the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop.  

The theme is to create a Thank You card using one of the many, many sketches from OWH.  You can find all of the sketches HERE.

I picked Sketch 133 to work with and stuck pretty much to it, I changed the horizontal panel to a flag instead of the rectangle, but that was about it.


Isn't this little cup cute?  I used a new (to me) product called Wink of Stella by Zig to add a little sparkle to the steam.  I love this because it gave the card a little zip without the worry of glitter rubbing off.  Just perfect I say!

There are lots of blogs to see along the way, so I am just going to share the card recipe below.  If you have any questions, be sure to leave me a comment (with a way to get back to you).  Happy hopping!

Recipe:
Stamps:  Cyber Cafe-Paper Smooches
Paper:  Neenah Solor White, Melon from ??, Floral-October Afternoon, Dot from ??
Ink:  Tuxedo Black-Memento
Extras:  Tombow Dual Brush Pens (N75 & 991), Buttons, Twine
Adhesives:  Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots, Tombow Foam Tabs


I am not going to keep you as there are a lot of great stops on this hop and you can find a complete list by clicking on the banner below.


Thank you to all of our service men and women who protect us everyday.  My world is a better place because of you. 







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107 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    A card featuring coffee AND buttons? 2 of my favorite things in the world...

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  2. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 25, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Love the color combo, Melissa! I just used this stamp set at a workshop! It was really cute and I like seeing it again so soon. That glitter pen is a new one on my wish list...thanks for sharing! :)

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  3. Robin ClendenningMay 25, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Cute as always Melissa!!
    This was fun, thanks for letting me know about it!!
    Love your card!!

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  4. CheriMay 25, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Fabulous card, Melissa!! I love those buttons and the patterned paper you chose. (See you soon!)

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  5. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    I love your sentiment and the buttons are a nice accent to your beautiful paper.

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  6. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Melissa, this is really really REALLY fantastic! I love all the layers and little details you put in your card! A smile-maker, for sure!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  7. JoanMay 25, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    What a happy card! I love the color combination you chose, and who doesn't like a cup of coffee (or tea) when morning blog hopping! Thanks for sharing this "perky" card.

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  8. ReneeMay 25, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Very cute! Love that coffee cup and your colors!

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  9. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Oh so cute! Love the colors!

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  10. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    This is pretty. I like how bright and cheerful it is.

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  11. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    What a cute card! Going to have to check out that new Zig product. TFS!

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  12. DianaMay 25, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Love anything with coffee cups - and this is adorable!

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  13. Jan HunnicuttMay 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I love your card Melissa, it has texture and pattern and the pop of orange color, oh ya!

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  14. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Pretty card. Love the colors. Always like paper piecing.

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  15. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Reminds me of the 50's and happy times!!! Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  16. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    love how you cut the cup & banner from the same fun orange paper! quickly becoming my go-to color for crafting

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  17. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Wow! This is beautiful! I love the papers and all the piecing you did. It is a very cheery card.

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  18. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful card Melissa! I love the bright colors and that cute paper pieced coffee cup!
    Tammy x

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  19. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    What a warm and happy card! This card will definitely bring a smile to someone!

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  20. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    love all the colors and textures on your card. Very cute.

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  21. Dana D.May 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I love everything about this card. The style and details and especially the colors.........wow.

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  22. scrappingnanaMay 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Very pretty. Love the cheerful colors and papers. Sweet sentiment and cup.

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  23. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Really sweet I like the steam and what you did to it.

    reflections:0)

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  24. JPScrapsMay 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Very pretty card! love the embossing.

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  25. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    These colors are yummy and I love the prints. TFS

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  26. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Melissa, I love everything about your card!!! Great job!

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  27. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Fabulous color combo, layering, and piecing - all of it! Beautiful!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  28. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Your card is so pretty.

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  29. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Oh this is such a fabulous card - love the colors, the little button accents, the paper-pieced tea cup, the Wink of Stella pen (gotta find one of those)... just perfect!

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  30. byAnnetteMay 25, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Pretty Card!
    Like the embossing and patterned paper. Cute cup

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  31. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Your card is adorable! Love it! Love the color choices. TFS

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  32. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Awesome card-- love this stamp set! Cute, cute, cute!

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  33. Leslie HannaMay 25, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Gorgeous colors. I'm in love with melon lately. :)

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  34. garnettMay 25, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    What a happy card. The colors are great.

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  35. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Beautiful papers and layers. Love the sentiment. TFS

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  36. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful card, Melissa, love the colors and the paper piecing, and yes the new product on the steam! TFS and hope your weekend is a good one. #133

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  37. Jen MMay 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I love this! I adore teh paper pieced cup. SO CUTE. :)

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  38. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Lovely colors and the cup is adorable! Zig, you say? Another product added to my wish list. It has gotten really, really long today!

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  39. Lori in AZMay 25, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the colors!

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  40. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Very nice and warming. Like the embossing too.

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  41. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Love anything that says coffee! Such a darling bright cheery card! Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  42. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Your card is sweet/heartfelt/cheery. Love the name of your blog! TFS.

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  43. Becca-expressionsMay 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    I have been soooooo good. Your card immediately caught my eye and I wanted to pop in here very first thing this morning, but I've been working my way through like a good little OWH hopper. This card is my reward! Love, love, LOVE it. Hope you don't mind if I CASE it! Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop! I've become a follower because I really enjoy your style and look forward to lots more inspiration!!

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  44. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I just love what you've done with that adorable Paper Smooches set. The papers are so perfect together and the paper piecing is sweet. Thanks for joining in the hop and for supporting Operation Write Home!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  45. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    What an adorable card! The colors and papers just work so well together along with that sweet cup image! Thanks for supporting our Troops and OWH
    R/

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  46. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Such an adorable card,great colors.

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  47. Patricia ChalasMay 25, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    wao! I love the bright colors of your card and the embossing layer is just perfect!

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  48. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Very cute card! I love the color combination and the button/twine embellishments.

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  49. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Such an adorable card. I love all of the Paper Smooches sets..but this one is a favorite of mine.

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  50. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 25, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Your card is like a breath of fresh air. Love the paper background and the embossed border panel. I really like how the cup of coffee has been paper pierced wtih the same polka dot paper as the flag. Nice addition of buttons with twine as well. I have not heard of Wink of Stella - will definitely check it out. If it's by Zip, I bet Michaels or Hobby Lobby carry it. Thank you for sharing your delightful card with us today! ~ Marilyn

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  51. JoAnn PMay 25, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Love the background paper.

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  52. Patricia HaysMay 25, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    This turned out really cute! The turquoise and orange are a refreshing change from all the red, white and blue in the OWH blog hop. :) (Don't get me wrong, I'm all for patriotism, but it's just really nice to see something different here.)

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  53. MistyMay 26, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Anything with coffee is first rate in my book!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  54. cr8ivemeMay 26, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    What a bright and cheerful card. I love the DSPs you used.

    Hugs,
    M.E.

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  55. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    I love the color combination :)

    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  56. AprilMay 26, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Such a cute card. What a great idea to change the rectangle to a banner/flag. I am going to try that with other sketches.
    April

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  57. Annie WillsMay 26, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Love the bright colors and that embossed panel. Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  58. Barbara GreenbergMay 26, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Love your coffee cup card and the colors are great too.
    Great job.
    meagain20002000@yahoo.com

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  59. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    What a cheerful adorable card. I love the background paper and the cup is so cute. Thank you for sharing your talent and supporting OWH

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  60. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Wow! Fantastic card! The colors are exceptional- so much inspiration here! Thanks!

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  61. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    What a bright and cheerful card! Thanks for sharing:)

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  62. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    The coffee cup is very cute! I also love that embossed layer!
    Great job!

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  63. SheilaMay 26, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Super cute! Love the paper piecing. Have an awesome weekend.

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  64. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    love this card-very unique

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  65. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    nice color combo and layout

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  66. MargaretMay 26, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful card! The paper pieced cup is so pretty and I love the embossing!

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  67. SusMay 26, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Love the cup paper piecing and the glitter pen - must look into that.

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  68. paulaMay 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    What a cute card! Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  69. LindaMay 26, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Uber cute...Love it ALL! WTG!!!

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  70. Crafting AdventuresMay 26, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Really beautiful! Love the colors and the coffee theme!

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  71. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Love your paper - such a nice card - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  72. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Very cute card love the colors and layers!!

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  73. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Very cute card and very cheerful.

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  74. PamMay 26, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Awesome card

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  75. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    What a cute happy card! I love the sentiment! Thanks for sharing!

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  76. Carmen O.May 26, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Such a sweet card! I love cards with buttons and coffee/tea cups too. What a fabulous creation.

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  77. Patti JMay 26, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Beautifully done, Melissa! Love those colors! Thanks for sharing :)

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  78. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    adorable cup and sentiment! such a sweet card!

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  79. Colleen SchaanMay 26, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    LOVE this card.... the colors, the design... it's awesome!

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  80. LynnMay 26, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    This is a great use of a sketch! I love how the banner and the cup match! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  81. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    awesome use of the sketch- and I love the colors and papers you used! Thanks for supporting our troops and OWH!

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  82. Sue DMay 27, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Very pretty with these papers and the buttons.

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  83. AnnMay 27, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Cute, cute card! The papers are awesome!

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  84. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Yes - that little cup with the steam is cute! Love it. I like how that "wink" turned out and the way you did the buttons. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

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  85. Heather GrowMay 27, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Love the colors. Your card is so cute! Love it.

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  86. PatMay 27, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Love what you did with this card. It's simple without being plain and I always love learning about new products.

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  87. sarahstoneMay 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Those colors are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I love this card. I want those papers! Thanks for sharing!

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  88. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Your card is so pretty. I love that you were able to add a lil zip without the glitter coming off. So wonderful. Thanks for joining in.

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  89. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I love the bright colors, a very pretty card.

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  90. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    What a sweet card and love that paper pieced coffee cup!

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  91. LeslieRahyeMay 27, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    super cute card! great pun!

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  92. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Love the color combination!!!

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  93. NJ Stamping QueenMay 27, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    love your card. The cup and the greeting are very "inviting" and warm. thanks for sharing and for your support of OWH.
    :) Marie

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  94. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Cute card!! LOVE the coffee cup!

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  95. Beth F.May 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    So cute! Love the buttons on it!
    Beth F. OWH #114

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  96. Marilyn MMay 27, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Love the colors you used and the cute little cup.

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  97. JulieMay 27, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Yay for threaded buttons! I hate a nekkid button :) Adorable card!

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  98. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Ther is a cup on that card and being British it has to contain TEA!!
    It might be after the weekend here in the UK, but I just wanted to support such a good cause.
    "Like the ivy and the wall, together we stand united we fall"

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  99. MarybethMay 27, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Melissa, your card is very sweet! I can almost smell the coffee! Love the yellow too!

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  100. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Gorgeous card! So bright & cheerful!!! TFS!

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  101. craftysahmiamMay 27, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Hmmmm, I've not heard of that Wink product either and may need to look for it . Thanks for sharing =)

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  102. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    A cup of thanks to you also! This card is heaven to all the coffee drinkers! My brother-in-law, Major Keeter, would also love this! TFS!

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  103. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Great and cheerful card! That cup is adorable. :) And thanks for the heads up on the Zig. I haven't purchased pens or markers or anything in those lines in a while, time to check it out!

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  104. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  105. KelleyMay 27, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Love your card! Love the paper and that you paper pieced the tea cup. I need to try that Wink of Stella.

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  106. Cindy LawrenceMay 28, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Melissa, this is DARLING! Love that sweet little teacup, all the textures, and the vibrant colors!

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  107. Dotti's HobbiesMay 30, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Melissa, you did a great job on your card! Coffee themes always seem so warm and inviting - kinda makes the genuineness of the Thank You really stand out. The textures and color combos are wonderful too! Thank you for being in the blog hop and for supporting OWH. ~Dotti H., OWH Board member

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