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Thursday, July 4, 2013

OWH/Tombow Blog Skip

Happy, happy 4th of July to each and every one of you.  

Today, The Operation Write Home Team and the Tombow Blog Team have joined forces to bring you a Patriotic blogskip.


You should have arrived at my blog from Nancy's blog, if you didn't you can head back to the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Blog and start from there. 

The layout for my card was inpired by the Operation Write Home sketch #36.  You will find the sketch here. 


I created a card that would be great for any soldier to send to a friend back home.  I started with a white card base and then added some Bo Bunny print papers using Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots.  Next, I cut a large star from red cardstock and a medium star from white cardstock using my Silhouette.  I embossed the red layer with a folder from Lifestyle Crafts.  I used some more Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots to adhere each of these layers together and then used some Tombow Foam Tabs to add the dark blue panel to the card front.  

I stamped the sentiment from the Reverse Confetti Peacock Pretties set in dark blue ink onto a white circle and layered it to red and blue panels using Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots.  The blue panel was popped up using Tombow Foam Tabs.

Now, you have made it this far....how about a chance to win these (see below) awesome adhesives from Tombow.  Be sure to comment on each stop along the way. 


Now, I am going to send you skipping along to Paula's blog.  I know she will have some amazing eye candy for you!

Happy Independence Day!




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73 comments:

  1. Kathy SJuly 4, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    I love that BoBunny paper pack your friend design. TFS

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  2. airbornewifeJuly 4, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Love your card... those papers are to nice, I need to look them up.

    Blessings~ Pam

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  3. Paula S.July 4, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I like both of your patrioic cards today! I just love the Bo Bunny papers, which are just perfect on this card that I know a hero will snatch right up. Thanks for joining in today Melissa and for supporting OWH!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  4. Susan SJuly 4, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    A very nice card...love the papers. The bling around the star - perfect.

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  5. ladybugJuly 4, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Great card and love the simple lines with all the great detail in the background. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Tombow for sticking with us, as always!

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  6. Nancy KellerJuly 4, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Whoa!! Those are some of my very favorite papers for this time of year!! Thanks for hopping along with us... For about 5minutes I had linked to your GinaK hop instead of this one... We're back on track now! Love all of your work here, looks like you've been so busy!!! :) And thanks, ill have to hop along with Gina K now, too!!! Yay!

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  7. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Super cute ideas….I'm married to an active duty Airman and have recieved cards from OWH from him while deployed…love the little bit of bling on this one too.

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  8. DianeJuly 4, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    YOur card is fabulous- love the layout, papers and the embellishing around the stars!

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  9. JulieJuly 4, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Great card, Melissa! Love the touches of bling. Thanks so much for participating in our hop today!

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  10. Jen R.July 4, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I will also be looking up the papers!

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  11. Lori in AZJuly 4, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Love the texture and the bling on this card. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Verna AngerhoferJuly 4, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Melissa I love that card you designed. Perfect for our heros to use. And, I am so happy to have the Bo Bunny line of papers just like you used. In fact, was using them earlier this week.

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  13. KristiJuly 4, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Great card! I love the look of the embossing on the red piece and of course you can't go wrong with Bo Bunny papers. :)

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  14. Carol JJuly 4, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Wow, love the patriotic look of this card and yet it is good for any time of the year.

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  15. Melissa T.July 4, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Love it! Nice design with lots of layers.
    :)

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  16. gabby2057July 4, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Great card, love the papers and the added bling around the star.

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  17. SandyJuly 4, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Love that this uber patriotic card is a hello card - what a fun way for a hero to say hi to someone at home. Adorable!

    Sandy Allnock, Exec Dir, OWH

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  18. Penny WardJuly 4, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Gorgeous card!! Love the papers and the bling you added to the star!

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  19. DoloresJuly 4, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing this great patriotic card with us. Well done!

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  20. conilJuly 4, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    This card is really lovely. Like the embossing a lot and I'm a sucker for stars.

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  21. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)July 4, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    cute card Melissa! Have a great 4th!

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  22. Nancy MJuly 4, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I like all the elements on your card- I can't choose 1 or 2. TFS and Happy 4th!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 4, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I truly love both these cards. I especially like the white embossing on the Red paper. It really pops out. Great Job

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  24. Joan KJuly 4, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    I too love the bling you added to the outline of the star - very festive!

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  25. Sharon RoselliJuly 4, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Love the colors together so bold. this is a great card for anyone to receive!

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  26. Jan HunnicuttJuly 4, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Gorgeous card Melissa, love the layout, textures and dies! Happy 4th of July!

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  27. ValerieJuly 4, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Love your card. It is great to see so much red, white, and blue today.

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  28. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I really liked the sentiment in dark blue. I've been hesitant to use color on sentiments. My fave and standard ink has always been black. With the Tombow adhesive along with the blue ink, the sentiment really "pops." Thanks for sharing the supporting OWH.

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  29. mak44070July 4, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing.

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  30. JudyJuly 4, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I really like your paper choice. I think your card is perfect for any soldier to send home to a friend for any # of occassions

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  31. Jo Ann U.July 4, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Terrific card! I love those big star shapes on your white card base.

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  32. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Love the embossing. Are those little jewels on the star?

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  33. grandmaleeJuly 4, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful card! I've had problems with some adhesives sticking when you use them on top of embossed papers, but the Tombow USA adhesives haven't let me down yet. Your star and sentiment are perfect with this DP. Thanks so much for your support of OWH! Have a wonderful 4th!

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  34. Andrea TJuly 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Great card! I'm feeling patriotic! :)

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  35. Jennie GarciaJuly 4, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Gorgeous card Melissa!! It has 3 of my favorite things: bling, embossing and twine! :)
    TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  36. lindaJuly 4, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Great card, love the way you pulled off the clean and simple but textured layered look! (does that make sense?) I try but often end up with clutter.

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  37. MistyJuly 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Great papers and use of layers!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  38. LindaJuly 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Perfect papers...textures and bling for the 4th! Thanks for the support!

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  39. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Great card...I'm going to have to get those adhesives. I use the glue runner and love it. I like the way you did this card it's great and I adore the little gems on the star and sentiment.

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  40. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Great card. I like the embossed red layer. I have never seen that pattern before.

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  41. Annie WillsJuly 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Love those papers and the embossing is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  42. Bert BJuly 4, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Love the stripes down the side of the card! Gives me more great ideas!

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  43. LynnJuly 4, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Fantastic graphic design. I love the little touch of sparkles.

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  44. Shari BJuly 4, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Love the combination of DP and the touches of bling!

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  45. Jean BullockJuly 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Lovely card. Like the little bling you added and the Hello Friend circle.

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  46. Sue DJuly 4, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    very festive-I like the embossing and twine.

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  47. AnneJuly 4, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Very nice card. Again with the sketches. Can't wait to print out them all. A happy card.
    Anne

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  48. JoAnnJuly 4, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Great card. Love the design and the papers you used. TFS

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  49. CropaddictJuly 4, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    This card is adorable. Great sketch and paper combo.

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  50. Kaylee SnyderJuly 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Love the paper. The background looks like fireworks.

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  51. ErikaJuly 4, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Great card - I love the embellishments around the blue star. Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  52. WhoMomJuly 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Awesome card! It is a card anyone would love to receive.
    Thank you for sharing the talent.
    Lyn

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  53. mtscrapgalJuly 4, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    What a great friend card for a soldier. Perfect color combo. TFS

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  54. Diana EvensenJuly 4, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Very fun look with the different strips of decorative paper on the left.

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  55. SuzAnnJuly 4, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Great card! Love how you used 3 red elements to pull the eye up and across the card.

    SuzAnn
    OWH Board member

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  56. PoJoJuly 4, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    I love it! Thanks for sharing your great card!

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  57. Pat YJuly 4, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Love the colors and the dry embossing.

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  58. KathyJuly 4, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Great card and I love the papers that you used.

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  59. RufusJuly 4, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Love those papers and that's an embossing folder I'd never seen before, I like it! Thanks for supporting OWH and all our Heroes! Love my Tombow Mono Multi!
    R/

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  60. BobbisTreasureJuly 4, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Love how you used the bling on the star!

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  61. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Very cool card, love the embossing folder, great texture throughout!

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  62. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Thank you for sharing such a great card!

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  63. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Love the cards and that embossing folder is new to me and so cute. Great job on the card and the Bo Bunny papers worked so well,

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  64. TexasGrammaJuly 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Love the BoBunny paper.

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  65. JaniceJuly 5, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Your card is so cool. I like the total look from the vertical strips and the big blinged star. The pretty scalloped sentiment is a nice touch. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. AnnJuly 5, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Very cute! I love that Bo Bunny paper!

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  67. AnonymousJuly 5, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Great card! I love the paper and all the layering.

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  68. JanisJuly 5, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Love the embossed BG!
    <3 J

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  69. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    I love how nice and bright your card is. Thanks for sharing.

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  70. Cynthia RoseJuly 6, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    The paper you chose work great. Thanks.

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  71. heatherJuly 7, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Great card! Love the paper you used and the embossing is awesome!

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  72. Diana N.July 7, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Love the background paper and the striped panel on the left side. The red, white and blue sections really stand out.

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  73. MarshaJuly 7, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    So lovely with the stripes made from strips. Like the embossing and the star being the focal point.

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