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Saturday, October 5, 2013

OWH WCMD Blog Hop

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Hi there!  Thanks for stopping by today.  Today is World Cardmaking Day and I am participating in the Operation Write Home Blog Hop.
The fine folks at OWH have asked the hop participants to create Thank You cards using one of their fabulous sketches.

I have created one card in two different color combos using sketch #188.

My first card has a bit of a feminine side to it.


This one is for the fellas.



Supplies Used:
Feminine card:  
Cardstock:  Neenah Solar White, GKD In The Navy, Prints-Pebbles
Stamp: Penny Black-Salutations
Embossing Folder:  Stampin Up
Masculine Card:
Cardstock:  Neenah Natural, GKD In The Navy, Prints-Authentique
Stamp:  Hero Arts
Embossing Folder-Stampin Up
Both Cards:
Ink:  Nautical Blue
Adhesives:  Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots, Tombow Foam Tabs

Thank you for stopping by. Be sure to head on over to Operation Write Home for a complete list of blog hoppers.  

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76 comments:

  1. AnnOctober 5, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Great cards! I love the cloud embossing on the feminine card.

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  2. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Like the bright colors on your first card. Like the embossing on both cards. Thanks for joining in.

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  3. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I love how you did these cards! The embossing and the paper choice is so nice!

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  4. KaraOctober 5, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Love that by doing two different versions of the sketch you've made it easy for people to see how different patterns and colorways change the look of a design.

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  5. DianeOctober 5, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Hi Melissa- love that you have 2 versions- 1 for the guys! I struggle with guy cards so--thanks for the inspiration! And wow- love that you made mutiples- that is my goal today!!! Thanks for your support of OWH and our troops!

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  6. Oak Pond SCOctober 5, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Melissa, these are just beautiful. They are clean, crisp and it makes your embossing just pop. Happy WCMD, hugs and happy crafting! -Kim

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  7. Jill POctober 5, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    very pretty cards!

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  8. *Vicki*October 5, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Very lovely creations!! Love the strip of papers for the banners!! A great way to use up those left over pieces! :) Happy World Card Making Day fellow craft friend! HUGS

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  9. JessieOctober 5, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Lovely cards!I love that cloud embossing on the first card.

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  10. JanetOctober 5, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Love how you did your cards - especially the dry embossing on the first card (clouds).

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  11. Jody GreenOctober 5, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Both cards are beautiful! I think I'm partial to the first - love the clouds. The embossing really finishes off both cards. Great work!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 5, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    This was one of my favorite sketches too! You've done a great job. Love the first card with the embossed clouds, so pretty.

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  13. MistyOctober 5, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    The embossing really sets both cards off. I like the colors as well.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  14. NicoleOctober 5, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Love the simplicity. The embossing gave the cards JUST the right touch!

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  15. Kathy SOctober 5, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Great sketch to make multiples with. I love the cloud background. TFS

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  16. Crafting AdventuresOctober 5, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Great design, love the embossing!

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  17. CheriOctober 5, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Super cards, my friend! Love your take on the sketch for the fellas and the gals!!! WTG!

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  18. Karen WyngaardOctober 5, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I like the simple, graphic nature of your cards, yet they have texture, too. Isn't it great how you can change the look of a card using a single sketch, JUST by witching out the papers?

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  19. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Beautiful job! Love that you created both masculine & feminine cards!

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  20. roseofsOctober 5, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Love your 2 examples - simple but with great bold patterns and colors. I have trouble with "guy" cards sometimes - I can see that they don't always have to be shades of brown to be manly! Thanks.

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  21. Jen R.October 5, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Thank you for making the cards! I liked seeing the difference with the colors and background. radloffjen at cableone dot net

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  22. KristieOctober 5, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    I love that you made a feminine and masculine card using the same sketch. Great paper/color choices! And the perfect sketch for making multiples or using up some scraps. Great job!

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  23. Camille ShortOctober 5, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    You've done my favorite timesaver....just nothing like a nice embossed background and simple embellishment. Love your cards!

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  24. Sue DOctober 5, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love the use of banners and embossing.

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  25. Lori KobularOctober 5, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Love the banners on your cards and those clouds are adorable!

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  26. LoniOctober 5, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Love the embossing and the use of banners! Thanks for supporting Operation Write Home. Have a great World Card Making Day!!

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  27. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    LOVE both cards! Simple, yet SO awesome!

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  28. AngelaOctober 5, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Great cards, love the embossing!

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  29. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I have to get that embossing folder for the feminine card. I like the way you made a man and a woman card from the same sketch. Thank you for supporting OWH.

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  30. Andrea TOctober 5, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    These are beautiful. Just the change in texture and paper makes them look so different.

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  31. DorisOctober 5, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Very classy looking cards! I love how a simple change in colors/prints change the look.

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  32. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Melissa, I love both of your cards. I just love this sketch. I love the cloud embossing.

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  33. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Such lovely cards. So, nice that you made cards for him and her. It's so hard to find masculine cards on base when we are deployed. Thank you so much.

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  34. JoAnnOctober 5, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Love both of your cards and the colrs/papers you used. Thanks for supporting OWH.
    Happy WCMD.

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  35. PattyOctober 5, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Love the simplicity of these cards!! The embossed backgrounds are fabulous!! I especially love the white one with those colorful ribbons that go so well together!

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  36. Linda's Crafty WorldOctober 5, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Love these cards, Great job. I need to make some time to make a few myself.

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  37. SusanOctober 5, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I love your cards! I think I could do this! You included different samples for the same formula which really helps. Thank you for your ideas, they are great!

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  38. Jen MOctober 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Those are awesome! This sketch looks great for multiples. :)

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  39. Miriam PrantnerOctober 5, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Great cards! Easy to make and I love the embossing!

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  40. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Love the male/female versions. I also think that the top card would be great for younger people. Love that sketch!

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  41. Michele CunninghamOctober 5, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    great CAS Cards with so much personality

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  42. Esther E.October 5, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Your banners looked like washi tape to me. I'll be on the lookout for a variety of widths.

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  43. ajsdigishoppeOctober 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Love the banners and the paper you used.

    Thank you for sharing
    Amanda :)
    A.J.’s Digi Shoppe

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  44. sandybear76October 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    love the cloud embossing. I haven't seen that before. Very cute.

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  45. Amy MartinOctober 5, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Beautiful cards. I really love those clouds. Amazing.

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  46. Carmen O.October 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    What great cards! I just love that they're bright, cheerful and easy to mass produce. Well done!

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  47. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)October 5, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    awesome cards for the troops! great use of scraps sketch too!

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  48. nancy yOctober 5, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    I like the way you show two easy ways to mix up the look of the sketch. This is a great sketch, and your cards are lovely!

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  49. Donna NuceOctober 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful CAS cards. Love the embossing folders you used. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  50. Cheryl L.October 5, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Both cards are really pretty, but I really love the cloud embossing and the colorful stripe print!

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  51. KatieOctober 5, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Great cards and great ideas for OWH! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  52. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    I absolutely LOVE how you used the sketch, and the embossed backgrounds are perfect for the CAS design! Awesome job!

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  53. AnonymousOctober 5, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Your card really caught my eye when I first glanced at the hop links. Fabulously clean and simple and I love both cards. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  54. Candice FOctober 5, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Cute cards! Love your take on the sketches!

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  55. sherry vargaOctober 5, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Love your choice of colored papers. I really like your embossing folder on the first card.

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  56. cghundleyOctober 5, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Nice cards. Love the
    embossing on them and
    the colors.
    Carla from Utah

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  57. KarenladdOctober 5, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    What a beautiful, elegant card! Love the paper strips and the textured card bases

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  58. AnonymousOctober 5, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Love that you have a version for her and one for him!!Great cards!

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  59. RufusOctober 5, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Love that first embossing folder! Thanks for supporting OWH!!
    R/

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  60. UnknownOctober 6, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    These are great cards. You could use them for lots f different reasons.

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  61. Shari CzerwinskiOctober 6, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I love the color combinations! Thanks for participating in the blog hop giveaway.

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  62. cr8ivemeOctober 6, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    I love both the ways you used the sketch. My favorite is the feminine way you did it. I just love that embossing folder and haven't had much of a chance to use it.

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  63. DonnaOctober 6, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I love all the layers and your embossing is awesome. Thanks for participating in the blog hop!

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  64. KellyOctober 6, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    How soft the clouds are. Totally cute.

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  65. Paula S.October 6, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Gorgeous papers and that cloud folder is on my very long wish list. Glad you were able to join in the hop. Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  66. *Vicki*October 6, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    WOW! So many lovely cards!! Gorgeous take on the sketch and I love the papers you've used!! Thanks for sharing this for World Card Making Day! :) HUGS

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  67. CharkOctober 6, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Nicely done with the sketch!

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  68. Dixie CochranOctober 6, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    That's one of my favorite sketches. Your cards are perfect!

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  69. UnknownOctober 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Your card grabbed my attention right away. Love the color banners against the white.

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  70. Julie ShearerOctober 6, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Great cards . You did a great job following the sketch . I find sketches very helpful .

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  71. BobbisTreasureOctober 6, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    The embossing folder on the first card looks like paper piercing. The papers on both cards coordinate with the papers perfectly!
    BobbisTreasure at aol.com

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  72. JanisOctober 6, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Wonderful embossing on the BGs. Your guy card would work for a gal, too.
    <3 J

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  73. JulieOctober 6, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Two great versions of that sketch, Melissa! Love the dry embossed backgrounds. Happy WCMD!

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  74. AnonymousOctober 6, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I use the cloud folder a lot. I have even cut out individual pieces and used small clouds for embellishment. Great card. Thanks for sharing.

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  75. craftysahmiamOctober 8, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    What a great bunch of CAS Thank You cards ! I like that you chose to emboss the white background.

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  76. WhoMomOctober 8, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    The embossing and the extra layers really make these cards special.

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