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Saturday, May 28, 2011

OWH Memorial Day BLOGHOP!!!!



Monday's the day we Americans remember those who gave their lives fighting for our freedom. I'm proud to be an American, and so very, very grateful that we have heroes fighting for us.

Today's also the day we BLOGHOP for Operation Write Home, an organization that distributes handmade greeting cards to heroes serving overseas so they can write home to their loved ones. I'm proud to be a part of their organization!


Blog candy! Click to follow me and leave a comment telling me so - and I'll pick one winner to receive a cuttlebug cover, handmade by me! ;)

Here's my card:



















Card recipe:
Unity stamps
Cuttlebug stars embossing folder
Nesties petite ovals, plain and scalloped
EK Success border punch

Continue next to Erica's blog!

Side note: I was researching a question my daughter had about Memorial Day and found this about flying the flag at half-staff only until noon that I did not know:

"On Memorial Day the flag is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains only until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day.[8]



The half-staff position remembers the more than one million men and women who gave their lives in service of their country. At noon their memory is raised by the living, who resolve not to let their sacrifice be in vain, but to rise up in their stead and continue the fight for liberty and justice for all." Source here

Happy Memorial Day!

Jen
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67 comments:

  1. Seongsook DuncanMay 28, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Hi Jen, thanks for sharing your nice card and the information. Hope you will enjoy the OWH Memorial Day Blogshop, too.

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  2. JulieMay 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Really cute card, Jen. I love that touch of striped ribbon, it adds a nice punch!

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  3. helloholleyMay 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What a sweet card!!! Happy Hoppin' ;)

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  4. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Jen,
    A very sweet card! Blessings!

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  5. sagreen125May 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    really like it,

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  6. DawnMay 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    so cute!

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  7. AllisonGMay 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Already a follower cuz I love your cards! This one is no exception.

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  8. MistyMay 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Love the butterflys! Thanks for the flag info, neither my DH or I knew that.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  9. Charlotte CornettMay 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Great card!! Just became a follower!
    TFS! Charlotte

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  10. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Nothing like mail. I love mail and that is part of why I take part in making cards for OWH. Thank you for sharing your card and the info on Memorial Day.

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  11. RobinHMay 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    cute mailbox image
    thanks for sharing

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  12. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I really like the way you layered the edge punch.

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  13. ScrapacatMay 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Sweet card - I love the textures and the wavy border you made with the punch. Thanks, too, for the reminder about the flag.

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  14. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I like the border punch and also the mailbox!

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  15. sandybear76May 28, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    love the mailbox. I had heard the info about the flag on my classic rock radio station yesterday.

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  16. KMay 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    love your double punched border! sweet card!

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  17. SarahMay 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Great work Jen! Love the border punch you used for the bottom of the card. Great job!

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  18. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Your card is so cute. I'm already a follower.

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  19. One Scrappy GalMay 28, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love the mailbox theme! Nice card.

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  20. SandiMay 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Very cute mailbox and border punch!

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  21. Cynthia BaldwinMay 28, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I think the mailbox is a perfect way to convey the message of the hop! TFS this lovely card!

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  22. KellyRaeMay 28, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Love the mailbox image for your card! And thanks for that info re half-mast for only part of the day (and why). It reminds us that Memorial Day is not a three-day weekend, it's to honor the sacrifices of fallen military heroes.

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  23. Sylvia NelsonMay 28, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Cute card! Have a good weekend.

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  24. Cindy's Card CoMay 28, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    very nice job

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  25. AnitaMay 28, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Stunning card!

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  26. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    YOur card is adorable!




    --Cheryl--

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  27. Karen HowardMay 28, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    This is really awesome! Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs, Karen

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  28. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Thanks for the card and the info!

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  29. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Love the mailbox image!

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  30. AlaineMay 28, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I really like what you did with the ribbon!!! Thank you for the info too!!!!

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  31. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Lovely card love the embossed paper :D Hope you have a great Memorial Day Weekend :)

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  32. ShellMay 28, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Thank you for the beautiful card and the facts about the day.

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  33. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Love the layering and embossing.

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  34. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful card Jen. That Unity set is perfect for OWH cards. Thanks for supporting OWH and hopping this weekend.

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  35. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Sweet card - love the mailbox.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911 AT gmail.com

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  36. SamanthaMay 28, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Very sweet card! My Absolute favorite color combination!! =)

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  37. Nancy KellerMay 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love this mailbox card, and thank you for the flag trivia! I didn't know that one! Have a safe and happy weekend!

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  38. Operation Write HomeMay 28, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Cute lonely mailbox :) And thanks for the flag note - I had no idea! Now I know how to do it right on Monday.

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  39. Louise FoxMay 28, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I love cards with mailboxes on them and this one is certainly no exception. Great card! Blessings.

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  40. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I love the mailbox, but I wonder, are they butterflies, or are they moths cause the box is empty and needs filling, LOL Anyway, great job on the card!

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  41. ChristineMay 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    great card (as always - i'm a follower)
    thanks for the flag info - did not know that either

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  42. Patricia HMay 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I like how the scalloped bottom border coordinates with the loopy path of the butterflies in the image. Great card!

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  43. Sherry HickeyMay 29, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Hi Jen! I'm doing the insomnia shift on the hop, lol! Your card is very sweet. I love how you layered the papers with that border punch (which I love) and your neat ribbon treatment! Great job. Enjoy your weekend!

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  44. Just A Pac RatMay 29, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Wonderful card, such great colors! TFS in the HOP

    circlebenterprises.com

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  45. Juliana TMay 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Love your card! I hadn't seen the cuttlebug stars embossing folder..have to get that one. Thanks for the info on the flag..that was great! I became a follower.

    jonder@frontier.com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  46. Lady FairMay 29, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Very sweet card, and gender neutral. :) I'm a follower!
    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  47. Holly / InkPaperStampsMay 29, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    What a sweet card--and thanks for sharing the flag etiquette. . . I had forgotton about that.

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  48. Linda AndersonMay 29, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Ahhhhh, what a sweet card!!! Love that embossing folder! Happy Memorial Day.

    Linda

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  49. SprytebyrdMay 29, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Beautiful card! And, I did not know that about the flag, either - thanks for sharing
    Hugs, Dee

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  50. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I love that mailbox, waiting for a letter or card. What a sweet idea and image. So lovely!
    Joanne Travis
    (Sleepy In Seattle)

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  51. Alexandra LundgrenMay 29, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    wow- great card. Love the colors, embossing folder, edge punch and image combo

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  52. SusanMay 29, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    awesome card! and I am already a follower :)
    Thanks for the opportunity.

    Enjoy your weekend!
    Susan

    Ps...I have candy also :)

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  53. KatknitMay 29, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    What fun ..... hop, hop, hop.

    Wow, I loved the card you shared for this "blog hop". It's very nice with the design, the stamps/embellishments, and the paper you used!!! It is a great card. Thanks for sharing.

    I am a new follower. I also want to say thank you for the "blog candy"

    Thanks for supporting OWH.

    Charlene

    katknit at gmail dot com

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  54. SueBMay 29, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    great card and I've learned something new about the half-mast flags. thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  55. sharonMay 29, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Great card. I like the red and white ribbon. The perfect touch!
    Shaton L
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  56. AnnMay 29, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Great card! I love the mailbox image!!

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  57. JenniferMay 29, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Would love to recieve this in the mail from my hubby :)
    The card is great!!!

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  58. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    What a cute card! and I learned something too!
    www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
    craftycardgallery at gmail dot com

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  59. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Loving the card - the ruffle techinique at the bottom is a wonderful touch. Thanks for particiatping.

    I have added you to my list of blogs to follow!!

    Nanette
    krzy4stmpn at charter dot net

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  60. AimMay 30, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Your card is really adorable!! I love that mailbox image!! :)

    I'm already a follower...

    Thanks so much for sharing your card and supporting OWH!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog ($50 GIVEAWAY going on NOW!!)
    scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  61. Heather GrowMay 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Your card is perfect for our theme this weekend. TFS and for supporting OWH.

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  62. Sue DMay 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Great card! I became a follower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  63. Stuff-n-Such By LisaMay 30, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Such a cute card Jen! Love the embossed star background and the ribbon peeking out!
    I've really enjoyed this hop!
    Lisa H.
    lisastuf.blogspot.com
    lisastuf at gmail dot com

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  64. Stuff-n-Such By LisaMay 30, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Oops! Forgot to say that I am now a happy follower! Also, thank-you for the tidbit about displaying the flag on Memorial Day, I didn't know that!
    Lisa H.
    lisastuf.blogspot.com
    lisastuf at gmail dot com

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  65. Desert Rose StamperMay 30, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Very nice card. I like the mail box -- cute idea. Thanks!

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  66. AdeleMay 30, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful work with a lot of detail. You are very talented. I am now following you, and look forward to seeing your beautiful creations.

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  67. Lee TuckerMay 31, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful card! I love how you pierced the bottom of the card. This EF is also one of my favorites. Thanks for supporting OWH!

    I also have some OWH cards that weren't listed on the main hop page. Don't forget to sign up to win one of my blog candies! http://stampingwithgrandmalee.blogspot.com/

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