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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop

Thank you for hopping by my blog today!  If you have arrived here from Susan's blog you are on the right path!  If you happened to have just stumbled upon my blog (lucky you!) and you want to enjoy all of the wonderful posts you can click on the link below and it will take you to the very beginning.

This is my very first time to participate in a blog hop and I am very excited!  My blog is only 6 months old and was created so I could join in the fun challenges on the Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps blog.  New challenges are posted every Sunday and Wednesday and a new technique tutorial is posted every Tuesday.

For my card today I decided to stray away from the traditional red/white/blue just to break things up a bit.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE our nations colors but I am pretty far down on the list and assume that you have already seen quite a few patriotic cards today (if not just scroll down a few posts here and you will find several cards with r/w/b and stars!)


For my focal image I used a pre-colored digi from the Sunflower Friends set called  Lil Kitties.  The sentiment I typed in MS Word and just added it to the .png file before I printed it.  The card stock is Stampin' Up! and the designer paper is from a gift pack I received from a Facebook friend just this week. The brads are faux - the technique instructions can be found on an earlier post by clicking here.  The layout is the Stars & Stamps Sketch #59.

Your next stop on the hop is Dolores' blog called The Corner Studio.  I hope you are having fun and have a blessed Memorial Day Weekend.

May God bless you and the families that are missing their heroes to ensure our safety and freedom.
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60 comments:

  1. jimlynnMay 28, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I think your card is just precious! Love that design and the image is just adorable too. Great card!
    Lynn

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  2. KellyRaeMay 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Awww...your card is just too darn cute! And I LOVE the layout.

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  3. Louise FoxMay 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Adorable card. Could be used for either an adult or child. Blessings.

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  4. Kerri - Big Smiles from KbearMay 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Super cute!

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  5. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Your card is lovely. I love the little kitty and your great coloring. Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  6. JulesMay 28, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    such a cute card - love those colors too!

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  7. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Nice card, but I have to confess to being drawn off course by your last post with the silhouette of the girl. But I'm back on course now. :)
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911@gmail.com

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  8. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Lisa,
    Love your card and you mission to use the talents He's given you for His glory! Blessings!

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  9. MistyMay 28, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Love the purples! Too cute!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  10. AllisonGMay 28, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Love your cards, Lisa!

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  11. Jennifer ScullMay 28, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    this is adorable! I love that kitty! :)

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  12. Patricia HMay 28, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    So cute! The kitty's bow coordinates perfectly with the designer paper and the card base.

    I totally get where you're coming from about all the repeated red, white and blue stars and stripes things. I had to deviate from that, too. :) Thank you for a refreshing change of pace!

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  13. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I love the kitty! Cute card :)

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  14. Operation Write HomeMay 28, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Meeeeeow! So darned cute! Love the color combo - you're right, we have a ton of red white and blue going on huh :)

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  15. KarenSMay 28, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Great card! Thanks for the link to the digi.

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  16. Morph WaffleMay 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Cute, love the purple!

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  17. One Scrappy GalMay 28, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    OH, you just can't look at that cat without smiling!

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  18. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    This card is so cute. I just love that kitty. TFS.

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  19. TrishMay 28, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Fabulous, the cat is cute.

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  20. DawnMay 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    love the purple bow tie. great card!

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  21. Jan HunnicuttMay 28, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Lisa I LOVE your kitty :) how cute! Happy hopping and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  22. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What a cute kitty card!



    --Cheryl--

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  23. KajikitMay 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Awwies! What a cute card. Everyone loves kitties... (hugs)

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  24. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Hello Kitty, well just as cute. The colors are great and my purple is one of my favorite colors. Thank you for sharing on the blog hop.

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  25. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I agree! This card is very cute and well done!

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  26. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Nice card; it's cute!

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  27. Sylvia NelsonMay 28, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Cute card, have a wonderful weekend.

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  28. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Cute image. Love his pink nose. The layout is a great one too.

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  29. ShellMay 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    That is one cute card! Love it!

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  30. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Lisa this image is adorable and the way you've placed the strip of patterned paper right down the middle makes it such a strong focal point on the card. Terrific job on this card! Thanks for supporting OWH and hopping this weekend.

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  31. Lee MaeMay 28, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I like the kitty a lot - a very cute card. Thanks for the tip on the faux brads. I will definitely give it a try.

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  32. AnitaMay 29, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Cute card!

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  33. littlebitoftotoMay 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Love the kitty...so cute. I usually don't care for the darker colors but this rocks!

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  34. Holly / InkPaperStampsMay 29, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    What a fun card--and I do love your color combo!

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  35. LindaMay 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Great card using that sketch. Love you colors and that cat is so darn cute! TFS!!!

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  36. Karen HowardMay 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Wonderful missing you card! Thanks for sharing and joining in the bloghop! Hugs, Karen

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  37. Nancy KellerMay 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love purple, and I love kitties. . . therefore, this is the perfect card. :D Thank you so much for sharing! I love it! I hope you have a safe and happy weekend!

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  38. Lillian ChildMay 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What a delightful card! And I am now a follower of your blog. So very nice to meet you!

    This is one hop I look forward to EVERY year and I sincerely appreciate your participation. My husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran and it's such a pleasure to honor those men and women serving our country in whatever capacity. Our heartfelt thanks go out to them AND to their families at home. Happy Memorial Day!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  39. SandiMay 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I love the purple you chose tro go with that image! Great idea to use a sketch!

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  40. JulieMay 29, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful card, Lisa. I love those purples - and great use of a sketch!!

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  41. RobinHMay 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    that is such a cute image!
    thanks for sharing

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  42. ScrapacatMay 29, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Awww! I love this kitty! Purple is a great compliment to your coloring. Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  43. VeldaMay 29, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love your card. I'm sure lots of them left kitties at home too.

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  44. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    What a cute image and cheery card!
    Joanne Travis
    (Sleepy In Seattle)

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  45. Doris T.May 29, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Lisa - love your card and thanks for CASEing my card from the hop!
    Doris

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  46. SprytebyrdMay 29, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Such a wonderful card! Great colors and layout and I LOVE the tip for the faux brads, I'll definitely be using that idea soon! So cool that you can make matching brads so easily! Thanks!
    Hugs,
    Dee

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  47. Heather GrowMay 29, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I love your purple card. TFS.

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  48. helloholleyMay 29, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    fun and cute card.....great job!!;)

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  49. Juliana TMay 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    cute card..love the kitty and the layout. The colors are very nice..different.

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  50. SueBMay 30, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    cute crazy kitty and I love the coloring - thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  51. AimMay 30, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Oh, I really love your kitty card :) What a SWEET card for a hero to send home!! :)

    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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  52. AnnMay 30, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Great card!! I love how you used this sketch!!

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  53. Amy MacakMay 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love the image, very nicely done

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  54. Seongsook DuncanMay 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    So cute! Your colors are very nice. Thanks for the Faux Brads technique instructions.

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  55. sharonMay 30, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    This one gave me a giggle. Cute kitty. Lovely laying of color
    Sharon L
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  56. Cindy's Card CoMay 30, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Lisa, your card is adorable. Love the kitty.

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  57. BethWMay 30, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Truly great happy card-great work!

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  58. SusanMay 31, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    great card, love the kitty!

    Happy Memorial day!
    Susan

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  59. Carol LJune 10, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I love the simple design of this cute card, and that matching bow around the kitty's neck is adorable! Nice job on this!

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  60. ThePurplePlaceJune 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Lisa,

    You are such a sweetie! I'd be willing to be that you could also color Hannah's wonderful images...for me coloring so totally relaxation and if it takes me two hours to color...it's fine!!

    I colored that Mermaid image last night and I felt totally relaxing while coloirng away! I've also taken lots of classes and enjoying watching videos on coloring too! I also happen to LOVE creating with Copics and now that I made the big investment, I really want to make it all worthwhile! The rest is all about fun and being creative! I still have lots of learn!

    Thanks so much again for your kind comment!!

    Lis

    PS: Your kitty card is adorable and I'm drawn to it so fast, because of the PURPLE! I love it, as I'm sure you know!!

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