Saturday, May 28, 2011

Red, White and Blue Missing You

It's a Memorial Day Blog hop over at Operation Write Home. If you've come here from Cara's Miscellaneous Me Blog, you are on the right track.


Perhaps because my novel is set in the Revolutionary War time period, I am drawn to all things 1776 right now. I'm not sure the stamping came through on the picture, but it's the Declaration of Independence. I only used part of it, smudged and ripped it, and then covered it up with the jute knot and heart charm...but it's there.


The paper is OLD from CTMH, but I sure wish I'd bought three or four packs of it. If my crystal ball had been working properly, I would have known both my husband and my son would both be officers in the Army these days. But alas, it must have been cracked.
I am now in the final countdown for my husband's return from Afghanistan. However, there are 7 families who just received word their soldiers are coming home draped in the flag. As you enjoy the rest of the blog hop, I ask you to remember these dear ones in your prayers before moving on to Lena's Scrapbutterfly Blog. Before you go, let me say a personal thank you from someone who has been the recipient of your beautiful cards. I've saved every one because they  mean so much.

Until next time,
Becca

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  1. Patricia HaysMay 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    You've done a fantastic job with the vintage look of your card!
    Thank you to your family for serving our country.

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  2. KajikitMay 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    What a fantabulous vintage card! I love it to pieces... thanks for playing...

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  3. Windy Robinson Life HandmadeMay 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  4. Paula S.May 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeous card Becca! I love the vintage feel of it. Receiving this would feel like you've received a treasured momento that has been tucked away for many years.

    Bless you and your family for your service and all those families whose heroes never came back.

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  5. Paper Therapy PonderingsMay 28, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    love the vintage feel - thank you for the service of your family to the world -

    thank you for support OWH

    Barb Housner

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  6. BrendaMay 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Fantastic distressed card! Real vintage feel and look!

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  7. Nancy KellerMay 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Neat, Becca! Thanks for sharing your story with us. I love the card that you made to share with us. It's absolutely beautiful and so antique looking. . . it's great to have you join us. Best wishes for you and your family!

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  8. Cindy OMay 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Gorgeous, rich colors and textures. Love the twine wrapped across it. Thank you for sharing it, and thank you even more for your & your family's service to our country.

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  9. Jennifer RzasaMay 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I like the rustic look of your card!

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  10. Louise FoxMay 28, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Becca, Elegant and vintage - a really beautiful card.

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  11. jimlynnMay 28, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS card!!! So very pretty.
    Lynn

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  12. Amy HerveyMay 28, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Yes, and CTMH doesn't carry anything remotely 4th of July/Americana/Military right now!

    I emailed you awhile back regarding the chaplaincy for my husband. I've started to blog about it. Right now, I'm blogging old journal entries, but I'll be caught up soon.

    http://chaplaincyquest.blogspot.com/

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  13. Kitty GMay 28, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Please thank your husband and son for serving to protect our freedom. And thank you for sharing them with us.

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  14. PattyMay 28, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Really great card! My prayers for the safe and speedy return of your husband. Thank you both for your service to this great nation we cherish.

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  15. Jen MMay 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Amazing card! Prayers for your husband's safe return.

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  16. TkatMay 28, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    very creative! wonderful card

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  17. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Becca,
    I have very little of that old CTMH paper left and I use it so sparingly out of fear it will one day be gone...LOVE it on your card! I also love how God is so important to you, too! Blessings!

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  18. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    This card is so beautiful!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  19. TrishaMay 28, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wonderful card!

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  20. SusanMay 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I am totally smitten with the revolutionary era. This cards soooo ROCKS!! love the aging and the twine :) Please thank your hubster and son for serving from me and my vet hubby.
    Enjoy your weekend!
    Susan

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  21. AJsArtsMay 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Amazing card! I love the vintage look :) Happy Memorial Day :)

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  22. ScraptellaMay 28, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    beautiful!!!!!!!

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  23. KMay 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    beautiful, beautiful card! so many lovely layers! love that antiquing, too! and that little heart-shaped button! thank you!

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  24. MistyMay 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Fabulous card, totally love the look & feel!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  25. CherylMay 28, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Wonderful card! I love the distressed feel to it.


    --Cheryl--

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  26. Rhonda MillerMay 28, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Your card is beautiful. I just love all of the elements you have used on it.
    Thank you to your husband for his service.

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  27. RedonnaMay 28, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Great vintage feel. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you and your family for your service and support for our country.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911 AT gmail.com

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  28. LaurelMay 28, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I like the distressed look of your card, and the way you used the twine. Very nice!

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  29. One Scrappy GalMay 28, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What a breathtakingly beautiful card! I'll pray for your husbands safety as well as his companions.

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  30. sharonMay 28, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Stunning card. Beautful details.
    Sharon L
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  31. StephenieMay 28, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I really like the worn, distressed look of your card!

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  32. ChristyMay 28, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I absolutely love your card. The vintage look of the papers and the jute was perfect for the card. Both my husband and I were in the Army, our son was deployed Iraq last year and our nephew is currently deployed to Afghanistan. I wish your husband a safe return.

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  33. Nancy MMay 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    WOW--what a great card!! It is at/near the top of my list from the whole hop and you are near the end in my order! WTG! Thanks so much for the service and sacrifice of your family; always be blessed!!!
    RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM (mine is easier to read in caps)

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  34. Meg BeanMay 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Gorgeous card! I absolutely love it!

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  35. sandybear76May 28, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I have had a few items like your heart charm where I wished I had bought of them but didn't. Why is it that when you do decide to get more, the store/place is out of the items you really now can't live without??

    Love your card.

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  36. Susan SMay 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    thank you for your sacrifice to our country - your support of your husband and son is so vital. Praying for our military and their families.

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  37. ...DarleneMay 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Well I haven't made it all the way to the end yet but I think I have found my favorite. Thank you for sharing your family and your time sharing on the blog hop.

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  38. Jan HunnicuttMay 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful card Becca! I noticed in my scraps yesterday that's there is a lot of red and navy paper and patriotic patterned papers :)


    Happy hopping, have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  39. VickiMay 28, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    This is lovely! Is the Declaration of Independence image a stamp or the paper from CTMH? Love it! Prayers fro your families safe return and service.
    vlbenson12 at aol dot com

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  40. Linda AndersonMay 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Positively delightful!!! Love the vintage feel of this card!!!

    Linda

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  41. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Beautiful card. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  42. Lee MaeMay 29, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Your card is a treasure - someone will be very lucky to receive it. Blessings to you and your family for your service to our country.

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  43. AnitaMay 29, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Stunning card! Thanks to your family for sacrificing for our country. My prayers are with the families.

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  44. Operation Write HomeMay 29, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Becca this is amazing!!! Wow. Love the distressed feel - you've got Revolutionary down to a T. Or is that an R? :)

    Can't wait til your hubby is back home!!!

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  45. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love the aged look you got on this card. It's beautiful. Thanks so much for your families service! My son is due back soon and I can imagine the anticipation you feel.

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  46. Karen HowardMay 29, 2011 at 10:28 AM

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

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  47. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    This looks like a treasured heirloom already. Best wishes for the safe return of your husband and his compatriots, and kind thoughts and prayers for those families who are mourning. . . .

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  48. DotMay 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love the heirloom look of your card!! Thanks for sharing!

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  49. ShellMay 29, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    That card is so beautiful, I love the vintage look of it.
    Thank you for sharing.
    She11ygirl at verizon dot net

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  50. Axes DesigNsMay 29, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Your card is so pretty! I really love it!

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  51. AllisonGMay 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Oh my gosh, your card is beautiful!

    Thank you for the sacrifices you've made as a military wife AND mom. Good thoughts for their safe return home SOON!

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  52. Just A Pac RatMay 29, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Love the card! Thanks for sharing in the hop and all your sacrifices through life!

    circlebenterprises.com

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  53. SandiMay 29, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Love the antiqueness of this card! Very nice card! Hope all goes well and your husband returns home safetly to you!

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  54. Lady FairMay 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    What a beautiful card, it looks vintage. Love that heart charm. Also, thank you to you and your family for the sacrifices you are making for this great country. TFS! lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  55. ScrapacatMay 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    This card is pure perfection. Thanks for taking part in the hop!

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  56. JulieMay 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful vintage card, Becca. I love that little heart charm. Happy Hopping!

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  57. Cindy's Card CoMay 29, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Your card is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you to you and your husband and family for your sacrifice.

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  58. MarshaMay 29, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    This is an awesome card. I can't even say enough about it - I love it. Huge thanks to you and your family for the service and sacrifice.

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  59. Morph WaffleMay 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    This is a cool card, love the Revolutionary War theme going on! I bet your excited about your husband coming home soon, so sad about the other families and their soldiers in his unit, will be remebring them all for their sacrifice.

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  60. RufusMay 29, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thank you to your entire family for your service to our country. My heart goes out to the families who's loved Hero is coming home covered by our flag. I'm glad to hear that you've gotten OWH cards from your loved ones and saved them. That's why I make cards for OWH. You can't save a phone call nor do you put e-mail in a shoe box under your bed. May your Heroes come home to you soon safe and sound,
    R/

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  61. Alexandra LundgrenMay 29, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    What a stunning card. Hoping for your family member's safe return.

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  62. helloholleyMay 30, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    WOW, what a beauty this card is....old and vintage looking is my thing!!! great job!!! thank you to you and your family for your service and sacrifice!!! Blessings!!!;)

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  63. SueBMay 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    great card - thanx for the inspiration!
    - SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  64. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Love the vintage look. Thank you to you and your family for your sacrifices.

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  65. AimMay 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    OMGoodness... LOVE your card -- The paper is FANTASTIC and your distressing is wonderful!! :)

    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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  66. AnnMay 30, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    What a fabulously distressed card!!Thank you to your family for their service! God Bless!!

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  67. Juliana TMay 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    beautiful card! I love the way it looks so vintage. Hope your husband comes home safely.

    jonder at frontier dot com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  68. Sherry HickeyMay 30, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Hi Becca, I just came back to tell you how much I love your card. Your cards are always beautiful and this is no exception. It has a true vintage look, which I love. God bless your husband as he finishes his deployment; thanks for reminding us why we make cards for OWH.

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  69. Dixie CochranMay 30, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Becca!! A beautiful card! I love the design and your paper choices. It's a sad thing to run out of a favorite paper. It's happened to me too many times. I know you are looking forward to your hubby's return!!! It was my pleasure to send cards to him!

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