You're Tweet! Thanks! Operation Write Home Blog Hop

 

You're Tweet!  Thanks so much!

Hello!  You're tweet! Thanks for hopping by this weekend for the 

Operation Write Home 

Memorial Weekend Blog Hop.

Today while at the airport, I witnessed a total stranger walk up to a man in uniform and thank him for his service to our country.  I felt privileged to have seen the touching exchange.  I love those who serve in the military.  My grandfather served in World War 2, my brother served (also in Deseret Storm) and retired from the Army, and my sister served in the Air Force.  So I have a soft spot for our service men and women. 

Everyone has their own way of supporting and thanking those who serve our great country.  I think Operation Write Home's program is an amazing way to thank AND help lift the spirits of those who serve and their families with the creative cards that are lovingly made.   Here's link to Operation Write Home's Memorial Weekend Blog Hop to see all the talented people, click HERE to see all the  cards!

I tweaked/flipped the sketch just a little.  :)

Dustin Pike aka Doodle Dragon Studios is also playing in the Operation Write Home Blog Hop.  So if you like the cute birdie on this card (from the DDS Woodland Set) or the other awesome images on my blog, be sure to go visit the great and talented Doodle Dragon Studios. Rumor is Dustin will be having FREEBIES this weekend and a special sale!  You don't want to miss it! 

Have a happy & safe Memorial Day Weekend!  Thanks for hopping by!

Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop

It's that time again!  Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop!  This year they are throwing in a twist with a sketch challenge.  Feel free to HOP in here:  Operation Write Home.  Should be a very fun weekend ahead seeing all the sketch cards made by over 142 blogs! 

For my sketch, I choose Sketch #17:

How cute is this Mr. Elephant?  You know... elephants never forget.  No matter how far (or near) someone is... it's always great to hear that you're not forgotten.

Operation Write Home is a way to help our service men and women to connect with their loved ones at home with handmade cards.  Want to join the cause?  You can find out more information about OWH cards here.

Please leave some love here with a message to enter to win a Spellbinders Nestibilities set.

Thanks for hopping by!  Have a safe and happy Memorial Weekend!


Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios digi - Never Forget set
Provo Craft stitched paper
Making Memories patterned paper - Vintage Antiqued Strip Ocean
Pop Dots
American Crafts cardstock

 Operation Write Home Sketch #17

Operation Write Home Blog Hop with Christmas Candy

Ho! Ho! Ho! Thanks for stopping by today! The Operation Write Home Christmas Blog Hop has been amazing so far!

Can you believe it's only 85 days until Christmas? I am lucky to be surrounded by family and friends during the holidays. But I know how hard it is to have loved ones far away. My sister served in the Air Force and my brother in the Army. I remember we would count the days until we were to see each other again. I support Operation Write Home because I am thankful for the sacrifices so many families give to our country. Hopefully, my cards will put a smile on someone's face, making the miles and days seem closer to those they love.

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - 100 Days of Christmas set
Heidi Swapp - chipboard letters
Imaginisce - Cottage Christmas - Peppermint Stick patterned paper
American Crafts cardstock
Pop dots

See the post below for Christmas Candy!

Operation Write Home Blog Hop Christmas Candy!

Thank you for supporting the Operation Write Home Blog Hop!
Leave some Christmas cheer on this post to enter into a
random drawing for this brand new
Gingerbread Cricut cartridge!


Give some extra Christmas love and become a "Follower" of my blog!

Happy Memorial Day! And the OWHBH winner is...

Hope you had a happy and safe Memorial Day! The Operation Write Home Memorial Weekend Blog Hop was filled with amazing cards (and talent). Welcome to all the new followers of Big Smiles From Kbear and thank you for all the kind comments!

Now to what you've really been waiting for...my blog winner from the OWHBH is...

Lisa - lisastuf!

She has just won a $10 gift certificate to Doodle Dragon Studios digi store! Have fun shopping!

lisastuf said...

What an adorable card! I love Dustin's images also. I just recently found him.
You did a great job putting together this cute digi with the patriotic card!
Lisa H.

I made this card with my grandpa in mind. He passed away several years ago, but I still miss him dearly. Grandpa served in the Army in WW2. He traveled to many countries during the war. While in Russia, he was a member of the oxygen generation. His job was to make oxygen for the pilots. In his scrapbook he says, "The pilots told me we made the best tasting oxygen in the world. They said it tasted like ice cream. The reason was simple. We would draw off a big bucket of liquid oxygen and mix our ice cream whip up in there, and make ice cream for ourselves. I guess the flavor must have gotten into the oxygen." I can still hear his chuckle as he talked about this.

Thank you to all those who have served, are serving, and who will serve to protect this great country!

Supplies:
Original photo - taken at Washington Monument in D.C.
Doodle Dragon Studios image
Pop dots
Glossy Accent
American Crafts cardstock

Operation Write Home Blog Hop with Candy!

Welcome to the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Weekend Blop Hop! You've arrived from Elizabeth's - Visions of Paper blog. If you have started here, at Big Smiles from Kbear, the fun has just begun! The recipe for this Blog Hop is a Missing You card with red, white, and blue colors.

Ta dah! Here's my card for the hop:

Become a follower (current followers can play too) and leave a comment to enter for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to my favorite digi store...Doodle Dragon Studios. One person will randomly be drawn to win and will be posted on Tuesday, May 31. The lucky winner must claim their gift certificate by Sunday, June 5th.

Are you new to Doodle Dragon Studios? Go meet Dustin Pike at his Doodle Dragon Studios blog. He's amazingly talented. AND he's having a HUGE Memorial Day sale that you won't want to his. This sale only happens twice a year. You'll want to check it out!

Next on the Operation Write Home Blog Hop you're headed to

Angie's - Stampings of the Shug. Thanks for hopping by!

Supplies:

Doodle Dragon Studios image - CTR Bears set

Base Camp Cricut cartridge - I Miss U dog tags

The Best Paper

American Crafts cardstock

Star brads

Pop dots