It's Memorial Day weekend and time for Operation Write Home's bloghop. All participating blogs are listed HERE. Enjoy!
This year we're featuring "Thank You" cards, and I'll add this one to my collection of Any Hero cards I'm writing this month. My goal is to send 31. Thanks to Ann M. for issuing the challenge!
I used this sketch for the starting point for my card.
Memory Box - Grove Branch, Lorelai Leaf dies
Hero Arts - Year Round Sentiments, white embossing powder
Bazzill - Woodgrain card stock
Neenah - Desert Storm and Solar White card stock
Stampin' Up - Old Olive, Pacific Point, and Real Red card stock
Provo Craft - Swiss Dots embossing folder
Dixie, very nice card. Great job with this thank you card and I love that your sentiment is bright and bold. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove the added elements of the wood grain, branch and leaves. They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe embossing is lovely on your card! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say - I love all of your cards! The leaves and the branch together look great and I need some of that woodgrain card stock.
ReplyDeleteLove the branch and leaves, how awesome. Nice wood grain embossing.
ReplyDeleteNice heat embossing in white. Mine never looks that good.
Hi Dixie!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so fabulous! I love the shot you took where we can see the detail of the white paper behind your image...I feel like I could reach out and touch it! Beautiful!
Blessings,
Antoinette
Hi Dixie! Such a cute card, love the color combination and your choice of embellishment...
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use these dies this way. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteYou just gave me an idea for use of my woodgrain embossing folder. I love the branches and leaves against that texture. TFS.
ReplyDeleteGreat texture. I love the different embossing folders.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty. I like the embossing.
ReplyDeleteDixie, It's always great to see one of your cards! Love the use of the dies. Thanks for all you do for OWH!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, that tree stands out so great.
ReplyDeleteDixie I love your card! Great CAS with lots of nice texture too =)
ReplyDeleteGreat embossing folder behind the branch.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you did the branches! Really stands out! Thank you for supporting OWH!
ReplyDeletevery nice texture, love the leaves/branch!
ReplyDeleteI love your card. So much wonderful texture in it.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card and I love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteI love the CAS approach! You add depth with the embossing and color combos. My kind of card:)
ReplyDeleteVery nice card.
ReplyDeleteNice Card. I like the folder you used on the white paper.
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Really nice card! I like all the texture
ReplyDeleteI love your use of all solid colors. TFS
ReplyDeleteYUMMY! And thanks again for serving as an elf!! I need a nap. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card - I love how you've layered the die cuts!
ReplyDeleteI make horizontal cards so I like seeing your version of the sketch.
ReplyDeleteLike the simpleness.
Very nice card. Clean & Simple and love your choice of the wood grain cardstock.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layering. Love that twig die!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing--love those dies! Great card! Thanks for all you do for OWH-- you're awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the branch. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Dixie, love the embossing and the colors! Congrats on your goal of 31! TFS and have a beautiful weekend. #133
ReplyDeletegreat card with just one little stamp... lol
ReplyDeletelove your color choices too
The branch is a great addition to the card. I love the colors - I'm all about kraft cardstock - and you did a fabulous job with the sketch. I'm falling behind on my Any Hero cards and need to step it up a notch to get finished!
ReplyDeleteThis is so striking! I love the mix of colors. The sentiment looks great on red and embossed!
ReplyDeleteHi Dixie, you card is so beautiful in its simplicity. A hero will be so happy to receive it. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, simple and striking.
ReplyDeleteLike the wood grain embossing with the twig and leaves.
ReplyDeleteHi Dixie. A beautiful CAS card! Thanks for all you do for Operation Write Home.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your cards, Dixie. Thanks for sharing all of your creativity.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful CAS card Dixie! Thanks for pulling 'elf duty' and helping to make today's hop possible.
ReplyDeleteSimple yet stunning - - with a delightful touch of texture!
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
Thanks for all you do for our Heroes . . .
Mary, Wausau WI
This card just says LIFE to me. Absolutely perfect. Thanks for your part in making the OWH Blog Hop happen!
ReplyDeleteI think CAS cards are a favorite of mine. I really love the branch and leaf dies on the woodgrain cardstock. TFS and for all you do for OWH.
ReplyDeleteWho knew the branch and stems would look so great together! I love the clean look and colors of this wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteDixie, thank you for all you do for OWH and our Heroes!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Hero card, clean, crisp and very effective.
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Such a nice card.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card so CAS your design i just love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I really love the branch die and also the embossed dot piece.
ReplyDeleteAnother great card Dixie! I love the contrast between the delicate branches and the bold stripes. It's really striking.
ReplyDeletemust try the wood grain paper. Great card
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the green leafs with the brown branches. Really nice white woodgrain background mat as well as the blue embossed panel. Extra nice that the sentiment is heat embossed. Thank you for sharing your card with us! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeleteLove the leaves and branches
ReplyDeleteI love how the branches are twined together. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHummer Hugs,
Misty
http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net
great job with the embossing and cutouts
ReplyDeleteI love the CAS style and your card is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
M.E.
I love the layering of the card :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and supporting OWH!
Amanda
http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com
I just love the branch and leaves. And of course the patriotic colors. And I have yet to see a card that uses the swiss polka dots embossing folder that isn't adorable.
ReplyDeleteApril
Those leaf and branch diecuts are to die for...what a beautiful way to layer them. Thanks so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI love this card, simple yet stunning great great job on the die cuts I like the way you joined them. You have such a wonderful amount of talent...thank you for sharing it and for your support of OWH
ReplyDeleteThe card is breathtaking. I would love the branches - definitely going on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! That branch is a perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteI also love that Swiss dots embossing piece - it's my go to folder also
Dixie, this is fabulous! I love how the green adds something different to the usual patriotic red, white and blue. The embossing folders add a lot of visual interest without distracting from the design. I also like how you squashed the sketch from a portrait oriented card into a landscape oriented card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your continued support of OWH! :)
Wow, Dixie this is so pretty! I love how delicate the branches and leaves feel. And the subtle woodgrain underneath. Well done! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the tree. And that's a fabulous sketch! Have an awesome weekend.
ReplyDeletelove this card-great use of diecuts
ReplyDeletereally nice card - clean and simple
ReplyDeleteLove the clean design of your wonderful card! The twigs and leaves are such a marvelous focal point!
ReplyDeleteYou have the best dies! Love the natural elements on this card! tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the leaves/branches! You do such an awesome job of CAS!!! Thank you for all you do for OWH! You are very much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteReally like your die cut and embossing folder combo!
ReplyDeletewhat a great use of this sketch - love the die cuts - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeletewhat a great use of this sketch - love the die cuts - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteLove the die cuts!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the tree branch. TFS.
ReplyDeleteThis is just awesome! Love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love that you combined the branch die with the leaf die.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your lovely card, you put some thought into the elements and it shows!
ReplyDeletelinda patti tpatti@windstream.net
What a beautiful card! Thanks for all you do for OWH!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! love how you turned the sketch on its side!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteReally nice card. Love how you used the branch and leaves.
ReplyDeleteLovely card--I like the dies you used.
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the MB dies- beautiful! And love your paper selection too! Thanks fro sharing and supporting our troops!
ReplyDeleteDixie, I love your card! I love the leaves and branch intertwined. I love all the texture!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. I love the die cuts and that white wood grain embossing. The layout and colors are awesome too! Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful, straightforward card. Thanks for sharing and for supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty. I love the colors and the vines are wonderful. Great job. Thanks for joining in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! I love your home-made die cut tree, and the embossing on your white panel. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA sweet and serene looking card. I love that die cut as the focal point!
ReplyDeleteI love the tree die cut, very nice. You did a good job.
ReplyDeletewonderful dimensional card--I had to study it to figure out if you used real twigs or not. Beautifully done. thanks for sharing and for supporting OWH.
ReplyDelete:) Marie
Love how you layered the die cuts - very effective!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! I love how you layered the diecuts!
ReplyDeletePretty card! LOVE the branches!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I really like the branches on it.
ReplyDeleteBeth F. OWH #114
Pretty card...love the color combo and the embossing.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Dixie! I love how you intertwined your die cuts :)
ReplyDeleteReally like the diecut twigs.
ReplyDeleteIt might be after the weekend here in the UK, but I just wanted to support such a good cause.
"Like the ivy and the wall, together we stand united we fall"
Oh my goodness this is beautiful! Love the leaves and the clean and simple look!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous CAS card! Love the dies you used for the focal point! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, I especially like the winding of the vine through the branches ! Thanks for all you for OWH !
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! The branches remind me of a seedling from the tree of life! I really like the colors and how they compliment each other also! TFS
ReplyDeleteDixie, such a wonderful card!! I would never have thought to pair a green/brown tree with the red/white/blue, but it works perfectly! Thanks so much for more ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove your style! Thanks for sharing!
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Love your use of the sketch. I think use as is or turn the whole thing. I've never thought about turning just part of it! Thanks for the enlightenment!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the branch and leaves dies!
ReplyDeletePhew, finally made it to #70! This is taking me awhile - ha! I'm getting to hop between lots of other stuff. :) I couldn't stop here without taking a minute to thank you for being involved in OWH so much. I love seeing your cards and your posts are very helpful for OWHers. Thank you for all your support Dixie. ~Dotti H.
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of the cutouts. Thank you for sharing the talent and ideas.
ReplyDeleteLyn