Friday, September 30, 2011

World Cardmaking Day with OWH: Come see what we're GIVING AWAY!!

   A photo for the awesome OWH elves to take to the OWH blog!

Hello Friends and welcome to a VERY MERRY post!!

As many of you know, I have been a proud Army wife for 22 years!  When my husband was deployed for a year in Iraq last year, he would talk about these great home-made cards they got there.  It wasn't until after he was home that I ran across the Operation Write Home blog and BOY was I excited!!  There are several AMAZING women whom you can actually mail cards FOR soldiers AND  for SOLDIERS to mail HOME to a loved one (as they say, there are no Hallmark stores during their deployment overseas!!).  Then, Jan Hunnicutt was on our Inspired Stamps first Design Team--she's very active with OWH, and encouraged me to get involved!  This is such and ENCOURAGEMENT to our troops AND their families so I encourage each of you to get involved!

OWH is having a BLOGHOP today, October 1st, using CHRISTMAS CARDS as their theme:  Here's my project, a Gatefold Card:
It opens up like a gate and you see this:
I put the place to write out a personal greeting on the back of the card:
All of the stamp sets used are made in the USA and can be found on the online Inspired Stamps store:
www.inspiredstamps.com (you can click on the link to see the store)

In honor of the OWH World Cardmaking DAY, Inspired Stamps is having 2 specials:
1.  LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST before Oct 3rd (Eastern Time)
to be entered to win a stampset of your choice ! We'll have 3 winners! Announced here Monday!!

2.  ORDER SPECIAL OCT 1 and OCT 2 ONLY:
Get a His Little One Military Character Stampset FREE with your product order of $25 or more!
  Just leave a message when you order telling us which one you'd like OR email us at inspiredstamps@gmail.com within two hours after you place your order.
  Otherwise we'll pick one for you! (offer ends 11:59pm ET OCT 2 or while supplies of each last!)
Here are the 2x3 His Little One Stamp Sets you can choose from:
His Little One:  Soldier Boy
                                                         His Little One: Soldier with Helmet
                                                              His Little One:  Sailor
                                                       His Little One:  Soldier with Flag

Thanks so much for visiting the Inspired Stamps blog today! 
Now it's time to head over to see the other blogs (it will be live Oct 1 at 3am!)...
Until next time, Be the Blessing! ~Antoinette

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73 comments:

  1. PaulineOctober 1, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    What a generous giveaway! OWH is a fabulous organisation - and isn't Jan H a dynamo! I've worked with her on DTs before... an awesome lady. Bless you for your giveway in honour of the troops deployed.... may they return home safely.
    hugs from Australia,
    Pauline

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  2. Bridget LarsenOctober 1, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Colouring is not my specialty, would love to learn and yo uhave done it so well and I love that stamp

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  3. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I love your stamps. So adorable!

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  4. Jen MOctober 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Your stamps are gorgeous and I love your gatefold card!
    Jen
    Jmueller409 at yahoo dot com

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  5. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love the gatefold card and the embossing is beautiful! I am always looking for inspirational stamps and will be looking at your store. Jamie

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  6. jenniferlepardOctober 1, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I love the gate fold card and the embossing job is dynomite! Very cute and I am always looking for inspirational stamps

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  7. Karen McAlpineOctober 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Cute card. Really like the dry embossing in the panels. Love OWH. I have been making cards for our heroes for about 3 years now. Happy World Card Making Day!

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  8. BOctober 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    You have such a generous heart:) This card is beautiful!

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  9. AJsArtsOctober 1, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing :)

    Manda :)
    ajsarts at gmail dot com
    www.ajsartsanddesigns.com
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  10. Paula S.October 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Sweet card and images! Thanks for sharing the story about how you discovered OWH. It's so rewarding to know the cards are appreciated by our heroes.

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  11. Paper LoveOctober 1, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    This card is perfect for this hop! Very cute. And thanks for a chance to win!

    Lauren, Paper Love
    readysetlove@me.com
    www.readysetlove.me

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  12. MichelleOctober 1, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Gorgeous card, inside and out! I love that little mini bow. Such a cute little addition.

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  13. SandyOctober 1, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Terrific card! Someone will get much joy from this. Love the stamps.

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  14. LindaOctober 1, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I have yet to try a gatefold card...Such sweet images! Thanks for the support and sharing!!!

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  15. LynnROctober 1, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    This is a wonderful card with the sentiment inside and the space to write on the back. Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  16. MargaretOctober 1, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Great to see spiritual sayings on the cards.

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  17. FabOctober 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Brilliant digis, cute card

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  18. MarshaOctober 1, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Great card. Love the fact that the stamps are made in USA. Thanks for the support to OWH (and for chance at blog candy)

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  19. A-MOctober 1, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    What a beautiful Christmas card! Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  20. SmithOctober 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Wonderful cards! Love the your stamps! I look forward to each new post. Love looking back as well.

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  21. StefanieOctober 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I love the embossing! I have that folder. Those stamps are adorable!

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  22. RufusOctober 1, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks for supporting OWH and all our Heroes! Thanks to you and your husband for your service to our country.
    R/

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  23. Kim HOctober 1, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Love gatefold cards, and adding the extra spot in the back for personal writings is an awesome touch. Thank you for sharing.

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  24. Aundria B.October 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I love the embossing and the sentiments on your gate-fold card, so elegant. And I'm always looking for inspirational stamps. Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  25. ThePurplePlaceOctober 1, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh My Goodness --- Your sweet images for the Military are absolutely wonderful! I hopped over after seeing one of them on a card at OWH!!

    I'm now adding your store to my bookmarks, as I'm an OWH cardmaker! THANK YOU!!

    Lisa

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  26. sharon gOctober 1, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Why hasn't anyone else thought of military stamps before? Too cute. My nephew is in the Marines, and likes to get cards... sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com

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  27. Diane SOctober 1, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Love those little military guys!

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  28. farmhouse-storyOctober 1, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    your little heros are so darling, antie! how great would they be on scrap pages, too?!

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  29. RobinHOctober 1, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    cute card
    your images are adorable
    thanks for sharing and thanks for your support of Operation Write Home

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  30. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Love the card and the stamps. Have seen them but didn't know where they were from. Now I know. Thanks for sharing.
    rkscholz at yahoo dot com

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  31. Jan HunnicuttOctober 1, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Hi Antoinette! :) thanks for mentioning me in your blog post, I was surprised! Your cards are fabulous and I'm so happy you are part of our OWH family too! Hugs, Jan

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  32. Holly Iossa (Homeschool Homestead)October 1, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Thank you for your family's service. Love the card. I love the images.

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  33. Joanne TravisOctober 1, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    The soldier image is so adorable and your coloring is so beautifully done. God bless our troops and thanks for taking part in the OWH hop today!

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  34. TERESA D. - CUSTOM MADE SCRAPBOOK PAGESOctober 1, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I love the coloring. The little guys are so cute.

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  35. Rhonda MillerOctober 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    What a great card. TFS.

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  36. CAROOctober 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love your cards and the "hero" images are so appropriate for OWH. Thank you for supporting us!

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  37. BunnyfreakOctober 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Stunning card. Love the verse. Great hero stamps.

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  38. KathrynOctober 1, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I love all of your verses! The idea of using a mini bow never crossed my mind, but it's a cool embellishment!

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  39. Nancy MOctober 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I love your gatefold card and its elements, too! Thanks for the chance to win!!
    RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM

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  40. adele holcombOctober 1, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I like the embossing on the gatefold card.

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  41. BobbisTreasureOctober 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Love the sentiments you used. Great cards!!
    BobbisTreasure at aol dot com

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  42. debbOctober 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful card- wonderful stamps!

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  43. AnitaOctober 1, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Stunning card! Great sale!

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  44. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Love your digi's snow camo. Thanks to you and your husband for your service. My son was deployed last year for a year in Iraq as well.

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  45. TraceyOctober 1, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    So cute - love the cute military boy, :)

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  46. SusanOctober 1, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    what an adorable card!!
    Thanks for supporting OWH!
    Susan

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  47. Ronda SOctober 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I have seen the little soldiers before but didn't know where they came from....now I have to shop :)
    I love gate-fold cards and the embossed layer is great. Thanks for supporting OWH!!

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  48. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    LOVE it! and love the images, thanks for offering the great blog candy!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  49. My Need 2 CraftOctober 1, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I love these little digi's. Are there any that are girls? Super sweet. :)

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  50. Patti JOctober 1, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    OWH is a wonderful project! As mom to a twice deployed son, I can firsthand say how much these cards are appreciated! Your card is absolutely adorable, and will make some soldier very happy! Thank you!

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  51. Carol LewisOctober 1, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I love the red and white colors of this card put together. Do you have a tutorial on how to make your card?

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  52. KellyRaeOctober 1, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Love the gatefold style and how clever of you to put the greeting space on the back! Thanks for sharing how you come to know OWH. And give my thanks to your husband for his service, it is very much appreciated.

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  53. grandmaleeOctober 1, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I was introduced to Jan through OWH, and I can't ber prouder of what she does in support of OWH! Your stamps are a fabulous inspiration, but they also give such a comforting touch to our soldiers and their families. The set I won from you has gotten a lot of use for OWH cards and more. They are of great quality, and the verses are perfect for so many uses. I've been very pleased to recommend your company to my other stamping friends. Thanks again for your support of OWH!

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  54. Ms. Veronica'sOctober 1, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    The stamps are really cute, but I can't get away from that white embossed paper you used on the front. Thanks for sharing.

    msveronicas at gmail.com

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  55. Sue DOctober 1, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Fabulous gatefold card and I like the message inside and that there is space on the back.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  56. AnnOctober 1, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Wow! What a fantastic card!! You are so very talented! Thank you for supporting OWH!! Thank you to your husband as well!

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  57. LaurieOctober 2, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Super cute card - I love the gatefold. How awesome that you found OWH! Please thank your dh for his service.
    Thanks for sharing with OWH!

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  58. Becky DunhamOctober 2, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    What an adorable card! Love the sentiments and verses too. I just love what OWH does!

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  59. Shelly SchmidtOctober 2, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Fun images and love your card!!! Great OWH Blog Hop!

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  60. LadyAmberSkyeOctober 2, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I keep threatening to get one of those little solders. My husband just joined the Army and these little guys are ADORABLE!!

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  61. Carol LOctober 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    OHhh, those little soldier boy images are just darling!! I agree with your thoughts on OWH and especially Jan. I've worked with her for several months and she is truly one dedicated individual and I'm always amazed with all the responsibility she handles with such ease! Thanks for your generosity and supporting OWH!

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  62. CherylOctober 2, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Adorable card! I love this image.

    OWH is a wonderful organization! I have a box in my craft room that I fill with cards for OWH.

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  63. pennydOctober 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Adorable, adorable! I can imagine the smiles on little one's faces when they get a card with this image from Mom or Dad. I was a Navy Wife and am also a veteran. I can appreciate all of your family's sacrifices. Many thanks to you and your family!

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  64. gbinionOctober 2, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I am so in love with Inspired stamps!!! I can't wait to decide which ones I want to order so I can use them on my cards! This is a great gate-fold card!

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  65. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Wow! I love these stamps, your card is so cute, my son is in the Air Force,he's been in for 15 years now and has been to Iraq 2 times now and before I retired my office and just about the whole building use to send cards and packages to all the service men and women, so I'm truly happy to find this site to send more cards. Thanks for sharing your card and the stamps.

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  66. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Love all of your stamps--so great to have words of inspiration not only for our troops but when you need a special card at home. Your card is beautiful!!!! Denise I.

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  67. Michelle SingleOctober 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    The Army wife is the hardest job in our military. I'm proud of YOU!

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  68. AllisonGOctober 2, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    First off, thank you to your husband (and to you!) for serving your country proudly! I just love the big, soulful eyes on your little ones. Did you really drag out your Christmas tree so you'd have the perfect background for photographing your beautiful card? I saw greenery that looked like evergreen and little white lights - I'm impressed!

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  69. DeniseOctober 2, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I just love this card! I especially like that you left room to write an encouraging note! Thank you for ALWAYS being so generous! I love your products!

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  70. ErikaOctober 3, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Cute!

    And as a fellow military wife, let me say thank you for sending your hard work to those who could use a pick me up. :)

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  71. CarolineOctober 3, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    I love those characters, and your card is gorgeous.

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  72. Sherry HickeyOctober 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Antoinette, I'm a bit slow posting due to computer trouble over the weekend! I love all the details of your gatefold card and you know I'm a huge fan of your adorable stamps! Thanks to your hubby for his service!

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  73. JulieOctober 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Nice gatefold card, and I love the little soldier image. Thanks for supporting Operation Write Home!

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