Monday, June 23, 2014

ME + Operation Write Home blog hop



The Mama Elephant team is so excited to be partnering this summer with Operation Write Home - they are a nonprofit organization that sends beautiful handmade cards to American service members so that they can write home to their families. Isn't that wonderful?  There's no Hallmark in the desert, so this is a meaningful gift we can give them as crafters.

Mama Elephant's In My Heart set was inspired by the OWH mission, as many of  those serving overseas have little kiddos at home that they write to.  So they designed cute little kids images and sentiments to express just how much those little ones are missed. The drawings are done in such a way that they can be adapted to different ethnicities, making it a very flexible set.  Mama Elephant will be donating 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this set from now until July 31st when purchased through their store.

We know you'll want to support these efforts!  Visit the OWH website and read all of the guidelines carefully. You'll learn about why glitter is dangerous to send, and much more information on their welcome page, including answers to various questions you may have.  They also have a fun YouTube show each weekday, with project info, tutorials, and more - click!

to you with love

I kept my card fairly simple, and flat for mailing, but added subtle interest by masking all of my images to be able to cluster them in closely together and sponge some soft brown ink around them.

I also added a touch of thread - less bulky than twine or ribbon, but it adds a bit of soft texture.

It's time for you to hop over to Emily's blog!

If you are just starting the hop on my blog, here is the complete hop list:

Mama ElephantSandy AllnockNichol MagouirkLisa SpanglerElena (that's me!)Emily Leiphart Julie EbersolePamela HoJoni AndayaKathy RacoosinLaura BassenAshley MarcuHeather CampbellOperation Write Home


33 comments:

  1. Great coloring on these little guys, thank you for sharing. :)

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  2. AWWWWW your card is so sweet OMG just definitely says here I am with a big hug for you!!
    Super great coloring and super clever and creative card.

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  3. Just so adorable! I love this sweet and special card! TFS and a great hop! xoxo, Kristina

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  4. Nicely done - I like the added touches of thread and the little blades of grass to ground your images.

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  5. Such a cute card. The images are wonderful!

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  6. Such an adorable card!! I love that you've kept it flat and that banner is darling above the two kiddies! :) TFS!

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  7. These little kiddo stamps just melt my heart...what a sweet card. Thanks for helping out OWH!!

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  8. The two kiddos on your card are so adorable!! I love your card and thank you for helping OWH!!

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  9. Sweet little kids...love the design and cuteness.

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  10. Simple and adorable. These little kids make such cute cards. The thread adds a nice interest without being bulky. Great idea.

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  11. So darling a card you crafted to share! Thank you!

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  12. So sweet--I like the brown sponged ink for softness.

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  13. You and others on this blog hop have inspired me to use masking to group my little kids together. The dies and stamps arrived TODAY! Perfect timing, don't you think?

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  14. The cards just get cuter as the hop goes along! Can't wait to try some masking techniques. Great job and thanks for supporting OWH.

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  15. Absolutely adorable card, Elena! Love the little boy in his pj's!

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  16. Love that banner and the way you have grouped the stamps - such a lovely scene with the softly inked background!

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  17. So cute! I'm loving all the cards in this hop. I see a new stamp set in my near future.

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  18. Aw, this is just the sweetest, Elena! Super duper soft and sweet. Love it.

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  19. Very sweet card! I love this set.

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  20. Oh my goodness, how SWEET is this card!?! Love the rosy cheeks, I just want to give them a little pinch.

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  21. Happy happy card... I just want to sit and play with the little one on the card...so cute
    good luck everyone :)

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  22. Love the way you put these two stamps together and also the background. Looks great. Thanks for participating in OWH.

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  23. This set is just darling and your card is just so sweet! I love it!

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  24. omg these kids are so cute love the banner detail clever good job dear

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  25. So sweet, love the inking and the stitching, you are a master with these kiddos!

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  26. Love your composition & coloring! Neat idea to use thread instead of twine or ribbon. That would work especially well for cards for OWH. Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  27. What a fun scene you set with the masking and sponging. A whole lot of love in a card.

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  28. Awww those images look so sweet together!

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