Friday, September 2, 2011

FRIENDS WITH FLAIR FRIDAY OPERATION WRITE HOME

This is a card I made for Operation Write Home.  My LSS, Cat's Creations Scrapbooks, has started participating in this program.  We meet every other month and create cards for our troops to send home to their family and friends.  On this card, I used the Unity stamp set, Birdie Duet, which was a prize I won.  LOVE this set - the cage is fabulous and the quotes are wonderful.  It was a prize when Emily Leiphart and Lisa Arana did their "Take Two" week long event where they each did a daily project using the same stamp set, thus showing two ways to use it.  Really enjoyed their event and was thrilled to win this stamp set, which was on my wish list.  For this card, the music note paper is from Fancy Pants, the bird is cut out from some paper by My Little Shoebox as is the green paper the cage is stamped on.  The sentiment is stamped on a tag from an unknown source.  The fibers are from my stash and I used Stampin Up ink and chalk ink by SEI.  Really liked how this card came together.  


Quick request.  Please say a prayer for those who are affected by the wildfire that is once again at Possum Kingdom Lake near where I live.  There was a huge wildfire in this same area back in April and 160 homes were lost.  So far, over 30 homes have been lost this time.  Texas is in dire need of rain and the entire state, less two counties, is under a burn ban.  There are numerous wildfires in the state, this is just the one that is close to where I live.  I wish we could just divert some of the floodwaters left by hurricane Irene down to our drought stricken state.  That would help the people in the path of the floodwaters and our state.  


Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the creations on the hop.  Don't forget to leave comments on each blog for a chance to win a Unity stamp set.  Have a fabulous Labor Day weekend.

15 comments:

Jen M said...

Love this stamp set! Super cute!

Ruby said...

Very cute project.

Erin said...

Prayer request done! This card is so special, I too have the stamp set on my wish list

Sarah said...

How wonderful...sending thoughts out!

sharon g said...

I will be praying for them. And thanks for showing us your creation!

Linda said...

Your card so cute and happy. I love the colors and paper, And yes, Texas need the rain bad! bad! bad!

Jackie S said...

Wonderful card. Yes, we NEED the rain. Pray this tropical storm turns toward Texas

StampinCathy said...

Sending my thoughts and prayers!
What a fun fun card. I just love all the embellishments and your creative touch on this card.

jennifer mitten said...

I have that set, too! love it! I am always thinking of the folks out at PK - we have friends out there who, luckily, have been safe. Here is hoping for rain soon!

Jocelyn Olson said...

I'm hoping the rain heads your way this weekend. Love your cheerful card! The Fancy Pants paper is perfect and I love the little birdies. So love that sentiment!!

Amber Sheaves said...

Lovely card. I hadn't realized how bad it was in Texas. I hope you get the moisture you need. Stay safe!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

LOVE this card--that bird cage is SOOOO fun! Praying for those near you!!!

Teresa Kline said...

what a fun card, luv the colors and details...hope your day is wonderful!

enjoy *~*

Julia Aston said...

what a great exotic bird and fun fibers on this pretty card!

Nat said...

wow, it's so amazing, I can't making scrapbooking cards:( I don't have a precision like you:) Ipreffer soutache or felt flowers. Before Christmas every year I always try to make a christmas cards, but they are so ugly. It's a pity that my friends get ugly cards:P
take care, Natalie