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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Operation Write Home Clean & Simple Skip

Welcome to our Operation Write Home Clean & Simple Skip - that was a mouth full!

If you've arrived here from Brenda's blog you're on the right track, if not I highly recommend starting at the beginning here.


For my clean and simple card today I used a pre-colored digital image from Mellonheadz & our Operation Write Home Sketch #82.

The body of the card is embossed with the Cuttlebug Stars embossing folder, the bottom panel is Neenah Red Linen matted with Neenah Navy Blue.  I re-sized and printed Nikki's wonderful Hero digital image and cut the panel and matted it with navy blue.  There was a place for an embellishment in this sketch and I was thinking a star at first but realized it would be over kill.

I went with a navy blue button with a little crochet thread for a bow.  Can you tell if my button is real or paper?  It's a fun die made by Cheery Lynn designs, a nice way to cut down on the bulk for our Operation Write Home cards!  I also used Nikki's Hero digital image and made myself a sheet of paper for an envelope liner.  I think our heroes deserve the best and a lined envelope makes my card feel a little more special.  The envelope liner die came from Papertrey Ink.

Here's a copy of the sketch:

Actually mine version is:


That might be easier to see in my card now.

I hope you enjoyed seeing my clean and simple card today.  Be sure to leave a comment so you're in the prize drawings!
  The next stop on our hop is the fabulous Dawn!
Thanks for visiting my blog today - 

Challenges:
Challenge Up Your Life - No Patterned Papers
Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps - Sketch #82
Cardmadfairy's - Digital Images & Buttons
CASual Fridays - CAS + Embossing

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74 comments:

  1. Cindy's Card CoAugust 20, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Love it, you always do such a nice job.

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  2. Nancy MAugust 20, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Hi Jan! I'm so glad we are skipping with you today; thanks for playing along with us! Your card is so fresh and polished, as always. It's clean and classy. Have a great weekend.
    RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM

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  3. Paper Therapy PonderingsAugust 20, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    gorgeous - this card will make a hero's day.

    thanks for skipping

    Barb Housner

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  4. Susan SAugust 20, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    great card. the button is just right for the design.

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  5. One Scrappy GalAugust 20, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Oh, I love, love LOVE your card! The red and blue just pops off the card! Great card!

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  6. jimlynnAugust 20, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Just PERFECT! Love it.
    Lynn

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  7. KarenSAugust 20, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Gorgeous card as always, Jan. The matching liner is a great idea. Thanks for sharing your inspiration!

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  8. AllisonGAugust 20, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Oh yeah, Jan, you totally knocked it out of the park as usual. I'm already making plans to CASE this one. I love it!

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  9. CarolAugust 20, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    It is gorgeous Jan but I always love your cards. Using red, white and blue is one of my favorite combinations and they always seem to pop off the page. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Lisa OliverAugust 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Beautiful card, and envy, Jan! It is amazing what can be done with a "simple" digital image - as you well know! Your post is educational and inspirational! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

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  11. Super Coupon DivaAugust 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    WOW!!! I love Melonheadz drawings! I can't waite to CASE your card!! Thanks for the inspiration, I needed it! : 0 )

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  12. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Great use of the sketch...love the card!! Pat Kinkaid

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  13. SandyAugust 20, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love a good CAS card with layers....mmmmmm! Well done Jan!

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  14. Jen MAugust 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Nice!

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  15. Paula S.August 20, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Great job on this card Jan! CAS designs are super for hero cards since you never know if they will land in the hands of a male or female hero.

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  16. BrendaAugust 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love that embossed folder Jan and also how you made the word HERO in the flag colours! Superb! Nice touch with the envelope liner!

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  17. laurie cropAugust 20, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    love the way you turned the sketch on it's head!!

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  18. JaneenAugust 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    that is a nice sketch for CAS. great job, using precolored digi is a great idea.

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  19. BrendaAugust 20, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Fabulous card! I did think the button was real and I LOVE the envelope liner. What a great touch! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!

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  20. Tami B.August 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Love this one and the matching envelope liner puts it over the top!

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  21. KathrynAugust 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Very nice, Jan. I think lining the envelopes is an awesome touch.

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  22. AnnAugust 20, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Your cards are always so adorable and today's is no different. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Sue DAugust 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    wonderful card--I like the sketch and the image you chose.

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  24. Seongsook DuncanAugust 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Great card! I really like it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  25. TamekoAugust 20, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Fabulous card. Love the design, embossing, & the button die tip!

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  26. AdeleAugust 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I haven't tried that sketch yet, but you've demonstrated how perfect it is with this digi. Also, thanks for the link to the pre-colored digi. Great blog!

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  27. LynnAugust 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What a great and simple card! I love that image and will have to go snag it for myself!

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  28. TERESA D. - CUSTOM MADE SCRAPBOOK PAGESAugust 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Beautiful card. Some of my favorite colors and so bright and cheery. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Patricia HAugust 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Great job with this week's sketch! The matching envelope lining is a great finishing touch.

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  30. SuzAnnAugust 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    You rocked that sketch! Thanks for being part of OWH!

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  31. AnitaAugust 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Stunning card!

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  32. Lee MaeAugust 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Yay! AN OWH Sketch card! I was having trouble with this sketch, but your card really brings it to life. Mine were coming out pretty drab. :(
    I love the blog hops because I can learn so much from them and I think I can successfully use this sketch!

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  33. Sandy HentzelAugust 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Very nice, I love the envelop liner too!

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  34. ShirleyAugust 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love the sketch and your use of the digi.

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  35. VeldaAugust 20, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Lovely card, as usual. Great colors.

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  36. Cut n PasteAugust 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Love this!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  37. Barb TurpinAugust 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Very cute patriotic CAS card! Very 'finished'!

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  38. CoraAugust 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    It's always a pleasure to see your cards and this one is no exception. Nice job with the envelope

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  39. JulieAugust 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Great use of that sketch, Jan! Love this card :)

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  40. Dawn WoolfAugust 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love the envelope lining!

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  41. HushgirlAugust 20, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I was thinking the same thing as Dawn, that envelope lining is the perfect touch!

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  42. HushgirlAugust 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I agree with Dawn, that envelope lining is the perfect touch!

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  43. KathyAugust 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I really like your red, white and blue card. I especially like the button with the bow.

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  44. DawnAugust 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    your car is my favorite so far. I LOVE IT!

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  45. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love the red, white and blue card. It is very pretty!

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  46. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    So pretty, crisp and cheery!

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  47. Sherry HickeyAugust 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Hi Jan, I love that MelonHeadz digi and how you used it with that great sketch! Awesome card!

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  48. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Love the clean lines of your card!

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  49. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Fantastic! Melonheadz and that sketch are a great CAS combo. Wow! to that lined envelope.

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  50. MissyAugust 20, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Jan,
    Nice Hero Card. It is really a great use of the challegne card.

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  51. gbinionAugust 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Beautiful! looks WAY better than a store-bought card!!

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  52. Courtney KAugust 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    what a fun patriotic card - and love the matching envelope.

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  53. JenniferAugust 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Love the card!!!

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  54. LindaAugust 20, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I absolutely love that sketch and you card is perfect for it! TFS!!!

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  55. RufusAugust 20, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love it, it just WORKS!
    R/

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  56. sas44August 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    How patriotic! I'm not a digital fan but this looks great.

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  57. ShirleyAugust 20, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I love it and love the added touch of the envelope liner. Great job. I think I might be CASing this one.

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  58. MarthaAugust 20, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Such a cool Hero card and I love that you created the printed liner for the envelope. A great addition!

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  59. lalkygirlAugust 21, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    fab card ,love how you used the sketch ,great colours too,thanks for joining us at digi days and good luck
    tracey x

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  60. SusanAugust 21, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Wonderful card!
    Susan

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  61. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    love your card, you can't go wrong with the red white and blue color scheme!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  62. HorsebroadAugust 21, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Great card!

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  63. NanaConnieAugust 21, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Wonderful card, Jan. Great embossing and the image really stands out! Great job.

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  64. Verna AngerhoferAugust 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I love clean and simple. And, this is a great example of how very lovely that type of card can be.

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  65. LaLaAugust 21, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love the image!

    ~Laure
    queen_lade at yahoo.com

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  66. Suzanne RussellAugust 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Terrific card!

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  67. Cynthia TAugust 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    WOW! One word, three colors, and the playful placement of the digi says it all. Beautiful, clean, and simple!

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  68. MizDeniseAugust 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Lovely hero card - don't you love Melonheadz digis?!? I know I do!

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  69. TRAugust 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Fantastic card!

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  70. Shannon WhiteAugust 21, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    OMgosh, this is such a Fun Card Miss Jan! Love the embossed BG and they Fabulous lined envelope too, Very Nice touch! 8-)

    Happy Sunday to you!

    Hugs
    Shannon 8-)

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  71. Just A Pac RatAugust 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Very nice red, white and blue card! Don't really see how this is Clean and Simple but it sure is great, TFS!

    circlebenterprises.com

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  72. MarshaAugust 22, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Great card. Beautiful, bright, patriotic. Perfect for OWH.

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  73. Dawn C.August 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love this card! "Hero" cards are my favorite! Thanks for sharing!

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  74. Karen B.August 24, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Great card! Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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