Welcome to our Operation Write Home Memorial Day Weekend blog hop!
Our theme for this hop is Thank You cards based on Operation Write Home sketches, if you visit my blog to see my cards regularly you know I love sketches!
I'm not going to spend a lot of time "talking" today because there is so much eye candy to see on this hop, I do have a supply list below if you are curious about the products I've used to make my card.
Supply List:
Papers: Via Vellum
Black & Cyan, World Win Treasures Smoke, Doodlebug Design Lipstick Dotted
Line
Ink: HP LaserJet
Copic Markers: Skin –
E000, E00, E01, E11, R21, Hair – YR21, E34, E25, Shirt – B00, B02, B14, Pants –
E41, E42, E43, E44, Belt Buckle – C0, C2, C3, Glasses – BG0000, G0000, B0000,
Shoes – W0, W1, Flowers – R81, R83, R85, YG01, YG13, YG25, YG67
Tools/Accessories: Spellbinders Square
die, Papertrey Ink Envelope Liner die
I used OWH sketch #99 for my card layout.
...and I have blog candy!
Leave a comment so I can draw a winner for my blog candy Monday evening - good luck!
Most of all, have fun hopping =)
Thanks for visiting my blog today -
Hi Jan, you have done a fabulous job coloring this card and brought in all the colors from your papers. I have to say I especially love his eyes and glasses. There is just something about them that makes me smile. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteI just love the nerd. His glasses are awesome!!! Thanks for supporting Operation Write Home.
ReplyDeleteLove the nerd guy. His glasses are so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the card. The layers really make it pop. I'm sure the heroes (and their families) appreciate each and every card from OWH.
ReplyDeleteJan as always love the coloring on your adorable image! Thank you for everything you do for OWH
ReplyDeleteHi Jan!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to get to spend a minute with you here! Your card is gorgeous (as they always are)! I always enjoy your coloring and color choices!
Beautiful!
Blessings and hugs,
Antoinette
What a fun card! Will a smile to everyone's face! Your coloring is always so amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love your little nerd stamp. He is so cute. I especially like the color you used for inside his glasses. He brought a smile to my face. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJan, Love your interpretation of the sketch -- and especially love the matching lining for the envelope.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do for OWH!
Ahh that little guy is so cute! I love him!
ReplyDeleteThis is cute. I like the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Love the coloring on your little nerd guy and love the bright background papers. Thank you for blog candy! I wasn't organized enough this time around to offer blog candy. Have a great day and thanks for supporting OWH.
ReplyDelete*hihi* lovley NerdBoy :), the end of the pants make me laugh!!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for the chance to win your candy :))
Hugs
Tiggerchen
I love your little nerd.... super OWH card!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is he? (I have a sort of weird snorty laugh in my head now.)
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Jan, that little nerd is so cute! Beautiful paper and awesome coloring as always! I hope you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Such a quirky little guy. He is so cute and you coloring is fantastic
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling nerdy card. A touch of humor is always welcome. thanks for the chance at your candy...wow.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card. Will definitely bring a smile to the recipient. Candy looks awfully good (and plentiful).
ReplyDeleteHaha... He is DARLING! Love the papers, fun image, and beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeleteYour card just made me smile! I'm sure it will have the same effect on everyone who sees it. Thanks for supporting OWH and our Heroes. Also thanks for the chance at some yummy looking candy and calorie free to boot!
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day!
R/
OMG...the nerd is fantastically adorable! I have got to go track him down (thanks for the supply list). This card will surely brighten someone's day! Thanks for joining in the blog hop and for the chance for the candy.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a card to bring a smile!!! Love the give-away...love Wood Stamps!!! Thank you for supporting OWH!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the nerd! Your coloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the nerd! Your coloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and darling. You colored that image to perfection. This sure made me smile so I know some soldier will love it as well.
ReplyDeleteI got a giggle out of this, that nerd is adorable, this is a great card. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteWell isn't that nerdy guy just too cute. What an adorable card. The colors you used are terrific too. And........what an amazing give away. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card. How did you get a stamp of my Dad? Like the paper in the envelope to match.
ReplyDeleteOh my word! LOL That is just so cute. Nice job on the coloring and great card all around.
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Hey Jan, I just love this geeky guy. He made me chuckle (out loud)! Great job; I always look forward to seeing your cards.
ReplyDeleteJen
jennifer.mueller409 at gmail dot com
This is precious Jan!! I just got this Nerd and I totally LOVE him. Your coloring is great and I love the added touch of the lined envelope - I need to try to remember that! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLyn
NERDS RULE!!! HA HA Great card!
ReplyDeleteI am a total newbie at coloring so I have to say how impressed I am with yours. Your card is adorable and sure to bring a smile to everyone who sees it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is way too CUTE! Love the stamp :)
ReplyDeleteI just love this cute little guy and his mischievous grin :) You've colored him to perfection Jan, and I'd love to take a peek into that big box you've packed up for some lucky person! What a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteFun card, Jan and lovely coloring. TFS and have a wonderful weekend. #133
ReplyDeleteJan he is SO adorable and your wonderful talent for coloring brings him to life!
ReplyDeleteHummer Hugs,
Misty
http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net
So fun and colorful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for supporting OWH!
Love your card! I just love Hambo stamps! Great coloring..thanks for giving your colors. I'm a beginner and need all the help I can get! :)
ReplyDeleteI swear I went out on a date with this guy. Looks so familiar with the goofy look and flowers!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! The image breeds smiles! TFS
I love your card. I got a little giggle from the fun image. TFS.
ReplyDeleteAww, bless his heart. At least you made him look really cute w/ your wonderful coloring. You did a great job on this card.
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute Jan, and a great way to say thanks to the troops. I love this image so much, he will be a part of our upcoming rubber stamp release. :) Thanks for all that you do for OWH!
ReplyDeletehow goofy but so cute! I think the dark cardstock really helps the image to stand out.
ReplyDeleteI love this guy! and I really love how you have used him with this sketch and the DP tied in with the flower is awesome! Nailed it!
ReplyDeletePS...pick me, pick me! lol
Oh this just made me GRIN! I love nerds...I am one!!! Thanks for all you do for OWH, Jan!!
ReplyDeleteSandy, OWH Exec. Dir.
Oh so cute! Love this! I am a fan of this big ole nerd and your awesome coloring!
ReplyDeleteHe is sooooooooooo cute. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous card - love how the matting makes the colors pop! And he's such a cute nerd!
ReplyDeleteoh so cute!! love that little guy! Colors are great!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAs usual Jan, you have another lovely card to share - Julie (from Facebook) Romano :)
ReplyDeleteI love the nerdy guy but my real favorite is the color combination. I would have thought that I would have had to use more masculine colors. You showed me otherwise.
ReplyDeleteGreat image on the card Jan. He's so nerdy cute! I just want to pinch him! Love your blog scripture too. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy, looks like a lot of great goodies! Can't wait until Monday night to hear who won! TFS! (Amy A. #118)
ReplyDeleteReally like the background and the envelope liner.
ReplyDeleteThat is one silly cute funny image. I love it. TFS
ReplyDeleteNERD FTW! It's such a sweet card.
ReplyDeleteLove your nerd guy! In fact, I think I may know him - LOL! Great image and coloring. Love how you lined your envelope with the same designer paper as the background on your card. Great layering, too - really makes everything pop. Thank you for sharing your card! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeletetoo cute! whoever gets this will have their day brightened so much!
ReplyDeletelovely card love the papers used and the nerd images!!!
ReplyDeletegreat job!
The nerd guy looks so sweet--he brought a smile to my face. thanks for offering blog candy. you can contact me at mflayer at comcast dot net if I win. Happy Memorial Day Weekend! :) Marie (OWH #119)
ReplyDeleteTook me a second to realize that the patterned paper on the left (that I couldn't figure out what part of the sketch it was from) was a lined envelope! Duh!! :) Love your work, as always. Thanks for participating in the OWH Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteAdorable nerdy little card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletetoo cute - makes a perfect thank you card - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteLol...I smiled out loud when I saw this! Cuteness! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour card is hilarious! Mounting him against that purple paper adds to the nerdiness. You can exclude me from the Blog candy drawing, but I wanted to stop by and comment on your great card.
ReplyDeleteHe totally cracks me up! This card will be a big hit!
ReplyDeleteLOL, love your nerd Jan and such fabulous coloring as usual. I want you to know that I finally gave in and bought this Papertrey envelope liner die... It's all your fault and I am absolutely sure it will be one of my all time favorites. I've always admired the beautiful coordinated finishing touch it adds to your fabulous cards! Thanks for all you do as part of the OWH Blog Team!
ReplyDeleteLove the pants on the guy!! How many of our hubby's are going to look like that some day! I love how you put pink with a guy, who would have thought... you know I always love your cards, I still have one of yours you sent me displayed in my craft room.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite Hambo images. He totally reminds me of my husband lol. I love the bright colors you used.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. Such a cute image. TFS
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, what an adorable nerd guy!! Just awsome!
ReplyDeleteLove that background paper.
ReplyDeleteCute card, love the image and the striped paper.
ReplyDeleteWhat a funny looking little guy on your card! Great job with the colors and everything.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card. That nerdy guy cracks me up.
ReplyDeleteHe is sooooooo cute! I love your coloring.
ReplyDeleteGreat image and beautiful coloring...thanks so much for sharing this! Love the matching envelope too.
ReplyDeletefunny guy! nice job with the coloring of him...I can't pull that stuff off, but you did wonderfully!
ReplyDeletefirst post isn't showing? so I'll post again. just wanted to say how great your coloring of the funny guy is! I'm not a copic coloring gal, but am impressed by those who can do this!
ReplyDeleteCute Image, what a fun card....beautiful coloring
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring, and wow, you even lined the envelope! (leslie #113)
ReplyDeletePS; I don't want to win as I'm mid-purge here. :)
I love your take on the sketch.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it'll put a smile on a heroes face.
Hugs,
M.E.
That little nerd is downright adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for listing colors you used - you did an amazing job coloring him!!
This guy really stands out against the bright striped background! I like how you lined the envelope to match!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you to do support OWH! :)
Great coloring, very cute card :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and supporting OWH!
Amanda :)
www.ajsdigishoppe.com
That image is adorable! Great job coloring. April
ReplyDeleteA truly cute card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun stamp! I'm a nerd but don't look quite like that. LOL.. thanks for the happy card inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOMG! That nerd is to die for! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! Made me laugh:) Great coloring and I love the bright papers! oconnorfarms(at)comcast(dot) net
ReplyDeleteGreat image, didn't know Hambo had gone digital.--great card.
ReplyDeleteHe is too cute! Your coloring is wonderful and I love the matching insert in the envelope!
ReplyDeleteI love that nerd!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, that nerd is hilarious! Love it! As always, your coloring is wonderful and your card is perfect. I always love seeing your work and you did not disappoint today...er.....yesterday. LOL Thanks so much for sharing and for commenting on my posts. xoxo
ReplyDeleteJan, that nerd is just hilarious. Your card is just great! I always look forward to seeing your work and you definitely did not disappoint today...er...yesterday! LOL Thanks for sharing and thank you for always leaving such kind comments on my posts.
ReplyDeleteLove the Nerd! He is adorable! Somebody is going to have a big smile on their face when they see this cutie! TFS! macaskillbarbara at yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute nerd, he reminds me of my son!!!
ReplyDeletetoo cute nerd card-love it
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Thanks for the giggle. :) Have an awesome weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring as always! Really cute card!
ReplyDeleteThat nerd is absolutely cute. And I like the idea of lining the enevolope. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThat nerd is absolutely cute. And I like the idea of lining the enevolope. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThat nerd is absolutely cute. And I like the idea of lining the enevolope. Good job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute nerd. (Is that an oxymoron?)
ReplyDeleteOMG...too funny. Excellent coloring. Your card put a smile on my face. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the little nerd looks like one of my old boyfriends. This is an aewsome card
ReplyDeleteNice card and lovely coloring.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Jan I love this! You color so good and your cards always turn out great!
ReplyDeletePerfect coloring as always...great take on the sketch...reminds my of a tshirt my niece has...I "heart" nerds. Super fun...tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, Jan--this is SO cute!! I LOVE how you lined the envie but also the whole card is so well-coordinated, as always! Nice job, as usual! Thanks for you loyalty to OWH and the chance for blog candy!! (I SO hope I win!!) RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use the sketch. Adorable card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job as always, Jan. Perfect choice of paper and colors to set off that nerdy image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do for OWH.
Nerds rule the world! Your card is pretty cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your nerd! The recipient is going to love his as well.
ReplyDeletethat nerd is just too cute!!! and I am glad I saw your take on the sketch. I would never have figured to put the sentiment in the little square!
ReplyDeleteThis little guy looks like one of my blind dates in high school! He actually worked for his dad's funeral home! Just think: I could have had children that looked like this stamp!!! I love the card. Whoever you send the card to will have a great laugh! Thanks so much for sharing your creations with us! I will definitely have to get this stamp image!
ReplyDeleteThis little guy looks like one of my blind dates in high school! He actually worked for his dad's funeral home! Just think: I could have had children that looked like this stamp!!! I love the card. Whoever you send the card to will have a great laugh! Thanks so much for sharing your creations with us! I will definitely have to get this stamp image!
ReplyDeleteHa ha...this card is so darn cute! That little thankful nerd is adorable from his glasses down to his shoes!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! I see them a lot on the Sunday sketch challenges. Love your coloring and this little guy looks so nerdy friendly. It just all comes together for a really good card!
ReplyDeleteThat funny little nerdy guy cracks me up with his too-high pants and glasses! Great fun card!
ReplyDeleteAWE, he's just too cute!! I LOVE the paper (purple is my favorite color). This card is one of my favorites so far. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance at the blog candy.
ReplyDeleteCute, Jan! :) That patterned paper and sketch is perfect for your little nerd guy! Lol! Thank you for supporting, and being involved in, OWH. ~Dotti H., OWH Board member
ReplyDeleteCute card. Nice colors! love how the flowers and the striped paper match.
ReplyDeleteI just love your nerd as soon as I saw this card it made me smile!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun image--great coloring and papers.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
NERDS! He is soooo cute! I like this card so much! TFS ands for helping with OWH! And tthank u for adding blog candy into the mix! Yay!
ReplyDeleteThat little guy is so darn cute! I love how you color your images and the colors you use are so bright and happy. Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie - and that pink background paper, neat ! Thanks for sharing and making cards for the heroes !
ReplyDeleteThat pink background paper behind your cute nerd, and inside the envelope, too - neat ! Thanks for sharing and making cards for the heroes !
ReplyDeleteWow... Your card is wonderful. The colors are so bold and I love the combo you used. What a cute image too. Thanks for joining in and offering up some awesome candy. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteAdorabel card and sweet image , love your coloring too!
ReplyDeleteThe image is fabulous- but what you did with it-- super, uber cool! I love your coloring and all the paper choices! You ROCK Jan!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute card. I love the nerd (I think I went to school with him) Great job on the coloring.
ReplyDeleteoops hit enter too soon. I really like the envelope liner to match the card such a simple thing that adds so much
ReplyDeleteYour nerd image is SO CUTE! I love your coloring! Thank you for sharing your card! Love the sketch and how you used it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright, cheery card! Cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring on a great image. Love how you added the detail to envelope - a wonderful surprise!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. He reminds me of Chucky from Rugrats.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card...love the image and the fun paper.
ReplyDeleteCute card!!! LOVE the nerd!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what a cute image! I really like your silliness and the colors you used! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so neat!
ReplyDeleteBeth F. OWH #114
Just get those teeth LOL Love the bright colours too!
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"
Love this card...he's so cool and your coloring is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN card! Love the nerd and the DP you used, and that you lined the envelope! TFS!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Hambo! I have some of their fun stamps! :) They are such a great company. :) You just made that nerd so adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love your style! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteptucker6 at cox dot net
LOL that nerd is awesome! Love this card!
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