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Operation Write Home Memorial Blog Hop

Typically, weekends are pretty quiet in Damask Love Land. This weekend is a little different though!

This weekend I am taking part in a very special blog hop, sponsored by Operation Write Home – a wonderful organization that provides handmade cards for servicemen and women so they can keep in touch with their loved ones! How can you say “no” to that!?

For this hop, bloggers are sharing their handmade “Missing You” cards, many of which have a  little patriotic flair!

I kept my design simple with pops of red, white and blue!

***EDITED TO ADD: Blogger has been acting a little funny lately, and the “Follower” widget seems to be out of commission. If you’d like to become a follower, just log in and click the “Follow” option that is located on the very top, left of the screen. Just scroll up the top of the blog and you’ll find it! Hope this helps!**

Now for your next stop on the hop:
Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts Life of the Party, Papertrey Ink 2010 Anniversary Set
Ink: Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black
Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers Select cardstock
Other: Tombow Watercolor Markers

Keep on crafting with these other posts

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Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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154 Comments

  1. 5.28.11
    Rhonda Miller said:

    This is great. I love the image. TFS.

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  2. 5.28.11
    Jan Hunnicutt said:

    Beautiful card, I love your clean and simple style! Happy hopping and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  3. 5.28.11
    Trish said:

    All I can say, is WOW!!

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  4. 5.28.11
    Kajikit said:

    Now that’s a sweet card! I love these clean and simple designs…

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  5. 5.28.11
    ...Darlene said:

    For the one that got away…great simple card. Thank you for sharing in the blog hop.

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  6. 5.28.11
    Redonna said:

    Love this card.
    TFS,
    Redonna
    rleckie911 AT gmail.com

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  7. 5.28.11
    Redonna said:

    Also glad your comment section showed up – I visited earlier & could not comment. Wondered if it was just me, but seeing how few comments have been made on such a stunning card I have to assume a lot of people who would have commented could not.

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  8. 5.28.11
    Cheryl said:

    Oh my gosh! Super cute! I love the design.

    –Cheryl–

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  9. 5.28.11
    Keva said:

    Ahh…I can comment now! 🙂

    Totally awesome card. You do so many styles well, but I adore your clean and simple.

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  10. 5.28.11
    Yolanda said:

    LOVE this card. Clean and simple and I like the top fold.

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  11. 5.28.11
    Meg Bean said:

    I love your card! Especially the one red balloon floating off – nice touch!

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  12. 5.28.11
    Sarah Milbourn Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator said:

    A gorgeous card. It is very touching and portrays the semtiment so well. Love it.

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  13. 5.28.11
    Nancy M said:

    Very nice CAS design. I’m gonna CASE this!!

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  14. 5.28.11
    Patricia said:

    What a fantastic CAS card! I love the dimension you gave some of the balloons.

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  15. 5.28.11
    Amanda said:

    Love the balloons! Hope you have a great Memorial Day Weekend 🙂

    Amanda 🙂
    ajsarts at gmail dot com

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  16. 5.28.11
    Sylvia said:

    Love your CAS card! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. 5.28.11
    Tui Nathan said:

    Super gorgeous card …. love it!!!

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  18. 5.28.11
    Joan B said:

    beautiful!

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  19. 5.28.11
    Paula S. said:

    What clever imagery with the balloon floating away and I love how the sentiment picks of the feel of the balloon strings too. Very nicely done! Thanks for supporting OWH and hopping this weekend.

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  20. 5.28.11
    Julie said:

    Fantastic card, Amber! I love the black line border and the “story” the escaping balloon tells. Happy Hopping!

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  21. 5.28.11
    Kristen :-) said:

    love this card, Amber – love the use of the PTI sentiment and the imagery of the balloons… TFS!

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  22. 5.28.11
    Debra said:

    Love the clean and simple design. thanks.

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  23. 5.28.11
    Lee Mae said:

    I like everything about this card. I espcially like the box that outlines and get broken through at the same time. Lovely.

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  24. 5.28.11
    Christine Real said:

    This card made me cry! It seems so simple at first and then the more you look at it, the more elements you see! Just beautiful! Love it!

    [email protected]

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  25. 5.28.11
    Sandi said:

    I love this card… very emotional and inspirational!

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  26. 5.28.11
    Anita said:

    Stunning card!

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  27. 5.29.11
    Crystal said:

    Love it!!!

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  28. 5.29.11
    Creative Diva said:

    Hi Amber,

    Great job on the card. Im a new follower and glad to be part of this blog hop with you.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  29. 5.29.11
    Marsha said:

    What a great idea. Love the CAS and bright colors.

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  30. 5.29.11
    Rufus said:

    Marvelous card! Really like CAS cards and this one is perfect. Thanks for supporting OWH and all our Heroes!
    R/

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  31. 5.29.11
    Misty said:

    Love the cas, sweet card.!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  32. 5.29.11
    Linda said:

    Clean and simple! That red ballon steals the show. TFS!!!

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  33. 5.29.11
    Lindsay said:

    I totally love this card! Those balloons are fabulous Amber!

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  34. 5.29.11
    Karen Howard said:

    Hi Amber, what a pretty card! Love how you added the lines around the edge, it really makes everything stand out! Hugs, Karen

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  35. 5.29.11
    Nancy Keller said:

    Beautiful card! I love it! Thanks for sharing, I am a new follower! 🙂

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  36. 5.29.11
    Robin said:

    LOVE the clean, simple look of this card
    thanks for sharing

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  37. 5.29.11
    Scrapacat said:

    Beautiful card – love that bright red balloon. Thanks for joining the hop!

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  38. 5.29.11
    Louise Fox said:

    Love, love, love your card and it is especially great for OWH! Clean and simple, but really brilliant. Blessings.

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  39. 5.29.11
    leslierahye said:

    love this card! great job~

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  40. 5.29.11
    Velda said:

    Very creative. Love your style. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  41. 5.29.11
    Brenda said:

    The most beautiful design ever! Just love everything about your card!

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  42. 5.29.11
    Sprytebyrd said:

    This is a wonderful card! Love the balloons, very simple and sweet!
    Hugs,
    Dee

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  43. 5.29.11
    Joanne Travis said:

    So clean and simply beautiful!! This is such a pretty card, I love the red balloon drifting up and away.

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  44. 5.29.11
    Heather Grow said:

    Great card. I love that you used red white and blue balloons.

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  45. 5.29.11
    Gina said:

    *love* this, Amber. In the short time I’ve been reading your blog (you’re one of my first checks in Google Reader), I have learned quickly that I want to be like you when I “grow up” in my card-making abilities. I love your style!! this one is no different.

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  46. 5.29.11
    Christine said:

    what a stunning card – very clean and simple ~~ LOVE it… thanks for sharing

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  47. 5.29.11
    helloholley said:

    WOW!!! I love your style….I can never do CAS like this…..your card is awesome….great job….and love your blog too!!!;)

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  48. 5.29.11
    Juliana T said:

    what a simple but beautiful card.

    jonder at frontier dot com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  49. 5.29.11
    SueB said:

    thanx for the inspiration!
    – SueB of Blondin Blogs
    sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  50. 5.29.11
    sharon said:

    I like this image. Cute balloons.
    sharon l
    sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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