Saturday, May 23, 2015

2015 Operation Write Home Memorial Day Bloghop


Welcome to the 2015 Operation Write Home Memorial Day Bloghop!  This is the final campaign with the crafty world: Finishing Strong. Operation Write Home is nearing the finish line of our mission, and all cards must be received by us before August 1st 2015. We want to spread the word to everyone who’s got cards they’ve been meaning to send in!  Operation Write Home will be closing after August 1, so if you have always wanted to help our service members, it’s now the time to send in cards.



I made this card to fit the red, white and blue theme.  I had wanted to try the bokeh technique and it worked perfectly with this card.  Find out how I tweaked the bokeh technique to decrease the drying time.  You can get more details and see the tutorial for this card too.  If you look carefully at the photo, you can also see the glitter that I added to some of the stars.

Many thanks to the Operation Write Home folks who have dedicated so much time to help support our heroes overseas and their families.  While I am sad that this is the last OWH campaign, it is wonderful that so many of our heroes will no longer be oceans away from their loved ones.

Enjoy the rest of the bloghop!

Creatively yours,

Sharon Cheng
Richland Hills, TX
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36 comments:

  1. Karen WyngaardMay 23, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    I've always wanted to try the bokeh technique, too. The stars are a great variation on the usual circles, and are perfect for your patriotic card!

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  2. Deni(se)May 23, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    You are right! The bokeh technique is perfect here. I haven't seen it used quite like this ... so tucking it away in the memory banks for future consideration. ;-)

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  3. Donna NuceMay 23, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Your bokeh card is really pretty. You should add it to our challenge at the House of Cards! http://www.houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-challenge-bokeh-effect.html
    Have a great day!

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  4. DianeMay 23, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    great technique! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. TammyMay 23, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful card, I love your bokeh technique!
    Tammy x

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  6. Beth L.May 23, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful card! TFS your bokeh technique.

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  7. UnknownMay 23, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Beautiful card, I have to try your technique soon. Tyfs.

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  8. AprilMay 23, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Love the way you worked the Star shape into the bokeh technique. Lovely card.
    April

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  9. Paula S.May 23, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    The bokeh effect in this is great in this. Nice work!

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  10. UnknownMay 23, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Love that technique. I've seen others use it, but never with stars. Wow!

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  11. Cindy OMay 23, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful color blending with the crisp stars!

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  12. Dr. IvyMay 23, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    I love the bokeh effect with the stars. Fabulous card.

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  13. TrishMay 23, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Very beautiful card.

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  14. BunnyMay 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I don't know what Bokeh is but it must be pretty.

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  15. sherry vargaMay 23, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I love the bokeh technique and you did an awesome job with those gorgeous stars. I absolutely love your card.

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  16. LindaMay 23, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    It's got the flying flag feel...great idea for a wonderful card!

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  17. Sherry HickeyMay 23, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Thanks for inspiring me with the bokeh technique; I love your beautiful card! I will miss OWH, too, and all the wonderful people like you but share your joy that so many heroes are home. Let's all stay in touch!!

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  18. CarolynMay 23, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful take on the bokh technique!

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  19. SandyMay 23, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Oooh what fabulous swirls! Love the action it gives the card! :)

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  20. Lisa DMay 23, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Stunning background! I love this technique!

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  21. Lori KobularMay 23, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Gorgeous card! I think you nailed the Bokeh technique! Thanks for the tutorial! Love the added glitter too!

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  22. UnknownMay 23, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Very cool! I love how you tweeked the bokeh technique!

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  23. Sybrina KMay 23, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    Love, love, love this card! Gonna have to check out this technique. TFS!

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  24. Mary-Anne VMay 23, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Love this bokeh technique you used!

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  25. Dixie CochranMay 23, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    I love this technique. Well done!

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  26. Andrea D. La VigneMay 23, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    Love your bokeh technique. The blending of the colors is so cool! I noticed that you live near Fort Worth. I live in Jacksonville, about 3 hours southeast of you! Small world, huh? Thanks so much for sharing this, and for what you do for OWH!

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  27. GinaMay 24, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    love the colors - and how well the bokeh worked for you! I wanna be that good when I grow up!

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  28. Kathy SMay 24, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Wow - your really rocked the way you got your background to look like a wavy flag - amazing. Thanks for your support of OWH.

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  29. craftysahmiamMay 24, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Thank you for including a link to the tutorial on your cool patriotic bokeh card.

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  30. DianaMay 24, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Love your Bokeh stars and your background. Gorgeous!

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  31. WhoMomMay 24, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Love the ink and sparkle. It's a wonderful card.

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  32. Lucy E.May 25, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    This is so cool!
    I am going to try this technique-thanks!

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  33. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Love the tweak of the technique...a very eye-catching card. Good job.

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  34. Qwilla QwincyMay 25, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    What a gorgeous card! The technique lends itself well to the feeling of a waving flag.

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  35. Sue DMay 25, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Great technique!

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  36. staceylovespaperMay 26, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I love your card!! Your design really stood out! I love how the bokeh technique makes the stars look like they are glowing. Very cool!!

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