Saturday, May 23, 2015

Operation Write Home Finishing Strong Blog Hop with Patriotic Birthday Card Tutorial featuring Gerda Steiner Designs



Hello crafty friends! Today I'm here with the Operation Write Home Finishing Strong Memorial Day Blog Hop! The purpose of today's hop is to bring awareness to the end of Operation Write Home's mission. Operation Write Home, a charity that has supported heroes with handmade cards since 2007, will be closing later this year. All cards need to be sent in by August 1st, so I’m helping to get the word out!


My plan is to keep this post short as requested by Operation Write Home. The video tutorial for this patriotic birthday card featuring Gerda Steiner Designs clear stamps and is under 6 minutes. If you're interested in video card tutorials but don't have time during the hop feel free to subscribe to my JessCrafts channel and check back later. 

I've loved being a part of Operation Write Home but its closing is actually such good news as it means more and more of our military personnel are now home with their families. Thank you to all those who are or have served.



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37 comments :

  1. DianeMay 23, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    sweet! Love the paper piecing! I will check out your video later today--- thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. NancyMay 23, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Just adorable! Love those patriotic balloons!

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  3. Cindy OMay 23, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    So fun with the kitty cat and balloons! Love your paper choices and especially the "matching" cat and balloon.

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  4. Lori KobularMay 23, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Such an adorable card! Love the kitty and those red, white and blue balloons are amazing!

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  5. Donna NuceMay 23, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Hi Jess! Your paper pieced card is adorable! Have a great day!

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  6. WavejumperMay 23, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Always like paper piecing. :)

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  7. Paula S.May 23, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Very cute! Paper pieced designs are not something I do often and I love seeing how others put the technique to work.

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  8. GrancyMay 23, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    I love the combinations of papers! What a great use of scraps!

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  9. TrishMay 23, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Adorable. I love the papers and the cat.

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  10. LindaMay 23, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Totally adorable! I love your use of the papers!

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  11. Lee MaeMay 23, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    So cute! Love the paper piecing of Gerda Steiner's cat and all of those balloons.

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  12. AprilMay 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Love the balloons with the patterned paper. Thanks for sharing.
    April

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  13. BunnyMay 23, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Great paper piecing.

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  14. Lisa DMay 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Very sweet!

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  15. Sherry HickeyMay 23, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Hi! I love your paper pieced kitty and balloons--great idea! Great to see you on the hop as we celebrate Memorial Day and Finish Strong for OWH!

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  16. Carolina KathyMay 23, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    What a sweet card! Thx so much for sharing.

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  17. HeidiMay 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Love the balloons, and the kitten! So cute!

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  18. sherry vargaMay 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    I love the little kitten and the red, white and blue balloons are perfect.

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  19. CarolynMay 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Adorable card! Cute!

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  20. SandyMay 23, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Darling paper piecing - my kitties would DEFINITELY be running away from balloons too! :)

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  21. TammyMay 23, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Awww this is adorable! I love that image and the fun paper piecing!

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  22. gbinionMay 23, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Such a fun and playful card! I just subscribed to your channel... Can't wait to browse your videos!

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  23. Sybrina KMay 23, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    What a sweet card! Love the paper piecing. :)

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  24. Lucy E.May 23, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    This is such a cute card.
    I love the balloons, all in different
    Papers!

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  25. Ruby CraftMay 23, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Fun patterns and cute little kitten to help someone celebrate a birthday! Thanks for helping our troops and OWH Finish Strong!

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  26. Dixie CochranMay 23, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    How cute! The paper piecing is a clever idea.

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  27. GinaMay 24, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Each Balloon is a different paper! how clever!!!

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  28. GinaMay 24, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Each Balloon is a different paper! how clever!!!

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  29. Kathy SMay 24, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    Such great paper piecing. Love the playfulness of the card. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  30. AnnMay 24, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    What a cute card! Great paper piecing!

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  31. craftysahmiamMay 24, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Awesome paper piecing and combination of papers on your purrfect red, white and blue card

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  32. UnknownMay 24, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    oh my goodness what an adorable card...that cat is too cool, and the faux stitching is great.

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  33. WhoMomMay 24, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Love the paper piecing and the kitten. Great way to use the red, white, and blue.

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  34. MarybethMay 24, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Jessica I love your darling balloon card, way to cute and looks great in red,white and blue!

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  35. Sue DMay 25, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    How cute--i like the paper piecing.

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  36. SarahMay 26, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Adorable-- love your paper piecing-- definitely need to do more of that :)

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  37. Lisa :)May 27, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    supre cute card!

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