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Operation Write Home – Spring Training {and a giveaway}

Posted on by Elyse Duffey

Operation Write Home Blog Hop

May Arts Ribbon is proud to support our nation’s deployed heroes through Operation Write Home®! This organization has sent over 2 million cards overseas so our service members can keep in touch with their loved ones while they’re away. And we are participating in the Spring Training Blog Hop this weekend! Please check out the projects we’re sharing – and take some time to visit OWH’s blogs and all the others participating, starting at the top of the hop. You’ll be inspired!

Here’s the line up, just in case you missed one:

Giveaway!

May Arts Ribbon Rack

We also have a giveaway for you today!  All you have to do to win your choice of 3 spools of May Arts Ribbon is comment on this post!   I will announce a winner right here on Wednesday, April 10th!

Now….on to some card fun with Royal Ribbonista Jen Shears:

I’m so excited to be participating in the Operation Write Home Spring Training Hop! We love baseball, but I thought I would go with another thing that we think of in spring: boating!

Father's Day Card

I’ve used an older stamp set for the boat image, stamping it directly on the red card base, as well as on white cardstock to paper piece. The sentiment is stamped below with the same ink. One of the sails is attached directly to the cardstock, while the other is popped up with dimensional adhesive.

Father's Day Card

I REALLY love the ribbon treatment! I’ve used some of the new 1.5” red, white & blue grosgrain stripe (perfect, right?!) on one side. I wrapped red, ivory & blue burlap string several times around the grosgrain before tying it off in a simple knot.

Father's Day Card

I used a simple trick to attach the ribbon- a quick stitch with the sewing machine! It doesn’t matter what color it is, since you’ll wrap another layer of ribbon on top! I used a fast drying adhesive to glue down the top layer. This is a 4.25 x 5.5” card base, with just one end run embossed with a folder.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you’re inspired to make some masculine cards for OWH!

Blog post by: Jen Shears

May Arts Ribbon Used:

May Arts Grosgrain Striped Ribbon

May Arts Ribbon Burlap String

Other Supplies Used:

  • Red, white cardstock
  • Men of Life stamps by PTI
  • Cuttlebug embossing folder
  • SU! Ink: ballet blue
  • Versacolor ink: cardinal
  • Sewing machine
  • Glue Arts raise’n’s
  • Aleene’s Quick Dry Tacky Glue

Next stop is the very fabulous Jennifer McGuire!

The Ribbon Lady

Winner!

We have a winner!  Congratulations to:

Tami B 

What a neat card.  I love the way you did the ribbon.  Thanks for supporting OWH.

Tami, email me at Bethney@mayarts.com with your shipping address to claim your prize!

**all winners have 2 weeks to claim their prize**

**when emailing, please note which giveaway/prize you are claiming*

 

272 thoughts on “Operation Write Home – Spring Training {and a giveaway}”

  1. Angie Hall says:

    I know I'm too late for your drawing but wanted to thank you for supporting OWH anyway. Thanks

  3. Annette Hindes says:

    What a fun summery card!

    I'll have to remember the ribbon trick

    Thanks for supporting OWH!

  5. Karen Rice says:

    Gorgeous card!  I am happy to know you all support our troops through OWH!  Thanks for a chance to win your lovely ribbon!

  7. kathy/NorthCarolina says:

    I am over the moon for that grosgrain striped ribbon.  My favorite.  And it is so cute on that nautical card!

  9. Laura Sanchez says:

    What a darling technique for wrapping the ribbon.  I love your ribbon and burlap string so I will have to bookmark this blog and visit often.  Thanks!

  16. Suzette W. says:

    This card looks so nice but simple to make.  With a few changes I could make several of these!

  22. amy a says:

    sooo love mayarts ribbon!  Thanks to Sandy Allnock from Operation Write Home I tried my first selection of yourribbon. It's so yummy! Thanks cor sharing.

  24. maria f. says:

    Great ribbon treatment, Jen.  Perfect color choice (obvious I guess) but I love the touches of burlap twine!  And the dry embossing peeking out is fabby too.

  25. Laura P says:

    I never use ribbon this wide, so it's great to see it used in such a great way!  It rather inspires me to try wider ribbon now. Thanks for supporting OWH!

  26. Lucy E. says:

    I love the boat and the red, white and blue. It reminds me of my dad, who loved to sail and also served in WWII.

  28. Rufus says:

    Love the nautical feel of the ribbon and that burlap twine…oh my really like that!  Thanks so much for your support of OWH and our troops!!

    R/

  29. Christine C says:

    love this card and love love love the burlap string… they might be my choice if I am a lucky winner {{fingers crossed}}

  30. Sherry K says:

    That is just the cutest ribbon with that EF running down the side. Love the sailboat. One adorable card. 

  31. Penny Laschanzky says:

    I just love this card!   that ribbon is PERFECT for OWH and I've never seen that particular way of "fixing" it with the burlap…excellent idea and adds such a great touch.  plus, what a neat idea to dry emboss just that right side of the card~~~

  32. Ellen says:

    It's great to be able to use ribbon on a masculine card that would brighten any guy's day!  Thanks for supporting OWH!

  35. Ky Sanders says:

    I just love your ribbon. This card is wonderful, and a great tip to quick stitch it. Thanks for participating!

     

  38. calamityjane says:

    This is a really great card!!!  Pretty much everything about says America…well, and Father's Day!  Thanks for the inspiration on making "guy" cards as well as supporting our troops!! 

  40. karenladd says:

    Love the striped grosgrain ribbon and I am a big supporter of OWH so happy to see this promotion!

  41. Tina Voss says:

    I love the card, and adore the ribbon…I am now on a quest to get some of the red, white and blue grosgain in my little crafting hands!

  43. Donna Nuce (Crafty Colonel) says:

    Darling card!  Love that patriotic striped ribbon.  Thanks for supporting Operation Write Home!

  47. shartl says:

    LOVE the way that ribbon is tied with twine to give added interest! A great masculine card!

  52. Carol says:

    My eyes immediately jumped to all the colors in the ribbon rack.  Oh my what a stunning picture!

  55. Monica Maier says:

    WOW, Love this card!!! As ex military and growing up a military brat, I <3 all things red, white and blue. Thanks for sharing!

  56. Cynthia says:

    That ribbon is awesome! Love the way you used the r/w/b twine to tie it up. Thanks for supporting Operation Write Home. It's a great organization, and such a great way to support our troops.

  61. JoyceAnn says:

    Such beautiful ribobn! I really love ribbon! Thank you for providing this tutorial on wrapping the ribbon with the hemp – love it!

  63. Sandra ltb says:

    what a great card – I have nver seen burlap string – looks like another must have!

    Sandra ltb

  67. Cyndi says:

    I enjoyed your card and tutorial; your ribbons are awesome. Thanks for your inspiration and support of a great project

  69. Michele Smith says:

    I love the use of the wide ribbon with just a touch of embossing on the side. Great idea to "lift" one of the sails for an added effect and I love the overall red, white and blue theme! Thanks for sharing!!

  73. Beth W says:

    This is such a cool card! I love just embossing one end-very effective technique.And Ihave a terrible time tying bows-love how you did it.thank for the how-to's and supporting OWH.

  75. Emily Thubbron says:

    Love that new ribbon.  Thanks for the great hop and as always, the beautiful ribbon.

  77. CherylClaycomb Anderegg says:

    Pretty ribbon, great technique with the twine too!  Thanks for the inspiration!

  83. Carmen Lucero says:

    I'm really loving the hop and looking at all the masculine cards.  It's amazing how you can use ribbon if it's the right kind!  Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

     

    Carmen L

     

     

  85. Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS says:

    Oh, I just LOVE that red/white/blue ribbon!!  The card is great too, but the ribbon just MAKES the card! 🙂

  87. Janeen says:

    awww, that card is adorable.  i love the simplicity of it. 

    thanks for supporting OWH and all our troops

  90. Diana Enns says:

    Love the patriotism of this card and the use of ribbon/fibers.

    Thanks for being a part of this hop.

  92. Missy G says:

    Each of the elements play off of eachother so well and create such a great eye catching card. The ribbon treatment is so perfectly-imperfect with the wrapped twine, it's very fittingly masculine.

  93. JoAnn B. says:

    Fabulous card. Thanks for supporting OWH and our military heroes.. This is a great organization.

  94. Melanie Morris says:

    Thank you ~ I really love the simplicity of this card – and the ribbon tied with twine/burlap string is fabulous!  Leave it to the "ribbonistas" to come up with it 😉  Thank you for your support of our troops.

  97. Linda T says:

    Such a great looking card. How I so love the ribbon and the way it was done. I just love ribbons. Thank you

  103. croppinmama says:

    Gotta love the nautical look of this great card.  Nice patriotic colors and creative use of ribbon.  Thanks for supporting OWH. 

  110. Lisa Niles says:

    Super cute card!  Love the ribbon/twine combo!  I will definitely be using that combo soon!

  114. AundriaB. says:

    What a fun card – love this ribbon, the effect of tying the burlap around the ribbon a number of times, and the embossing folder you used on this. Thank you for sharing this wonderful card & for your support of OWH!

  116. Penny Douphinett says:

    I love the card, especially the twist on the knot!  Anyone would be happy to get that card.

  119. Debbie Caldwell says:

    OHHH I love this card. I want that ribbon, red white and blue is so good together isn't it? I will give this a shot, I don't have a sail boat stamp, but I do have a fishing one…I'll make it work…Love the card.

  120. Lynn G. says:

    I just love the sea or water cards.  It reminds me of going to see my Aunt on the Lake.  Love the ribbon and how you made the sails on the boat.  Awesome!  Thank you so much for sharing!

  124. Carol L says:

    The ribbon you used on your card is so patriotic and just plain cool! I absolutely LOVE the way you double wrapped it and then tied the loose end with triple-colored twine! Genius!! Very nautical and masculine! Thanks for supporting OWH by joining in this blog hop!

  125. Mary Beth Krakowski says:

    I personally think that ribbon is an absolute essential part of a handmade card. I love this card!

  126. Trish Reddick says:

    Great card Jen. I am inspired to do masculine cards! Thank you for your support to OWH. I enjoy seeing the ribbon Sandy uses in her videos. You have gorgeous ribbon!

  132. Ruth G says:

    Great masculine card with the boat and the colors and ribbon! Thanks so much for sharing and supporting OWH!

  139. Ann Q. Partin says:

    Love the red/white and blue on the card!  I have never tried your ribbon, but I see it being used by Sandy at OWH all the time!    It is lovely!

  141. Susan Latz says:

    There is nothing like red, white, and blue to make a person feel great. Think I'll go look at some of my stamps that put you in the great outdoors. Thanks for the inspiration!

  144. Janet Jenkins says:

    Love your card!! The colors are so perfect and I love how you did the ribbon & twine!

  147. Kathy T says:

    Great card design. I liked the striped ribbon used but the burlap string looks really interesting. I found the tip about machine stitching the ribbon to the card helpful. Thank you.

  150. Vicky Scheiber says:

    Cute card, love the combo of ribbon and twine.  Thanks fo supporting OWH and our troops!!

  155. Margie says:

    I love the burlap string!  This card is cute.  I enjoyed learning new ways to attach ribbon to cards.  I will be using this technique.

    Thank you for sharing and supporting our troops!

     

  156. Kim C says:

    Love this card and the patriotic use of red, white and blue ribbon and burlap string.  Thanks for your support of OWH and for your wonderful ribbon products.  I dream of your ribbon rack!

  157. Mary L Schreiber says:

    Beautiful card, love the colors and the ribbon.  A neat way of tieing the end. Very Pretty.

  159. Tracy Tanner says:

    I love this card!!  Thanks for supporting our troops and being part of this great program. 

  160. Mary Lou H says:

    Cute twist to tying off the end of the ribbon.    I love the red/white/blue ribbon.   The card is so cute – and the weather is forecasting boating season soon.

  161. Sarah says:

    WOW… I am so in love with this ribbon treatment–wow!  Love it!  Thank you May Arts for all you do for OWH!

  164. Tery says:

    twine and ribbon! what a great way to add something to wide ribbons without it bunching up into a lumpy mess from a giant bow. good mixture with the palette and cutout sail for dimension. i'm BRAND new to cardmaking/papercrafting (seriously, less than six months kinda new) so thanks very much for the new techniques!

  167. Patty says:

    Very cool card…and you're right…that striped ribbon is perfect.  Love how you popped up one of the sails!!

  168. Yvonne B. says:

    Wow! Super ribbon treatment. I do love your burlap string–it is always perfect on masculine cards! Thanks for sharing your cheery card and great tips with ribbon!

  169. Ann M says:

    This is a great masculine card!! I LOVE the ribbon on it! Thank you so much for sharing this. I can't wait to do a card using this ribbon technique.

  170. Jill says:

    Thanks for sharing the great nautical themed card.  Love the ribbon technique.  Thanks for supporting OWH.

  171. Donna says:

    Love you're card, the ribbon makes it pop!  Thanks for sharing and the chance to win ribbon! All cards should have ribbon! LOL

  175. Audra H says:

    Wow. There are a few techniquest for takeaway from this card. Thanks for the inspiration.

  176. Joan K says:

    Cute card – you make the ribbon treatment look so easy – I will definitely try this technique! Thanks for supporting OWH in so many ways.

  177. Sybrina K says:

    Love your use of the burlap string.

     

    Thanks so much for your support of OWH and for participating in today's OWH Blog Hop.

  178. Marilyn says:

    Very nice Father's Day card.  I love the ribbon too matched with the burlap twine.  Thanks for sharing with us and supporting OWH.

  180. Erika says:

    Love that red/white/blue ribbon – it would be great for so many OWH cards.  The nautical card you made is just wonderful.  Thanks for being part of the OWH bloghop!

  181. Kristen Foreman says:

    I love OWH. Thanks for participating in the blog hop! 🙂 Gorgeous cards and amazing ribbon!

  182. Natalie H says:

    Darling card!!  Thanks for supporting our men and women who are serving us so bravely in the military.

  183. Kim P says:

    I like your ribbon selections, also the way you tied the twine around the ribbon. Nice looking. Thank you for partnering with OWH.

  184. Marsha D says:

    What a clever ribbon treatment. Love it.  Thanks for the tacking tip.  And thank you for supporting OWH

  187. Lori Law says:

    Love that ribbon treatment.  I so much of that two inch ribbon I need to use, but tying a traditional knot or bow is too bumpy.  Thanks for the tutorial.

  188. Lucy says:

    Thanks for a closeup of that striped ribbon.  The texture is amazing.  The card is great, too.  I love the ribbon technique and the added texture with the burlap.  Thanks for participating in the hop and supporting OWH.

  191. Crafty Math Chick says:

    I love the pretty card you made with your lovely patriotic ribbon and burlap string!  (Love your products in general!!)  Thanks so much for sponsoring the OWH blog hop today – as a military spouse, I know first hand how much the troops and their families appreciate their service, thanks for helping an organization that gives back!

  193. Dixie says:

    Oh, my goodness! That ribbon treatment is awesome! Thank you, May Arts, for supporting our troops and OWH!

  199. Jean Nibbe says:

    Love the ribbon treatment on this card!  It's given me some ideas.  Thanks for being part of Operation Write Home blog hop.

  201. Paula S. says:

    Fanatstic ribbon treatment! So clever and perfect for the summer, boat theme of the card. Nice touch to add the embossing to the edge too. Thanks so much for joining in todays hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

  205. Michele M says:

    Great card and tutorial.  Loved the clever way of attaching the ribbon.  Thanks for sharing and thanks, too, for supporting OWH and our Troops!

  206. cheryl n says:

    always buying ribbon and usually it ends up in a bow.  this is a nice alternative to a bow!

  208. Aida says:

    What a real nice card. Thank you for supporting our troops in such a wonderful way. My husband is a Veteran and he always says "he wishes someone like you would send him cool things".  He went went in right after 911 and no one was supporting them at the time. God bless your hearts! Thank you!

  209. Joan L says:

    Love this card, masculine and patriotic colors.  Thanks for your support of Operation Write Home.

  211. Diane H says:

    What a colorful card!  I love the tie off effect on the ribbon since sailors love to make knots! This is a CASE waiting to happen!

  213. Sandy Allnock says:

    Ooooooh!! LOVE this – I love that it addse the effect of a tied know without the thickness. Well done. Jen!!

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  215. Kay Williamson says:

    You give so many great ideas on your blog for using your beautiful ribbons, thanks to you!

  217. Maryann says:

    A very beautiful card, but most cards always are, when they include gorgeous ribbon, and these really are gorgeous.

    This comes from a complete ribbonaddict he he

  219. Randee S says:

    Love your card and how you did the ribbon.  The boat and red, white, and blue theme were perfect.  Thanks for sharing.

  221. Sharon S. says:

    Wonderful card and yes boating is perfect thing to think about with spring.  I really like the little bit of embossing adds a nice touch.  I love the tutorial on the ribbon.  I am going to try that on my next card.  Your ribbons are all so yummy.  Thanks for supporting OWH and our heroes.

  222. Marlene D says:

    Super cute and fun nautical card. I love the embossing as it reminds me of buoys in the water. I also love the look of the burlap twine wrapped around the wide ribbon. Thank you for supporting OWH and the chance to wil ribbon!

  231. BeverlyBL says:

    Love your card.  The embossing is just the perfect touch.  I like how you wrapped the ribbon with the burlap string.  Looks very nautical.  Thanks for participating in OWH.

    I drool every time I see your ribbon wall.  So cool.

  233. Andrene says:

    Cute card and beautiful ribbon. Great color combo and theme that shows support of the troops and OWH!! Off to the next blog 🙂

  237. wendymc says:

    Love love love that ribbon idea! I'll have to give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win some fabulous goodies ( and can I just add that the photo of all that yummy ribbon on the shelf is jaw-dropping!).

  239. Stacy Buller says:

    What a great nautical card. I always love seeing what the Ribbonistas come up with and they never disappoint. Thanks for joiing the blog hop today and your continued suppport of OWH!

  240. Nancy Miner says:

    Cute card! I love how you popped one side of the boat, attached the ribbon and tied the twine around its middle1 tfs and for your support of OWH and of course, the chance to win your yummy, delicious, uber-awesome ribbon!!!

  242. Cindy D says:

    What a great idea for adding ribbon and twine, I can't wait to try this technique out.  Thank you

  243. Lisa Oliver says:

    Great masculine card and, yes, the r/w/b ribbon is perfect!  Thank you for the great tips on t

  244. Denise Daniel says:

    Oh, I love what you did with the fabulous ribbon.  How cute!  Thanks for sharing the tutorial.  😀

  245. Kelly Horn says:

    Love the ribbon, love the red white and blue wrap job, love the stamp!! I guess I just love this card!!!

  246. Melissa T. says:

    Love the idea of using the burlap around the grosgrain! Thank you for your support of Operation Write Home. 🙂

  247. Debbie says:

    I would love to be entered for the ribbons.  Thank you for offering them.  I love the patriotic Father's Day card.

  248. Shari B says:

    Love that ribbon treatment! Great example of how to use ribbon on a guy card too! Thanks!

  251. Sandy Gregg says:

    The Nautical theme of your card is awesome and so "masculine."  The ribbon is just the right touch to make the card pop!

  253. Kathy Stacy says:

    Love the nautical theme.  Also appreciate the red, white and blue burlap string – great touch. 

  256. Gail says:

    Such a fun card and you can't go wrong with sailboats!!  Thanks for the tip on sewing the ribbon before mounting it to the card – now why haven't I thought of that before??

  258. Diane says:

    Great card. I love the ribbon and the little bit of embossing along the side. Great ideas. 

  260. Angie Crockett says:

    What a cute card and I LOVE the ribbon treatment!  Using the colored burlap string with the beautiful grosgrain was a fabulous idea!!!!  Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

  261. Penny Ward says:

    Super cute card..like how the sail is popped off the card. Thanks for the tip on sewing the ribbon.

  264. Darci Powers says:

    this card is awesome,just the right blend of lots of good things and not too hard to make! The May Arts Ribbons are divine….drooling here! Love the cause too!

  265. Lee Anne Owens says:

    I love using ribbon on my cards . Love how you combined it with the string. Gives the ribbon less of a girlie look

  266. Jil-Anne Essinger says:

    I love nautical so this card is perfect for me.  I thought there was a button on the ribbon but at closer look – love the use of the burlap string.

     

  269. Paula Zduncyk says:

    As a Navy Family… love this card. Always looking for new ideas and pretty ribbons… but ribbon on a masculine card is a new concept!

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