My first entry Operation Write Home 203

This is my first entry with Operation Write Home.  I don't know how I didn't hear about it before.  It's such a perfect fit for me. My daughter's husband is in the Army.  He just got home from his deployment in Africa 2 weeks ago.  (Glad you're home Hai!!)  And I have so many cards!  I am waiting for my stamp to come (to stamp the back of the cards) so I can send my first shipment to them.

First thing this morning, I got this wonderful sketch in my email box.  Such details in the measurements!  I must say I did like having those.  This card has more layers that I am used to.  But I am willing to step out of my comfort zone.  And besides, it's using more of my stash!

The base of the card is a very dark brown, then I used black (this is the layer I don't normally do, but I like the way it helps the top layers pop).  Then the tan/kraft layer.  The patterned paper I used has that beautiful green on the other side.  I did several things with this card that I normally don't do.  First, is the black layer, that I already mentioned.  Second, I applied all layers up to the three think strips then I inked the edges.  I usually ink one layer at a time, but I forgot to do it before they were all glued down. To be honest, I love the way it turned out. Third, I picked out my embellishment and sentiment after the card was all cut out.  What was I thinking?!  I rummaged through my embellishments hoping and praying that I could find something, anything.  I feel I lucked out by finding this motorcycle (and the Woody car on the inside of card). I inked around the edges with my distressed inks. Fourth, I inked the fiber.  I've NEVER done that before.  I felt it needed to be a bit darker.  I used my distressed ink and applicator.  It turned out very nice.

Because the card base was dark brown, it was necessary to put a lighter CS on the inside.  I was able to use the Woody for the inner embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by!

Traci