Saturday, May 25, 2013

OWH Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop

 
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OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop
Welcome to My Blog!
Our Challenge: Thank You Cards Using a OWH Sketch
I am sharing two thank you cards for you today! Card number one is sketch 167( a favorite of mine) I used some paper from Making Memories/ Children At Play. A 'thanks' die from Memory Box. The circle is die cut out, then the panel is popped up, placed  double banners and added a bit bling. The corners are rounded only on side.  The stamped sentiment is from Stampendous.

The second card (sketch # 23) took on CAS / graphic approach with Red with and blue theme. I used a sentiment from CAS-UAL Friday Stamp Line/ Bold Wishes. The star is die cut out from Spellbinders.  Paper is from Papertrey Ink.
Every Sunday the ladies post a new sketch with an inspiration card. It so much fun to play along we learn something new every week from each other! I hope to see you there :) Leave me a comment it is always nice to hear from you!
Happy Crafting
Barbara
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112 comments:

  1. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    I like your choice of paper, really pretty and I like how you punched some corners.

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  2. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Barbara,
    Really great use of punching on the corners! Sweet card!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  3. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Barbara, I love the use of the cut outs on both cards. Great job!

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Ohh I have that Sarah Jane paper! Beautiful cards!

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  5. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    These are really neat. TFS.

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  6. ReneeMay 25, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    What perfect cards! Both are simply adorable!

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  7. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    how fun, cutting out the sentiment area then adding a banner aross it! nicely done

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  8. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I love how you layerd the banners over the top of the circle in the card giving it a really dimensional look. Great choice of sketches. Super cute papers. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  9. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Love how bright that top card is!

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  10. Barbara GreenbergMay 25, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Two great cards and I like that the top one opens differently. You did great.

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  11. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous cards! Beautiful papers and I love how you've added the sentiments on your first card!

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  12. Cindy LawrenceMay 25, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Both cards are beautifully designed! Sweet, simple, and lovely!

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  13. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Nice cards. Really like the cut out on first card.

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  14. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Great job on using the negative on the first card and really like how you placed the banners!
    R/

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  15. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I like the way the first card has "flow"!!! Thank you for supporting OHW!!!

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  16. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Really cool and beautiful cards. Love the cutout idea a lot!

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  17. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    How is that to cut out the circles instead of adding them. I love it.

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  18. Dana D.May 25, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Your cards are terrific. Wonderful color on the first one. The partiotic card is very very nice.

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  19. CindyMay 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Love the corner rounded at the top and I like the way you punched the circle and over layed the banners.

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  20. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I really like the first one alot the colors just pop and it looks great. Nice job on all.

    reflections:0)

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  21. Jen MMay 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    I LOVE the first card. That is so cool with the circle!

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  22. DIYDesignStudioMay 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Both are so lovely, I would be happy to get one! TFS

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  23. byAnnetteMay 25, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I especially like your first card!
    The patterned paper is so pretty and the flowing banners add whimsey to the design.

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  24. JPScrapsMay 25, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Both cards are terrific!

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  25. mswhizzMay 25, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I love the way you handled the sentiment on the first card. Very clever and different. Great job on both!

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  26. MistyMay 25, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Love the papers and the punches. Great job!!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  27. Joanne TravisMay 25, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Both are such sweet designs! Love that floral designer paper, it is SO cheery!
    Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  28. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful cards.

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  29. paulaMay 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Great cards!

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  30. Tami B.May 25, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    I really like the cut-out on the first card and how you layered over it, great idea, and the papers on the second card are fantastic together.

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  31. Susan SMay 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Love card #1. the rounded corner with the colors make it so sweet. I like how you cut out the circle and then put the banners over it.

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  32. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Awesome cards--love the layered banners in the second card!

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  33. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Both cards are fab - I especially love the banners over the die cut opening on the first card! Great idea!

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  34. Robin ClendenningMay 25, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    such a pretty pink card! Colors are so vibrant...love it!

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  35. garnettMay 25, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Both cards are great. Love the colors.

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  36. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    two pretty cards - love the color combo on the first card, alot!

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  37. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Wonderful cards, Barbara, I love the design of the first one and the colors are lovely as well. TFS and have a wonderful weekend. #133

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  38. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Love the punch out of the flower card. Beautifully done

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  39. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Like the banners on the first one.

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  40. ErikaMay 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I love that Casual Friday stamp. Glad you were inspired to make two great cards!

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  41. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    love both cards but esp the first one. love the way you added the banners across the cut circle

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  42. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 25, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Two great cards! Love how you cut a circle out of the first and popped it up. Also, I like the wavy banners going across it. I really like your patriotic CAS card, too. Love how you used an arrow to point at your message! Great mixture of polka dots and stripes. Thank you for sharing your cards today! ~ Marilyn

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  43. Carol LMay 25, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    A wonderful duo of cards for OWH! I especially like how you die cut the circle in the first and layered the banners across it!

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  44. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Very creative and pretty. Love the simplicity of the patriotic card. Great cut outs! TFS

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  45. Becca-expressionsMay 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    That first card is totally floating my creative boat. Hope you don't mind if I copy it into my CASE file!! Thanks for participating in the OWH Blog Hop! I'm inspired!

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  46. Sharon RussoMay 25, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful pink colors.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  47. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Very nice jon on both of these Barb! As always I am drawn to the red, white and blue but I just love the playfulness of the die cut on the first one with the sentiment inside it too! Thanks for joining in the hop and for supporting Operation Write Home.

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  48. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love the banners on the first one and that arrow on the second is so fun and modern!

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  49. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Great cards Barbara. I especially like the first one with the banners across the cut out. Thanks for hopping with us.

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  50. JoAnn PMay 25, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Love the thanks die and the banners on the first card.

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  51. AnnMay 25, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Awesome cards! I love the circle with the stamp behind and the papers on your second card are great!

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  52. Robin B.May 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Awesome cards, I love the flower patterned paper.

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  53. Annie WillsMay 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Love you color schemes...those papers are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  54. Heather GrowMay 25, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I love the pink and blue card. Soooooo cute!

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  55. msalmonMay 26, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Awesome card, love everything about, the rounded edges, the colors, the cutout... Nicely done

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  56. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    The first card is really pretty! I love the 1 rounded corner and the floral paper.

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  57. Leslie HannaMay 26, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Both cards are super. I love the first one, and I don't like pink. :)

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  58. cr8ivemeMay 26, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Wonderful cards. TFS

    Hugs,
    M.E.

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  59. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Very nice adaptation on the sketches - I especially like the thank you star on your second card!

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  60. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Beautiful cards, I love the paper you chose.

    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda :)
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  61. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    These are both really nice. I like the first one with the raised panels and the banners across the cut out...gives the card a more finished look. Red white and blue is a big favorite of mine and it is never out of date. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH

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  62. Cindy's Card CoMay 26, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    love the pink card, the paper is so cute

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  63. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    All of these cards are beautiful. Thank You very much for sharing!

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  64. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Your cards are beautiful! Love the colors of the first one and the arrow on the second. Thanks for sharing:)

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  65. AprilMay 26, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I like the way you punch out a shape to show the sentiment. Such a great added dimension to the card.
    April

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  66. MargaretMay 26, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    The first one is so soft and pretty and I love the bold design of the second card! Love the rounded corner too!

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  67. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Oh, what a fabulous take on that first sketch. Just might have to CASE that one. Love it. Your second card is so bold and cheerful and will be very appreciated!

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  68. barbara macaskillMay 26, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Love the second card (sketch 23) Such beauty! TFS!

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  69. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    great cards-love them both

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  70. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I am very fond of polka dots also!
    great cards, thanks for sharing your talents!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  71. SheilaMay 26, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Two beautiful cards. I love the pattern paper in the first card. You rocked it! Have an awesome weekend.

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  72. Crafting AdventuresMay 26, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful! Love your use of punches/die cuts.

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  73. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Nice how just one corner was rounded!

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  74. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    I like of how you punch your cards.

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  75. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Love the cards - especially the first one - the punch out really makes it and love the papers on that one as well, thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  76. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I especially like the card with the cut out. Great job.

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  77. PamMay 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Lovely and great interpretation of the sketch. Great going.

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  78. LindaMay 26, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Two wonderful cards...the details for each are perfect. Love the banners on the first and the arrow on the second. WTG!!!

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  79. Patti JMay 26, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Beautiful cards, Barbara! Thanks for sharing :)

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  80. Nancy MMay 26, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Very eye-catching! I love all the details of the first and the CASness of the 2nd! TFS ans supporting OWH!

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  81. Colleen SchaanMay 26, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Great use of the sketch!

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  82. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Great cards. I like how you placed the sentiment across circle. Thank you. Charlsie

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  83. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    great cards!! the rounded corner and edging are awesome on the first!

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  84. KelleyMay 26, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Cute cards! Love your use of the negative space.

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  85. pattiMay 27, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    I love the cutouts!! Cards are awesome too!

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  86. Lynn. G.May 27, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    I like the flowery paper you used on the first card and the trim is awesome. The banner placement and the banners are awesome too. the rounded corner makes it unique. Love the star and the sentiment. The arrow is a great added touch. The paper rocks! Thank you for sharing!

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  87. sarahstoneMay 27, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    I love the paper and the awesome technique on your first card! The cutout circles with the banners going across is so cool! That may be my favorite card on the whole hop so far!

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  88. Sue DMay 27, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Great cards using these sketches.

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  89. LynnMay 27, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Both of these cards are terrific! I love the wavy banners on the first one. I haven't used either of these 2 sketches yet but with this inspiration I know I will. Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  90. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    The first card is sooooo femininely pretty! And the second is really nice and patriotic! TFS & for supporting OWH!

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  91. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Such pretty cards. I love the colors of both. your layout of the first is really neat. Thanks for joining in.

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  92. MarybethMay 27, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful cards and I really love the papers you chose to use .

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  93. pta4himMay 27, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Love the second card. Simple, but so eye-catching.

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  94. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Both cards are great but I really like the second one. The papers make it a perfect card for this bloghop

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  95. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Both cards are wonderful and I love that circular image on the first card!

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  96. LeslieRahyeMay 27, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    You cards are both awesome but I LOVE the card with the star!!! Thank you for sharing you talents!

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  97. craftysahmiamMay 27, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Both are fabulous cards. I especially like the little arrow on the second one !

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  98. Marilyn MMay 27, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Great cards. I especially like the red, white and blue one.

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  99. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Great way to use negative space on the first card - TFS!!!

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  100. SammanthaMay 27, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Very pretty cards.

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  101. Mary-Anne VMay 27, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Wonderful papers and the banners going across the opening of the first card.

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  102. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Pretty cards!

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  103. Beth F.May 27, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Both are so beautiful! I love the dimension and the rounded corner in #1.
    Beth F. OWH #114

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  104. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 27, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Oh the colors in the first one just make me smell spring! I love them! Great job with the sketch two ways! :)

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  105. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Great corner punching but two different takes on the sketch.
    It might be after the weekend here in the UK, but I just wanted to support such a good cause.
    "Like the ivy and the wall, together we stand united we fall"

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  106. CheriMay 27, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    There's some awesome work here...I love those cut-outs and the colors are stunning!!! Great cards!

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  107. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the DP of the first and the window with the sentiment inside, and your second card is just as perfect! TFS!

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  108. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Great cards, but just really like the colors and the use of the banners over the circle cut-out in the first card! thanks so much for inspiration!

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  109. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Great cards! Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  110. NJ Stamping QueenMay 28, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Love how you layered the paper on your first card and the double banner that goes across the focal image--an upgrade from the original sketch. Love the simplicity of your second card--very effective!. thanks for your support of OWH
    :) Marie

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  111. JulieMay 28, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Awesome cards! Love the use of the reverse die cut. And I too cannot pass up a polka dot, I just love 'em.

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  112. LynMay 29, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Your cards are fabulous!!! The cut out circle instead of placing a circle on top really make your cards stand out.
    Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
    I am still plodding along, looking and making cards!
    Lyn Kaufmann

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