Friday, May 24, 2013

OWH Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop 2013


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Welcome to the next stop on the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop.  The theme for the hop this year is Thank You cards using a sketch.  OWH hosts a sketch challenge every Sunday, so I used one of theirs.  You can see all the sketches here.  I used sketch #162.  To find a list of all blogs participating in this hop, please visit the OWH Stars and Stamps blog here. It contains an InLinkz to each blog.


Operation Write Home (OWH) is an organization that provides our nation's armed forces stationed overseas with blank handmade greeting cards to write home on as well as "Anyhero" cards of gratitude to encourage them. If you are interested in making cards for this great cause, please visit the Operation Write Home website here.





Card Stock:  Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White (SU!)
Stamps:  Stamper's Best (Image), Hero Arts (Sentiment)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip (SU!)
Misc:  DSP - Well Worn (SU!)


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128 comments:

  1. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    I like how you colored your banner.

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  2. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Hi Diane!
    Your card is beautiful and I really like the banner!!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  3. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Diane, I love this card! The palette and patterns are fabulous. The eagle is so striking. The corner brads are a nice touch. And, the banner is perfect.

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Love this card! The brads, the banner, the colors- they're all perfect!

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  5. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    This is very elegant. TFS.

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  6. One Scrappy GalMay 25, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    What an effective use of that great stamp.

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  7. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    One of my favorite stamps and you showcased it beautifully. Love the combo of the "Well Worn" DSP and the Kraft paper. Thanks for support OWH.

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

    great paper choices to back up this powerful image

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  9. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Love this colorwway - very elegant.

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  10. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Gorgeous card and I love that fabulous eagle image!

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  11. Barbara GreenbergMay 25, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful. I collect eagles so love this image. Great card

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  12. Cindy LawrenceMay 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Ooh, this is WONDERFUL! Love that fabulous eagle, and your paper choices are terrific!

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  13. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Really like the image of the eagle and nice choice of papers.

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  14. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Love that eagle! The papers that you picked are wonderful with it. Thanks for supporting OWH.
    Happy Memorial Day,
    R/

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  15. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    That eagle is such a great image and is beautifully set against the pretty patterned papers. Nice job!

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  16. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I love eagles and really like how you put together this card. Coloring is great also!!!

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  17. Marilyn YoungMay 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Love the eagle and that you used some of my favorite SU paper. I also like how you positioned the brads in the corner. It is really a very striking card. TFS!

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  18. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    That eagle is so commanding and appropriate for the day. TFS

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  19. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Wonderfully done. I love the layout and your papers are perfect with the eagle image.

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  20. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Nothing says America more than the Bald Eagle...I love this card!! thank you for your talent and sharing it with us and supporting OWH

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  21. Dana D.May 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Amazing card. The eagle is stunning.

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  22. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Very classy card. Love the colors you used.

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  23. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Very nice card like the detail you added to the banner. It is simple clean and it just seems so right on.

    reflections:0)

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  24. Jen MMay 25, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I really love this sketch and that is such a cool eagle stamp. NICE!

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  25. byAnnetteMay 25, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Like the eagle!
    Papers go so well with him.

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  26. DIYDesignStudioMay 25, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    ONE WORD - STUNNING!!!

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  27. JPScrapsMay 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Awesome card! I really love the eagle.

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  28. mswhizzMay 25, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Love the eagle. You accessorized your image beautifully.

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  29. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 1:23 PM

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  30. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful card, Diane, I love the image of the eagle, love the design!TFS and have a blessed weekend. #133

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  31. MistyMay 25, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Banner is perfect and I love the touch of 3 brads.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  32. Joanne TravisMay 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Love the majestic eagle image. They really are magnificent birds, we see them here in Washington fairly often and it always takes your breath away.
    Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  33. paulaMay 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    LOVE that eagle stamp! Very pretty card!

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  34. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Love all the elements. I need that eagle stamp! TFS.

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  35. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    This is gorgeous. I love the stamp you used.

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  36. Tami B.May 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    What a wonderful eagle image. Great job on your card.

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  37. Susan SMay 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    The patterned paper works so well together and the image is bold - it all works together

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  38. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Great card--love the banner--so perfect!

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  39. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    This is a fabulous card - love the colors, and that image is striking!

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  40. garnettMay 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    A very impressive card.

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  41. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    love the banner with the sentiment, it really finishes this pretty card.

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  42. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration. I have an eagle stamp and I would have never thought to use it on a Thank you card.

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  43. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Wow!!! That is a fabulous eagle. perfect for you paper choices. TFS

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  44. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Like the eagle stamp.

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  45. RoseofGoldMay 25, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    My favorite eagle stamp. Fantastic color combination.

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  46. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Your eagle image and paper choices really make for a strong masculine card. Love the coopper brad embellishments and the way you layered all your mats. Nicely finished card. Thank you for sharing today! ~ Marilyn

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  47. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I really like the antique looking colors.

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  48. Becca-expressionsMay 25, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful color choices. Your eagle is so majestic and your clean background really draws your eye to him. Thanks for participating in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  49. Sharon RussoMay 25, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Great eagle stamp.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  50. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    perfect HERO card - any HERO would love to receive - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  51. Patti JMay 25, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    So pretty, and what a great take on the sketch! Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Nice job! I have that Stampers Best Eagle and it can be hard to figure out just how to work it into a card because it's on the slightly large side. You did a terrific job with it on this card. Thanks for joining in the hop and for supporting Operation Write Home!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  53. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Wonderful image, a great HERO card!

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  54. AnnMay 25, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Awesome AnyHero card! I love the thank you banner!

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  55. scrappingnanaMay 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Love the eagle image and the design of your card. TFS

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  56. JoAnn PMay 25, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Great color combination, love the eagle.

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  57. Robin B.May 25, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Awesome card, I love the colors and the eagle.

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  58. sarahstoneMay 25, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    BEAUTIFUL eagle! Your card just stands out among the others! Someone is really going to appreciate this card.

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  59. Heather GrowMay 25, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I love the way you aged the sentiment. Great vintage feel to your card.

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  60. Annie WillsMay 25, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Love the patterns you used...thanks so much for sharing this!

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  61. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    That eagle image never ceases to elicit a "proud-to-be-an-American" response from me. The color combo is perfect. You picked the perfect sketch to highlight the eagle. Thanks for supporting OWH and for participating in the hop.

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  62. Penny L.May 25, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    this will convey perfectly your gratitude to a hero! such a classy and sophisticated card!

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  63. msalmonMay 26, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Wow, nice sketch, perfect!!!

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  64. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    I like the striking image of the Eagle combined with the patterned paper. Great card!

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  65. Leslie HannaMay 26, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Love the eagle, and OMG I have a piece of that checked paper in my heaplet. (leslie #113)

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  66. cr8ivemeMay 26, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Wow! Your card is breathtaking. I love how you distressed the sentiment banner.

    Hugs,
    M.E.

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  67. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Very nice card! You chose a great combination of papers, and I really like the banner!

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  68. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Very nice card! Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda :)
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  69. Cindy's Card CoMay 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I love your card, the papers are awesome. Very masculine.

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  70. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    That stamp is beyond words - just an excellent, gorgeous card!

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  71. TerryMay 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Love the eagle and the banner. Great reason to make cards!

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  72. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    I like how you smudged the sentiment. Great job

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  73. AprilMay 26, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Great card. Got to love the eagle - such a noble bird and so representative of all of our heroes.
    April

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  74. MargaretMay 26, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    This is amazing! I love the eagle stamp and the masculine feel of this card!

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  75. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Great masculine card! I really, really like those papers.

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  76. barbara macaskillMay 26, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    LOVE the eagle and the brads are the perfect touch. The DP and color choices are wonderful to showcase then gorgeous eagle! TFS!

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  77. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I have this stamp and you have inspired me to go find it and create something for our heros!!!

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  78. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    loving that eagle image-great card

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  79. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    wonderful card, love the eagle image, so great for OWH!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  80. SheilaMay 26, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful! Have an awesome weekend.

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  81. Crafting AdventuresMay 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful earthtones!

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  82. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I love the eagle stamp and how you use tone on tone colors.

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  83. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Very nice card. I love the clean look of the eagle.

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  84. LynnsLockerMay 26, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Wow....excellent stamp choices. Love the color combination. Thank you for sharing. Great job!

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  85. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Such a beautiful image love that you kept it uncolored it creates a dramatic effect

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  86. PamMay 26, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Awesome and very powerful card. Great going.

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  87. LindaMay 26, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Great papers, banner and image. Perfect brad placement...tfs!!!

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  88. Nancy MMay 26, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I like the eagle and your choice of papers! TFS!

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  89. Colleen SchaanMay 26, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Inspiring card... TFS

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  90. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Really like how you used the brads. And that banner is perfect. Thank you. Charlsie

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  91. PattiMay 26, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    I love how different a simple sketch can look. You made a great card for a great purpose.

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  92. KelleyMay 26, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Perfect image for OWH! Love how you used it and your paper choices.

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  93. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I love how you grunged up the banner! it is so perfect!

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  94. BarbaraMay 26, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    That is the classic image for OWH and will be inspiring for others!

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  95. ColleenMay 27, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Nice color choices, and fantastic stamp!

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  96. KathyMay 27, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Love how you used the eagle image on your card. I like the way you used the white paper with distressed edges for your banner shaped sentiment. It really pops against that darker background. Thanks for sharing

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  97. Sue DMay 27, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Great card--love this eagle image.

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  98. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I live this big eagle stamp! The colors u used make him stand out even more! Beautiful work! TFS & supporting OWH!

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  99. LynnMay 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Terrific card! I love the browns and blues! I haven't done this sketch yet but I think this card is perfect inspiration. Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  100. craftysahmiamMay 27, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Gorgeous image and papers, Thanks for sharing !

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  101. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Fabulous card. I love the eagle so much. It is so bold and brave. your details are great too. Thanks for joining in.

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  102. MarybethMay 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the eagle stamp!

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  103. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    What a beautiful card. I think this is my favorite of all of the ones I have seen so far. The colors and papers are perfect.....and I love Killer.

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  104. ZellaMay 27, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Amazing card and perfect for the theme of OWH. You are such a blessing!

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  105. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Wow, I really love this striking eagle image! What a perfect OWH card!

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  106. LeslieRahyeMay 27, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    beautiful stamp! I love your the banner too! Thank you for sharing!

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  107. Marilyn MMay 27, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Your card has a nice masculine look... it's not always easy to achieve.

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  108. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Wonderful, unexpected color combination! TFS!

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  109. SammanthaMay 27, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    beautiful card. love the eagle.

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  110. Mary-Anne VMay 27, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Stunning eagle image...love the simple design.

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  111. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Awesome!! LOVE the eagle!!

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  112. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 27, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    The eagle is just perfect! Love how you inked up the banner! :)

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  113. Beth F.May 27, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    That eagle is amazing! my husband loves anything with eagles and this may be a future card for him!
    Beth F. OWH #114

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  114. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    The American eagle always looks awesome!!
    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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  115. CheriMay 27, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I must CASE this....I love the simple elegance and impact of it.

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  116. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Such a glorious masculine card! I love the colors, the CAS design, and of course that amazing eagle is gorgeous! TFS!

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  117. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Beautiful, simply beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  118. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  119. NJ Stamping QueenMay 28, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    Love the eagle image with the jewel tone colors! thanks for your support of OWH.
    :) Marie

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  120. JulieMay 28, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    What a great masculine style card! One of our heroes will love it!

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  121. Lyn KaufmannMay 29, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Awesome card!!! I hope a few of mine turn our this lovely.
    I am enjoying the hop at my own pace. It's hard to rush through so many wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing.
    Lyn Kaufmann

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  122. CherylMay 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Great guy card, and for such an awesome cause!

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  123. MelinaMay 30, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    What a great card! Wow :)

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  124. MiamiKelMay 31, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Positively beautiful, tahnk you for thinking of our military! (grew up military here!) Nice to see you blogging again! :)

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  125. SharonJune 2, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Love this card!!!!

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  126. BeckyJune 8, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Wonderful card!

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  128. SassyJune 20, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Gorgeous card, Diane.

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