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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Operation Write Home Bloghop-Thank you


Hello! Welcome to my blog! I hope your enjoying the OWH Blog Hop. Please enjoy browsing my blog and consider following me! To get back to the main Blog Hop Page over at OWH you can click the badge to the right and continue to enjoy all the wonderful cards.

First, I wanted to honor Memorial day with a shout out of thanks to my nephew  Lucas who just finished bootcamp. Way to go! My best friend Colleen, my dad  and my brother who all served us in the military. Thanks so much!
Now on to the card.We were asked to make Thank You cards for the Blog Hop and when I saw this Lili of the Valley image I just had to use it. You can find Lili of the Valley Stamps here. Of course this image can be used for a wonderful "Love" card too!

 I have been trying to use up my Echo Park 6 x 6 pad Everyday Ecletic so again I used it for this card. I used OWH sketch 37
Click here to download OWH sketches 1-150
I added a little stitching from my sewing machine, a brad and some ribbon from creative cafe. The "Thank You" sentiment stamp was part of a freebie sample set Daisy & Dandelion  when I bought a Papercraft Inspiration Magazine. In addition, I tried the Cheaters Bow that I learned on a YouTube Video from StampTV but the ribbon was too thick. But you can learn how to make the cheater's bow by clicking on the link here.


There's a picture below of the Copic Markers I used for the image. I used Glossy Accents on the hat and
Studio G Glitter Glue on the dress bow as well as Glossy accents to seal in the glitter. The brad is from Recollections. I always try to use Bazill card stock, it's so luscious and this project is no exception. I used Turquoise Mist and Dusk. 


I hope you enjoyed viewing my Blog Hop Thank you card and please feel free to browse any other of post on my blog and leave comments and become a follower. I love hearing from you. Your comments inspire me! 

On this Memorial Weekend don't forget, it's your turn, to make something beautiful!


PS...OWH is in need of Hero Mail.  Take some time today to write a note or two of Hero Mail for OWH to send off to our military members to thank them for their service.


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104 comments:

  1. Carol LMay 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    This image is just precious, and I love how you colored it! Thanks for sharing your card in this hop! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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  2. Leslie HannaMay 25, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Such pretty colors in your papers, and nice coloring job on the image! (leslie #113)

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  3. Beth F.May 25, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I love your choice of patterned papers you used! Great job coloring the image! (Beth F. #114)

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  4. Jennifer ScullMay 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    oh this is so precious! love those great Echo Park papers and the tiny bit of stitching you added. :)

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  5. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Great papers! Those are hoardable.

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  6. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Thanks for all your comments. I love to hear what you all think. Enjoy the hop!

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  7. NJ Stamping QueenMay 25, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Pretty card--I love the little girl hugging her dog--very cute! You did a great job of coloring and choosing the designer paper to match. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
    :) Marie (OWH #119)

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  8. msalmonMay 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Sweet card, love the little girl with the puppy.... hex's are well done

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  9. TigerberryMay 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    The little girl and her dog are such a sweet stamp. This is what they are fighting for... You did a great job with the color choices for coloring the stamp. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Great us of papers and awesome coloring.

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  11. JulieMay 25, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Great card, I love that paper line from Echo Park, I have been hoarding some of it, lol! Thanks also for remind folks about the need for AnyHero notes!

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  12. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    HI AMy!
    Really sweet card..thanks for sharing the copics you used! Love the stitching!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  13. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    What a precious card...and you're right, it'd be a great love card too!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  14. AprilMay 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful image. Great sentiment. Love this card. April

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  15. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Such a sweet card!

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  16. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    This is precious. I like the colors and layers.

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  17. Barbara GreenbergMay 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    What a beautiful card and image, your coloring is beautiful

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  18. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Wonderful card - love the papers, and the colors in the image match perfectly!

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  19. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    That image is so sweet. You did a great job using color to tie everything together. I really like all the layers as well. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Nice coloring work on this card and those papers are such a perfect choice. I'm going to have to a add this Echo Park pad to my wish list now. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  21. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    This would be a great "miss you" image. The image is nicely colored and everything matches perfectly.

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  22. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    What a cute card! Love your use of stitching and Glossy Accents.

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  23. DonnaMay 25, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Thank you for your family's service to our country. Love that patterned paper!

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  24. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Nice card and I like the way you put it together. Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  25. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    adorable image & great coloring

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  26. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    What a sweet image and wonderful card. You colored that little girl and her puppy beautifully!

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  27. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Your card is nicely done.

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  28. JoAnn RossMay 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Oh, that is adorable and gorgeous at the same time! Your coloring is wonderful and I love how you mixed the paper (which I have, too) with the plain darker paper to,balance it out!

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  29. Sherry ButcherMay 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Wonderful! Love the image, your coloring is beautiful! and the paper a great mix. TFS.

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  30. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Adorable card Amy! I love that sweet image and it's colored beautifully!

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  31. Sue DMay 25, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Great papers and sketch.

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

    Very sweet image.
    thank you for sharing.

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  33. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Oh so sweet of an image! Really gives that cuddle and warm feeling.

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  34. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    sweet coloring and layout

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  35. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    What a sweet card.

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  36. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Your color choices are wonderful with this image. TFS

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  37. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the coloring!

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  38. LynnMay 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Very nice card! I like the image you chose and how you colored it to match the paper. Well done! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  39. SheilaMay 25, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Adorable image! Have an awesome day!

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  40. LindaMay 25, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Great coloring on that sweet image! GJ on paper choice and layering. Stitching is an extra special touch! tfs!!!

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  41. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the image, and your coloring is perfect!

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  42. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Beutiful card, love the coloring on the girl and her dog. Thanks for supporting OWH. I will follow you! Always willing to follow a blog that supports OWH.

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  43. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Great card you did a good job coloring the image. TY, to your family and friends and way to go Lucas! Just one more person whom is proud of you for all that you will be doing to keep us safe and free. Proud wife of a Navy man that served as did many more family.

    reflections:0)

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  44. MelissaMay 25, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Great layout and image. So sweet!

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  45. SylviaMay 26, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Such a lovely card, Amy, sweet image and great coloring love the papers and your colors! TFS and hope you are having a great weekend.

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  46. CheriMay 26, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Your little image is adorable. It is the perfect match for your paper.


    Cheri - John 3:16
    www.djssundries.blogspot.com

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  47. RufusMay 26, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Thank you to your family for their service to our country! Precious card, thanks for sharing it.
    R/

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  48. Aundria B.May 26, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Love this image - so sweet! I love the papers you chose and how you framed things in blue. Thank you for sharing this and for your support of our heroes and OWH.

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  49. craftysahmiamMay 26, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Awww, such a cute image so well put together with the cheery patterned papers and embellishments. Thanks for the inspiration and making cards for our heroes !

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  50. MistyMay 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Great papers and your coloring is awesome!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  51. Miriam PrantnerMay 26, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    A very sweet image! Great card!

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  52. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Your card is beautiful and the image you selected is just perfect. Thanks for joining the hop.

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  53. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful card :) Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  54. Patricia HaysMay 26, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    What a delightful image. I'm sure this will bring a smile to someone's face.

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  55. grandmax2May 26, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Nice colouring.

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  56. JPScrapsMay 26, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    The card is adorable!

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  57. CheriMay 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Too adorable for words!!! I love this image and your coloring is wonderful. What a great card for this hob - well done!

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  58. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    The image says I miss you for sure! i love it

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  59. ReneeMay 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    What a sweet image and such a perfect saying to go with it! Perfect!

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  60. Teresa Godines #6857May 26, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Super sweet image. beautiful coloring

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  61. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Simple - pretty!

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  62. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    I like the paper you used and your stamp is adorable. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH

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  63. Annie WillsMay 26, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Love the coloring you did and the coordinating papers are gorgeous...thanks so much for sharing this!

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  64. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Nice coloring on the image - very pretty card!

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  65. CourtneyMay 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Yay! More gorgeous hero mail!

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  66. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    great card and coloring of little girl

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  67. Cindy OMay 26, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Great image, and your colors are beautiful with it. Nice work! And thanks for noting that you sealed in your glitter! Many thanks to you and your family for your service.

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  68. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    What a sweet card! Your coloring is great! Thanks for sharing:)

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  69. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    love how sweet that girl and her dog look! would melt anyone's heart!

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  70. Dixie CochranMay 26, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Your card design really showcases that image. Lovely!

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  71. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    What a cute and sweet card.

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  72. Tami B.May 26, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    What a sweet card. You did a great job on it.

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  73. karenelrMay 26, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Oh my--fantastic coloring and I adore those papers--I need to check them out! Thanks for participating in the OWH blog hop!

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  74. SarahMay 26, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Great card--love the papers you used :)

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  75. JoAnn PMay 26, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Really cute image.

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  76. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Cute card! I love the deminsions you added w/ the brad, stitching and glossy accents on the hat. Thanks for sharing.

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  77. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    what a sweet card. your coloring is great. Very nice

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  78. Diane Clark-SuttonMay 26, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    The image is adorable. Great job coloring. I also like the real stiching.

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  79. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Great complimentary choice of dp! Very nice coloring!

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  80. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 27, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Amy, I love this card. The paper choices are beautiful with the turquoise matting. Sweet sweet image and wonderful coloring. Love that you covered everything nicely with glossy accents, too. Wonderful details with the stitching and brad and ribbon. Thank you for sharing your card with us! ~ Marilyn

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  81. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    This is such a sweet image and your coloring technique is amazing! I have yet to try copic markers.

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  82. JanisMay 27, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    This card will bring a tear to some heroes eye remembering a little girl at home waiting for her mom or dad to get back.

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  83. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Amy- I love your coloring and thanks for showing the colors you used...I am so bad at that! lol And love the stitching, ribbon and wonderful papers! I am slowly making my way thru that hop...I was away so I am very behind--but enjoying all of it! TFS and all you do for our troops!

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  84. JulesMay 27, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Such a pretty card, like your colors on the image.

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  85. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 27, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Hi Amy! What a gorgeous combination of colors. I like the style of your coloring. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  86. Patti JMay 27, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    What a sweet card! Someone will feel so special when they receive it! Thanks for sharing :)

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  87. Kaylee SnyderMay 27, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Love that fun paper. It is so spunky! Great job coloring the image, it's gorgeous.

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  88. cr8ivemeMay 27, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    What a sweet card. I love all the cheerful papers you used.

    Hugs,
    M.E.

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  89. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    She's so sweet! And what a way to honor your nephew! :)

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  90. Crafting AdventuresMay 27, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Very sweet, love your color combinations!

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  91. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Oh, how precious. Excellent coloring. Love the layering. Great Job!! thank you for sharing.

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  92. paulaMay 27, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the coloring and the paper! Nicely done!

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  93. KelleyMay 27, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Cute image and card. Love your paper, too.

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  94. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    She is sooooooooo sweet! I LOVE ur card and the extra little details u added to it! No cheater's bow needed! :) TFS and for joining in the OWH blog hop!

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  95. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Such a Beautiful card and the image is darling. You did such a great job coloring it too. Thanks for joining in.

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  96. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Sweet~ LOVE the stamp!!

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  97. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I love that little girl stamp. You did a great job.

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  98. ElizabethMay 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    So, I did some browsing: I love your crisp & clean, bright & cheery, cute & cuddly style, so I am now a follower! This card is so, so cute! I love the way you colored and "dressed up" your image with glitter & glossy accents.

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  99. Jen MMay 27, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    What a pretty card! I love the mix of papers and your coloring. Nice job!

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  100. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Great coloring! Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  101. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Nice use of you Lilliofthevalley image. Pretty card.
    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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  102. Heather GrowMay 28, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Lovely card. I love the papers you chose. Thank you for supporting OWH.

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  103. MargaretMay 28, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful card! The image is so sweet and I love the papers!

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  104. AnnMay 29, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the colors you used!

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