Saturday, May 25, 2013

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop

Hello all and welcome to the 2013 Operation Write Home Memorial Day blog hop!
For my card I used sketch #128 from the OWH blog.  It was a card that came together very quickly and I really like the end result!

I used the Vintage Nation cardstock from the Paper Studio for my card.

I wanted to send out a huge thank you to all those in the military and their families for their service and dedication to our country!  We would not be the land of the free without the brave!

I hope you all have a wonderfully crafty day.


Entering here:
May 26 The Kraft Journal 
May 26 LEJ Designs Challenge
May 26 Crafty Boots (Happy Memorial Day)
May 27 Through the Craftroom Door
May 27 Word Art Wednesday
May 28 Let's Craft and Create (die cut stars)
May 30 CAS-ual Fridays
May 31 Every Day is an Occasion
May 31 DL Art Thankful Thursday
May 31 Little Scrap Pieces
June 1 Creative Inspirational Paint
June 1 Designs By Lisa Somerville
June 1 Sentimental Sunday

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117 comments:

  1. Leslie HannaMay 25, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I had to look hard at your card - it looks like puzzle pieces! Beautiful. (leslie #113)

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  2. Carol LMay 25, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    I just made some Hero cards with this fun sketch, and I love your version with those tiny stars! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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  3. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Great use of the stars - they POP.

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  4. msalmonMay 25, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Love what you did with the stars, they really stand out!!!

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  5. NJ Stamping QueenMay 25, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Very interesting card! I love the 3D stars over the striped panels--it definitely says "patriotic"! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
    :) Marie (OWH #119)

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  6. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I love your card and how your did the stars. Great idea and one I will be casing. Thanks.

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  7. JulieMay 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Great card! Love your take on this sketch with the stars and stripes!

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  8. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Beth!
    I really like the layout of your card and your color choices (the stars are perfect, too!)
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  9. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    All I can say is "ditto" to the other comments. I saved it to my CAS file. Love how the 3D stars interrupt the lines of the paper.

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  10. AprilMay 25, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Great color combination. Love the starts popped up and the sentiment is perfect. April

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  11. Jan HunnicuttMay 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    This is cool! I like the layout, colors, texture, ok, ok, everything about your card =)

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  12. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    This is pretty. I like the dimension.

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  13. kReNMay 25, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Love anything with stars and your card has five! Love the vintage look of the dp as well. TFS!

    Come and see what I've done lately!
    kren@
    http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

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  14. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    What a great card! Love this paper -- am going to have to pick up some of it.

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  15. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    You did a fabulous job with the sketch. I really like the papers you used and those stars really pop! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    The vintage/distressed style of this card is great! This will make a terrific Any Hero card and will no doubt be appreciated by the hero who receives it. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  17. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Sooooooper cute card, I love the papers and the vintage feel!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  18. Barbara GreenbergMay 25, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Love how you cut out the stars and stripes paper. I really like using Kraft paper for the back of my cards too.

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  19. JoAnn RossMay 25, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I really like the vintage paper and especially the design! Those five stars so pop!

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  20. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Wonderful card - love the stars and the colors!

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  21. DonnaMay 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Love the design of this card! Great job!

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  22. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Same here, had to double take at this card! Like it! Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  23. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    this is GORGEOUS! the stars added to the paper... just wonderful

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  24. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    What a beautiful card...great vintage look. And, love the patriotic theme.

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  25. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Nicely done. Like the papers.

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  26. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Fantastic patriotic card, I love that vintage paper!

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  27. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    This came out really nice!

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  28. Sharon RussoMay 25, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I like the rustic look.
    thank you for sharing.

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  29. Sue DMay 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Great card--I like the sketch and the papers.

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  30. Tina Theis of Ivory Moon DesignsMay 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I love this card ... its a really great way to support the service men of your country and be proud of them for all they do .... I am sooo proud of all the british service men and women who protect us and keep us safe and free ...

    Thanks for joining us over at LEJ DESIGNS CHALLENGE

    Good Luck

    Tina DT xxx

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  31. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    fun use of DP

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  32. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    What a great card. I love the paper.

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  33. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    very nice execution. TFS

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  34. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Love your card! Love the Vintage Nation Cardstock! Thought perhaps you had stamped it! Nice!

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  35. Dee's Craft RoomMay 25, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Lovely patriotic card, great design. Thank you for joining in the celebrations at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  36. Karen LetchworthMay 25, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    This card is a real cutie, Beth! Thanks so much for sharing with us again this week. May God bless you as you create and share and use the talents He has given you.
    Hugs,
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  37. LynnMay 25, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    I love this version of the sketch! I am marking this one to CASE.... hope you don't mind. :) I love the papers you chose and that you put it on kraft paper. Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  38. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    So much fun this card has a nice muted look to it.

    reflections:0)

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  39. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Awesome card! Love the flag you created with the DP!

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  40. SheilaMay 25, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Lovely card! Very patriotic. Have an awesome weekend!

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  41. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Love your patriotic card. The 3D stars are perfect on it. Thanks or your support of OWH.

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  42. LindaMay 25, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Fun card...I remember this sketch well! Love the kraft and flag look of your card...NJ on popping the stars! tfs!!!

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  43. CheriMay 25, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    I like the combination of the kraft colors with the red, white, and blue. The little stars really pop off the page with the dimensional adhesive.


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

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  44. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Beautiful card, Beth, love the Patriotic design! TFS and have a fabulous weekend. TFS and have wonderful weekend. #133

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  45. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Very effective CAS card!! Love it! Thanks for supporting OWH.
    R/

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  46. Aundria B.May 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Love how you made stars the stars of this card - pun intended (lol!) and how you limited the colors to red/white/blue on kraft really allows this card to shine. Thank you for sharing this patriotic card and for your support of our heroes and OWH.

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  47. jessicaMay 26, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Such a great card!!!
    Thanks for sharing and linking this up over at The Kraft Journal for our Celebrations challenges! Don't forget, another challenge starts tomorrow so hope to see you play along :)
    Jessica
    TKJ~DT

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  48. craftysahmiamMay 26, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    The extra start punches along the top of the lovely decorative paper on that kraft background, all around wonderful card ! Thanks for the inspiration and making cards for our heroes !

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  49. Patricia HaysMay 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Very patriotic! Nicely done! Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  50. MistyMay 26, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Wonderful papers and plenty of dimension! Love it.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  51. Miriam PrantnerMay 26, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Wonderful card, love these papers!

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  52. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    This is such a wonderful any hero card. I just love the combination of kraft with red white and blue! Great work.

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  53. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Love the color :) Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  54. JPScrapsMay 26, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Great card!

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  55. grandmax2May 26, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Very nice patriotic card

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  56. CheriMay 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    This is so cool!! I love the distressed look of the flag bg and the pop of the stars is a great element. Fabulous card.

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  57. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Great dimensional feel on this card

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  58. Teresa Godines #6857May 26, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Love the flags is the strips of paper down the card.

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  59. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Grand card!

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  60. ReneeMay 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Simply adorable!

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  61. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    That is so nice...you did a great job. Thank you for sharing and for supporting OWH

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  62. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsMay 26, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Thank you for joining the LEJ Designs Challenge No 54 - Die Cuts and /or Punches over on our challenge blog.

    Great make with those lovely primary colours. Love the star diecuts and the layout.

    Hope to see you joining in on more of our future weekly challenges, there are always plenty of lovely prizes up for grabs from LEJ Designs and our wonderful sponcers.

    Hugs Lisa xxxxx LEJ DT Member

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  63. Annie WillsMay 26, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Gorgeous paper...thanks so much for sharing your card!

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  64. Cindy OMay 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Very nice with the strong colors (stars) and more faded colors (background). I like the combination. Thanks for supporting our troops and Operation Write Home!

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  65. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Nice job!
    I like the popped stars and your placement

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  66. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    great paper and card

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  67. Robin ClendenningMay 26, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    nice card! love the papers!!

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  68. Purple Card LadyMay 26, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Great card! Thanks for joining us for TTCRD challenge this week. Hope to see you again next week. ~DT Candy

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  69. Glenda AtkinsMay 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Super wonderful card for your 'Memorial Holiday', a lovely tribute to your troops, love it. Thanks for joining us at LEJ Designs!

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  70. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Very nice and simple card. TFS.

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  71. Dixie CochranMay 26, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    A perfect patriotic card!

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  72. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    love the scattered stars across the strips!

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  73. SarahMay 26, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Great card--love the stars! Looks fabulous!

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  74. karenelrMay 26, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I sure love the sketch design of your card! I am going to have to do something like that with flowers! I love those stars!! Thanks for participating in the OWH blog hop!

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  75. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I, too, had to blink and take a second look to see the top 2 stars. What perfect paper for the card sketch. I'm impresssed!! Thank you for supporting OWH and for participating in the hop. What fun!

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  76. JoAnn PMay 26, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Love the stars

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  77. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Love that cardstock! I thought the upper stars were shadowed/negative cut at first. What a great patriotic card!

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  78. Colleen SchaanMay 26, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    LOVE this card... super use of the sketch!

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  79. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    great patriotic card

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  80. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 26, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Love your patriotic card. Great papers with wonderful star embellishments! I like the Freedom sentiment as well. Reminds me of what I heard earlier today: "Freedom is not free." Thank you for sharing your card with us! ~ Marilyn

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  81. Patti JMay 26, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    What a fun sketch for showing off that great DP! Love your card...thanks for sharing!

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  82. Diane Clark-SuttonMay 26, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I like your take on the sketch especiall the addition of the stars.

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  83. paulaMay 27, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Love your card..the paper is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

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  84. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    A wonderful patriotic card! These look like July 4th sparklers!

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  85. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 27, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    The colors are perfect with this one! I love how the paper looks broken up like that. Nice job! :)

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  86. MandyMay 27, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    fabulous... thank you for sharing with us at LCC.

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  87. cr8ivemeMay 27, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Your card is so patriotic.

    Thank you for sharing your talent in the hop.

    Hugs,
    M.E

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  88. SheaMay 27, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful patriotic card. Love the kraft background and the flag effect. Thanks so much for joining us at CI Paints this week!

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  89. Becca-expressionsMay 27, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Love that twist on the Stars & Stripes with both your paper and the punched stars. Those extra details tell how much love was put into it. Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  90. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I love your patriotic card-- love the red, white and blue against the kraft! I am going to use this sketch- thanks for your great card!

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  91. Crafting AdventuresMay 27, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    This is one of my favorite color combos!

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  92. I'm a Little TeapotMay 27, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Simply spectacular! Love your card!

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  93. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Sweet, simple and beautiful! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  94. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Neat! I love how you divided the paper and the paper ROCKS. I also like how you popped your stars. The sentiment is awesome. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

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  95. KelleyMay 27, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful card, love the paper.

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  96. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Love this card! The craft background makes the colors jump off the page! TFS and for joining OWH blog hop!

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  97. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Just love the vintage papers, simple sketch but big impact! TFS!

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  98. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Such a cute card. I love the way you placed the stars. Very neat. Thanks for joining in.

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  99. Jen MMay 27, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Very cool card! I love the stars!

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  100. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Great card I love the choice of papers and the placement of the stars

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  101. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Fabulous!! LOVE your flag!!

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  102. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Cool card

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  103. ElizabethMay 27, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Beth, I love the patterned paper you chose! And how you added the stars. Thanks for being on the OWH hop:)

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  104. ~Tammy~May 27, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Love your patriotic card! Thank you for sharing with us at The Kraft Journal.

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  105. Sherrie K.May 27, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful patriotic card!! the papers are gorgeous and love how you framed out freedom!
    Thanks for joining us at LSP!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  106. Heather GrowMay 27, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Great card. I love the way the stars pop. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  107. Seongsook DuncanMay 28, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Oh wow... I love your patriotic card! I like this sketch since I made sample cards for the sketch. Thanks for sharing.

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  108. PoJoMay 28, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  109. Shaughn WoodruffMay 28, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Absolutely amazing card! Love what you did with the stars! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  110. DIANA L.May 28, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    WOW !! Nice!!!I just love it Happy memorial day
    Thank you for joining us at Little Scrap pieces.
    LSP--DT member
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  111. MargaretMay 28, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    LOVE the flag paper! The clean design keeps it simple, but still very effective! Wonderful card!

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  112. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMay 28, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Great card, nice design! Thanks for joining us over at Little Scrap Pieces! DT Member Carri~Abusybee

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  113. StephanieMay 28, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    What a fantastic card!! It's a simple design yet so impressive! The flag paper and stars are perfect!! Thanks for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday.

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  114. Archana JoshiMay 28, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful and perfect card at sentimental sundays challenge.
    Hugs,
    Archana

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  115. AnnMay 29, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Very cute! I love the vintage paper!

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  116. KarenMay 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Beth what a wonderful card so full of Americana! thanks so much for joining the lsp challenge this week. Karen

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  117. DebMay 30, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Love that paper and your panels are awesome! Thanks for playing along this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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