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Saturday, May 25, 2013

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop: Thank You to the Troops

http://operationwritehome.org/starsandstamps
Welcome to my stop on the OWH Memorial Day Hop!!! I want to say thank you to all of the service men and women, and their families, and remember all they do for us EVERY day.

My assignment for this hop was to create a Thank You card to send as AnyHero  mail for OWH. I have to admit, I am terrible at this as I always send a pile of cards, but never any AnyHero mail. I will change this, I swear!

OWH #142

This is the sketch I chose to use, and as you can see, I am still not over my banner/dovetail phase :)

I knew the Words of Courage set would come in handy! I used the words in that set to stamp the three banners, and the star in the background of the sentiment. After I decided on a sketch and colors, this came together quickly.


Inside, I continued the theme words. I love how this looks.


I thought you might like a little close up of the details.
  • Stamps: Words of Courage, Word Play
  • Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate
  • Paper: Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate
  • Other: Big Shot with Honeycomb embossing folder and Ovals framelit, Occasions Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Piercer and Mat, Signo white gel pen, dimensionals
I hope this hop inspires you to do some AnyHero mail and cards for the troops to use. Now, on with your happy hopping!
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104 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I love banners, too. They're great for making alot of card when you've got scrappy bits left over.

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  2. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Great color combination and use of the sketch!

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  3. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Nice colors and great banners.

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  4. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Hi Tanya! (I have a photo of my feet in a pool, too..just had to share!) Your card is great with the banners...love the way you stamped the inside of the card across the layout!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  5. Karen WyngaardMay 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I like that you created the text background on the banner pieces...it's very striking. TFS!

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  6. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    This is very uplifting. I like the doodling outlines.

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  7. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Great colors! And I'm still in love with banners, too!

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  8. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I am so enjoying this blog hop and everyone's intreprtation of the sketches--I like the watermark stamping on the banners--great idea--the colors really pop and just really like this card!!!

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  9. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Love the tone-on-tone watermark stamping. TFS!

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  10. Barbara GreenbergMay 25, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Love banners, this is a great card and love the faux stitching you did on them too.

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  11. Jan HunnicuttMay 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I love this! The colors and the sketch you've used are great!

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  12. kReNMay 25, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Like those banners and the choice of layout. Continuing the words inside makes the card totally awesome.

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

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  13. LynetteMay 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Love the way you stamped on the banners!

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  14. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I also like the stamping on the banners!!! Really great! Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  15. Leslie HannaMay 25, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Ha, I may NEVER be over the banner/dovetail thing. You and me, into the sunset with our banners. :) (leslie #113)

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  16. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    GREAT banners! they are simply perfect :)

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  17. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Wonderful card. Love the words on all the fishtail banners and how cute to use the different color words inside.

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  18. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    What a wonderful and colorful banner design on your card. Nice work!

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  19. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the bright colors and your wonderful inside!

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  20. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Love the fish tail banners and colors you used, it all worked to make a really nice card! Extra points on that stamping on the inside.

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  21. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love how you used the sketch, and the sentiments!

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  22. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    This is a wonderful card - love the stamping on the banners, and the use of the embossing folder! Great colors, too!

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  23. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    I'm right there with you on the banners!! Love them too :)
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  24. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    This is lovely.

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  25. DonnaMay 25, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Love these colors together and that is an excellent use of the sketch! Great job!

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  26. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I like those stamped banners. TFS

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  27. kel AcopanMay 25, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    love how you stamped on those banners. what a great idea!!

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  28. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Oh my goodness, I'm in love with that color combo! Time to drag that SU! wish list back out and add to it. I really like the way you stamped the words across the banners and the pen outline is fabulous. Great card! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. CheriMay 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Oh, I looked at this one for the longest time and couldn't come up with anything....you did a fabulous job with it!!!

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  30. byAnnetteMay 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Nice Card!
    Like the tone on tone on the flags

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  31. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Great card! Love your color choices and the stamp set is PERFECT!

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  32. Sharon RussoMay 25, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    I like the stamps on the inside. Nice continuity.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  33. RoseofGoldMay 25, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    I totally thought the words on the banners were a watermark on the image. Totally Awesome.

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  34. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Fabulous card! I love the tone-on-tone stamping on each banner and then the repeat of them on the inside. This is a perfect stamp set for OWH cards. Great job. Thanks for joining in the hop and for supporting Operation Write Home!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  35. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Love the stamping on the banners. Fabulous card. TFS

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  36. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I really Nice card I like the colors you used.

    reflections:0)

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  37. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    A bright cheery card! Love the banners and how you stamped on them with the tone on tone! Thanks for your support of OWH.

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  38. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    What a great card, Tanya, I love the colors and the stamped words on your banners! TFS and have a lovely weekend! #133

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  39. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I like the way you carried the words and colour scheme inside the card.

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  40. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Great banners! Love, love, love that embossing folder :)

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  41. AprilMay 25, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    What a great card. I need to use this sketch. I love the choice of colors you used and the stitching brings it all together.
    April

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  42. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Fantastic job with the layout and perfect color choices.

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  43. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    like the way you carried the background stamping on into the inside of the card! Thanks for supporting OWH and our Troops!
    R/

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  44. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Great card! I love the stamping on the banners!

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  45. Patricia ChalasMay 25, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    very cute card! I love the stamps on the inside...

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  46. SheilaMay 26, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Wow, I really love your card. It's in my top 10 favorites of this hop for sure! Have an awesome weekend.

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  47. MistyMay 26, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Great use of color and texture. I like how you carried it inside as well.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  48. LynnMay 26, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Stamping those banners made them unique and eye catching. I love how you continued the stamping inside the card! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  49. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I love those words of service trailing the bottom of the card. Really terrific use of colors too.

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  50. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Love how you stamped your banners. I will have to try that. The perfect accent for the card. TFS.

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  51. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 26, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Wonderful repetition stamping! Love the line of sentiments inside! Will have to remember that! :)

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  52. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I love the banners!
    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  53. Annie WillsMay 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Ooooh, I love how you stamped the words over and over...beautiful card. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  54. JPScrapsMay 26, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Terrific card! Love how you stamped the inside.

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  55. Seongsook DuncanMay 26, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Great card. I love the color combination and taking of the sketch! Thanks for sharing.

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  56. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    The card is unique and inspiring!

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  57. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Love your banners! Great card, thanks for sharing:)

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  58. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Love the tone on tone stamping on the banners - great job!

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  59. Becca-expressionsMay 26, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    How cool that you could make such and overtly patriotic card using non-traditional colors. I am SO copying this!! Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  60. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    great card and design-love that sketch

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  61. LindaMay 26, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Super sharp! Love those colors and stamping! Thanks for sharing!

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  62. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I love the way you stamped the words on the papers and inside..genius!! What a great card, thank you for sharing your card and for supporting OWH

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  63. JoAnn PMay 26, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Love how you stamped on the banners and on the inside of the card.

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  64. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I love this...the stamping is great

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  65. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Neat color ideas. not the norm but great nonetheless

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  66. paulaMay 26, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Love your banners and the tone-on-tone stamping! Very pretty!

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  67. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Tanya, I really like your stamped banners! I also like your embossed background and the faux stitching added. Nice star on the sentiment, too. Thank you for sharing your card with us! ~ Marilyn

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  68. ReneeMay 26, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I love the layout you chose for your card! Your card is stunning!

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  69. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I love this sketch - you added so much extra detail - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  70. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Wonderful choice of colors and SU products!

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  71. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    I love how you used the words on the pennants as texture. Great card.

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  72. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I really like this card! The deminsional white drawn around the edges really makes the card! Thanks for sharing!

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  73. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    love how you added dimension to the flags with the stamped sayings!!

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  74. Patti JMay 26, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Great card! Thanks for sharing!

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  75. Colleen SchaanMay 26, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    WOW... I'm a fan! I love this card! Perfect design, color and sentiment!

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  76. Sue DMay 26, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I like how you stamped on the banners.

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  77. JulieMay 26, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    I love this card! It's from one of my favorite sketches, too :) I will never get over my banner/dovetail phase!

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  78. scrappingnanaMay 26, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Great card. Love the stamped banners.

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  79. CheriMay 26, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    This is beautiful. I really like the sentiments across your banners. I am pinning this for future reference.


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

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  80. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    I like your colors and banners. This is a neat sketch! Your detail inside is really a nice touch! Thanks for sharing! --Yvonne

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  81. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    what a striking card! Love the banners and bright colors!

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  82. pattiMay 27, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    I keep seeing more and more banners on cards , I'm going to have to give this a try.

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  83. Carol LMay 27, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I love how you stamped those words on the banners - what a fantastic look! Those vibrant colors combine to make one awesome thank-you card!

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  84. cr8ivemeMay 27, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Wonderful card. So bright and cheery. I love how you stamped on the banners and carried that over to the inside of the card.

    Hugs,
    M.E

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  85. Crafting AdventuresMay 27, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Love the stamping on the banners!

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  86. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Great color combination. Love the banners, the sentiment and label and the honeycomb embossing. nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

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  87. Heather GrowMay 27, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    I love the tone on tone and that you did the words on the inside. I haven't played with this sketch yet. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  88. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Love the banners, your happy colors and the inside! Wonderful job-- and I need to send more hero cards too!

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  89. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    What a great card. I love your colors and the banners are so neat. Thanks for joining in.

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  90. Jen MMay 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    LOVE The colors and how you continued the words on the inside. Looks terrfic!!

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  91. NJ Stamping QueenMay 27, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Love how you stamped on the banners! very cool effect. thanks for your support of OWH.
    :) Marie

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  92. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I like your choice of colors. And how you stamped on the banners.

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  93. AnnMay 27, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Love it! Your banners are great and the gel pen accent really makes it pop!

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  94. Ruth GMay 27, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Fabulous colors and great idea to use the sentiments as patterns for your banner strips! What a wonderful way to thank a hero! Thanks so much for sharing and for supporting OWH!

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  95. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    LOVE the stamped banners!!!

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  96. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Ur card definitely inspires! I need to get that stamp set bcuz I really like the words on the inside and down the banners! That's perfect! TFS!

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  97. MargaretMay 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    What a great way to use the stamp set! I love the paper piercing and that you carried the stamping inside as well! Wonderful card!

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  98. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    I love how you echoed the banner backgrounds on the inside of the card. Great effect!!!

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  99. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Great use of colour and stitching!
    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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  100. sarahstoneMay 27, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I really like the words stamped on the background of your banners and the sentiment is perfect!

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  101. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Great colors and fun banners. I'm not over that phase either, lol. But really like the pops of color on the inside, yet still plenty of room to write a thank you! And I have faith you will do better in creating some Any Hero mail in your packages!

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  102. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    WOW! Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  103. craftysahmiamMay 28, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    This is fabulous ! I really like that you used such a different color combination !

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  104. Yapha MasonJune 1, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Spectacular card! I love the words stamped on the banners!

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