Saturday, December 31, 2011

A Year of Reflecting

The Stars and Stamps blog is asking us to post our favorite top ten cards we've sent to heroes in 2011, so I'm just going to post the photos without explanations since they've already been posted! Seeing these cards has given me some new inspiration to create more OWH cards again. Mission accomplished :) Enjoy!







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49 comments:

  1. MistyDecember 31, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    The use of texture & dimension in your cards is wonderful! Love 'Born Free' & 'Missing You' Tree!
    Happy New Year!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  2. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    The red, white and blue ones are super! Love those different heart embossing folders. The missing you one is a fave too for it's CAS appeal and colors.

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  3. jimlynnDecember 31, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    All are fabulous! Love that "Born Free" card the best.
    Happy New Year to you!!
    Lynn

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  4. Jan HunnicuttDecember 31, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Carol I always enjoy visiting your blog and being inspired :) I loved seeing your top ten cards for OWH! I'm in awe over your first one that I know is an OWH sketch with all the yummy texture, wow!

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  5. Cheryl L.December 31, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Wonderful colors and textures!! Thanks for sharing!
    Happy New Year!

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  6. Sherry HickeyDecember 31, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Carol! This hop is a great "refresher" course in cardmaking! Your selection is gorgeous; you have an eye for choosing DPs. I especially love how you stamped and then cut the strips for the "Missing You" card. Inspired idea. Happy New Year!

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  7. Jen MDecember 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    These are lovely... Love the butterflies!

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  8. Diane JaquayDecember 31, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    So many wonderful creations here, and for such a great cause! I admire your dedication :)

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  9. rscholzDecember 31, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What an inspiration your cards are. I can't wait to case some of them. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Zingaro SkoolieDecember 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Such great cards - I see you have a powerful image on black in white twice - I will be using that! TFS

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  11. MissyDecember 31, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Carol,
    Oh I really like the gray thinking of you card. At least it looks gray on my screen. It is so eye catching with all the details you used.

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  12. SandyDecember 31, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Super super super cards Carol! Wow! I love your cards so much....and that train card is just a stunner, I don't remember that one. Beautiful work as always! Happy new year!

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  13. MarshaDecember 31, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Wow, beautiful cards. Love the bright colors and your different layouts.

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  14. airbornewifeDecember 31, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Carol... what wonderful cards.. I really, REALLY like the Born Free card.. where is that Eagle image from? please share where you got it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful works of art. Blessings ~ Pam

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  15. CherieDecember 31, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I love all of your cards! It's hard to choose a favorite, but I think it's the first one. The embossing makes me realize I need to use my folders a lot more. Happy New Year!

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  16. AnnDecember 31, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Wow! Beautiful cards, everytime I seen one I was sure was my fave, I scrolled down. They are all fabulous!! Happy New Year!

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  17. MargaretDecember 31, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Positively beautiful cards. My favorite color combination is red, black and white so the first card really struck me.

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  18. StampTrampsDecember 31, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    You know I love checking out all your cards. I don't remember seeing that train card before....it's awesome. Have a happy and safe New Year down there in Gigglersville.

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  19. CoraDecember 31, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I enjoyed all of your cards. I particularly like the missing you ones I like the one with the strip in the middle and the design at an angle. I put that one in my inspiration folder. Simple but so elegant and timeless

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  20. LindaDecember 31, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Awesome! I had never seen that last card before...simply gorgeous! Also love the green thing of you with those soft colors...so peaceful. Happy New Year!

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  21. Paper Therapy PonderingsDecember 31, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    wonderful cards - great texture and all so unique.

    thanks for sharing.

    Barb Housner

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  22. Cindy ODecember 31, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful cards! My favorites are the bright and simple butterfly card (#4) and the diagonal striped purple-green patterns (#5). Very nice work.

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  23. VeldaDecember 31, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I really like all the texture and great color combos on your cards.

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  24. YvonneDecember 31, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Wow! Great cards! I really like your first one "Home is where the heart is" with the embossing! It is so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy 2012!

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  25. Cindy's Card CoDecember 31, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    What a great variety, they are all beautiful. Great job.

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  26. glowegalDecember 31, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Gorgeous cards! So much texture and pretty colors, each one kept catching my eye!

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  27. Paula S.December 31, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Wonderful choices! I love red, white & blue and the first card with all the depth and texture is stunning! The CAS Miss You is a real stand out too. Happy New Year!

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  28. Laurie RDecember 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    WOW! Great cards! The Born Free is fabulous, and the coloring on that card is very nice. Happy New Year!

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  29. Patricia HaysDecember 31, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    This is a super collection of cards - some serious, some whimsical, all terrific! You do a wonderful job of creating texture with the embossing folders as well as the use of multiple layers.

    Thanks for sharing your talents with OWH! Have a happy 2012!

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  30. SheilaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Your embossed love card is beyond gorgeous!

    Happy new Year!

    Sheila
    http://2pawprints.blogspot.com

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  31. Dixie CochranDecember 31, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Carol, these are fabulous cards! My favorite is the card with the eagle. Stunning! Happy New Year!

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  32. JulieDecember 31, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Great cards, Carol! I see some sketch cards in there! I always look forward to seeing what you do with a sketch. Thanks so much for your participation this year!

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  33. SandyDecember 31, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love all of your cards...just beautiful. BUT, I have to admit I REALLY love the very first card at the top. I love the 2 different types of hearts you embossed and how they are are layered. What a GREAT idea. I just need to figure out what embossing folders those are. I own one heart folder, it will give me a reason to get a new one!

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  34. BeebeebabsDecember 31, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Very nice cards tfs!!!

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  35. BenziDecember 31, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Carol, what an amazing collection of cards. I love each one!
    I was just going through trying to pick my top ten for another person that is doing this and I found it to be very hard. I have 25 that I listed and only wanted to remove three. Now, that won't work so I may just give up.

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  36. KathrynDecember 31, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    So much dimension on that eagle card. Love it! Enjoy 2012!

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  37. Sue DDecember 31, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Fabulous cards--I like all the texture.

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  38. Nancy KellerDecember 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I am in love with your use of textures and I am still trying to figure out the border punch or however you created the look on the bottom of those blue vertical stripes... Love it... Thank you for sharing, and Happy New Year!

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  39. SpyderDecember 31, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Happy New Year!!

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  40. LynnJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    I am so inspired by all your cards I had to stop and linger awhile! From the decorative to the simple-er, they are really so very well done!

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  41. Karen McAlpineJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Great collection! I think you are right, it is inspiring to see all the cards from the past year! Happy New Year.

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  42. Lee Ann BarrettJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Oh my goodness! These are all amazing! Hard to pick a favorite, but I think I have to go with the "missing you" black abd white tree. This is stunning. Think I have to CAS this idea! TFS-

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  43. Lisa OliverJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Great selections - I agree, this hop was a wonderful inspiration! Thanks for being a part of it.

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  44. JD/ JillJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    All wonderful cards, Carol, thank you for sharing...Happy New Year to you.

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  45. Aundria B.January 1, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Wow!! Love the variety, the colors, the embossing, your layouts....WOW!! Thank you for sharing these inspiring cards.

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  46. dee marieJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Happy New Year Carol!! All ten are fabulous!! Thanks for stopping by my blog - I can't wait to post in 2012!

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  47. Seongsook DuncanJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Wow... what a great collection of cards. Every card is going to be cased. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. EliseJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    YOU are MY hero! {SHEro!}

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  49. Joanne (jojot)January 7, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    all I can say is......WOW

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