Saturday, May 25, 2013

OWH Stars and Stamps Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop


Hello and welcome to the OWH Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop! We're making thank-you cards by following an OWH sketch, either for our heroes to send home, or to send to our heroes to thank them for their service. I chose OWH sketch #171 for my thank-you card, because it's great for using those small scraps of designer paper we all seem to have. I added some embossing for a little interest, along with a punched flower attached with a mini brad.


I made a few more cards too!


Now it's time to go check out the other blogs in this hop to find lots of inspiration for making your own thank-you cards for our heroes! You might even find some prizes along the way, so make sure to leave some love for the participants :)

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend, and please take time to remember and honor those who serve our country now, or served in the past. We wouldn't be enjoying the freedom we take for granted without their bravery, valor, or sacrifice.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Carol
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106 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Once again, Carol, you have come up with a great BIG bunch of cards for our heroes. The embossing really makes a big difference with these cards. It gives it that added touch of interest. Amazing job. Enjoy the weekend. It's raining here and will be all day.

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  2. ErikaMay 25, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Great colors on your card and I love the embossing that you did on your strips. Nice job.

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  3. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    "I made a few more cards too." What a comedian. Love the textures you've used. It adds so much to a design.

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  4. Mary Anne / MA54KMay 25, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Fantastic group of cards for our Hero's to use or enjoy. Bravo to you for using up those scraps!

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  5. ThePurplePlaceMay 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Wow!! These are all gorgeous...you have been very busy!! I love these and love these wonderful new colors.

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  6. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Nice use of embossing and using up scraps.

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  7. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Carol,
    BEST use of embossing folders I've seen! Gorgeous end result!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  8. JD/ JillMay 25, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Pretty, and cheery cards! So nicely done, and a great use for scraps...tfs...

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  9. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    These are very pretty. I like your embossing.

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  10. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Wow, great embossing!

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  11. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Carol,

    You never cease to amaze me -- what a wonderful collection of cards. Love the embossing on dp. I really need to do more of that!

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  12. Jan HunnicuttMay 25, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    lol, Carol you are on a roll, I love your cards they turned out so neat!

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  13. Leslie HannaMay 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    "i made a few more" HAHAHA! You crack me up, but well played!!!! (leslie #113)

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  14. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Nicely done for making a lot of cards for a great cause!!! Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  15. jimlynnMay 25, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Great color combos and love all of them!!! Lots of pretty card and for a wonderful cause. Love all the embossing on these! Have a great weekend.
    Lynn

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  16. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    nice collection of cards! very pretty embossing

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  17. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    I really like this technique of embossing after the scraps have been secured. You have been busy, girl.

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  18. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Wonderful group of cards. I love all the embossing. That is so rich looking on the pattern papers.

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  19. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    What a terrific set of cards! Love the embossing, and a great idea for using up those scraps (I seem to have a never-ending supply of those!).

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  20. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Fabulous! You have really gotten a lot done with that sketch and technique and I love the papers you used! I am definitely going to try this. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  21. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    These are fabulous Carol! What an awesome way to use up scraps and I love the added embossing!
    Tammy x

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  22. JoAnn RossMay 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    You always so impress me, Carol! Again, you've shared a wonderful group of cards with gorgeous colors and the embossing is such a perfect touch!

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  23. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    WOW super cool cards from you ! That is some amazing embossing.. it came out spectacular!! Then you made so many...Love it!

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  24. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Such a lovely collection of cards! Love how you combined the scraps to create the beautiful cards!

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  25. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I just love how embossing can "unify" patterns - very nicely done!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  26. DonnaMay 25, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Love these! And so many made from your scraps!

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  27. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Thanks for showing all of your variations. They are all great.

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  28. CheriMay 25, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    What a fabulous card and brilliant idea for a collection of cards. Love this idea.

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  29. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    WOWCarol! What a great job you did with this group of cards. I recognize some of that paper :) and I am so impressed at what a fabulous job you did combing them and the embossing textures add so much to the design. Great work! Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

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  30. Sharon RussoMay 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Great idea to continuously emboss all the papers.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  31. byAnnetteMay 25, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Pretty Cards!
    Like the color & pattern combinations

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  32. NJ Stamping QueenMay 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Love the colors and the textures of your cards. Very nice!
    Happy Memorial Day Weekend! :) Marie (OWH #119)

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  33. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Fabulous card! Love all the embossing! TFS

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  34. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Your cards are great.

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  35. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    What a fantastic stack of cards. Love the embossing through the layers of paper. I will need to try that. TFS

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  36. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    WOW! really great cards I love them and the way you embossed them.

    reflections:0)

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  37. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Beautiful cards, Carol, I too love all the embossing! TFS and have a fabulous weekend. #133

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  38. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    What a great stack of cards to send off! They are so bright and cheery and I love the punched flowers and the beautiful embossing on them. Thanks for your support of OWH and for your many and wonderful comments on my blog! Hugs!

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  39. AprilMay 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    I like how everything flows together, but they are different colors. I need to use this sketch for my 6X6 undertaking. Thanks for sharing it and your card.
    April

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  40. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Nice use of all the bits of designer paper.

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  41. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Great group of cards. Scraps? Who would have scraps??? LOL, love embossing over it, somehow ties it all together. Thanks for supporting OWH!
    R/

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  42. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Great set of cards! Love how mass producible they are!

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  43. Sue DMay 25, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Fabulous with all the embossing.

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  44. JulieMay 25, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Wow what a great collection of cards you made there, Carol! I love the embossing, it really adds that bit of richness that makes those pretty scraps sing.

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  45. Patricia HaysMay 26, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Ha ha - I can so relate to the "little scraps of designer paper" thing! I like how on the card you've showcased in your post, that the papers on the left and right are the same pattern but different colors, and how you've balanced the colors by putting the mainly turquoise flower on the opposite side of the turquoise paper. And applause to you for getting a nice handful of cards created with this sketch! :)
    Thanks for supporting OWH.
    ~ Patricia (Thinking of Inking)

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  46. SheilaMay 26, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Wow! That is quite the stack of thank you cards. You go girl! :) Have an awesome weekend.

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  47. downrightcraftyMay 26, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    great cards
    Hugs Kate xx

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  48. MistyMay 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Super, super, colors and embossing, W0W!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  49. LynnMay 26, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    ALL of those cards are fabulous! I love how you used the embossing textures to add so much more interest to your cards. I have GOT to try that! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  50. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    What an amazing collection of cards. You are going to make so many people happy in one fell swoop!

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  51. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    What yummy cards. Love that embossing interest! TFS.

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  52. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 26, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    WOW! Fantastic stack of cards! Love all the color and embossing--such a fun combination! :)

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  53. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Great cards I love the embossing.
    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  54. Seongsook DuncanMay 26, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Oh I love your cards. So beautiful paper and you turned them even more beautiful by embossing. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  55. JPScrapsMay 26, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    That's a bunch of great cards!

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  56. Barbara GreenbergMay 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    What a great big bunch of cards you made for our troops. Thanks so much. I love the embossing on them, that always makes the card in my opinion.

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  57. Sherry HickeyMay 26, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Fantastic job on your cards, Carol! Thanks for reminding me how beautiful embossing folders can make a card!

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  58. Cindy OMay 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    You are inspiring me to try embossing with some patterned paper scraps! Thanks for sharing your examples. Great colors and textures!

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  59. Annie WillsMay 26, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Wow...what a beautiful effect the embossing has on those patterned pieces...love this! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  60. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Wonderful cards.WOW,

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  61. LindaMay 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Great job as always...I like to think of you as the Embossing Queen! It adds so much interest even to pattern paper...Awesome sentiment. Thanks for sharing!

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  62. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Very nice bunch of cards! I truly like your color choices and the embossing

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  63. Becca-expressionsMay 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Your color choices are fresh and fun. They will be perfect any time of the year. Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  64. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    gorgeous cards...the embossing is fantastic...anyone would love getting one of these. thank you for sharing and supporting OWH

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  65. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Great idea for those little scraps!

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  66. JoAnn PMay 26, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    I love how you embossed the pieces together.

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  67. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Your cards always inspire me:) What great cards, love the embossing. Thanks for sharing!

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  68. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. You made a great selection of cards!

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  69. ReneeMay 26, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    What a wonderful group of cards you made! I like the layout you used and all the pretty colors!

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  70. paulaMay 26, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Thanks for showing up how to use our scraps in a positve way! And I so love your "few more"....way to go!

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  71. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 26, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    How fantastic that you made so many cards! Love the embossing that you added to your designer paper. I also like the flower embellishment. Thank you for sharing your card(s) with us! ~ Marilyn

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  72. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    great use of scraps - i love finding sketches where i can go through my scraps and create a lot of cards - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  73. PamMay 26, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Precious, precious cards that are very well done.

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  74. Patricia ChalasMay 26, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    lovely cards!!! great colors combinations and the embossing is just perfect!

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  75. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    love how the texture adds so much to the card!

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  76. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    These are great. Love the patterns and textures.

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  77. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Great cards for a great organization! You did a marvelous job! I love the paper combos w/ the embossing.

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  78. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    great way to use scraps...really like the embossing, it brings them together

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  79. Patti JMay 26, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    What a wonderful way to use up those scraps! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!

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  80. nwilliams6May 26, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    This is a wonderful and inpressive array of cards! Wow! I am sooooo impressed! Beautiful work.

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  81. CheriMay 26, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Your cards are very pretty. The embossing is a nice touch!

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

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  82. Tanya BoserMay 27, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Love the embossing, and all the fun patterned paper! Great pile of cards to send too :) Thank you for supporting our troops and joining the hop.

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  83. BenziMay 27, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Fabulous work, Carol. Love all those pretty patterns of paper and the wonderful embossing. You did BIG!!!

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  84. cr8ivemeMay 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Your cards are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

    Hugs,
    M.E

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  85. Crafting AdventuresMay 27, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    A bright and cheerful collection!

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  86. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Great cards. I just love your color combinations and how you ran the pieces thru big shot or whatever you use. The flower are a nice added touch. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

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  87. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    wow wow wow- great group of cards and I love how you embossed the patterned paper-- takes 'scraps' to a whole new level! I love to see what you come up with-you always inspire! Thanks for supporting our troops and OWH!

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  88. Heather GrowMay 27, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Good job on all those cards. I love the texture that you used. TFS.

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  89. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Wow... I would say you made a few cards. What a wonderful collection. The embossing is great. Thanks for joining in.

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  90. cotnobMay 27, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    This is a fabulous selection of cards, lovely embossed details and pretty colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  91. Jen MMay 27, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    HOly moly, Carol! What awesome cards! This is a great idea for all of those little scraps!

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  92. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    I like of how you embossed your card, using two different embossing folders, without having it seem to clash.

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  93. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Wow, you've been busy and ended up with a wonderful set of cards! Love the embossing detail!

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  94. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Carol, I was talking to my son and just stopped when I saw ur cards!!! They are absolutley lovely. I LOVE how the flower matches the paper piece over on the right side on each card! U really have an eye! I must try this with some of my designer papers! Thanks!

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  95. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Pretty cards! LOVE the embossing!

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  96. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Love the color combination with the embossing - great job!!!

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  97. scrappingnanaMay 27, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Fabulous cards. Love the embossing and the colors.

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  98. MargaretMay 27, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Such a fabulous design! The embossing was a brilliant idea and I love any design that helps me use scraps!

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  99. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    What a huge bunch of pretty cards, well done you!
    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 11:37 PM

    I loved your embossed cards! I think I might steal this idea if you don't mind!

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  101. Paper BlessingsMay 28, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    WOW!!! What a great combination of colors and how neat you got all those cards finished for such wonderful cause. KUdos to you!!!

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  102. PoJoMay 28, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  103. AnnMay 28, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Very cute! I love how you used the scraps and embossed them!

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  104. craftysahmiamMay 29, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    What a lovely collection of cards !

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  105. Kim SMay 31, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    What a fabulous set! Gorgeous, rich colors and such fun patterns!

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  106. Shannon WhiteJune 1, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Wowzers Miss Carol!! There you go again with making just a few more cards! lol Goodness these are all just Beautiful!! And for such a Wonderful cause too! love the cheery color combos and fun embossing too! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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