Saturday, May 25, 2013

Operation Write Home Blog Hop

Today is a big day at Operation Write Home.  It's a huge blog hop full of cards to send to our armed forces.  The theme is "Thank You" and the idea is to make either blank cards for our heroes to use or to make AnyHero cards which are thank you cards for our heroes.

Dedicated Service and Sacrifice

Operation Write Home has a huge number of sketches for our use - you can find them weekly on their blog or they are all collected here.  For this card, I used a bonus sketch which you can find by clicking on the link and looking at the bonus sketch PDF.  (FYI: if you haven't browsed their site, they also have an amazing number of tutorial videos!)

OWH recently sent out their 2 millionth card!  They created a video commemorating the moment - I dare you to watch this without a box of kleenex nearby!

Click here to get to the beginning of the hop so you can see it all!


  • Stamps: Stampin' Up Service and Sacrifice
  • Paper: Stampin' Up Baked Brown Sugar, Night of Navy, and Poppy Parade CS; Night of Navy, Sahara Sand and Poppy Parade dsp
  • Ink: Stampin' Up Night of Navy
  • Accessories: Stampin' Up punches, Basic Grey star stickers, Timeless Twine Krazy for Kraft twine
BIG NEWS: The downloadable Copic charts for color matches to Stampin' Up and
Papertrey Ink have been updated for the brand new Stampin' Up colors and the
most recent Papertrey Ink colors.  The link to these charts is on my side bar to the right!!

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106 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    This ia wonderful CAS design.

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  2. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Very clean and simple looking. I love it.

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  3. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    HI Kim!
    Such a CAS (cute and SPECTACULAR!) card...I love the clean lines and beautiful details! Lovely!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Great CAS card!

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  5. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Kim, Love the way the Baker's twine brings your eye right to the sentiment.The brads in the corner of the strips are a nice touch.

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  6. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    This is nice. I like the sentiment.

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  7. ReneeMay 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    What a great card! Love the saying and love the layout!

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  8. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    really like your CAS card, the added star embellies are perfect

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  9. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Fantastic card Kim! I love the kraft cs with the red, white & blue!
    Tammy x

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  10. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeous card ad slways Kim. Thaks for supporting OWH.

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  11. Cindy LawrenceMay 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Oh, this is PERFECTION! Love that awesome sentiment too!

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  12. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Very nice. Crisp, clean, patriotic. And I love the sentiment.

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  13. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I love kraft w/ Red whit and blue! Your easy approach looks hi impact!!

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  14. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I like how everything brings the eye to the sentiment. Thank you for supporting OWH!!!

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  15. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    I love the CAS lines of this card. And, all looks so fantastic against the kraft too.

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  16. Dana D.May 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Great card. Love the use of twine and the star brads.

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  17. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I like the way you used the star brads on the polka dot paper.

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  18. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    I like it! It is clean ans simple.

    reflections:0)

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  19. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I have tons of stars. I may have to steal this CAS card! TFS

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  20. Jen MMay 25, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    This is fabulous! CAS and perfect.

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  21. DIYDesignStudioMay 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Soft yet powerful. TFS

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  22. JPScrapsMay 25, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Fabulous CAS card!

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  23. Carol LMay 25, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I'm so envious of your CAS style and how beautifully you put a card together! This is fantastic with the striped papers, twine and silver stars! Have a fabulous Memorial day weekend!
    PS: thanks for those Copic charts too!

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  24. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    What a beautiful CAS card.

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  25. MistyMay 25, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Excellent CAS card, love the stars & twine.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  26. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Love the CAS look - but it has enough on it to be interesting. Well done!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  27. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Very nice card. Love the CAS design & the use of twine & stars!

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  28. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Great CAS card - I love how you've layered the punches for the sentiment!

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  29. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    This is fabulous-- those stars are the perfect touch to make it just right!

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  30. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Wonderful card, Kim, always enjoy seeing your cards. I love the paper you used and adding the stars just completes your card. TFS and have a wonderful weekend. #133

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  31. garnettMay 25, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Great card.

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  32. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Love the strips on this card. Beautiful.

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  33. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    like the simple lines.

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  34. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    polka dots always make a great card!

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  35. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    what a pretty CAS card!

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  36. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Love how you attached the sentiment with the baker's twine. TFS.

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  37. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Super CAS card! It's hard to make effective CAS cards, you've rocked it!
    R/

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  38. Sharon RussoMay 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Polka dots are my favorite color :-)
    Thank you for sharing.

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  39. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Oooh, red, white and blue polka dots for your banners - nice! Love the twine behind the great sentiment. Nicely finished off with the star embellishments and mat layering. Thank you for sharing your CAS card today! ~ Marilyn

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  40. Becca-expressionsMay 25, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    This is so crisp, I feel like I need to offer a salute. Love your blog. I'm here on a regular basis because you inspire me all the time. Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  41. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Beautiful CAS design! The star brads and twine add just the right finishing touches to the design. Thanks for joining in the hop and for supporting Operation Write Home!

    Paula S.
    OWH Blog Team

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  42. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Clean and simple and just the kind of card I like to make. The star brads are a great touch. When I recover from today's hop I'll be back to visit your site and be inspired. Thanks for sharing!

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  43. Patricia ChalasMay 25, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    I love the cleaness of your card... and the die cut is just perfecT!

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  44. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Love this CAS card! The stars are a great touch!

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  45. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Simple but elegant...just how I like cards to be. Great job!

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  46. JoAnn PMay 25, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    You distracted me with the copic to stampin' up chart. :) great card

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  47. Annie WillsMay 25, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful simple classy card...thanks so much for sharing it!

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  48. paulaMay 25, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful and simple! Thanks for sharing!

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  49. KKochMay 25, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    I love the stars in the upper left hand corner! A nice touch for a beautiful card. Well done from a fellow Coloradan :)

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  50. Heather GrowMay 26, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Clean, crisp and full of gratitude. I love your card.

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  51. kReNMay 26, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Great colors and papers. Like the addition of the stars. TFS!

    Kren @
    Http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

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  52. MarybethMay 26, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Love the red white and blue,the stars and the way you tied the twine!

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  53. cr8ivemeMay 26, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Your card is very patriotic. Great take on the sketch.

    Hugs,
    M.E.

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  54. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I love the simplicity of your card :)

    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  55. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful clean and simple card - the stars really make it great!

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  56. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Simple yet touching. I really like the sentiment attached with twine...this is a card many will want for their own. Thank you for sharing your talent and supporting OWH

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  57. Barbara GreenbergMay 26, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Very nice card. I like the 3 stars you added on the 3 strips of paper, just the right finishing touch.

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  58. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    This is absolutely fabulous! I love it. Beautiful card!

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  59. Seongsook DuncanMay 26, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Simply gorgeous patriotic card. I like to case it for my monthly OWH Cardmaking party. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. AprilMay 26, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Great card. I've got some of those brads - I really like the way you used them to anchor your strips. I'm definitely going to have to copy you.
    April

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  61. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    I love the clean look of this card!

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  62. Joanne TravisMay 26, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I always love polka dots and this layout is so clean and pretty.
    Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  63. MargaretMay 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Fabulous clean design and the stars are the perfect embellishment! Wonderful card!!

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  64. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Very nice...I really like the layering - took it from simple to really special

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  65. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    clean and simple but fabulous

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  66. SheilaMay 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful card. Love that sketch. Have an awesome weekend.

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  67. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    This sentiment packs quite a meaning!! Thank you for your service as well!

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  68. Crafting AdventuresMay 26, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Love your clean and elegant look!

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  69. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Clean and simple card. Perfect.

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  70. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    love the simpleness - well done - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  71. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Loving the simplicity of this card and how it focuses on the sentiment.

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  72. LindaMay 26, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Wonderful card...love thos matching papers and the star brads...simply brilliant! tfs!!!

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  73. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Love your choice on the sentiment

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  74. PamMay 26, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Great card

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  75. Patti JMay 26, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Beautifully done! Love that you kept this sketch CAS! Thanks for sharing :)

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  76. scrappingnanaMay 26, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Beautifully done. Love the kraft and red/white/blue. TFS

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  77. Colleen SchaanMay 26, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    LOVE this card! Great sketch and love the layers... and colors!

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  78. Nancy MMay 26, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Nice job! I like the colors and how you used the dots DP 3 times! TFS!

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  79. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    this is one of my favorite sketches! I love how you added the brads. looks great!

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  80. KelleyMay 27, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Love the simplicity of your card and how the sentiment pops.

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  81. Andrea L - EnchantINKMay 27, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Perfect design for a wonderful cause! Hugs xxx

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  82. msalmonMay 27, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Perfect design, love the sentiment

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  83. AnnMay 27, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful! I love the 3 stripes and 3 stars!

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  84. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Love the layering and how you used the twine. Great punch used with the sentiment. The gold stars are a nice added touch. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing!

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  85. Sue DMay 27, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Wonderful card--I like the polka dot panels and the stars.

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  86. sarahstoneMay 27, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I love the red, white, and blue strips and the star-shaped brads. Such a neat design!

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  87. LynnMay 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    This is a card worth CASE-ing! the CAS design is full of wonderful little details. Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  88. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Such a pretty card. Your pattern papers are perfect. Thanks for joining in.

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  89. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Great card, very clean. I'm casing it right now!

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  90. KarenladdMay 27, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    A wonderfully simple but striking card! Love the red white and blue against the kraft!

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  91. LeslieRahyeMay 27, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Lovely card! I love those dotted pattern papers! Thank you for sharing!

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  92. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    The star brads are great element!!! And the twine is an unexpected detail!!

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  93. Marilyn MMay 27, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    This is one of my favorite cards today. Love the red, white and blue, the twine, the way the sentiment is set up. Fabulous!

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  94. Mary-Anne VMay 27, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    love the blocks of colour on kraft.

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  95. NJ Stamping QueenMay 27, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    wonderful use of the sketch with great papers and sentiment. well done! thanks for sharing and for your support of OWH
    :) Marie

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  96. Beth F.May 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful CAS card! Love the wonderful message.
    Beth F. OWH #114

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  97. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 27, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    love the papers and stars!!! :)

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  98. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    I like the service and sacrifice stamp! The silver stars give this card a touch of class! TFS and posting such a lively card! Thanks for the other links so I can bask my eyes out too!

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  99. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Love the simplistic elegance of this card. Stunning!!
    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. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Gorgeous CAS card! Love how you added the twine, and the stars! TFS!

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  101. CheriMay 27, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    The papers with the stars look like banners behind the twine and the sentiment....this is a stunning card in every way!!!

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  102. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Absolutely perfect example of a CAS card with just a touch of whimsy with your embellishments in the upper corners of the strips. TFS!

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  103. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Love this! Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  104. Robin ClendenningMay 27, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    what a nice patriotic card! just love it!

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  105. craftysahmiamMay 28, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I really like the little stars in the corners of your panels !

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  106. JulieMay 28, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Awesome card - this is one of my favorite sketches and I love what you did with it!

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