Friday, May 24, 2013

Memorial Day Bloghop

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone.  I sure hope everyone enjoys the hop!  My card is a Whipper Snapper soldier, colored with copics.  I used Sketch #37, a really old one.  It was perfect for this little guy.  I hope you like it.  To get back to all the links, click on the OWH badge.  Have a safe, fun weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.






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132 comments:

  1. Donna NuceMay 24, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Darling card Cindy. Your little soldier looks just like the OWH badge for the bloghop! Have a great day.

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  2. RobinHMay 24, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Cindy this card is TOO CUTE!!! I love everything about it, thanks for sharing

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  3. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    So cute and anyone hero would love to receive this. Great coloring.

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  4. Paper Therapy PonderingsMay 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    anohter wonderful card - with your great coloring - I like it done in the grey tones

    Barb HOusner

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  5. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Very nice card. Love the grays. Coloring is great.

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  6. Patricia ChalasMay 25, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    very cute card cindy and the sketches used it's stands the image. great job!

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  7. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    This is adorable Cindy, fantastic coloring and I love the embossed stars!

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  8. cr8ivemeMay 25, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Super cute card. It reminds me of pictures we get of my BIL in his fatigues.

    I love your take on this sketch.

    hugs,
    M.E.

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  9. Jen MMay 25, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Fantastic card, Cindy! I love your shades of gray in this card. Your coloring is great!

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  10. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Great coloring job and the extra looks great.

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  11. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Cindy!
    We should get together and COLOR! AAHHH!! Love your coloring and the colors you created in this card! So beautiful!!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  12. Jean SMay 25, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    What a great card. I love the attention to detail on all your cards.

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  13. TigerberryMay 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Cindy, I love how you brought the stars into each part of the card in one way or another. I also love the choice of colors you used to create this special card.

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  14. ThePurplePlaceMay 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Love Love Love this card and it's a stamp I own and love myself! Thanks for sharing it today and Happy Memorial Day!

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  15. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Ohhh love the gray! And great coloring!

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  16. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    great card! love the gray, the white stars are the perfect finishing touch

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  17. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    I love the monochromatic look...the greys are super elegant and really make your soldier pop. Great work today.

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  18. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    This is adorable. Great coloring too.

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  19. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I love the mix of greys on this. Makes him pop even more.

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  20. rlovewMay 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Adorable card! Love the stamp and your coloring.

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  21. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Using gray sounds boring but this card is great! Bold choice. I love it. Love Stella too since I'm a kitty person.

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  22. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Love the grey tons and the embossed stars. Very cute card.

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  23. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Fantastic coloring job on your little soldier! The gray really works.
    R/

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  24. Joanne TravisMay 25, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    LOVE this card! The papers are a perfect compliment to the uniform and the coloring rocks!

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  25. byAnnetteMay 25, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Great Card!
    Cute Soldier
    Love the monochromatic and all the stars!

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  26. sarahstoneMay 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Aww! What a cute little saluting soldier! I love your choice of colors and papers with this card. Great job!

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  27. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    I do like the greys of this card. Nice soldier.

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  28. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I like the gray...your coloring is great...all in all a very nice card. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH

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  29. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Such a cute card. Love the image of the soldier and the whole layout.

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  30. JoAnn PMay 25, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    It always amazes me how beautiful the card can look compared to the sketch. I may need to try that sketch now.

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  31. MistyMay 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Sweet darling card, and the unusual gray really works!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  32. Dana D.May 25, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Adorable card with the little soldier guy. So cute. Terrific colors and details.

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  33. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Nice card and you did a great job coloring the image as well.

    reflections:0)

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  34. MarybethMay 25, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Cindy this guy is just too cute, and so is your card! Now I want that stamp too! Love this one!

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  35. Becca-expressionsMay 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Whenever I see camo, I always think I have to do olive and brown. I love how you went outside the box and did him in all gray. I think you chose the perfect sketch to highlight him, and accented with those little stars to take the card to a level that says it was crafted with great love. Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  36. Barbara GreenbergMay 25, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    What a great soldier on your card Cindi, You coloring is great.

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  37. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Really like this card--especially seeing the use of grey, without it be a "dark" card.

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  38. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    great colouring

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  39. DIYDesignStudioMay 25, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Such a fun card with heartfelt meaning.

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  40. scrappingnanaMay 25, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Fabulous card. Love the sweet little soldier. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Susan SMay 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    too cute. you do a great job coloring (something I haven't mastered)

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  42. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 2:31 PM

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  43. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Cute image, Cindy, lovely card and very well designed! TFS and have a wonderful weekend. #133

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  44. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    So cute, so sweet. Your choices of elements all compliment each other nicely.

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  45. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    This is so well done. Love the gray on gray look, matted on black for that extra pop. And, then your little hero is so striking on the white background. Great card!

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  46. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Love this card! Wonderfully done! Love the gray colors and the matted layers. Great embossing and coloring. Thank you for sharing with us today! ~ Marilyn

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  47. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I love your card. Great job on the coloring.

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  48. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Great card--your coloring is ahhhhmazing!

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  49. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I just love your card Cindy! The grey is fantastic and the soldier pops off the card with pride. TFS! (Amy A. #118)

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  50. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    this image is adorable & I like what you did with it.

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  51. garnettMay 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    TLove the card. Outstanding

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  52. Lisa OliverMay 25, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Great card Cindy! Love that soldier boy and you totally nailed the sketch! Nice coloring and paper coordination too. Love me some Whipper Snapper stamps! TFS!

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  53. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    WOWZERS!!!! I think this is my favorite so far! LOVIN' all the monotone!

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  54. msalmonMay 25, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Luv it!! such a cute little soldier~~

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  55. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Now how would I have guessed you'd have a WHipper on your card :) CUTE!!!!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  56. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Fantastic image. Cute card

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  57. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Fabulous card - love the color scheme, and you've done such a nice job coloring the image!

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  58. KikoandcoMay 25, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Too cute! Love the colors and coordinated stars. Thanks for sharing.

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  59. Annie WillsMay 25, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Beautiful coloring and matching papers...love this! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  60. CarolMay 25, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    One of my favorite cards on the hop so far. I love all the gray colors on the card. TFS

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  61. barbara macaskillMay 25, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Wonderful card! Perfect for OWH! So adorable! TFS!

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  62. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    love love the image - where did you get the image - perfect hero card - any hero would love to receive - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  63. AnnMay 25, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    What a great card! I love the monochromatic style. The image is adorable! Nobody does Whippers like you!

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  64. Sherry HickeyMay 25, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Cindy, I just love your card! What a great idea to go monochromatic--it's fantastic!

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  65. StephenieMay 25, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    This is the sweetest card I have seen. What a cute stamp! I love it and the colors

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  66. Patti JMay 25, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  67. JessieMay 25, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    What a sweet card! I wish I could color like that (or afford good markers like copics, lol). Thanks for sharing!

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  68. Nancy MMay 25, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I like the monochromatic look and how you pulled it all together with the stars! TFS and supporting OWH!

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  69. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    He's so cute! I love all the grays and stars on this card!

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  70. Robin B.May 25, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Very cute card, I love the shades of gray.

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  71. CherieMay 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I like the star paper with the embossed star paper. They go perfectly with the soldier.

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  72. Heather GrowMay 25, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    He is so cute. I love the grey.

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  73. GinnyMay 25, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Great card - very impressed with the coloring - cute image!

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  74. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I love that soldier stamp.

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  75. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Great coloring job as usual Cindy! I really like the clean, monotone design. That star paper is great and the embossed star panel add a nice touch of texture along with the twine. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home.

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  76. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    What a great card. The image is so perfect and the coloring is so good . Like your color choices

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  77. MargaretMay 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Oh, I love this! The colors are perfect and the image is just so sweet! Such a marvelous card!

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  78. Penny L.May 25, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Wonderful card. Love that the guy is in camo, and love your stars paper combined with the star embossed cardstock.

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  79. ColleenMay 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    great colors and love the 3 different uses of the stars.

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  80. KelleyMay 26, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Perfect image for the hop! Love the colors you used, too.

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  81. SHartlMay 26, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Oh my gosh, that image is so adorable. Love the background paper you used with it..perfect!

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  82. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Your card is of the grandest caliber!

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  83. Mary MacMay 26, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    Great patriotic card. Grey color is perfect.

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  84. PamMay 26, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Great card with the saluting soldier. Well done!

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  85. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Great card I love the soldier :)
    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda :)
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  86. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    great card and coloring

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  87. Leslie HannaMay 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    What an adorable and beautifully colored image! (leslie #113)

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  88. ShanaMay 26, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Oh my I have to get that image, such a cute and wonder accent to a card.
    shanasewing@yahoo.com

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  89. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I really like the monochromatic color scheme you used and that image is too sweet. The texture of the embossing folder is a great touch. Thanks for sharing.

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  90. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! My favorite card so far today! Great colors and texture. Thanks for sharing:)

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  91. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Everything about this card works, even the color!!

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  92. Sharon RussoMay 26, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Very cute monochromatic card.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  93. DoloresMay 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Just love your use of this sketch to set off the cute image and using the greys! TFS

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  94. MareMay 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Love this sketch and your card.

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  95. Marilyn MMay 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    What a sweet salute! Great card.

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  96. Crafting AdventuresMay 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    This is so nice you make me want to go buy the stamp!

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  97. Beth F.May 26, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Your card is amazing! I love everything about it and the image is so perfect.
    Beth F. OWH #114

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  98. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    prefect Memorial Day card. Great job

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  99. mswhizzMay 26, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Probably no real soldier would like to be called adorable but this one is. Great job on the coloring and the execution of your card. Thanks for supporting OWH.

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  100. LynnsLockerMay 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Wow...I love the soldier. Great coloring. Love the layering and the embossing. The grey colors are nice. He is sooooo cute! Thank you for sharing!

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  101. craftysahmiamMay 26, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I've held off on entering the world of Copics, but seeing such beautifully colored images such as yours, I may be finding a new addiction soon ;) Thanks for the inspiration and for making cards for our heroes.

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  102. roseofsMay 26, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Great masculine card, but cute, too! Lots of great elements to this card, and while I would have thought gray and black might be dull, it's perfect for this, and not a bit dull! Thanks for saluting our Heroes and supporting OWH.

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  103. Tami B.May 26, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I hate to use the word "cute" for a guy's card, but that's just what this is. Great job.

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  104. PattiMay 26, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Your card is so cute and so appropriate. I like the gray camo and all the stars, very dear for a guy OR a girl!

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  105. BobbisTreasureMay 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    I love gray, and your card really uses the colors well. TFS!!

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  106. Colleen SchaanMay 26, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    This is adorable! Such a cute image... great job with the layout for the sketch.

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  107. AprilMay 26, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Great card. I love the monochrome colors you used. April

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  108. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    love how you did this in greys. so subtle but powerful!

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  109. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Oh my... He a cuuuuuuuutie!!!!!! And the coloring! Such a nice card! TFS!

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  110. NJ Stamping QueenMay 27, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I love the image you used--he is so adorable. Great job coloring too! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!( OWH #119)
    :) Marie

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  111. Sue DMay 27, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Great card--I like your coloring and papers.

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  112. LindaMay 27, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Awesome...perfect coloring and colors! You absolutely nailed it!

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  113. Mary-Anne VMay 27, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Great colouring and image.

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  114. SammanthaMay 27, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I salute you for your wonderfully adorable card and great colors.

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  115. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Absolutely PERFECT!!! The image is great and so are your layers. Wonderful job. Thanks for joining in on the hop.

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  116. Shaughn WoodruffMay 27, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Absolutely adorable! Your coloring is stunning! Thanks for supporting this amazing cause! Having so much fun on this hop!

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  117. JanetMay 27, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Love this card! I usually stay away from monochromatic because it can turn out boring if not done well. But your use of texture and pattern really made the card amazing. I love it!!

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  118. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Adorable

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  119. CheriMay 27, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Fabulous card, Cindy! I love that image and what a great job you did with that sketch!

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  120. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 27, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    The monotone look is so perfect for this card! The emboss on the side strip is a great accent! :)

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  121. SheilaMay 27, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Beautiful card. You totally rocked the sketch. Awesome job!

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  122. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Cute card!! LOVE your soldier!

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  123. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Love the twine you used and that image is so cute.
    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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  124. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Awesome card! Love your soldier, how he was colored, and the DP you used! TFS!

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  125. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    So cute! Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  126. CarolynMay 27, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    really cute card!

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  127. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Impressive! He is just precious and you colored him to perfection to melt someone's heart! Great work!

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  128. Robin ClendenningMay 27, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    very cute military card! Cute image!! Love it!

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  129. croppinmamaMay 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Cute card, perfect for the sketch. TFS and supporting OWH.

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  130. JulieMay 28, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Great card, Cindy! Love the monochromatic look!

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  131. paulaMay 30, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Love the cute little soldier and the color combo! Great job!

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