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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

OWH Blog Skip Birthday Bash

WELCOME!  I am presenting 3 Any Hero cards I made to showcase Unity Stamps sentiments.  I was touched to see the sentiments I received to use.  They are perfect for Any Hero cards.  I don't do as many of these as I would like, but only because I type 100% faster than I write.  However, when I write, I spell 100% better than when I type! 

The first card idea hit my brain while I wasn't able to sleep.   I used all Authentique Celebrate collection 6X6 pad.  I just love their paper!  Now for the card:

 A funny thing happened on the way to making this card.  My star die is in a bottom drawer, and I can't bend, but discovered my toes can open drawers!  TMI!  I would be out of luck without the "As Seen On TV" Grab It's that I have in every room of my house, and in my van!  Finding the twine I used on the clear button - - not easy!

The second card is also made from the same 6X6 Authentique pad.  The 2 hot air balloons are part of the polka dot paper.  I do believe I am going through a button phase. 

 
My third card uses an old Whipper Snapper flag stamp that I got at a garage sale.  It also has a brand new doily die that I bought.  

This is probably one of my favorite sentiments, because it is so meaningful.  Especially in the trying political times we are in.

Well I hope you have enjoyed my cards.  Next on the hop is our fearless and admirable leader Sandy.  You will find her cards at  http://sandyallnock.com/  .    If you want to head back over to the start of this Blog Skip you will find that at http://operationwritehome.org/starsandstamps/  .

Enjoy the rest of your day, and always keep a pen handy - - in case you have the time and inclination to write a note to a HERO.

OH - and thanks Julie for getting this skip organized!


70 comments:

  1. What great cards Ronni.. the first one is my favorite. I love the stars behind the sentiment. Glad that your "toes" and the "Grab it" were able to help you out in getting to them. thanks for sharing ~ Pam

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  2. What a garage sale find! Love the image on the last card . . .
    Mary, Wausau WI

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  3. Great cards, Ronni! I love the buttons and thank you for putting thread in them, even if it took using toes - we do what we have to for our art, right? LOL. Really love the way you layered the stars and pennants on that first card! Thanks so much for participating in our skip today, and for all you do for OWH!

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  4. Love the third card the best, the color draws me in. And I like the sentiment being stamped right onto the background paper. :)

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  5. Oh Ronni, that first card is most certainly a piece of art. It's collage design is so stunning. I have always liked those little people holding hands. I like the other cards too, but the first one really moves me.

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  6. Wow I just love that first card! I haven't ever inked up those people stamps and your design is so full of movement!

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  7. I love your first card, especially the little twirly things on the bottom. I love the
    way you brought it all together. Great job Ronni!!!

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  8. Beautiful cards! I love the people on this first one, such a fun addition. I love the sentiments you have chosen to use....so perfect!

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  9. Wonderful cards. I like the Authentique paper you used and the buttons. I also like the doily and the flag stamp on the last one.

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  10. All three cards are so unique. I like the background papers and stars, the balloons are a great idea and using the rusty orange color on card three gives it a fallish look.Great Job.

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  11. I love all of your cards. The first one really stands out to me because of all the fun layers. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. Great cards - I love the festive colors on the first one, as well as all the layers.

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  13. I love the banner layout on your first card. It has so much "action".

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  14. Ronnie, the sentiments on your cards are perfect for our heroes. Authentique paper is one of my favorites too, I like there patriotic themed ones best. I also like your new doily die it adds dimension and pop to your card.

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  15. Very nice group of cards Ronni! I love all the banners in the first design. It feels like the card is practically bursting Each of these sentiments is so meaningful but I have to agree that the last is one of my all time favorites too.

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  16. Hi Ronni! Your cards are awesome! Love the banners set on an angle and all of the layers. I also like the papers you chose. Great job!

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  17. Nice group of cards...The first is my fave. Love the layered banners. I so want to CASE that one! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. Hooray for toes and a grabber. Look at the great card you have been able to make using all your limbs.

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  19. Lovely cards and lots of love into each. The first card really "grabs" my attention. It is fantastic - all the layers and the layout. Unity has such great sentiments for our heroes.

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  20. I love the sentiment for the third card.....I love "finding" rubberstamps at a good price too (like at garage sales)...... I think you're in a different part of AZ so we are not in competition with those garage sales!!!lol Radloff jen at cableone dot net

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  21. Your first card is my favorite! I love the little chains of paper dolls and the sentiment is perfect.

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  22. I love all the cards; the paper is wonderful and your pairing of the sentiments is perfect! I think my favorite, because it's going to a hero who's probably lonely since he or she doesn't get much mail is the one with the balloons. Hot air balloons always seem to symbolize freedom from the everyday and that sentiment is an encouraging reminder that home's getting closer.

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  23. I think all of the sentiments used on your cards are perfect. I hope when I get back to Gold Canyon, AZ next month I'll find some of those stamps at garage sales. Of the three cards, I would have to choose the first card as my favorite because I like lots of layers.

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  24. I love all 3 cards, but the last one means so much! I love simple cards (I make simple cards) - especially the verse on your card!

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  25. Each one of your cards is fantastic! I really like the sentiment on the third card. Love the layout and colors on your first card.

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  26. Wonderful cards! Loving the great stamps/sentiments. My favorite is that first one. It's just so festive!

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  27. Great cards--absolutely love the first card--perfectly amazing! Love the garage sale find. Brilliant idea to keep a pen and a card around to write a note at any time!

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  28. The first card is especially effective in that it has images that remind our heroes of the boys and girls back home who they're fighting to protect. Love it! I agree with your thoughts about the sentiment on the third card. So very true. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.

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  29. Awesome cards-love the pinwheels on the first card. You said you must be in a button phase-for me, I'm in a pinwheels stage. I've been looking for a good pinwheel pattern to use on cards, but that's another story. The sentiments are so touching, my favorite being "every day is one day closer".
    Thank you for sharing your skills with us today-and for sharing that you also find treasures at garage sales!
    Lyn

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  30. Great cards, that 1st one is so inspired, with the kids and pinwheels with that sentiment, really hits it home for why they do what they do! These sentiments are all so wonderful!

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  31. I like all 3 of your cards but the third one is my favorite. I like the sentiment and just ordered it from Unity.

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  32. I really like the Authentique papers. Super cute cards.

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  33. I LOVE all the textures and dimensions on your cards. Each one is so rich!

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  34. I love that Authentique 6x6 too. Your cards are all beautiful, but I just love the first one. All those banners mixed with the stars are just so fun! I love adding lots of layers to my AnyHero cards, also.

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  35. I love the use of distressed paper in the first 2 cards, you put them together in interesting ways. Thanks for the idea of using a photo for an Any Hero card too.

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  36. I love the use of distressed paper in the first 2 cards, you put them together in interesting ways. Thanks for the idea of using a photo for an Any Hero card too.

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  37. Three pretty cards! My favorite is the first one…a party on a card that a Hero is sure to enjoy!

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  38. Your Any Hero cards are awesome. I love the distressing of the two and also love your layouts for all. And, I totally agree, those are wonderful sentiments.

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  39. I love your first card with all the details- the paper is perfect and I love the pinwheels on the bottom! I have to agree with you- the sentiment on your 3rd card really hits home with me! And the doily die is gorgeous!I appreciate all of your work- even more so since bending is not so easy for you! Yeah for your toes!

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  40. Love all three of your cards. I really like the colors on the first one with the banner and twirly jigs. I also liked the balloon card.

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  41. My favorite card is the first although all cards were awesome!! I liked the fact that you had both men and women on the card so even a 'shero' could get it!!!

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  42. Three wonderful cards Each one so different I think my favorite is the last one because of the sentiment. Charlsie

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  43. These cards are so great! I especially love the little pinwheels on the first card.

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  44. I agree, these cards are all about the sentiments. Although the cards are good too, especially the pinwheels. Hope you don't drop anything!

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  45. The sentiments are great!
    I like the flags and pinwheels on the first card
    They give the card a playful feel

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  46. The first card is my fave because it is so bright and cheery. To me it actually looks like a multi-media art piece. Fantastic use of distress on the edges. Thanks for sharing your work.

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  47. Wonderful projects. They will be appreciated

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  48. Love all 3 cards! The lines of little people and the pin wheels on the 1st card are great! love the hot air balloon paper on the 2nd and the flag stamp edged by the doily on the 3rd is simple but elegant! thanks for sharing them!

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  49. Ronni, I really like the color scheme you chose on the first two cards. It's like a modern spin on the traditional red, white, and blue!

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  50. I laughed when I read your comments about using your feet to open drawers! It's amazing how adaptable our bodies become when necessary. You've done a great job with these cards. That doily is great!

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  51. What cute little rid, white and blue pinwheels!

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  52. I could say something great about each card but you really nailed on the first one. Love the children holding hands and the pinwheels. Precious!

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  53. These are great!! The first card is AWESOME. Sorry you couldn't sleep, but your brain was clearly up to something good! LOL

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  54. Stars and pinwheels remind me of a parade! Just what our heroes deserve!

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  55. Very cool cards, unique designs in a good way! Love that they don't look like everyone else's! Thanks for sharing!

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  56. I love all of your cards especially the first one with all the people! Tfs!

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  57. I love your cards - the first one with the little people is fantastic! Who can resist pinwheels either?

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  58. I totally love the starburst on the first card! The flag image on the third card is really sweet. I also like the twine and button embellishments on the first two cards.

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  59. I really like all 3 of your cards but especially #3. The use of brads and twine really jazz it up. Is that a pumpkin color you used? Looks great with the dark blue. Cute flag, too. Great job!

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  60. Fantastic set of cards Ronni! Love all the sentimenst, especially the 3rd one. It's a tie between 1 and 3 for which I like best. Love all the banners and pinwheels of the first, and that it's good for male and female. Love the simplicity of the third and the medallion with the flag. Of course, that sentiment is my very favorite.

    I hear you about using your Grab It. I'd be lost without mine too!

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  61. Wowzer Ronni! These are fabulous, so much detail!

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  62. Your AnyHero cards are awesome; really like the sentiments you used on your cards; so appropriate.

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  63. I really love the sentiments you chose on your cards. How true!

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  64. I absolutely love your first card. It's so FUN! The pinwheels are adorable :)

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  65. Oh my, I love that first card with all the people. The dimension is just fabulous and the color combo is great. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. very pretty. love all the elements on your cards. especially those lil pinwheels. so cute

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  67. I love all three cards that you made and the paper and sentiments. At first glance, I thought the the hot air balloons were paratroopers. Thanks for sharing.

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  68. Thanks for giving us 3 super cards. The pin wheels are perfect to border the first card. The sentiment is the star of the second. The simple design of the 3rd puts the spotlight on the important sentiment.

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  69. What a great yard sale find! I love that old flag stamp. I have found some treasures myself that I should dust off and start using. Thanks for reminding me about them!

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