Friday, May 24, 2013

OWH Memorial Day Hop - Thank You!


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I hope you are finding great inspiration on this Operation Write Home Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop.

Here is my card:

White and blue papers are embossed with the Cuttlebug Thank You embossing folder, and pieced to be match.   Sentiment from Fiskars. 

My card is based on Operation Write Home Sketch #8:


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133 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Bobbi, CAS, stylish and beautiful. I love that design and the center circle really pops. Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Very beautiful, I always love to see red white and blue cards all put together. Nice circle sentiment.

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  3. Jen MMay 25, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Awesome! Love the embossing! CAS and fabulous. :)

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  4. cr8ivemeMay 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I love CAS cards. Yours is awesome.

    hugs,
    M.E.

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  5. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)May 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Bobbi! CAS spectacular! Love the embossing with this sketch!
    Blessings,
    Antoinette

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  6. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    The embossed background and the bold sentiment make this a great card.

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  7. TigerberryMay 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    This is a classy looking card. I love that you embossed the background to go with the stamp.

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  8. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I love the simple cards. The embossed background give it the right amount of detail.

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  9. msalmonMay 25, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Love the embossing, nice job

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  10. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Great CAS card. The embossing makes it perfect.

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  11. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Great embossing folder and perfect for these Thank You cards. Thanks for joining in the hop today, I always like seeing your creations.

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  12. MarybethMay 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Love this one and the embossing is beautiful with the center stamp!

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  13. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    very nice CAS, embossing is always a hit

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  14. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    This is very nice and classy.

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  15. rlovewMay 25, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Fabulous embossing- what a great way to add detail to a card without making it too thick. rlovew1976 at yahoo.com

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  16. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Love the CAS design & how the embossing adds just the perfect amount of oomph.

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  17. KathrynMay 25, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I'm loving the two color embossing. Time to go CASE your card since I have almost all the same supplies!

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  18. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Your card looks so professional. It looks like it came from someone Super important (you). The recipient is going to feel really special. TFS

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  19. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Nice Card!
    Especially like the embossed "Thank You" background!

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  20. ReneeMay 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Love this! Such a simple yet jump out at you card. Someone is going to love this!

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  21. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    WOW - another great idea to use stuff i already own - love the embossing 2 tone technique - will be CASE - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  22. Joanne TravisMay 25, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Love the embossed gratitude background. Thanks for supporting OWH and for sharing your lovely card.

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  23. JPScrapsMay 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Great CAS card!

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  24. DianaMay 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    This looks so official! =)

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  25. sarahstoneMay 25, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Your card is very patriotic. I love the dry embossing! Great job!

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  26. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I really like this sketch and the embossing...I need to get that folder. Very nice thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  27. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    I like the way you did the pressure embossing and the layout...thinking of my stuff and how to imitate!!!

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  28. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Love your card. Great layout and love all the embossed background for the focal image.

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  29. MistyMay 25, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Love that cut. I never seem to be able to match it up just right. Nice touch with the embossing too.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  30. JoAnn PMay 25, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Very patriotic colors.

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  31. Dana D.May 25, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Your card is very very nice indeed. So patriotic with the red, white and blue. Great job.

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  32. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Really great card nice job...

    reflections:0)

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  33. Beth F.May 25, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Great use of the sketch! I love the embossed background!
    Beth F. OWH #114
    bfiscus AT nntc DOT net

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  34. Becca-expressionsMay 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    So crisp and clean. The embossed background adds a wonderful texture, too. Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!

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  35. Barbara GreenbergMay 25, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Great CAS card. I like the embossing you did on it. Just perfect.

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  36. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Like the cut and embossing.

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  37. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Love this sketch. It has a flag feel, very patriotic (Amy A. #118)

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  38. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I love those circle sentiments--great card--like the dry emboss too

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  39. Libby WiersMay 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Very nice card - simple, elegant and easy to do!

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  40. DIYDesignStudioMay 25, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Simple and BOLD. GREAT!

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  41. mswhizzMay 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    I love the impact of the embossing. It really adds to the card, reinforcing the message. Very clean and simple but with a lot of WOW!

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  42. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Bobbi, love your card but especially the embossed background. I love embossing! TFS and have a fabulous weekend.

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  43. Susan SMay 25, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Nice card - simple, sweet

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  44. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Love how you split the embossed paper.

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  45. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 25, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I really like how you embossed the red and blue papers together. And your sentiment really stands out. Nicely done! Thank you for sharing with us today! ~ Marilyn songofml at aol dot com

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  46. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Simple, striking and beautiful. Love the embossing.

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  47. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Hi, Bobbi. Love what you did with that background. You're always coming up with such original uses for your folders. :)

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  48. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I love your card. These sketches are so great.

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  49. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Great card==love the embossing and the halves it created! Great idea!

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  50. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    such a pretty CAS card.

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  51. garnettMay 25, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    A very formal card. Love it.

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  52. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    love the embossing! I am sending a bunch of cards along with the one I made for the hop.

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  53. Operation Write HomeMay 25, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Simple and gorgeous - the embossing really takes the stage!
    Sandy, OWH Exec. Dir.

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  54. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Love the embossing with the punch out center. TFS

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  55. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Great idea with the embossed background - love it!

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

    Beautiful simple crisp card...thanks so much for sharing!

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  57. AnnMay 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I love your CAS card! I think I will be CASEing this one!

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  58. barbara macaskillMay 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Love that you did a CAS card in red, white and blue! Perfect for this occasion! BEAUTIFUL! TFS! Love the Stampin' Up! stamps also. macaskillbarbara at yahoo.com Thanks for a chance to get some goodies too!

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  59. StephenieMay 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Love the diagonal cut bg. Great card!

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  60. JessieMay 25, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    What a sharp, patriotic, CAS card.

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  61. Patti JMay 25, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Now, why didn't I think of that? Great card! Love that you used the thanks embossing folder! I have that, and never gave it a thought! You rock :-) thanks for sharing!

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  62. Nancy MMay 25, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Nice CAS card; TFS and the chance to win!
    RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM

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  63. Crafting AdventuresMay 25, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    CAS and I love it!

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  64. CherieMay 25, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    I really like the clean look of your card as well as the red/white/blue. Great idea matching the white and blue embossed papers. cherie23694 at gmail dot com

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  65. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Great card! CAS and perfectly executed!

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  66. PamMay 25, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    What a powerful CA card. Great job with the sketch and embossing. Way to go!

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  67. Heather GrowMay 25, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    What a great, clean, masculine card.

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  68. Robin B.May 25, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Awesome card, I love the embossing!

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  69. GinnyMay 25, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I like how you matched up the embossed sections

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  70. Lynn. G.May 25, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Love how you pieced the paper together. I love the Fiskars sentiment also. The colors are vibrant and sharp. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing! dodge3670atAOLdotCOM

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  71. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I like the card, nice and clean. Not to mention, you are actually making two cards are once, which is great.

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  72. ShirleyMay 25, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I love the embossing on the paper. I'm working furiously on Any Hero Cards, for a drive.

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  73. ShanaMay 25, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Who doesn't love a red white and blue card. Its great!!!

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  74. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Hi Bobbi! The embossing folder adds nice detail and texture to this CAS design. This makes a nice Any Hero card design. I like this sketch a lot and don't use it nearly enough. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!

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  75. MargaretMay 25, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    This is such a great design! The embossing adds such nice detail without overpowering the card! Fabulous card!

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  76. Penny L.May 25, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Great card! I've seen that sketch but never had an idea how to use it. Yours is great! Love how you dry embossed, then pieced the two sides together to match up! plus, I have that same circular thank you stamp! thanks for the inspiration!

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  77. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Whow great job in matching. Great cas card. Thanks. Charlsie

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  78. KelleyMay 26, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Red, white, blue and simple! What more could you ask for? Love it.

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  79. ColleenMay 26, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    love how simple...so well done!

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  80. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Grand card!

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  81. Mary MacMay 26, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Love red/white/blue and the embossing adds great texture.

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  82. TammyMay 26, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Fantastic patriotic card Bobbi, love the embossing!

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  83. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I love the embossing on the card :)
    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda :)
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  84. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    love the card and the embossing

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  85. Leslie HannaMay 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    What a fun idea to emboss the background pieces! (leslie #113)

    PS: Please leave my name out of the drawing, thanks.

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  86. Penny WardMay 26, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    you can't go wrong with RW&B...love the embossing!!!
    I have joined your blog, thanks for chance to win. Hope you will join mine also:
    www.pennywardink.com
    penny.ward@zoho.com
    #16 on the hop

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  87. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I have not tried this sketch yet and I really appreciate the inspiration. Kudos on getting the cut right to match the pieces together. I would waste so much paper trying to do that. Yes, I'm paper trimmer challenged. LOL Thanks for sharing!

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  88. Seongsook DuncanMay 26, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Wow... first I thought you put both of cut pieces and ran it through the embossing folder. You did such a precise job. This is a great AnyHero card. Thanks for shaing.

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  89. Marilyn MMay 26, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I love how you pieced the embossed papers. Great card.

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  90. RosieMay 26, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    This is so nice. I like the clean cuts and basic colors. You can never go wrong with red, white and blue!

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  91. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Clean and simple but striking! nice job

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  92. Sharon RussoMay 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Nice thank you stamp. Thank you forsharing.

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  93. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    very patriotic, thanks for sharing.
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  94. Cynde PMay 26, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Love the embossing and the colors are so patriotic.

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  95. MareMay 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I love the embossing! I love patriotic cards.

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  96. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I really like the background. I never thought of piecing the embossed backgrounds. Great idea. Now if I can just remember to try it. I have so many ideas swirling around in my head from the blog hop.

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  97. craftysahmiamMay 26, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Great minds - I used the same folder and technique on my card ! Thanks for sharing your patriotic CAS thank you card and for making cards for our heroes.

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  98. BarbaraMay 26, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I just have to say Love your CAS card! It has so much impact! No blog candy for me had downsize my craft space. So let someone else enjoy!

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  99. roseofsMay 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Wow, how perfectly executed this is! Great use of the embossed background - subtle, but the diagonal really gives it a pop. Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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  100. Robin ClendenningMay 26, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    very cute card. Love the embossing folder and colors!

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  101. Tami B.May 26, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I've always loved this particular sketch. Great job on your card.

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  102. PattiMay 26, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    The simple design is really set off by the embossed background. Very nice.

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  103. KarenladdMay 26, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Love your CAS card in patriotic colors. That embossing folder is perfect for the card! New follower here!

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  104. AprilMay 26, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    I love the two tone embossed background. Very clever.
    April

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  105. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    I love the embossing folder and the different colors! Thank you for the chance at the eye candy. I am a new follower!

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  106. Donna NuceMay 27, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Great CAS card Bobbie! Thanks for your support of OWH.

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  107. SusanMay 27, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    love the texture you added to the card with the embossing. totally elevates the card!

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  108. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    What a fun idea to emboss two colors and match up the embossed part of the papers! Very fun card! TFS and thanks for offering blog candy! Yummy!
    Birdofparadise73@gmail.com

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  109. NJ Stamping QueenMay 27, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love the look with the dry embossed pieces in contrasting colors! I will be trying that soon--it goes so nicely with the sketch you chose! Thanks for the offer of blog candy--mflayer at comcast dot net Happy Memorial Day weekend!
    :) Marie (OWH #119)

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  110. Sue DMay 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I like how you used this embossing folder and sketch.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  111. Mary-Anne VMay 27, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Great embossed and patriotic card...love the use of the sketch.

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  112. LindaMay 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Great job...The embossing adds so much...Lots of visual pop! tfs!!!

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  113. SammanthaMay 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Great card. Love the embossing in the back.

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  114. cahMay 27, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Hi Bobbi: Your card reminds me of the color block trend that is big in the clothing industry right now. Very classy looking! Happy Memorial Day! Carol (kiddlescarol at yahoo dot com) :)

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  115. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful card. The embossing is wonderful. Thanks for joining in on the hop.

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  116. Shaughn WoodruffMay 27, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    OMGoodness this card really pops! Love the design and color choice! Thanks so much for sharing for this great cause!

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  117. Ann MarieMay 27, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Great card! Clean and simple yet elegant and beautiful!

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  118. CheriMay 27, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Wonderful CAS card and great take on the sketch.

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  119. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I can do that thanks for sharing

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  120. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 27, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    CAS, CAS, baby! Love how simple this is, and very reproducible! :)

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  121. croppinmamaMay 27, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Great card, nice texture. TFS and supporting OWH.

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  122. SheilaMay 27, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Great job rocking that sketch! I don't think I could of ever gotten those two pieces to line up together. LOL

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  123. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    cool card! LOVE the embossing!

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  124. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Simple and very effective love the embossing.
    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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  125. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Great card! Love how you used the 2-embossed cardstock and matched them up! Awesome job! TFS!

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  126. Carol LMay 27, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I like the sketch you chose, and of course the patriotic red, white, & blue colors are perfect for this holiday weekend! NJ!

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  127. CarolynMay 27, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Love that design - thanks!!

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  128. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  129. Paper BlessingsMay 27, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    You nailed it! :) Thanks so much for sharing. :) Love it

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  130. Lyn KaufmannMay 28, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Your card is wonderful. I'm starting to think I need an embosser to play with. The simplicity of your card is very appealing.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Lyn

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  131. Crystle LynnMay 28, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    So cute love the card. I need to pull out my embossing folders now.

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  132. JulieMay 28, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Great card, it almost looks nautical! Love the clean approach you took for this sketch!

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  133. paulaMay 30, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Great sketch for a CAS card! Beautiful! I struggle with CAS but I haven't tried this sketch!

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