Sunday, April 15, 2012

Happy Hello



Can you believe this is my take on the weekly sketch at the Operation Write Home card blog Stars and Stamps.  I guess I could not make up my mind. 


I made the first card with the greys and pinks (very old collection from Stampin Up) and did not know if I was really too excited about it.  The second card is entirely different - I used a square which is a recycled gift card, the orange behind it is the envelope and cardstock.  I embossed the cardstock and then I felt I needed a contrast between the upper and lower level colors of cardstock.  The sentiment on the bottom card is from Unity Stamps.  The thank you image is a digital by our own Paula.

I am also entering this in the Art Impressions challenge - "thinking of you" challenge - I believe a Happy Hello - should qualify as a thinking of you card. 

What do you think?
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 15, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Barb, I think it's good when you cannot make up your mind. OWH get more cards that way. Both of your cards are extremely pretty. Love that butterfly.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. StampTrampsApril 15, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    They're both great. I can't pick a favorite.

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  3. Cindy's Card CoApril 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Boy aren't we quick today. I love the first one.

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  4. Jen MApril 15, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Ooooh, very pretty! Great job, Barb!

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  5. SarahApril 15, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    These cards are so pretty!

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  6. Carol LApril 15, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I like both of them, and I love that older retired SU dsp! I have the same thing in chocolate brown that I need to use up (so I can buy more of course) :) I'm hopelessly addicted to pretty paper :)

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  7. LindaApril 15, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    the black and white and pink is just stunning! TFS

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  8. LindaApril 15, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    i love the paper and colors you used on the first card...That is from Paula? Great stuff. TFS!!!

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  9. SusanSApril 15, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Barb - I like both cards! Two great examples for this sketch. I can not pick a favorite. Super !!!

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  10. ShaunaApril 15, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I like the gray and pink :) I like it when old stuff from our stashes turn into such great things!

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  11. UnknownApril 15, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Nice batch. I really like the pink and gray card.

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  12. Cynthia TApril 15, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Your cards are so pretty! Isn't this sketch fun to work with?

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  13. JoAnn RossApril 15, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I like them both, but really, really love the colors on the first one!! So pretty!

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  14. airbornewifeApril 15, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    What BEAUtiful cards Barb... thanks for sharing ~ Pam

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  15. ThePurplePlaceApril 16, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Stunning card and a fun sketch! I love it!! ;)

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  16. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Love them both! nice work

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  17. JulieApril 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful cards, Barb! I love the pink and grey one. Thanks for joining us in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!

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  18. Sherry HickeyApril 17, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Two beautiful cards, Barb! I haven't tackled the sketch yet; these are inspiring!

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