Welcome! This weekend the fine folks over at OWH have organized a Memorial Weekend blog hop, and I chose to make an Any Hero card. Most of the cards I make are for the service men and women to send home to friends and family. Any Hero cards are intended for the service men and women themselves, and are included in the boxes of cards sent to them. It's a nice way to thank them for their service and sacrifice for our country.
For today's card I used OWH Sketch #62:
and here's my card based on that sketch:
I took a few liberties with the sketch, like putting the photo frame on a slight angle (the better to see more of those stars!), and I put the heart element on the right for a little more balance, but the sketch is still there.
For this hop there are no "if you came from" or "here's where you go next" links, because it's all based on the Inlinkz at the main OWH post, but there are prizes for hoppers, so please leave a comment for a chance to win, then head back here.
And thanks for stopping by!
Products used but not linked below: SU DSP, misc red card stock, Star border die (mystery - maybe Taylored Epressions?).
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This is great!! I love your take on the sketch, and that star border is awesome! Happy Memorial Day weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou really know how to color that adorable bird and I absolutely ADORE this card!!! Another Leslie favorite. I love the CROOKED polaroid die:)
ReplyDeleteLove the eagle. So cute.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is one stunning card! I do love that adorable little eagle, and the colors and composition are just perfect. Did you fussy cut that heart or is there a punch that works with it?
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the eagle, he is really really cute
ReplyDeleteLove that eagle, the bold sentiment and the slanted focal image! Very nicely done! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
ReplyDelete:) Marie (OWH #119)
Nice card and I like how all the elements fit together.
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie!!
ReplyDeleteI really love this sketch and how you created your card...it's stunning!
Blessing,
Antoinette
Really great card, Leslie! I love how you tweaked the sketch, and how you colored up the little eagle! So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Thanks for sharing all of your supplies and an example of the tweaked sketch.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I really like the font the sentiment is in. Perfect for an any hero card. The eagle is adorable. And love your use of the photo frame. I am so going to CASE this card.
ReplyDeleteApril
I love what you've done with the sketch your card is fabulous! Another one of my favorite stamp sets =)
ReplyDeleteLove the eagle & the star border!
ReplyDeleteThis is cute. I like the angles.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card! Love the fussy cut eagle, and the star border. Also love the colors you chose. TFS!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous card! I really like everything about it. Thanks so much for sharing and for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I am inspired by the way you've colored this cute little eagle. I have this PS set and love using it for Any Hero cards. Thanks for joining in the hop and supporting Operation Write Home!
ReplyDeletePaula S.
OWH Blog Team
Oooooh our little Paper Smooches eagle!! I love him perched like that - and the tilted frame is so playful. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSandy, OWH Exec. Dir.
Really cute Eagle and a great card you made.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Clean look, and I love that eagle stamp - too cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great card! love the layout and how you colored the eagle!
ReplyDeleteI love the eagle and how you make him stand out!!! Nicely done card with lots of elements! Thank you for supporting OWH!
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome card...cute!!! And I just love your take on the sketch!
ReplyDeletevery nice coloring on the eagle, I really like this blue striped paper
ReplyDeleteI love the liberties you took with that sketch. What a fantastic card and such a cute eagle too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. Cute image and love your heart border. Really like how you used a piece of the blue stripe paper on the sentiment piece.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! I think the angle makes it! Love your take on the sketch - thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLyn
This is so cute, I love that fun stamp set!
ReplyDeleteGreat design and who wouldn't love that cute little eagle. You did a wonderful job on this.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the sketch! Love the Paper Smooches stamps. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteVery nice baby eagle. The whole card came together nicely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Very cute--I like the angle and the owl.
ReplyDeletecute! love the font
ReplyDeleteCute Card!
ReplyDeleteLike your design and coloring of eagle.
This is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI like all the elements and how well they worked together. TFS
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Love the sketch you chose and how you switched it up! TFS!
ReplyDeletevery cute card. so simple.
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous! I love the pinstripe paper and the star border! Terrific card! Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteReally great card I love the tweek you did.
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Lovely card! You DP is the perfect backdrop for the Polaroid and adorable Eagle!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, love the way you've colored up your little eagle. Also tilting the block gives the card a bit more zip! Hope you're having a nice Memorial Day Weekend.
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stunning card! Love it. Have an awesome weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove how you colored the eagle! Best version I have ever seen of it. Super cute card! Thanks or your support of OWH.
ReplyDeleteThe jaunty angle you've added to the original sketch is a fun touch! The star border is terrific, and you've done a wonderful job coloring that cute little eagle. Good use of those tiny red stars that were punched from the border to embellish the faux photo! (Hmmm... faux + photo = fauxto? LOL)
ReplyDeleteThanks for supporting OWH! :)
I really like the way you tipped the sketch. It is beautiful. You chose great colors as well.
ReplyDeleteCheri - John 3:16
www.djssundries.blogspot.com
Fabulous card, Leslie, love the colors and the images are so cute, such a trendy card! TFS and have a wonderful weekend. #133
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card this is! I love your composition and how it draws the eye in and leads it down over the off-kilter frame (LOVE!) to those gorgeous stars at the bottom. Your coloring of the eagle is nicely done. Great use of the dp and colors, too! Thank you for sharing this and for your support of our heroes and OWH.
ReplyDeleteWTG Leslie! I love what you did with your card and the coloring of the eagle! Very sharp with the pop of red! tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, the way you altered the sketch to fit your embellishments and the adorable eagle image - terrific ! Thanks for the inspiration and making cards for our heroes !
ReplyDeleteI love the way you offset the center. You sure can color!
ReplyDeleteHummer Hugs,
Misty
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Great use of the Paper Smooches stamps for this card. I just love PS! Fun but still appropriate for any age. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love the tilt to the polaroid and that great PS eagle!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you angled the sketch, and your coloring is wonderful! I have that set, but haven't figured out how to use the eagle; the way you perched him on the sentiment really inspired me to try it! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteCute card :) Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!
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Beautiful light hearted card
ReplyDeleteSuper CUTE card!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and I love how you did the sketch!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely adorable!! Great design and layout!
ReplyDeleteI love that little eagle you did such a good job with the sketch!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card. Love the eagle and how you placed the sentiment in the photo. TFS
ReplyDeleteGrand card! Love that eagle!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card...the eagle and sentiment angled adds dimension and I like it cockeyed...your eye is drawn right to it. Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteI love eagle stamp...and another one goes on the wishlist! Great coloring...thank so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Love how you angled the end of your striped banner too. Not to mention the heart and stars! I think I recognize the star border die as one that I have: Super Star Borders by Papertrey Ink - fyi, in case you're still trying to ID it.
ReplyDeleteYour card and stamps are just gorgeous! Everything about it is adorable! Love the papers too!
ReplyDeleteOoooo, one of my favorites along this hop so far!
ReplyDeleteGreat adaptation of the sketch and fabulous paper choices!
great card and love the coloring
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp set and you did a great job of putting it to work on this card. TFS! (Amy A. #118)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. I love what you did with the sketch and the colors are awesome. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis has got to be one of the cutest cards ever! TFS.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card! It's so crisp and well, just perfect. Pinning it! May have to CASE it.
ReplyDeletelove how you tilted the sentiment! great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute. Love the cute little eagle!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome take on the sketch---I love the paper you used and this is one of the greatest cards I've seen done with this PS stamp set! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCute card. I like how you angled the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI adore Paper Smooches stamps! I also adore your card and how you brought it all together! Thanks for participating in the OWH blog hop!
ReplyDeleteLove the stars on the border.
ReplyDeleteI love that little PS eagle! Great patriotic card!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I really like your card! Love the patriotic colors with that eagle popped on top. Nice embellishments with the heart and star border. Thank you for sharing your card with us! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeletenice card. I like the angled sentiment instead of straight on.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Love this card, Leslie! Great job with the sketch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! That little eagle is precious! Thank you for hopping with OWH today!
ReplyDeleteI like how you angled the focal point. Also like the star border.
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet little eagle image and your beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love it! The papers are fantastic, and I love the sentiment. You took that sketch and OWNED it! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card.
ReplyDeleteTerrific card. I think that eagle is super cute.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
M.E
awesome card - perfect hero card - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH
ReplyDeleteWell...being that you are "The Crooked Stamper" you would have to put your main image at an angle, wouldn't you? Love it! Not only does it show your star border better, but it draws attention to the eagle. Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteI adore your eagle perched on the sentiment! Absolutely wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteOh I like how you created this grat card. I have this PS set, too, and love using it for Any Hero cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding....love the eagle. Love how you did the angle. The sentiment, the stars and the hearts ROCK. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteToo stinkin' cute! Now I'm going to need to research the star border. It is adorable.
ReplyDeleteFound it: MFT Die-namics Star Border
I like ur rendition of the sketch! A little off just adds character and flair! TFS and for joining in the OWH blog hop!
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat card. I love it. The eagle is great. Thanks for joining in.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, my favorites are the star border and the little ribbon detail. Both create big impact!
ReplyDeleteI really like this card. I love the eagle and all of the details especially around the edges of the white panel that has the eagle on it
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, Leslie! I love your take on this sketch!
ReplyDeleteI like that eagle stamp.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous card from the blue striped background paper to the star border and wonderfully colored eagle stamp! The colors and images are perfect! Thanks so much for sharing and for supporting OWH!
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin' cute! I love the eagle and the way you adjusted the sketch. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteOh, that little eagle is just too much! And hey, the slight angle works great for your card! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis card is awesome and the Eagle is just adorable...thank you for sharing! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win the blog candy.
ReplyDeleteOh what fun, brilliant card.
ReplyDeleteIt 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"
Love the eagle and the star border. Cute card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your style! Thanks for sharing!
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Marvelous card! I love the sweet eagle and the slight angle of the frame(I agree-need to see those wonderful stars)!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love everything about it!
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