Wednesday, January 1, 2014

My Top 13 for 2013



HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome! Here are 13 of my personal favorites as well as the date I originally posted them on my blog:

#1

1-27-13
We learned how to use warm greys for a metallic effect in one of Sandy's coloring classes!
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#2
2-11-13
I never get tired of paper piecing with this Hero Arts set! It's fun when you can use DP for a background as I did here!
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#3
5-2-13
I like the pop of orange on this card for a little boy (Whimsie Doodles digi). Paula's OWH Boot camp and referring to a color wheel help me pick colors that work together.
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#4 
 
5-30-13
I wanted to try coloring a black & white image from Digital Two for Tuesday.
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#5
7-18-13
Fun with Copics, vintage and paper piecing; I am really proud of her hair!
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#6
8-18-13
Red, black and white: a beautiful combination (Stampin' Up bird punch and stamp).
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#7
8-31-13
Embossed inchies--great autumn textures!
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#8 
9-20-13
I like the challenge of coloring the curtain on this fun Hambo Stamps image, and I do love using tags!
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#9
10-16-13
Hooray for the OWH starburst tutorial and Lawn Fawn stamps. This makes me want some hot cocoa.
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#10
11-21-13
There's that great SU punch again, topped off with a yummy Glitz epoxy sticker.
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#11
12-11-13
This MFT Pure Innocence cowboy has my heart.
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#12
12-05-13
Thanks for the new OWH fund raiser sets, Hero Arts!
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#13
12-20-13
A sweet digi from Melonheadz Illustration's library bundle, colored with Copics.
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Well, that's my Top 13 for 2013. Hope you enjoyed them!   
Thanks for another great year, Operation Write Home!
 
I'm glad you stopped by my blog! Please leave me a comment and come back to visit again soon.
I wish you a happy, healthy, and creative 2014!
Now you will want to go back to the OWH Stars & Stamps Blog to choose another stop on the hop to visit! 
 
Sherry
 
 
 
 
 

18 comments:

Unknown said...

Sherry, such a great collection of your top 13. Love all the kid friendly and soft "aahh" colors that you use. I appreciate all your encouragement this last year too! Thanks for sharing

Carol L said...

What wonderful cards you've been creating! Each one has it's own special look, but I'm especially fond of the Lawn Fawn Foxy card! Too cute! Happy New Year!

Jen M said...

You always make such beautiful cards, Sherry! I love that black/white/red one with the bird. so very pretty!

Kathy said...

Wonderful selection of cards! Love the coloring and paper-piecing. My favorite one is #5.

Linda said...

Awesome group of cards...The robot card is my fave. Colored to perfection and great papers/details! tfs and Happy New Year!

Sharon Cheng said...

My favorites are the robot and the cowboy. Wonderful coloring overall.

Sybrina K said...

Sherry, It's always such a treat to see your cards. Love that you've created such strong focal points while including so much interest throughout each card. All the best in 2014!

Diane said...

I love each and every card-- and I laughed that 2 of your favorites are from the same images as I picked for my favorites- the robot and the cowboy! Wonderful images and your coloring is fabulous! You use earthy, warm colors in such a wonderful way!!!
Happy New Year and keep making cards and sharing them with us!

craftysahmiam said...

The little details such as the screw head brads , checkerboard ribbon, burlap in addition to your wonderful coloring on your cards - wow !

www.hokiecoyote.com said...

I love your style. Your cards are just adorable. TFS.

StampTramps said...

You've got an awesome collection of stamps and a great collection of cards! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

You may not know this...but I stalk your site :) I love your creativity, the papers you use and your eye for design. Thank you for sharing, don't stop...please.

April said...

What a great variety of cards. I really like the paper piecing. I want to try that this year. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year.
April

Paula S. said...

All marvelous choices Sherry! You've always had an exceptional talent for paper piecing so those are among my favs when it comes to your cards but you're coloring has really blossomed this year too. this is an impressive group of cards. Here's to a a happy, healthy, and creative 2014 to you too!

Donna Nuce said...

Love all the paper pieced cards. Very imaginative! Happy New Year!

Cindy O said...

Thanks for sharing your top 13 cards! My favorites are the classic car - great choice of papers and ribbon - the paper pieced house - and the little beach girl.

Dixie Cochran said...

Sherry, this is a terrific collection of cards! You are the queen of paper piecing. So much patience! Happy, happy New Year!

Ann said...

Sherry, I always enjoy your cards so much! You have mastered great techniques. I think you're the best at vintage and paperpiecing. and your coloring is wonderful! Happy New Year!