OWH Sketch #58

My son moved back home temporarily so my craft room is in upheaval, halfway moved upstairs. I am having trouble functioning in the disorder! The measurements on this card (and the cutting) aren't exact and straight, but I remembered I've always wanted to try the open border line that I first saw on Jan Hunnicutt's cards! I just used a black pen. I think it enhances the focal point and adds a touch of elegance; I'll definitely do it again. I colored the tiny grape stamps with Prismacolor pencils; I realized the stamp is probably too small to try to color!
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Big OWH Bloghop this Saturday, March 5th!

Hambo Hoedown #4: Bird Hero

For Hambo Hoedown #4 we had both a new image (Bird Hero) and a sketch. I had to interpret it a bit differently because I'm moving my craft area and all my stuff is in disarray! :(

Tutorial: Embossed Flower technique

A very talented OWH card maker, Pam, recently posted a beautiful card in which paper flowers were embossed with the cardstock. I loved it; it reminded me of an old-fashioned bedspread. So, I was delighted to see a tutorial today at OWH www.owhstarsandstamps.org!
My first attempt ended in File 13, lol. I don't have a flourish stamp (shopping trip!!) so I drew a few stems and leaves. I also colored them with Marvy markers. When I get a flourish stamp, I'll try the black & white technique Pam used for the flourish because I love that style. This is a REALLY fun technique with lots of possibilities! Thanks, Pam!

OWH Sketch #57

One more Easter card for the Spring Thaw Challenge at Operation Write Home.

Little doll card for Cora

This sweet little vintage doll image is from Digital Two for Tuesday a little while back. I hope this card brings a bit of sunshine to Cora, who brings these wonderful images to us.
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This week's Hambo Hoedown: Pelican - digi!

This fun Pelican-digi is from www.hambostamps.com. This week's challenge is to use blue, brown and tan and a beach theme. I colored the pelican with Prismacolor pencils and picked up this cute little set of beachy stickers at JoAnn's to help set the beach mood.
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Masculine card: Midweek Throwdown at OWH

Welcome! Our Midweek Throwdown Challenge at OWH is to make a masculine card. This one should be fun for a little boy. The image is from Hambo Stamps, colored with Prismacolor pencils and a bit of Glossy Accents. "Ready Set Go" is from the bin at Michael's. Thanks for stopping by!