I am sharing Sketch #99. Sketches are near and dear to my heart. At the beginning of 2012, I challenged myself to complete all of the OWH Sketches at least once and made a checklist so I could keep track of my progress. Today, I wanted to share a milestone with you- I've officially done all of the current sketches this year. Right now, that's 122 plus a few bonus sketches. If you want to play along with this challenge, there's still plenty of time left in the year!
Both versions of the card were made with papers from Basic Grey's Picadilly line, brads by Making Memories, and a sentiment stamp by KI Memories.
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Cards shipped to OWH in 2012: 620 blank and 200 AnyHero (as of 4/24)
Cards shipped to OWH in 2011: 1695
Check out OWH at www.operationwritehome.org to learn more about its mission and how to get involved.
Congrats on doing all the sketch challenges this year! Yay You! The cards you shared today are so pretty with that colorful dsp, and I love the variety of ways you've used them!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a great achievement and so early in the year. Now you can do them all two more times LOL. This card is lovely! Terrific mix of papers.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the sketch in two ways! Very pretty shabby chic cards - great papers!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, so simple, but elegant, and blessing to family and friends that would receive it.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. Great papers and design!
ReplyDeleteI love the two versions of the same card. Congratulations on sending so many cards, that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe papers are stunning. I love the touch of the buttons.
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Now that is a goal to be proud of! Your combination of papers really works!
ReplyDeleteWow! You have done all the sketches....amazing. I love these beautiful cards on your blog today!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, these are really pretty! I really like the soft floral patterns and that sentiment font is cool too. Thank you, too, for putting together that sketch challenge pdf. I counted the other day and I'm only about 40 sketches in... I'd better pick up the pace, lol. Great job completing the challenge in only 6 months. Does that mean you're going to do it a second time?
ReplyDeleteOh what beautiful cards, and your dedication to this cause is great. Job well done!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous cards, love the CAS look and your choice of patterned paper is exquisite!!! Congrats on finishing all the sketches, such a wonderful accomplishment! You have to update the sidebar to show that you're done now and give yourself a pat on the back! (Or a mani/pedi! or something!!)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! WOW!!! 122 sketches - that's an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations! I'm inspired.
ReplyDeleteSuper cards. Wow, all the sketches. You go girl!!! Great achievement.
ReplyDeleteI, too, have challenged myself to try all the sketches but still have a ways to go. So I'm very impressed - and inspired - that you've done them all! I love the paper choices and the way they work together, but I'm partial to the blue background card. It catches my eye first. Beautiful papers in a simple, classic layout.
ReplyDeleteI think I have that paper...may need to CASE this! The button are the perfect touch! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Kathryn! Very shabby chic... I love it! Congrats and fabulous job on completing the sketches!
ReplyDeletePretty cards...love the different pp and the button detail.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful! I love the floral paper used in this sketch! So beautiful!
Blessings
Love your variety of patterned papers!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are SO LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteI like the different ways you used the same paper. And congrats on meeting your sketch goal.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on doing all of those sketches! I love the dap and enjoyed seeing two versions.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful papers, thee blue one really pops, prob got my attention because I love blue.
ReplyDeleteWay to go on the sketch challenge! Love the way you used this paper on your cards! That layering defines each of them beautifully!
ReplyDeleteWOW--I like how you used 3 different patterned papers; I think I am not brave enough to tackle that! I also like how you show use similar, but different, cards; TFS!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of patterned papers. I also like the use of the mini buttons as brads - most clever! Thanks for sharing your creativity! Mary in Wausau, WI
ReplyDeleteOh my Kathryn... that paper is gorgeous. I love how you used it on your cards.. perfect! thanks for sharing ~ Pam
ReplyDeleteWowza, these cards are stunning! Congrats on completing all of the sketches too. I may have to challenge myself on that one someday too.
ReplyDeleteLinda
So pretty! And great job of changing them to use two ways!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on the sketches! I'm jumping around (my mind so doesn't work in a linear way, lol), but I don't think I can possibly get them all done before the end of the year. But I'm going to keep trying!
Kathryn your cards are gorgeous and I love your choice of papers and colors! I love blue, so the blue background is my fave. Congratulations on finish all the sketches so far this year!!! Keep on keepin on girl.
ReplyDeleteI love basic grey papers! I too, am working my way through all the OWH sketches!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, these cards are beautiful...I struggle to put different prints together, but you did a wonderful job...thanks for sharing, Ardeth (Surprise, AZ)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful cards, and congrats on meeting your challenge to yourself. I think I am going to try to do the same!
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WOW - what an amazing accomplishment! Congrats! Those cards are gorgeous - I would probably not be attracted to that paper but these cards are really great! I may have to reconsider!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love the paper! Pat K.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! The paper is absolutely beautiful - and you have created gorgeous cards from them. I am so inspired to go through my paper! Thanks! hehe
ReplyDeleteCongrats on doing all the sketches! I may take you up on that challenge. Love these simple, yet beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteHoly awesomeness I LOVE that you are rocking out these sketches--you've motivate me to get my rear in gear!
ReplyDeleteI like the statistics you included. It's a great encouragement to us newbies.
ReplyDeleteHow great to do all the sketches! I may just take you up on the challenge too! I love your patterned papers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to work through all the sketches - congrats on making your goal!
ReplyDeleteThese cards were a wonderful way to make use of that sketch as the papers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the stats. I too have completed the challenge to use all the OWH sketches and used the checklist to track them. Didn't recall where I got it before, but you must have posted it so I thank you for that as it's been a great help.
Gorgeous cards! Those papers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love the paper combinations. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKathryn, congratulation on completing your challenge! I was inspired by you earlier this year, but I haven't reached my goal yet, but I'm getting there! I love, love your cards. They showcase the beautiful papers and are just gorgeous. I also like the font on the sentiment stamp - it goes perfectly with the papers.
ReplyDeletebeautiful papers! My favorite print is the floral! The colors coordinate really well together and the matting really makes them stand out. I love this technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sketch for showcasing gorgeous papers like these! Thanks for bringing it to my attention again. Congrats on completing your challenge Kathryn. It always make me smile to see how many excited and dedicated members make up the OWH family. Thanks for joining in the Memorial Day hop and for supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty papers on your lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteI pinned this one. Love the simplicity of it and it is so pretty. Congrats on completing the sketches. I seldom use them
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Kathryn! Love the papers you used. Congrats on completing all the sketches. Thanks for hoppin' with OWH. craftycolonel.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteKathryn,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching your goal! So, what are you going to do with the remaining 7 months? :)
Lovely, lovely cards! I especially like the way you matted each layer for an extra touch of elegance.
Simply beautiful, loving the dp. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards. I like how you combined the papers to create two different look. Your achievements are impressive. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful papers! I love the simple, but powerful message--Hi!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! I love the papers you used, they are so happy!
ReplyDeleteSuch a difference in appearance when you use the blue instead of the orange. The cards are nice.
ReplyDeleteWow! Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on completing your challenge. Your cards are beautiful and I like how you alternated the colors. It makes a totally new look. TFS
ReplyDeletePretty! Love the papers.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great job on completing all the sketches! This is perfect sketch for combining patterned papers....thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I love the papers you chose for this sketch as they don't need a lot of fussy embellishments to finish it off. Great job! Now on my CASE list!
ReplyDeleteSweet cards!!! Love how you used 3 different patterened papers.
ReplyDeleteI love this sketch, it looks like a diary. Your paper is pretty too
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Awesome cards, love the design and use of designer paper.
ReplyDeleteWow...I'm so impressed by the number of cards you have made for OWH and the fact that you've used all of the sketches! What an inspiration! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, you rock!! I love how you did this sketsh using the soft papers. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. I love the flowered paper.
ReplyDeleteWOW! All the sketches--that's incredible. Your cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteso pretty and love how you flipped the papers to make them different. Thanks for supporting OWH!
ReplyDeleteSketches make card making much easier. Very pretty paper.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these cards! The papers are beautiful...thanks
ReplyDeleteYou picked some great papers to use. Love the color combo. That's a heckuva feat to have completed so many sketches. Thanks for participating in the blog hop and for continuing to support the troops.
ReplyDeleteThe pastel florals are so lovely! Gotta love Basic Grey papers! Way to go on completing all the OWH sketches!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific use of multiple paper patterns! A fabulous card anyone would be proud to send and recieve! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn! I love how that sketch shows off the really beautiful DPs you chose! Love that sweet simple sentiment, too. Congrats on using all the sketches! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love both cards - I love the fact you are challenging yourself on completing all of the sketches! Good luck in your quest!
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I love the cards they are beautiful! Wishing you the best on completing all of the sketches!
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Love your paper choices. Wonderfully simple.
ReplyDeleteSo impressive to do all the challenges!! Great cards, love the papers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I love that you made two versions with the same papers, I like doing that also!
ReplyDeleteooohhhhhh, love those yummy papers, your cards are lovely!!!!;)
ReplyDeleteI love the way this card is organized and the elements are placed on the page. Great job:)
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a very impressive feat. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI love the paper combo on both... Beautiful
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. I love the dp you used.
ReplyDeleteKathryn,
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. Congratulations on your sketch challenge completion as well...that on its own is an awesome accomplishment!
love the floral cards
ReplyDeletecongrats on finishing all the sketches, I've always thought if I had a few days off work I'd try that too
LOVE your sketch cards - that patterned paper looks fabulous. What an achievement too to be current with all the sketches. That's my goal, slowly and surely. TFS and supporting OWH.
ReplyDeleteI love this paper! I'm going to head over to the Basic Grey web site and purchase it. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are exquisite! The papers, the colors, every detail! Great job!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing the sketches! What an accomplishment! You definately have a wonderful eye for color! These cards are gorgeous! Thanks for all of your support of OWH!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, I love your combination of patterned papers!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are stunning, love them!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo simple, yet so pretty. Great combo of papers.
ReplyDeleteI love this sketch - and your pretty papers are shown off so beautifully with it!! Thanks so much for hopping with OWH!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards! Love them!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the challenge & great cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful papers! Love each card you made!!
ReplyDeleteI am new to OWH, but thought to myself after looking at the great sketches it would be cool to send cards using all the sketches.
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration to me! ALL the sketches done! Wow! The papers you chose are very, very pretty and feminine. This sketch truly enhances them. Love the buttons. Thanks for sharing Kathryn and Happy Memorial Day...
ReplyDeleteKathryn, you are a sketch champion!! *I* haven't even done all the sketches, and I created most of them, LOL! Love what you did here with this gorgeous paper, this was a perfect way to make it shine.
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