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Friday, December 16, 2011

Hero Arts Operation Write Home Blog Skip

Welcome to our Operation Write Home Hero Arts blog skip, if you've arrived here from Yolanda's blog you're on the right track.  If not and you'd like to start at the beginning click here to be directed to the Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps blog.


My card uses one of the newest OWH/Hero Arts sets.  This set stayed on my desk for awhile and I kept looking at it and seeing patterned paper so I gave into the urge to ink up the entire set in it's packaging and stamp it on a sheet of Kraft cardstock.  I thought Operation Write Home's sketch #99 from this last Sunday would be the perfect way to use my "background". 

Be sure to leave comments because...
OWH is giving away one of each of the Hero Arts stamp sets, and the 3 winners will be picked from all comments on all the blogs in the skip - the more blogs you comment on, the more entries you have! Winners will be drawn Sunday night.

 Your next stop in our skip is Julie at 

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

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58 comments:

  1. MistyDecember 16, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    [i have new kitten in one arm, cant cap letters]
    as usual excellent card, with color, patterns and stamping.

    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  2. MignonDecember 16, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Great card! Must get the new stamps!

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  3. WAflowerchildDecember 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    LOVE how the colors just POP :)

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  4. Nancy MDecember 16, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    WOW--beautiful job, as always! It is just right!! I love the contrast of the colors, and of the filled-in spaces vs solid colors, if you KWIM.

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  5. DebraDecember 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Like the way you stamped the background, great job

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  6. KathrynDecember 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I never would have thought of using sentiment stamps as background builders. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. AnnDecember 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Julie, I LOVE how you used the whole set to make patterned paper! It's perfect, especially with that sketch!!

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  8. AnnDecember 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Jan, I really did know this is your blog, I could see Julie's name in the background and I just typed it. Sorry....

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  9. Life's Creative AdventuresDecember 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Great idea making the pattern paper. It scares me so I haven't tried it..LOL

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  10. debbDecember 16, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Brilliant- using it as is! Love it- great pattern paper!

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  11. SandiDecember 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Love your card Jan! What a great wasy to make patterned paper!!!

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  12. songbird cindiDecember 16, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I love how you used the whole set as a background! Very creative!

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  13. DebDecember 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I like the way you stamped all the stamps on the background.

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  14. LynnDecember 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Awesome background! I was going to ask where you got it! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. adele holcombDecember 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    That is awesome to use this set to make...patterned paper!!

    I just couldn't wait and hope I might win them -- I already bought all 3 OWH stamp sets.

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  16. MarshaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Great BG and nice take on the sketch!

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  17. Crafting AdventuresDecember 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Great color combination!

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  18. VeldaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Great idea! Love the background and love this set.

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  19. Dotti's HobbiesDecember 16, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    That's perfect! Presto...patterned paper that's perfect for OWH cards!!! Great job Jan!

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  20. Cindy's Card CoDecember 16, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Awesome idea Jan. I love how it turned out. You never disappoint.

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  21. WendyDecember 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Love your card. I often think the stamps, in their packaged form, look cool enough use as a single stamp. This turned out great!

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  22. AllisonGDecember 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Such a cool idea, Jan! It looks like you managed to cover at least 3 OWH challenges with one card as well - sketch 99, create your own background paper, and a V-Day/Love card. You are amazing!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Love that idea!!! This is my favorite set!!! Great work--as always!! Denise I.

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  24. AnitaDecember 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    What a cool idea! Beautiful colors!

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  25. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Love kraft and red. That Hello Handsome stamp is a must have.

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  26. rscholzDecember 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Love how you did the background paper. I thought it was one stamp.

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  27. sherry vargaDecember 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Love your card. Such a nice background!

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  28. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    What a brilliant idea!!! Must try this too.

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  29. LindaDecember 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Love the subway art look background! Great card! TFS!!!

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  30. KarenSDecember 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I love your technique for making background paper. I have to try that out tomorrow!

    (I already have the OWH stamps)

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  31. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love your card! It is really neat how you made your own decorated paper.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    So many great ideas so ready to buy the stamp sets and try some of them Charlsie

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  33. Bernardine CuttinoDecember 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Love this card, this stamp is definitely, a stamp that needs to be on my shelf. TFS

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  34. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Wonderful idea, using all the stamps as a single stamp. I was able to pick up the "All the Time" set at my local stamp store. After seeing what you've done, I should have picked this set up too.

    sf_crafter

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  35. Paula S.December 16, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Super creative to use multiple sentiments in one card Jan. This is so perfect for OWH cards, I'm going to have to swipe the idea! :)

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  36. airbornewifeDecember 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    oh Jan.. this is wonderful. I too was thinking about inking up the whole thing, but never got around to it.. glad you did so I can see what it looks like.. and it's a "must do!".. thanks for sharing ~ Pam

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  37. RufusDecember 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Brilliant! It DOES make a great background.
    R/

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  38. CarolDecember 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Love, love your card. I would never have thought to put the multiple stamps together like that. Thus is my favorite stamp set of the 3.

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  39. SuzAnnDecember 16, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    oh my gosh, this is so cute! How creative to make your own paper with the stamps and then show it off with an OWH sketch! TFS this awesome card.

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  40. SamanthaDecember 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    How cool using all of the stamps to make your own patterned paper!! I love it! Great job Jan!

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  41. Dixie CochranDecember 16, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Love your card, Jan! Beautiful design! I've ordered all the sets, and I can't wait to get get my hands on them! Thanks for posting such a terrific card on the skip today!

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  42. Barb TurpinDecember 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Perfect is the right word for this one! Awesome vision!

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  43. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Making your own dp is a stroke of genius! I love the entire new Hero Arts stamp release. You did it justice!

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  44. Aundria B.December 16, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    What a great idea for a card - love the contrast of the kraft and the red papers!

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  45. Karen McAlpineDecember 17, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Great card. Love the bright and cheerful colors. Cool Stamp too.

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  46. txbluizDecember 17, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Love the colors - and how you used the stamps as background paper!

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  47. ThePurplePlaceDecember 17, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Here I am....a day late and a dollar short! I sure wish my email subscriptions would come on time...??? My OWH Skip post, arrived today and I totally forget yesterday!! (Hectic Week)!!

    I have to say that I am In LOVE with the Hero Arts Sets and have already ordered quite a few! I'll be looking forward to playing with them more, after the Holidays!

    Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and thanks for a fun idea!!

    Hugs,
    Lis

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  48. Sybrina KDecember 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Jan,

    I had the same thought as AllisonG -- three challenges in one!

    Love this card -- it is so pretty! thanks for sharing!

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  49. Becca-expressionsDecember 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    As always, Jan, you have made one that makes me smile. I love the creation of your own background paper.

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  50. Beth L.December 17, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love the way you created your background!

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  51. One Scrappy GalDecember 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Great card! I love that color scheme and the stamps - all of it!

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  52. Yvonne B.December 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Jan, you made wonderful patterned paper! That set is perfect for it--you were right! Thanks for sharing your creativity here--you make such lovely cards!

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  53. Linda GradyDecember 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Awesome card for the military. They'll love it.

    I also really love your Valentine kittie card. So cute!!

    Happy Holidays!

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  54. Sherry HickeyDecember 17, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Jan, I love your red, blue and kraft combo!! Fab idea to use the sentiments to make your own background. Just awesome! Love all these new Hero Arts OWH sets!!

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  55. ShellyDecember 17, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    love the color combo, its a great looking card!

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  56. cinmfosterDecember 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I like how you used the whole set for the background. I will be doing this in the future. Thanks for sharing.
    Cindy F

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  57. Jackie - aka funhockeymom25December 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    great card!! love the color combination.

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  58. Zingaro SkoolieDecember 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Your cards are always so crisp and clean I just love this one.

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