Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there! I hope you are having a wonderful day. My husband is actually doing some chores so I can have a little crafty time today. I made a card using this week’s OWH sketch. And I used the new OWH stamps by Hero Arts. Love these!

sketch – http://operationwritehome.org/sketch-challenge-172/

paper – Doodlebug – Stars & Stripes

stamps – Hero Arts

twine – from stash

bling – Triveni USA Inc.

circle die cuts – Spellbinders

Versafine ink

My husband and I recently celebrated our 16th Anniversary and here is the card I made for him. I just love this cute little owl.

sketch – https://kristiemarcotte.com//2013/04/week-255-with-bugaboo.html

paper – Basic Grey – archaic

stamps – Stamps of Life

embossing folder – Sizzix Tim Holtz

heart punches – Martha Stewart

Pearl Pen – Viva Decor

Versafine ink

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8 Replies to “OWH sketch #172 and an Anniversary card”

  • Great sketch card, Kristie! Love the new stamp set and the papers.

    Your anniversary card is adorable! Congrats on 16 years of marriage!

    Happy Mother's Day!

  • Happy Anniversary- the owl is great! I love your sketch card- the patriotic heart paper is a great choice- and so cool that you used the new stamps! I see your bling is from a company I do not know– I love bling…so off the check them out!

  • Oh I love the OWH card and it is so appropriate for a hero to send home. Exciting background paper on this one also. Your card for Hubby is just precious. I've always loved that sentiment for a loved one. That is one of the cutest owls I've seen. I'm sure you made his day with this one. Enjoy your week.

  • Awesome as always…particularly love the rhinestones in the corner of the first card. Adore the owk card…perfect paper choice! tfs!!!

  • I have never heard of this company either, Diane. A friend of mine bought a bunch on clearance at Artco and gave me a pack. This was the first time I used them.

  • That twine just gives your first card that bit of something special and you can never go wrong with red white and blue. Congrats on your anniversary!

  • I love what you did with this week's sketch Kristie. This is a bright, happy card sure to make Any Hero feel special. Love the choice of paper and the twine. THanks for playing!

    Congratulations of your 16th Anniversary. Your card for your hubby is owl-dorable! Great choice of papers and love the paper pieced owl.

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