Wednesday, September 11, 2013

OWH Blog Skip featuring Stampers Best


Hey All!  Welcome to my spot on the OWH Birthday Bash Skip featuring Stampers Best!  You should have arrived here from Cindy's blog.  If you've randomly stumbled here please visit the OWH Stars and Stamps blog at the beginning.  There's so much great inspiration that you do not want to miss out on!

A grateful American
I just adore this Ciara stamp and sentiment from Stampers Best.  Ciara is one of my go to stamps for Any Hero cards.  Sandy created an amazing coloring tutorial for her that you can check out on her blog here.  Y21 really does make all the difference in making her a real golden!

Inspires Me
I love this bold bald eagle stamp.  Make sure to go check out the rest of the great stamps that Stampers Best has to offer as fundraiser sets for OWH.

Your next stop on the skip is the ever so talented Allison.

Thanks for stopping by!
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  1. Operation Write HomeSeptember 11, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Loving both of these!! I love the Ciara card contrast- she really pops with the dark colors! And the horizontal dark panel on the eagle card makes that sentiment jump off the card - and the eagle's beak points right to it! Brilliant!

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  2. JennySeptember 11, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    The Eagle card is so striking- your minimalist color scheme really makes a bold statement and catches your eye! I need to reconsider simple images like that and try a minimalist approach! Thanks for participating!

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  3. Diane LoughreySeptember 11, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    I like the distressed look on the Ciara card.

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  4. Jo Ann U.September 11, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Your eagle is so majestic! Both cards are exceptional!

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  5. Nancy KellerSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Love both of these! That sentiment set is so very nice. That's one of the prettiest uses of the eagle stamp that I have ever seen! The Ciara stamp is a difficult one for me to fussy cut. You did an awesome job... That looks so great!

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  6. Andrea TSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I love your color choices on the Ciara card. She's my favorite.

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  7. AlyciaSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    That dog is stinkin' adorable! Your eagle is so regal and beautiful. Great cards. :)

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  8. Annie WillsSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Gorgeous coloring...and Ciara perfectly coordinates with her background. Nicely done.

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  9. Michele CunninghamSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I love how you've used the same sketch in each card but the results are so different. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Your Eagle card is beautiful. I really love How simple the card is and how the Eagle really stand outs.

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  11. airbornewifeSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Samantha... love what you have made here. Especially the Eagle card.. which is my favorite StampersBest stamp. I see myself casing this card in the future. thanks for the inspiration. blessings ~ Pam

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  12. SusanSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    beautiful use of the same sketch! you did an amazing job coloring Ciara! thanks for sharing!

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  13. nancy ySeptember 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    great coloring on the Ciara card! And I really like the bold look of the eagle card, I will have to give that a try!

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  14. postalorphanSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful cards - they're both so perfectly colored! Love the layout on the Ciara card!

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  15. postalorphanSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful cards - they're both so perfectly colored! Love the layout on the Ciara card!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    The eagle and the sentiment are so perfect for each other! Great card. TFS.

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  17. Lee MaeSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Both of your cards are just beautiful. Love the layouts and colors for them both. Your coloring of Ciara is perfect! (Thanks for the link for Sandy's tutorial!)

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  18. AnnSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Wonderful cards! Ciara is so cute, and I LOVE the clean crisp look of your eagle card!

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  19. WhoMomSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    The great cards just keep on coming! Ciara is great (obviously the dog of the day today!) but the eagle is just outstanding. The card is clean looking and the sentiment suits the card.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Lyn

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  20. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    That little punch of yellow on the eagle's beak really makes that card stand out. Great work!

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  21. One Scrappy GalSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love the simplicity of them both!

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  22. Lucy SchmidtSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I really like the CAS quality of both. The highlight around Ciara's head is really effective, and that eagle image tugs at my heart strings every time I see it. Nicely done!

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  23. Sherry HickeySeptember 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Awesome cards, Samantha! Your coloring is wonderful and I love the background colors you chose for the Ciara card. They really highlight the image so well! Beautiful layouts, too!!

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  24. KaySeptember 11, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    You did nail coloring the golden just right. I am adding her to my wish list.

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  25. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Wonderful cards! Especially love Ciara, the background solid circle really makes her pop and the little plaid is just like a guys roll up sleeve shirt! Great job!

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  26. KathySeptember 11, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I agree that the black background circle really make Ciara stand out. Nice touch! The Eagle card is a wonderful patriotic "Any Hero" card. The black layers give it a very dramatic feel.

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  27. airbornewifeSeptember 11, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Samantha... love what you have made here. Especially the Eagle card.. which is my favorite StampersBest stamp. I see myself casing this card in the future. thanks for the inspiration. blessings ~ Pam

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  28. Paula S.September 11, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Perfect layout for Ciara with that black circle behind her it really pops and your coloring is great! I am almost ashamed to admit it but I don't think I've colored her more than once. I need to color a stack so I can turn them iinto a nice Any Hero card in a jiffy. I love the eagle too. I someitmes find that one hard to use but I too like it stamped simply in black and normaly color only the beak. I think that's proof enough that great minds think alike! :) Thank you to your family for your service Samantha.

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  29. KindleLoverSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I think I need to break down and buy that bald eagle stamp. I love the way it looks when colored.

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  30. DianeSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Your eagle card is so majestic-- makes me extra proud to be an American! I have to pull out that stamp and use it-not just admire it! And thanks for the tip on Y21, Ciara is colored beautifully!

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  31. AllisonGSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    The coloring on Ciara is beautifully done! I love seeing Cindy's pink camo Ciara and then your more masculine-colored card using the same image. Just goes to show how versatile a stamp set can be!

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  32. Jen R.September 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    The Eagle card is very striking!!! I agree, majestic is a good word (thanks Diane). radloffjen at cableone dot net

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  33. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I like both of your cards. I will definitely check out the coloring tutorial. I love them. But your eagle card is striking so it is my favorite. thank you for sharing your talent.

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  34. Heather CSeptember 11, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Love them both! You did such an awesome job coloring Ciara!

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  35. Beth L.September 11, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    I love your Eagle card! The coloring is fantastic. I will check out Sandy's tutorial on coloring Ciara too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Love your cards. The Eagle is beautiful!

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  37. KellySeptember 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Great coloring on both cards!! The Eagle is so symbolic and perfect for this card!!

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  38. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Both are so good. Ciera is great and what a great way to use the stamp. I love the eagle, I'm not sure if I use the Eagle or the flag more, I use both often.

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  39. Patti JSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Beautiful cards, Samantha! Your coloring is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Papermoon DreamsSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Super cards. Great job coloring both cards.

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  41. Cindy's Card CoSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Love little Ciara! Did you see my pink one? The eagle card is super classy.

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  42. croppinmamaSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Both of your cards are lovely. Especially love the formal feel of your design using the eagle-majestic and fitting for this bold image. TFS.

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  43. Sherry ButcherSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    great cards, the stamping, the designs, the colors and the backgrounds. TFS.

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  44. RufusSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Very classic card with the eagle. Ciara is just downright cute and very well done!
    R/

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  45. Seongsook DuncanSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    You colored Ciara so beautiful. I love the eagle card, too, and how it turned out on your card. So perfect finish. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. ColleenSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Love how clean and simple the eagle card is! Thanks for sharing.

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  47. SuzAnnSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    1 sketch but 2 beautiful and unique cards. That eagle card is MAJESTIC indeed! I feel like his yellow eye is watching.

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Love that eagle card. So striking with just the black and white!

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  49. Sue DSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I like your choice of stamps for these wonderful cards.

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  50. Kathy SSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    You have done the eagle image, one of such power proud. Looks very elegant.

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  51. Paula-Scrap AddictSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Perfect colors for the Ciara card! I love the deep background

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  52. rscholzSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Love your cards. Great coloring done on Ciara. The eagle card is very striking. Thanks for sharing.

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