Saturday, December 31, 2011

2011 in Review

There are parts of 2011 that I don't wish to remember, but OWH wants us to show some of our favorite cards that we sent to our heroes in 2011. 

I must begin with this card from the OWH Design Seminar held in January on the Stars & Stripes blog.  This was a makeover to show ways to create a focal point on your cards.
 Next, I moved on to Father's Day.  I was learning to use digis from Stamper's Best.
After this, Sandy taught us a class on coloring digis with the cute little bunny.

After reading a tutorial on an OWH bloghop, I tried my hand at making a correspondence card.
OWH held a Virtual Cardmaking Day on Facebook, when I learned to make vest cards.
In March, OWH held another Design Seminar.  This one was where we learned to use Texture & Dimension on our cards.  Remember, this is when we first learned about Sandy's huge roll of foam mounting tape and we all bought them.  I still have lots on my big roll.
I remember how we all fell in love with the Ruffle cards and made lots of them.
Our next excitement came from the shirt and tie cards.
How can we forget the hamburger cards.  Lots of texture and dimension.
Remember all the pinwheel cards?
I really love the message conveyed to our heroes with the digis from Stamper's Best.

It appears that I have surpassed 10 cards, so it's time to move on.  I don't really want to remember the rest of they year any way.  If you would like to see all the other entries showing favorite cards from 2011, click HERE.

I'm rooting for a much better 2012.
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37 comments:

  1. Jan HunnicuttDecember 31, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Wow Velda your inspirational cards are fabulous! Thanks for sharing them with us :)

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  2. Ronni UngerDecember 31, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Great cards Velda and it was certainly okay to see more than 10 ! I can't wait to see what you do in 2012 with a better year coming your way!

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  3. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Haha--your hamburger card actually made me drool! The pinwheel card gives me fond memories. I really like how you attached the sentiment on that one. Your vest card is terrific too, with its brass buttons. I know that 2012 will be a better year for you.

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  4. Lee Ann BarrettDecember 31, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Your gallery of cards is adorable. Especially love your pinwheel card and dandilion card. TFS

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  5. emarciDecember 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Oh Velda....

    Wishing you peace and some joy in the new year!

    Wishing me your dedication and creativity in 2012 - I am in awe of your work!

    Love and prayers....

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  6. MistyDecember 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    LOL! I remember every one of them, but never did try hamburger one! Love them all!
    Happy New Year!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  7. airbornewifeDecember 31, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Velda... your picks are so wonderful. Thanks for sharing what inspired you in making all your cards. blessings ~ Pam

    Happy New Year!

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  8. Jen MDecember 31, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I remember that hamburger card and those ants made me chuckle again! I'm rooting for a better 2011, too!

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  9. Joyce across the PondDecember 31, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    All great cards Velda...such a lot of work but what fun you had doing them.
    My best wishes for 2012.

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  10. MargaretDecember 31, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What a nice variety of cards. I just love the eagle card.

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  11. LindaDecember 31, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Great picks...it was like seeing a year flash before our eyes! Love the ruffle! Happy New Year!!!

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  12. rscholzDecember 31, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing your cards. Your really learned alot through OWH in 2011. Praying that 2012 is a better year for you.

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  13. Paula S.December 31, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    So nice to see these cards again Velda! So many great ones in this group... the shirts, the hamburger, the focal point makeover and that red, white & blue pinwheel. I know it's been a difficult 2011 for you and hope that 2012 finds you ready to create again. Thanks for sharing this look back!

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  14. Laurie RDecember 31, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Velda, as nice as your cards are, I don't blame you for having more than 10! Hoping 2012 is a better year for you. Hugs! Happy New Year!

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  15. Sherry HickeyDecember 31, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Velda! I'm so glad you posted these wonderful cards; thanks for reminding me of all the fun we OWH'ers had with the pinwheel, necktie, vest and other techniques! Your cards are beautiful and I look forward to seeing many more in 2012. I know you've had a tough year and I wish you the best in the New Year!

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  16. StampTrampsDecember 31, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I'm so glad you posted your hamburger card! I also love your vest and the shirt and tie cards.

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  17. SheilaDecember 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Awesome cards Velda!

    Happy new Year!

    Sheila
    http://2pawprints.blogspot.com

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  18. MerrieDecember 31, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I like your golfer card along with all the others. Happy New Year.

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  19. Paper Therapy PonderingsDecember 31, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Velda - I hope 2012 is better for you and filled with great creativity - you shared wonderful cards with us.

    Barb Housner

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  20. PatQ's CardsDecember 31, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I loved the first card--it's so patriotic.

    Happy New Year.

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  21. Carol LDecember 31, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    You've learned a lot and come a long way with your cardmaking! I really like the vest card!
    I'm sorry 2011 wasn't a good year for you, but hopefully 2012 will bring better days. Good luck recovering from your surgery. I just had a hip replacement in Nov, so I'm on my way to recovering as well! Take care!

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  22. Dixie CochranDecember 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    You picked some terrific cards for your top 10! Thanks for sharing them. I hope your 2012 is prosperous! Happy New Year!

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  23. glowegalDecember 31, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Oooh ruffle cards, I need to make more! :) Gorgeous work all around! Will definitely follow your blog so I can pop back in later. Happy New Year!

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  24. Shari BDecember 31, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Great cards, Velda! Your hamburger card is fantastic! Happy New Year!

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  25. MissyDecember 31, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Thank you for reminding me of all the different challengez and tutorials we had this year. I will pray for you to have a wonderful 2012.

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  26. KathrynDecember 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Thanks for reminding us of all the great OWH moments from 2011. I hope 2012 brings you brighter days. All the best!

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  27. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing your cards..... I hope 2012 is a much better year for you....

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  28. gabby2057December 31, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Great cards, Thanks for sharing. I thought you presentation of the cards was as wonderful as the cards. Hope 2012 will be better for you. Best wishes, Happy New Year.

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  29. Karen McAlpineJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Fun collection. That vest is really cool! Wishing you a better year in 2012.

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  30. Lisa OliverJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Velda, I am rooting for a much better 2012 for you too! Thank you for the unique way of putting together your post - it was a truly fun summary of our cardmaking antics this year. I am so thankful that you have remained active with our virtual family despite the difficulties you were forced to work through in 2011. Looking forward to your mojo returning in 2012. Praying for God's riches blessings in your life this year.

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  31. YvonneJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Thank you for sharing your talent with us! I love your shirts & ties and pinwheel cards! Those were some of my favorites, too! Happy 2012!

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  32. Sue DJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Fabulous cards--I like how you shared how OWH helps us make cards.

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  33. Patricia HaysJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    {Hugs} to you for sharing with the OWH community throughout the sad times you experienced in 2011. I hope you'll find some joy in this creative outlet over the coming year.

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  34. AnnJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Velda, this is a fabulous post! Such great cards and the details about them. Your first card is gorgeous and I love your vest card. I hope 2012 is a much better year for you, as well.

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  35. Cindy OJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Love the OWH year in review! you made some beautiful cards, especially the bunny and dandelion cards. Best wishes for a year of happiness in 2012!

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  36. Zingaro SkoolieJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I STILL have ant stickers - bring on picnic cards for next year. TFS

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  37. CherieJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Your cards and comments bring back some good 2011 memories. My favorite is the bunny one. I agree with you...bring on 2012.

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