This is an organization very close to my heart, because not only did I lose many friends in Vietnam, we have two nephews who did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and since my books feature military heroes and heroines, I hear from a LOT of family members. I always keep all these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines, along with their families in my mind while I'm making cards.
This first card was inspired by Bonus Sketch #17. The stickers are all Penny Black, and the paper and cardstock are from scrap.
The inspiration for the next card is from OWH Sketch #111. The color's a little off because, I think, I took the photo at night under artificial light. The Let it Snow sentiment is actually a deep navy blue and the stickers themselves are darker, but in a good way. :) The paper and cardstock are from scrap.
Again, going back to early days, this is from OWH Sketch #26. I added the sentiment so it can stay blank inside. The Penny Black stamp, which I colored with Copics, is one I got last year to send to the three awesome vets who saved two of our three rescued dogs lives. The cardstock is Stampin' Up's Gumball Green. Unfortunately, I've lost the cover to the paper pad and can't remember where it came from.
xo,
JoAnn
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I love the colorway of the blue cards. They make me wish for snow.
I love your Snoopy card! Brings back so many happy nostalgic memories. I love that your background paper mimics the lights in the stamped image! Great job!
JoAnn, all of your cards are adorable and fun loving. It would be a very hard choice to pick a favorite.
Great group of cards! The Snoopy is such a cute image and both of the blue/green cards are striking with their intense coloration and the watercolor effect. Beautiful job!
Paula S.
OWH Blog Team
All of these are so cute!
Wow great grouping of cards! The blue snowflake ones that have an almost batik feel are my favorite!
Ahhh! Can't pick a favorite because they all rock!!! Awesome!
Happy Hopping!
The batik look of your blue/green cards is fabulous! I haven't checked out your blog in a while, so now I'm going to scroll back through the last several posts to see what I've been missing. This is a great collection of cards for our heroes! Thanks for sharing!
Love the blue cards! Especially how the blues & greens kinda change.
Great cards JoAnn, I love snoopy!
Super cards Joann! I especially love the sleeping critters in the santa hat....that just warms my heart :)
Happy World Cardmaking Day!
Sandy, OWH President
I adore all your cards. The snoopy one is just too cute. The snowflake one with the "stamp" look is just great!!! I love reading -- will have to check out your books. :-) Thanks for also making cards for troops. I am in the very beginning stages (just signed up recently). Also spent 9 years in the Navy and have a nephew in AF. Take Care!!!!
I love the blue tones on the "peace" and "let it snow cards". They look so serene.
I"m wowed by all your beautiful cards! Each is different and unique…love them all!
I love that Let it Snow card. It is just gorgeous. The antique feel without being overdone is perfect!
All four cards are great! I adore Snoopy! The snowflake backgrounds with the blues are marvelous!
Hey busy girl ! What adorable cards you made. Love all you takes of these sketches.
All your cards are great, esp. Snoopy & Peace on earth! Love your cards as much as your books!
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Your cards are super cute! Love that snoopy the best; he's SO cute!!
these are all great cards--especially partial to Snoopy
Love every card and thanks for posting the first one - somehow I missed that bonus sketch! Of course I love your Snoopy card the best but those blues and greens are so lovely! It reminds me of some batik quilts I've seen.
All the cards are great, but I love Peace on Earth the best... the image and sentiment are so perfect for each other. Pat K.
Great cards!! I love them all! :)
I love every one of these - but especially the one with Snoopy and the lights draped all over his house.
The blues are great for holiday cards, TFS. The sentiments are esp. good for each card. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great cards, JOann - wow, you were busy! I just adore that Snoopy; the Echo Park paper is right up my stamping alley. :) LOL! Don't enter me in your giveaway, I have a button punch (and love it) already. :)
Great cards! You totally sold me on Snoopy. I LOVE that image! great work!
Love the blue card,especially that background paper. Might have to go looking for it.
Love the blues in the snowflake cards...but who can resist Snoopy? Really all great submissions for today's hop! Thanks so much for being a part of it.
Hi Joann! So wonderful to see your cards; you found some really fabulous stickers--love them! And your DPs are gorgeous with them. Each card is so special!
these are all gorgeous cards! But I am totally in love with the Snoopy card...just immediately makes me happy and brings a smile to my face!
Hi Joanne! All of your cards are fabulous! Good to see you blogging again.
All your cards are fabulous I really love the snoopy great coloring and the dog and cat one so cute :)
Beautiful cards!!! I love them all, but I will admit I am a little partial to Snoopy. I love SNOOPY!!!
I always fall for the blues but I like the bright, cherry colors of the other two, as well! TFS!!
Wow so many amazing cards. I really love your snowflake card with all the blue. Just beautiful TFS AJ-
Great cards JoAnn! My fav is the one for your vets - those animals are so darling. Happy WCMD!
Your cards are all fantastic, but those blues are just amazing. I love blue hues on winter cards. Thank you for sharing your lovely work!
Oh wow, these cards are gorgeous.
Gorgeous cards!! Though I am a Snoopy fan and the sleeping critters are adorable, I think I like the snowy cards the best! They are stunning!
WOW all of these are fantastic! I love the blue cards...so elegant! Snoopy and the rest of the animals are precious!!
What a lovely and fun set of cards, each one will make someone so happy to receive it =)
You Snoopy card is amazing! Love the bright, cheerful colors, and your elements work together perfectly!!
I've been wondering how you are, I haven't heard from you in a while, so it's great to see these cards today! I love the blue colors on your snowflake cards, and Snoopy looks right at home on that doghouse roof :) So cute! Take care!!
So many wonderful cards! So much love poured into them through lovely layering, stamping and coloring! Thanks so much for sharing and for supporting OWH!
i *LOVE* the non-traditional holiday colors on the Snoopy card!
Snoopy rocks! Also like the bright colors for the Peace on earth - great card for animal lovers
JoAnn as usual your cards are gorgeous! The blue ones look so wintry/snowy. Snoopy is ALWAYS my favorite as I have loved him my entire life! And the last one with the little group of friends is just so cute!
Awesome cards, JoAnn! You got busy, didn't you! Love the Snoopy one, I need to go dust off my Snoopy stamps now! Thanks for being part of our hop! ~ Julie, OWH Blog Team :)
Fantastic cards--Snoopy is so cute and I like the pretty papers on the others.
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Great cards! The Snoopy one is my favorite!
I love the blues with the plain white trees and that's a very unique font on the sentiment. What's not to love about snoopy? I see he is ready for Christmas!! Super cute and the last blue one is simply gorgeous. I especially like the position of the layers. Thanks for sharing your fabulous cards with us!
Missed you! Wonderful cards as always...the multi-colored Snoopy is too perfect! If you draw my name I will take a pass...alreadt own that one myself. Someone suggested punching multiple button and glueing them together to add some depth...tfs!!!
Looks like great fun. Will give it a try.
Thanks to all for the card love! It's good to be back blogging! (Life got in the way the past couple months!)
The winner of the Martha Stewart button punch, chosen totally at random, is -- ta dah -- Kathryn! Kathryn, if you'll email your post office mailing address to JoAnn at JoAnnRoss dot com, we'll get that off to you ASAP! I hope you enjoy it!
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