Friday, May 24, 2013

OWH's Memorial Day Weekend BlogHop


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Melonheadz Friends Blog, a division of the Melonheadz Illustrating company, is proud to be a part of Operation Write Home's Memorial Day BlogHop! We take this special holiday to remember and honor our heroes both past and present! Thank you for all you have done for our country! We appreciate you and hope you enjoy our cards!!






supplies used for these cards :
Leslie's Memorial day bundle
Spectrum Noir & BIC Mark-Its
Bazzill Basics Card Stock

***A FREEBIE***
Be sure to check out the Melonheadz Illustrating Blog for new releases and other freebies! Today Nikki is offering this fabulous FREE digi to everyone!!!




***PRIZE***
drawing for certificate will be held on Friday May 31st
Enter to win YOUR CHOICE of Melonheadz Bundle from 
The Melonheadz Etsy

please
1. Follow the Melonheadz Illustrating
 or Melonheadz Friends Blog
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117 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    I love the Poppies.

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  2. Tami B.May 25, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Irrelevant but.....some of my very first cards I made for OWH were Melonhedz cards. Thank you so much for your support of OWH and for the freebie. I have printed out a whole page of it to take to an OWH card making party I am leaving for in about 15 mins.

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  3. Amie Kiger (Kigz) May 25, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    These are great stamp images. The soldiers are too cute. Great job with the sketches! :)

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  4. sherry vargaMay 25, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Love the cards and your awesome job of coloring. Thanks for the freebies.

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  5. Jennifer ScullMay 25, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    thank you so much for the wonderful images!
    I love these cards! I know they will be much appreciated! :) the poppies are especially beautiful. :)

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  6. CheriMay 25, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    What an adorable card!! And thank you for the freebies!!!

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  7. Paula S.May 25, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    These cards are both sweet! I have used your digis on my OWH cards and also many notes of thanks to our Heroes and I know that they smile when they see them just as I do. Thanks so much for the Freebie Nikki and all your support of OWH over the years.

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  8. Kathy SMay 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks for the great image and support of OWH.

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  9. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Very cute! Love the little guys!

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  10. Melanie RozwoodMay 25, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    These are really cute. I like the coloring.

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  11. AnitaMay 25, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Stunning cards! I love the colors.

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  12. Sybrina KMay 25, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Love the images used on the cards! Thanks so much for the digi.

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  13. Seongsook DuncanMay 25, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Hi Nikki, how nice to see you today. Thanks for supporting OWH and the freebie.

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  14. MarshaMay 25, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Great cards. I especially like the first one with three panels - all related theme. Thanks for the free digis and for supporting OWH

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  15. Karen SchroederMay 25, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Love your stamps and great cards! The poppy image just makes the card! Thanks for supporting OWH and the chance to win! I am a member of the blog via GFC!

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  16. Jen R.May 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I like these cards and how you did them!!! Thank you for supporting OWH!

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  17. Verna AngerhoferMay 25, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    What sweet cards. That first one is so cute!

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  18. Paula-Scrap AddictMay 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    new follower here... very cute cards, I really like the first with the panels

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  19. TammyMay 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Wonderful cards and fantastic coloring, love the poppy card! Thanks for the freebie!

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  20. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Love your Poppy card! Has a very artsy style.

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  21. Dana D.May 25, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Both cards are terrific. Great colors and details. And by the way thanks for the freebie.

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  22. reflections:0)May 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Very sweet cards and thank you for the freebies. FYI, the B&W one you can not save as it goes dark when you left click it to make it bigger before right clicking it but, you can get the the color ones.

    reflections:0)

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    1. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

      It is a transparent file...it will save just fine with a right-click. :)

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    2. reflections:0)June 2, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      Thank you! LOL Old dog new trick. LOL I am not a PC wiz at all. LOL

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  23. JPScrapsMay 25, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Adorable cards!

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  24. Andrea TMay 25, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Great cards. Love the images. TFS

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  25. Rhonda MillerMay 25, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Your cards are all wonderful. Thank you for sharing the freebie.

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  26. postalorphanMay 25, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Fabulous cards - I love that poppy image, it's striking on the card! And thank you for the freebie; I'll be shopping when I'm done hopping!

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  27. byAnnetteMay 25, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Really Cute Cards!

    Thanks for supporting OWH!
    and free digi!

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  28. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Just love these cards! Beautiful! Thank you for the freebie!

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  29. Sherry ButcherMay 25, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Great cards, love the first the best. The popies are great too. Thanks for the freebies and the support for OWH.

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  30. SarahMay 25, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    These are awesome card-- I definitely love the freebie--going to have print some of those babies out!!

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  31. Teresa Godines #6857May 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Cute little solder images. Awesome cards.

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  32. SylviaMay 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    These are cute cards and images, Lesley! TFS and have a fabulous weekend. #133

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  33. RoseofGoldMay 25, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    I love your toons, but this soldier is just precious.

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  34. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    What a great set of cards! Thank you so much for supporting our military and OWH!

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  35. Jen MMay 25, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Awesome cards! Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  36. Sherry HickeyMay 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Hi Leslie! You did a fabulous job on the cards and it's fun to see you over here at Melonheadz! Your soldier cards are adorable and Nikki's poppies are really gorgeous. Please thank her for the free digi!

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  37. grandmax2May 25, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Really like the poppies.

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  38. Donna NuceMay 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Your Melonheadz are darling! Love the cards especially the poppies. Thank you for the freebies too! Thanks for your support of OWH.

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  39. Crafting AdventuresMay 25, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Cute images!

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  40. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    These images are so stinkin' cute. How much fun would these be to send?! TFS.

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  41. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Awesome cards! Great take on the sketches, love the images and coloring! TY for the Freebies! They are just right!

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  42. Becca-expressionsMay 25, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    I'm in love with that little soldier girl!! Thanks for your participation in the OWH Blog Hop and for your company's support of this amazing organization!

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  43. ChristineMay 25, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    great cards... great digis. . .thanks for supporting our troops and OWH

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  44. RufusMay 25, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Thank you for your support of OWH and our Troops! Thanks for the freebie.
    R/

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  45. JulesMay 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Love the soldier images, they are very cute.

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  46. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Very sweet images and cards! I especially love those poppies!

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  47. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Such fun images and sentiments. Thanks for the freebie. Can't wait to see more of your products.

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  48. garnettMay 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Must check out your images. great cards.

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  49. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsMay 25, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Great cards. Love the three paneled card including the dog tag and soldier boy. The poppy card has such nice and bright colors - so cheerful! Thank you for sharing your cards with us and for your support of OWH. ~ Marilyn

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  50. JoAnn PMay 25, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Love the army kid images

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  51. Aundria B.May 25, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    I'm new to your company and digis - so cute! Btw, how do I save/download them on a mac (only one mouse button)? Love your cards - your images really make them so special! Thank you for the freebie, for sharing these wonderful cards, and for your support of our heroes and OWH.

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  52. KarenladdMay 25, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is one cute card and image! Love the whimsical design and thanks so much for the free download!

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  53. KarenladdMay 25, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    I am a blog follower!

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  54. Lisa LynnMay 26, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful freebie.

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  55. MistyMay 26, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Great cards as usual. I love your art so much. Thanks for the freebie.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://delitefulsuds.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  56. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 26, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    thank you for the freebies! I love the images and cards esp the poppies!

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  57. NJ Stamping QueenMay 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Very nice cards! My favorite is the female soldier--I love her long hair sticking out. I'm glad to have found your blog through OWH and am a new follower. thank you for the freebie images--they will help lots with making cards for OWH. Happy Memorial Day weekend!
    :) Marie (OWH # 119)

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  58. cr8ivemeMay 26, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    I love all the cards used with the different sketches. My favorite is the poppies card.

    Thank you for the freebie digi stamp.

    Hugs,
    M.E.

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  59. AprilMay 26, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Thank you for the freebie. Great card - very cute image.
    April

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  60. ajsdigishoppeMay 26, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Very cute cards :) My favorite is the flowers.

    Thank you for sharing and supporting OWH!

    Amanda
    http://www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  61. Annie WillsMay 26, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    The camouflage coloring is gorgeous...and the poopy card is so bright and cheery. Thanks so much for sharing your creations!

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  62. JoAnn RossMay 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Oh, these are so wonderful! The first two made me smile (especially the second because I have a woman writer friend who's an active Army commander and served in Iraq), and the third is bright and beautiful in its graphic simplicity! Thanks so much for the freebies and for supporting OWH!

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  63. Barbara GreenbergMay 26, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    What a cute little soldier on your card. I also love the bright poppys on your other card.

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  64. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    I like the soldier and the way you used the sketch...I also like the poppies they are so cheerful looking. Thank you for the free digi..I love digi's and I like Melonheadz digis a lot. Thank you for sharing your talent and for supporting OWH!!!

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  65. FabMay 26, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Very cute cards ! :)

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  66. Camille ShortMay 26, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Love the images. Very beautiful and such works of art. Love them all.

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  67. Cynde PMay 26, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Love the cute soldiers - very creative cards.

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  68. Nancy MMay 26, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I love the soldiers!! Thanks for the freebie, supporting OWH and the chance to win!! RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM

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  69. GinnyMay 26, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you for the freebie!
    The soldier n your cards is so cute!

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  70. LynnMay 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Your illustrations are so darn cute! I love the soldier ones and have one that I use for cards for OWH. Thank you for making these freebies available. Thank you for supporting OWH and have a great weekend!

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  71. SheilaMay 26, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Super adorable cards! Thanks for supporting OWH. Have an awesome weekend.

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  72. BarbMay 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    great cards-adorable

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  73. Susan SMay 26, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    cute cards

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  74. MarybethMay 26, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Adorable cards and images! Love the coloring too!

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  75. MargaretMay 26, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Wonderful cards! I love the fabulous images!

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  76. Denise BryantMay 26, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Darling cards! Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  77. paulaMay 26, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Very cute cards! I LOVE Nikki's designs and you did an awesome job with them!

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  78. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    love the images - especially the female soldier - there are many out there as well - thanks for sharing and supporting OWH

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  79. KellyMay 26, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    These images are completely sweet!! Love them and your card!!

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  80. www.hokiecoyote.comMay 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    One of the cutest cards I've seen all day.

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  81. barbara macaskillMay 26, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Cute cards! The female soldier is my favorite!

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  82. ReneeMay 26, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    These are super cute! I love your image and the way you colored him. Very nice!

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  83. PamMay 26, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you for your support of Operation Write Home

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  84. JessieMay 26, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Your cards are just adorible! I love the girl soldier!

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  85. Beth L.May 26, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Love your cards! I have been following your blog for a while and really appreciate all your freebies. Thank you for your support of OWH!

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  86. SusanMay 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    love those images on the first card! great combo!

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  87. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I really liked how your colored in the girls clothes. Thank you for the freebie. I wish I had a printer :( I'm here because of Operation Write Home. Thank you for giving us a chance to win!

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  88. Pat YMay 26, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Great cards. Thanks for the freebies.

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  89. scrappingnanaMay 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Great cards. Love that sweet soldier image. Thanks for the freebies.

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  90. Sue DMay 26, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Cute cards. I follow the melonheadzfriends blog.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  91. ShanaMay 26, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    So super cut and I am now following, thanks for such cute designs
    shanasewing@yahoo.com

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  92. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    absolutely adorable cards with the soldiers- and I love the poppy card as well! thanks for supporting our troops!

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  93. msalmonMay 27, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    The soldier is adorable, thanks for supporting OWH!!! The soldiers are going to love them.

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  94. AnnMay 27, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    You are so talented! These are adorable! Thank you for being so generous and always supporting OWH!

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  95. Marilyn MMay 27, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Nikki's art is so cute. You've made some adorable cards.

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  96. LynnsLockerMay 27, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Adorable digi print cards....I may have to look in to this a little more. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing!

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  97. VickiMay 27, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Thanks for supporting OWH and joining us on the blog hop this weekend. I love the poppies but couldn't get the link to the Etsy shop to work. :-( ~V

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  98. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Following Melonheadz Illustrating! Love these cards and the awesome coloring of the uniforms! So realistic! TFS and for sponsoring OWH and for the awesome giveaway!

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  99. Amy MartinMay 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Wonderful cards. The images are so cute. I follow on both. Thanks for supporting and joining in the hop.

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  100. sarahstoneMay 27, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Your soldier is so cute and cheerful. Great card!

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  101. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I love your images. You did a good job.

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  102. KathrynMay 27, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I'm loving the poppies; so cheerful yet so full of meaning on this Memorial Day.

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  103. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I LOVE your soldier!! I am a follower of your blog. Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win your blog candy. Also, thank you for the freebies.

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  104. silviaMay 27, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Fabulous cards!! LOVE the soldiers!!!

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  105. BobbisTreasureMay 27, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I so love the poignant simplicity of the poppies and the accompanying sentiment.

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  106. Beth F.May 27, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Both of your cards are wonderful! I am already a follower of your blog. Thanks for the free image as well!

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  107. JulieMay 27, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Oh these are all so cute! No way could I even pick a favorite, lol! Thanks so much for your support of OWH!

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  108. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    What a fun and unique card A+
    It might be after the weekend here in the UK, but I just wanted to support such a good cause.
    "Like the ivy and the wall, together we stand united we fall"

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  109. craftysahmiamMay 27, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Awwwww, I am in love with your images - I'm off to the Illustrating blog to see more.

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  110. PoJoMay 27, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Love your style! Thanks for sharing!

    ptucker6 at cox dot net

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  111. Robin ClendenningMay 27, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    very cute Hero card! Love it!

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  112. KelleyMay 27, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Love your images, Nikki! Your cards are so whimsical, I love them.

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  113. Cindy LawrenceMay 28, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    These are all so sweet! Love the little soldier images!

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  114. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    I love the lilybeez bundle. Thanks for the chance.

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  115. Dotti's HobbiesJune 1, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Thank you for supporting OWH! We appreciate your involvement. ~Dotti H., OWH Board member

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