OWH: My 13 for 2013!

since this is my first year making cards (or any papercrafting for that matter!), the evolution of my cardmaking has been significant. I watched the OWHtv tutorial videos, leveraged the sketch challenges, CASE’d other cardmaker blogs, and just practised a lot! I HIGHLY encourage you to do so too! 🙂

I’m thankful to the nice folks at operation write home not only for supporting deployed servicemen and teaching newbies like me how to make cards, but giving us a way of coping as well.

Having said that, I’ve picked out 13 cards for this bloghop as a reflection of my learning this year. yay!

yea, kinda scary. I had no clue!	bought a cricut & cameo…
discovered stamps & layering	learned a bit about CAS…
copics, the greeting farm, and embossing folders!	then tried a masculine card…
fussy cutting & palette picking	as my stamp collection grew…
kept at the boy cards…	fell for lawn fawn stamps…
doodle bug and pinks…	respect the ‘stache!
developed an addiction…	(bonus card!)

Thank you for visiting!

30 Responses

Kathy T · January 1, 2014 at 11:32:34 ·

Your cards are great! Thank you for sharing your first year of card making with OWH. My favorite is the Doodle Bug & Pinks.
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 12:01:22 ·
  
  You’re too kind. Thanks!
lirpastory · January 1, 2014 at 12:12:07 ·

What a great walk down memory lane. Great creations from last year. April
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 12:41:28 ·
  
  Thank you! Right?! I had to catch up!
cdebbie672 · January 1, 2014 at 12:42:54 ·

I love the way you chronicled your progress. Very nice, keep it up…I like your cards a lot.
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 12:44:17 ·
  
  Thanks! I’m still learning a lot toI!
Linda L · January 1, 2014 at 14:52:02 ·

Great group of cards…My fave is the Owl card…great coloring and I love that paper/color palette! tfs and Happy New Year!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 15:16:51 ·
  
  me too! thanks! next to The Greeting Farm, Lawn Fawn are my favorite stamps!
digirlwiz · January 1, 2014 at 14:54:53 ·

This is amazing- you have only been creating a year? I love your coloring- and you remind me that TGF makes wonderful stamps! Love all your boy cards- fabulous cards! Thanks for sharing!!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 15:15:50 ·
  
  thank you! yes, I’ve been working on it. TGF stamps make it really easy too!
PaulaSpagnuolo · January 1, 2014 at 15:29:06 ·

This is a terrific collection and definitely belies the fact that you’re just starting! Such a nice variety too…which is perfect for OWH. I think the cute owl is my favorite. Best wishes for Ia happy, healthy and creative 2014!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 17:20:39 ·
  
  Thanks, Paula! Seasoned cardmakers like you are inspiring!
Carol L · January 1, 2014 at 17:32:36 ·

You’re a beginner?!?! WOW my dear, but you sure learn fast! Your cards are all amazing and so well constructed! I too love the Lawn Fawn line, but you’ve done well with everything! I especially like that mean-looking bulldog!! Cute!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 17:38:56 ·
  
  I owe it all to OWHTV tutorials, good products, and CASE-ing others’ blogs like yours! My progress this year is proof that there’s a lot to learn!
donnanuce · January 1, 2014 at 18:07:00 ·

Even your beginning cards were great and they got even better throughout the year! Fabulous card collection! Happy New Year!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 22:49:20 ·
  
  ha! coming from you that’s huge! thanks! I visited your blog today and was blown away! your attention to detail and balance is astounding!
Bobbi’s Treasure · January 1, 2014 at 18:13:50 ·

WOW!!!! I am so inspired by how quickly your card making skills have progressed!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 20:56:19 ·
  
  thank you so much – i have to admit that my initial cards were embarrassing, but I’m flattered to hear that I’ve developed a bit
Sybrina K · January 1, 2014 at 18:34:39 ·

Wow… can’t believe you’ve only been at this for a year. These cards are amazing and I can’t wait to see what you create in 2014!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 20:55:12 ·
  
  it’s because I’ve learned from great cardmakers like you!
heather · January 1, 2014 at 20:15:56 ·

Awe, all of your cards are just wonderful (how cute are those images?!) and reading that this was your first year (seriously?!) of card making. It was fun reading about your progression the past year with each of your favorite cards, too. Thanks for sharing !
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 20:20:14 ·
  
  Not all are my favorites now, I sure learned a lot this year! Ha!
Jen M · January 1, 2014 at 21:40:27 ·

Way to go! You have learned a lot in a year! I love the “i ruff you” card. That dog looks so fierce. 🙂
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 22:46:00 ·
  
  thank you! kinda cute, but tough too! I can’t wait to learn more as more time goes by and I get more involved with OWH
hokiecoyote (@hokiecoyote) · January 1, 2014 at 22:33:14 ·

I really like your masculine card. TFS. Can’t wait to see your 2014 cards.
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 22:48:06 ·
  
  thank you – I’m still learning a lot so I’m sure they’ll improve with practise.
Dixie · January 1, 2014 at 22:35:56 ·

Goodness! You are a pro! This is a fabulous collection!
1. T · January 1, 2014 at 22:47:24 ·
  
  ha! thanks for the flattery! maybe the last 6 are on par with the work I’ve seen on your blog, but the first half was just learning!
Sherry H · January 2, 2014 at 15:21:25 ·

This may have been your first year, but you are clearly a natural at card making! You got me thinking back to those first cards I made (ack!) in 2010. So glad you found the OWH family and the papercrafting addiction! Have a happy and creative New Year!
1. T · January 2, 2014 at 15:28:35 ·
  
  Thanks very much – yes, I’m addicted! I’ve seen other OWH’er card blogs and am so inspired to improve my skills.