Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Top 13 in 2013




It's time for the OWH Top 13 bloghop!
I've learned so much in 2013 as a cardmaker - from online card classes and OWH, to card bloggers everywhere.  I've picked 13 cards from this year where I used a technique that was new to me.  I added a link that either inspired me or explains the technique, in case you're interested.
 
#1 - Partial embossing  

 
#2 - Creating a strong focal point (Bootcamp lesson)
 
#3 - Using 12x12 paper to make several cards at once
 
#4 - Copic coloring
 
#5 - Creating a shabby chic style card
CASE'd the style here: Leas Cupcakes


#6 - Making my own diecuts for a misted background
Diecuts with misting 



#7 - Layering elements on a card
Layering tips



#8 - Window card
A Blog Named Hero - Window card



#9 - Making one layer cards (still scares me!)
 
#10 - Using a photo on a card
 
#11 - Coloring with a die
 
#12 - Negative/Positive die cut
 
#13 - Plaid stamping
 
Come on and hop along with us at Operation Write Home and show us your Top 13 cards!
 
Have a great New Year's day!
 
 


23 comments:

  1. Fantastic! Just when I think I've chosen a favorite, I scroll down and choose another card! LOL I love all the techniques, especially the plaid stamping on the last card! I've got to try that one! Happy New Year!

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  2. Great group of cards...the window card is just gorgeous! The brilliant card just has that special pop. Tfs and Happy new Year!

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  3. Oohh, aahh! Just love all the bright cheerful cards, great collection, so special for our heroes! Thanks for sharing today!

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  4. Hi Erika! You are so good to link all the techniques! Love the partial embossing...need to try this. Have a great day.

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  5. What a lovely set of cards! Your window card is stunning. Love it!

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  6. Erika, Your cards are so very wonderful. Love the window card but #11 is my favorite. I've seen that stamp used many times but your interpretation of it is the best yet. Thanks for you comments in 2013.

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  7. Each and every one of your top 13 are wonderful ! I especially like your shabby chic card - great way to use up bits and pieces leftover from othe projects.

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  8. What a great collection of cards! Think the window card is my favorite. And, love that you've linked to the techniques... great idea! All the best in 2014!

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  9. Great collection of cards!! I have to say my favorite is your layered "brilliant" card. The yellow and black combo is so striking!

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  10. What a great variety of cards and techniques. Awesome job! TFS.

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  11. Hi Erika! Kudos to you for trying all these challenging techniques and highlighting them here for us! Great bold, graphic design. Your rainbow colors and sentiment on #11 are just what I needed today! Keep up the gorgeous work in 2014!

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  12. Great group of cards Ericka! What a fun idea to focus on new techniques. I have to admit I totally agree with the one-layer cards... they are intimidating to me too, but you did a terrific job on yours. Happy New Year!

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  13. What a terrific collection of cards! I love the clever coloring with the sentiment on #11. They are all worth me coming back a seeing again for my own mo-jo jolt! Thank you and can't wait to see your 2014 creations!

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  14. colorful and fun...thanks for sharing these great cards.

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  15. Love how you listed all the great techniques to try! Beautiful cards! Happy New Year!

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  16. I love how you created your Top 13! The links to your inspiration/technique ideas was really great! It is really something when we look at all we did over the year! Thanks for sharing your cards and have a very happy 2014! --Yvonne

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  17. A terrific top 13! Thanks for sharing your inspiration for each of them. Hope your 2014 is full of fabulous crafting!

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  18. Very nice! Particularly like your Copic coloring!

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  19. Beautiful cards! Each one has a strong element and the they are happy and bright. Thank you for sharing the links and the lovelies!

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  20. Like your bright cheerful cards and techniques that you shared. I want to try the plaid stamping technique. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

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  21. What a great variety of cards - just lovely. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year. April

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  22. I'm totally impressed with your one layer card. I can't seem to do those, they always have to have at least one layer. The plaid technique is quite impressive as well.

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  23. Ericka, it's no wonder these are your favorite 13. They are all fabulous!! I absolutely love the microbus and the little summer girl! Thank you for sharing!

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