My publication attempt

I did ... I really did it.  I actually submitted a some cards for publication.  I didn't get selected, but at least I tried.

Here is one of the cards I submitted:

This was in the sketch category, so the layout was pre-defined.  It uses the new My Matryoshka set from Stampin Up! (I chose the clear mount option)  I colored with a boatload of Copics!  I also used the new scalloped edge punch from SU!  I love the detail on it.

The other card I submitted this one in the Thank You category:

I really like how this one turned out.  It may become and AnyHero card, or I may send it in my next Operation Write Home box. 

Speaking of OWH, I recieved a letter from them today with tax info on it.  It turns out I've sent in 343 cards!  Many of those were donated from SU! demonstrators in my up/side line, but it still is cool to see.  I am hoping to beat that mark this year ... starting with a stamping party in  a few weeks.  I'll be posting card samples that we will make that night (and hopefully will remember to take some pix of the event itself

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