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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

MFP Blog Hop - Day One

Mark's Finest Papers Design Teams are celebrating our NEWEST STAMP RELEASE with a Blog Hop! All 4 sets are available TODAY! For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, visit and comment on each of the design team members' blogs on June 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th. On Saturday, (June 12th), a winner will be chosen FOR EACH DAY from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for that day! 4 different winners, one winner for each day. THAT MEANS IF YOU MISSED A DAY, YOU STILL HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! And, you can go back and comment, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning! The 4 Winners will be announced on the Mark's Finest Papers Blog on June 12, 2010. Each winner will receive 1 Stamp Set that will be released NEXT month.

I’ve got two cards for today’s set – Believe in You




During the recent Virtual Stamp Night on SCS, one of the challenges was to do something new. I had never done a Recessed Window card and liked the result so much that I decided to make another one for the Blog Hop. The card base is a wonderful shade of green from Mark’s Finest Papers called August Greens, and the DP is from the Basic Grey paper pad Capella. The hummingbird is stamped with Palette Noir Black and colored with Copic markers. After stamping the sentiment, I sponged around the edges of the white cardstock with Palette Landscape to soften them. The two circles were added to give some interest to the frame.




For my second card I chose the large egret and cut him out using the largest Labels Nine Nestabilities. To get the mat, I turned the solid DP over and drew around the outside of the die – then cut it out with scissors. The scene is colored with Copic markers and sponged around the edges. The only embellishments are the six Martha Stewart pearls.

Be sure to visit the rest of the team to see what they did with this lovely set. And remember, you have a chance to win one of the stamp sets to be released in July.

Here is the Blog Hop LINE UP:

June Guest Designer- Samantha
Nancyruth
Lois (that’s me)
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34 comments:

  1. Mark's Finest PapersJune 8, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    These are both AMAZING!

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  2. BeckyJune 8, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Both of these are gorgeous, the second one is my favorite :), love those pearls.

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  3. MOMOJune 8, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    I love the flower card-simple and beautiful.

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  4. CherylJune 8, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    These are both lovely. I especially like the second card. The pearls and the choice of colors look so pretty.

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  5. wendypJune 8, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    they're both gorgeous!!!

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  6. Jeanne ForsythJune 8, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Nicely done, very soft, very pretty! Love them both~

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  7. Debbie SeyerJune 8, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Just love the cards but the second one is my favorite!

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  8. Carol DeeJune 8, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Great cards, I especially like card #1. Hugs..

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  9. Liz WilliamsJune 8, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Love these cards. The colors are gorgeous!

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  10. Susan RaihalaJune 8, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Both of these are GORGEOUS! The window is perfect and the egret looks awesome in the frame with his bill sticking out. LOVELY!

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  11. jdmommy - Anne HarmonJune 8, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Both are fab, Lois, but that recessed window card is a stunner!

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  12. Vicki DutcherJune 8, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Lois - that recessed framed card is a work of art! Both cards are just stunning!

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  13. Emily KeatonJune 8, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    What beautiful color palettes on both cards! I love what you've done here :)

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  14. peggysueJune 8, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Recessed window, that's such a great technique. And that shape of nestability was just perfect to fit in the little bit of water that the egret is standing in! Both are lovely.

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  15. KarenJune 8, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Both of your cards are so pretty. The recessed window technique is a wonderful showcase for your card.

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  16. KarenJune 8, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Great work Lois. Beautiful cards, for sure.

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  17. Julia AstonJune 8, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I love both of these Lois! the colors are super - that recessed framing looks great on the first one -and the out of the box cutting of the bird is so pretty!

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  18. Joanne TravisJune 8, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    So gorgeous, Lois. I love thae paper, coloring, and colors.

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  19. Margaret C.June 8, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Both cards are Awesome!! Thanks for sharing
    :-)

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  20. jovialjudiJune 8, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Gorgeous cards Lois! The 1st one is my favorite. That technique is just beautiful! TFS!

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  21. Vicky GouldJune 8, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Two very pretty cards, Lois!

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  22. mitzJune 8, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    ... wants to be your ** friend ** wow.. great card.. thanks for the opportunity
    ( mitz_zee@yahoodotcom)

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  23. Gloria WestermanJune 8, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    These are so pretty....love em....

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  24. MarlaJune 8, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Great cards - love how you did the window and the matching egret envelope for that card!!

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  25. PattyJune 8, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Simplicity is beautiful

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  26. Carol's Ink SpotJune 8, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Very pretty cards. I really like the first one shown.

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  27. ChrisdJune 9, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    What lovely papercrafting projects you created!

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  28. craftymom205June 9, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Lovely cards. Love the egret.

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  29. Samantha TaylorJune 9, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful. I love the depth and dimension your cards have.

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  30. Stacy MorganJune 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Both of these are beautiful Lois. I love the second one and your layout.

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  31. Virgo5June 9, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Oh my, these are both gorgeous!

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  32. GraceJune 9, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Wow Lois! Both are gorgeous! I love the recessed card!Love that dp too!!! I'll have to check out these finest papers... it's about time for me to order some! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. Lynn McAuleyJune 10, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful work on these wonderful designs, Lois!!

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  34. One Picky FamilyJune 10, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    I like the 3D affect on this card.

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