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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop - Day 1

Welcome to the MFP January Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!


And…LOOK for the WINNERS of the Blog Hop Saturday!

Our New Sets are: In the Forest, Happy Pansies, Sew What, and Floral Tea.For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!

For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, January 15, 2011, a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.


I've made two cards for today's set, In the Forest.



I had made a stage card once before, but I wasn't happy with the fact that the pieces did not automatically "pop up" when the card was opened. In researching this type of card, I discovered the trick (which is to attach tabs from the cut-out piece to the back of the card, or to another piece situated behind it). So with this information I made another one. The front of the card is a simple version -- the inside much busier. In addition to the images from In the Forest, the popped-up trees and the bushes at the front of the stage are from A Walk in the Woods.




My second card is much less involved. After stamping and mounting the flop-eared bunny, I put a piece of ribbon diagonally at the lower right. I then stamped the sentiment on a piece of vellum and cut it the same size as the ribbon.

Be sure to visit the rest of the DT members' blogs to see what they have created with this set.

Nancyruth
Lois (that's me)
Vicky
Dawn L.
Anne
Peggysue
Susan
Connie
Emily
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Emily N.
Neva
Mark’s Finest Papers
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72 comments:

  1. Lynn McAuleyJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    What awesome work with these gorgeous images, Lois!! You are an amazing talent!!!

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  2. Joanne TravisJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    All of these are so lovely, Lois!!

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  3. Liz WilliamsJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Well, you did not disappoint me, Lois. These are fabulous.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Love the stage card. Just awesom
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  5. ChristineJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    The stage card is amazing - so detailed. I really do love the simplicity of the bunny card though. That one just speaks to me.

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  6. Susan HoganJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    I really like the stage scene - but what a lot of work!

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  7. KCJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    these are both beautiful! I love the stage card, and the colors on the bunny card are just beautiful!

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  8. Karin ÅkesdotterJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    What amazing cards! That pop-one is OUTSTANDING!!! So beautiful!

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  9. NevaJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    OMGosh Lois these are both fabulous. Really LOVE that stage card

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  10. LaNellJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Oh my, the stage card is wonderful. Of the two projects I liked the flopped ear bunny best. I like the idea of the velum on the ribbon.

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  11. Vicky GouldJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Brava, Lois. Love your stage card. . . and the others are lovely too.

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  12. Claudine PochJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Wow, that stage card is amazing! Love how it looks like you've stamped on the ribbon for the bunny card!

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  13. ConnieJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Wonderful work Lois! You have done an outstanding job with this set.
    Such a lot of fussy cutting!
    Connie

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  14. Kristi January 11, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Wonderful cards, Lois. Your stage card is just stunning!!

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  15. Susan RaihalaJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Wow, Lois! The stage card is STUNNING!!!!!! What a lot of detail and care!

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  16. DawnJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    your stage card is fabulous, Lois!! love the bunny too!

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  17. TedJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Lois, that 3-D scene is so peaceful! :)

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  18. dawnmercedesJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    wow..all that hard work paid off...these are amazing!

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  19. Emily (stampingout on SCS)January 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Fabulous cards, Lois! I really like the pop up card! :)

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  20. terriavidreader (IN-USA)January 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I really love the stage card.

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  21. Sherry KushibabJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Bunny is adorable the wood scene and stage card are awesome. http://stampingcowgirlcreations.blogspot.com

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  22. Theresa's StudioJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love your stage card and that bunny is so cute.

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  23. jdmommy - Anne HarmonJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Lois, these are all fabulous! I love the stage, and the printing on ribbon is wonderful!!

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  24. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Love that pop up card, and that cute bunny image is so adorable, I just want to hug him.

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  25. Virgo5January 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    OMGosh Lois you always blow me away! Love that awesome pop up card and your Bunny card is so pretty!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh a stage card, what a great idea, this looks wonderful and such a great use of the stamp set.

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  27. CowgirlscrapperJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Lovely cards. The new set is great.

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  28. prairierosestamperJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love the stage card - so intricate looking.

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  29. MariLynnJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    OOOH!! I love how your stage card looks!

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  30. Harriet SkellyJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    OMG Lois I love that stage card - the detail is amazing!! I also love the way you did the ribbon on the bunny card!!

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  31. Lillian ChildJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Ohmygoodness ... your 3D pop-up card is SO creative - and I just know it was a lot of work to create, so thanks so much for sharing it with us!

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  32. PatJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Lovely job Lois. I love both images you have so nicely done.
    Hugs, Pat Smith

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  33. rnhockey6January 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Very different looks. The stage card is impressive - looks like lots of time went into that!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Wow - no lie, that first card intimidats me. Both are fabulous!!!

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  35. TaniaJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Wow! Both cards are beautiful. I would never have the patience to do the first one; I admire you for it. It's just stunning.

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  36. Sue DJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Fabulous job on the stage card and I like how you stamped on vellum over the ribbon on the bunny card.

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  37. Kristie MaynardJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Gorgeous cards! What more can I say?

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  38. ButterflyEarsJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Lois, all of your work is incredibly beautiful but for me the stage card took my breath away.
    Your creation of the woodland scene is absolutely perfect in every way. WOW!!

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  39. Judy W.January 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Wonderful cards! The stage card scene is awesome!

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  40. redwasher1January 11, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Love the stage card and the bunny card!! This is a inspiration!!

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Lovely cards. Thank you

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    love the pop up card and the bunny too. I have seen the pop up cards before but not made any will try one ,one of these days.
    Yvonne Nicholson

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  43. Vicki DutcherJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Excellent scene card - love the bunny!

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  44. Carol SouthernJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful cards Lois. The scene one is stunning.

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  45. DeannaJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What beautiful cards. I love the stage card.

    Deanna
    itsdee45@embarqmail.com

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  46. Arlene B.January 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    What a gorgeous stage card! Love the bunny too.

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  47. Carol DeeJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Wow great stag card!

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  48. Winnie and PattyJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Oh Lois--these cards are GREAT!!!! I love the first one, but your bunny card is sooooooo sweet! Too cute. TFS

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  49. LorraineJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    wooooooooooooow you are so clever these cards are truely amazingly stunning xx

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  50. Alicia (aka Bunny)January 11, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Okay, WOW...that stage card blew me away. Awesome!

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  51. PJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Fabulous stage card, and the bunny card is so sweet.

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  52. JaneenJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    lots of work in that first one, i've never even seen a stage card before. thanks for sharing it.

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  53. Karen (TLgirl353)January 11, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    The scene card with all the dimension is terrific!

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  54. Becky DunhamJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    This In the Forest set is so beautiful! I love what you have done with them! That bunny is so sweet!

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  55. Babe O'MaraJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Love your stage card. So much detail. Beautiful!!

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  56. Kris in AlaskaJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Wowsers!!! Love that pop up card!! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  57. Tini A.January 12, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Oh Lois...your cards are sooo beautiful!!! Very wonderful.
    Hugs Tini

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  58. Emily KeatonJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That pop-up is FAB, Lois! And I love your little honey bunny. :)

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I absolutely love these cards -- I love all nature cards and esp. scene ones.
    Great job !

    Judy Tuck

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  60. Ratty HugsJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Fabo cards! The stage card is super.
    Thank you for sharing.
    ~C8>

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  61. Auntie EmJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Your pop-up card is awesome! What a great design with the little trees and animals. And you little bunny card is so soft and sweet.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  62. carrieJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Both are great cards! Love the pop-up card, it is fantastic.

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  63. marikoJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love, love the diorama look on the pop up card! What a great idea!

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  64. LageneJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Both cards are wonderful! In the forrest is AMAZING!!!

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  65. Jnett's PlaceJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Cool card!

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  66. Sharon PeeleJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Wow, Love the pop up card, it is awesome!! your coloring is beautiful!! and the bunny card is tooooo cute!!

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  67. Pat JandacekJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    The pop-up card is fantastic! You've created a wonderful scene. You picked just the right 'frame' for the rabbit, too. Thanks for sharing.

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  68. Maggie CrawfordJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    i love the floppy bunny card!

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  69. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Two fabulous cards. That stage card is just amazing. xx

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  70. RoxieJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful card what a nice surprise to open up to!

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  71. Mary Anne / MA54KJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Wowzer, that pop up is simply amazing, and the lop eared bummy would steal anyones heart!

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  72. E. MarieJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Your pop up card is absolutely stunning. Though the 2nd card is a little simpler, who can resist that adorable bunny. Great job on both.

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