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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

MFP Blog Hop - Little Birds With Big Mouths

This week's new releases are: Little Birds With Big Mouths, Planted with Love, Lilacs in the Summer, and Adirondack Summer. For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Little Birds With Big Mouths? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)

For your chance to win: Comment on the listed Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Little Birds With Big Mouths. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

I used the Birdhouse image for my first card today. After coloring it with Copic markers, I cut it out and glued a straw (which I had cut in half lengthwise) to the back -- to serve as the pole. The DP for both of my cards today come from a K & Company pad called Julianne. I cut a blue piece with Labels 13 to back my popped-up birdhouse, matting it in white.



I punched some greenery using a Martha Stewart punch and popped on a flower at the base of the "pole." To add some texture, I put some Ultrafine Razzberry Fizz Flower Soft on the flowers cascading down the side of the birdhouse.

I used the nested birds for my second card. Aren't they rather funky looking birds? I brought in some turquoise with the sentiment, matting and brads for the eyes. I added some ribbon and a charm. The diecut is Labels 4 -- both regular and small. I like that Spellbinders added some "small" versions of the labels. It's a lot easier than tracing around the edge and cutting by hand.



Don't forget to comment on all the participating DT members' blogs today for your chance to win today's set.

Lois (that's me)
Vicky
Dawn
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Emily
Karen
Patty
Roxie
Vicki
Liz
Geri
Lynn
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60 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    love the way you colored this stamp
    very nice you are very talented.

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  2. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    love the way you used the copics to color the stamp
    very nice
    you are very talented

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  3. CarlyJuly 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    what a lovely delicate card. Very beautiful :)

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  4. kelly worner aka kellinokc@gmail.comJuly 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    i am unknown, i was trying to sign in with google email

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  5. GlitterqueenJuly 12, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Wow, those are such cute cards, I love those stamps! What a great idea to use a straw as the pole for the birdhouse!

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  6. Liz WilliamsJuly 12, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Great work on these lovely cards, Lois!

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  7. BeckyJuly 12, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Both of these are lovely, beautiful colors on that second one.

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  8. АняJuly 12, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    That's a fab cards!! And thanx for the hop!)
    Hugs,
    Ann.

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  9. pattyJuly 12, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    wonderful image on a wonderful card, best wishes, Patty

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  10. Bonnie LynnJuly 12, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Awesome!! I love both of these cards.

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  11. EemeliJuly 12, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    They are both beautiful though I like the first one a bit more ^^
    Hugs from Finland, Eemeli

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  12. ChunyuanJuly 12, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Elin LarssonJuly 12, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    What lovely and delicate stamp. Fun Vintage so to say. Love it!

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  14. Marilyn MJuly 12, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Beautiful cards. Great idea for the pole for the birdhouse.

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  15. KittieJuly 12, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    So cute, Lois!

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  16. NevaJuly 12, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    FAbulous job with this new set Lois

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  17. Carol HurlockJuly 12, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Both your cards are lovely Lois. I love the little flower at the bottom of the birdhouse.

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  18. Carol LJuly 12, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Two more great cards from you Lois! I love the flowersoft and spray of greenery on the first, and the pop of blue color on the 2nd is perfect for the image!

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  19. ConnieJuly 12, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Love your ideas Lois!! Whodathought to use a split straw for a pole? It totally "makes" your card!!
    Like those awesome blue eyes on the second card too.
    Connie

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  20. DawnJuly 12, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    adorable! love the birdhouse on the post with flowers!!

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  21. NancyJuly 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Really nice cards.

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  22. Joanne (jojot)July 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Lois, love the cutwork.....your sketches are perfect to put the focus on this wonderful image....kudos, my friend

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  23. Marlena M.July 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Your card is wonderful! I love the centered die as a frame. ;)

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  24. Winnie and PattyJuly 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Lois--these are adorable! I love them both, but I really like the top one because of the flower on the bottom of the card. I think that really makes it1 TFS

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  25. Emily KeatonJuly 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Great coloring, Lois! I love your design for these. :)

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  26. Designing with DebbieJuly 12, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Very beautiful cards. I love the coloring and the flowers.

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  27. LoriJuly 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Both cards are beautiful Lois!!!

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  28. dawnmercedesJuly 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    oh wow...what a perfect pink flower embellie!

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  29. Barbara ColbertJuly 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautifully done...that is a cute stamp!

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  30. Colorado CrafterJuly 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Great cards!! Thanks so much!!

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  31. larueJuly 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I love everything about it.

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  32. MiesjeJuly 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Very cute - love the coloring.

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  33. DebraMJuly 12, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful Cards..love both of them.

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  34. redwasher1July 12, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Lois, I love both cards! What a great idea to use a straw!!! Cleaver!!! I will have to try that!

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  35. Lena95469July 12, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    wow I love both cards they are so cute!

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  36. jdmommy - Anne HarmonJuly 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Your cards are wonderful! Lois, your coloring is always so good!! Great job!!

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  37. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Very pretty, lovely colors.Mary L Schreiber

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  38. Carol DeeJuly 12, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Sweet cards with a fun set!

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  39. Lynn McAuleyJuly 12, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Love your beautiful coloring and wonderful die cut framing!! Such pretty, pretty cards, Lois, with these delightful big-mouthed birds!

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  40. pmmJuly 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Love the way SB labels#13 fits the birdhouse perfectly, and how you so creatively used a straw for the pole of the birdhouse! Beautiful cards!

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  41. Theresa's StudioJuly 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Great cards...love how you used the stamps. Lovely!

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  42. KellyJuly 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    What lovely cards Lois! Love the way you added the extra greenery. TFS

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  43. Vicky GouldJuly 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Oh. Lois!! What fabulous, intricate cuts you made -gorgeous - both of them! I missed ya!

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  44. StampersueJuly 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Lovely card such lovely colours and the stamps are fab.

    Stampersue
    X

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  45. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Very smart looking card!!!

    Mike B

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  46. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Very nice job Lois, love the second one especially, the nestie shape you selected and the adorable charm!

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  47. Vicki DutcherJuly 12, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Love the first card with the popped up house against that bg! Looks wonderful!!

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  48. sonyaeverdingJuly 12, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Great job. Love your site.

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  49. szbacn1July 12, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I love your birdhouse card! And I think the stamps in this set are darling... would love to win it!

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  50. JessicaJuly 12, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I love little birds! Pick me!

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  51. AdrienneJuly 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Cute beehive. I love it!

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  52. Karen (TLgirl353)July 12, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Very nice cards, Lois! I like the way you placed the images on the die cuts!

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  53. JaneenJuly 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    adorable both of them, I love the top one, looking so stately there!

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  54. Emily (stampingout on SCS)July 12, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Very pretty cards, Lois! :)

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  55. VickiJuly 12, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Wow 55 comments! That should say it all don't ya think? Your cards are fantastic. I love how you used the straw for the 3D look..So creative!
    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/

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  56. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Nicely done! Love the shape you used as the background for the bird house in your first card, it framed it nicely!

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  57. MarieJuly 12, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Gotta love these cards. Love the added flower at the bottom of the first card and the cute bobble added to the second, added a lot to the cards.

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  58. Chrissy DJuly 13, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I have to pull out that bird house yet! I love what you did with this set! Wonderful!

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  59. KarenJuly 13, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Oh so fabulous Lois!

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  60. RoxieJuly 14, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Your flower on the first looks great with the image, cute cards.

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