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Friday, February 17, 2012

MFP Blog Hop Day 4 - Dogwood Blossoms

Hello! Welcome to the final day of Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's February Blog Hop!
This month's New Stamp Set Releases are:

Relax A Bit Featured February 14
North American Woods Featured February 15
Blessings Featured February 16
Dogwood Blossoms Featured February 17


Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the design team members' blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on February 18, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday February 17, 2012.

Two of my favorite techniques are masking and reverse masking, so I combined them for my first card. I stamped the dogwoods, masked them with another image cut from Eclipse tape; then I used the negative of a Labels Twenty-One diecut and laid it on my card before I sponged with the green.


For my second card I actually CASEd a card from the Technique Junkies newsletter, using the technique Framed Embossing. As you can see, the green background inside the frame is embossed with a Swiss Dots embossing folder.

We hope you've enjoyed this month's release. Just for the record, my favorite is today's set. We had two beautiful dogwood trees in our yard when I was growing up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have many pleasant memories of my childhood in the country. Make sure you comment on the following blogs to increase your chances of winning one of this month's sets. Lois (that's me)  Vicky  Anne  Pat G.  Karen H. Patty P.  Mary  Dawn M.  Marilynn  Chrissy  Karen K.  Pam  Debbie  Nancy  Bonnie  Harriet  Kathy  Brenda  Mark's Finest Papers

Our new promotion begins this month! With the purchase of the February New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!
Our February New Release Mini:
Spring Joy
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32 comments:

  1. stampqueenFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Pretty flowers - love the pink on the edges on the first one!!

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  2. Ultimate WhirligigFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Ooo, I like this card. Great layout.

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  3. АняFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Amazing cards!!

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  4. Bonnie LynnFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Oh Lois, these are both so cool!

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  5. Harriet SkellyFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Both cards are beautiful Lois - this is my favorite set this release too!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Beautiful creations. I really like how the second is framed!

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  7. Vicky GouldFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    You have made some outstanding cards with this set, Lois...these two are no exception!!! Love the colors on these.

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  8. EvikFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Lovely cards!!!

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  9. BenziFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Great job with these beautiful images, Lois. I can hardly wait to see the real ones pop out with blooms.

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  10. stamping sueFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    both your cards are great. I'm a technique stamper, myself.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  11. Sue DFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Great techniques on your beautiful cards.

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  12. stampingbowdFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Lovely!! So many fun details in these cards!!!! I just love dogwoods!

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  13. jdmommy - Anne HarmonFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Love the layout on the big label!!

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  14. LuannaFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    When I see the dogwood trees in bloom, I know Spring is here. Lovely cards. I especially like the second one.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I especially like the layering in the card pictured above; it gives it dimension. Diana Craig

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  16. NancyKFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Your dogwoods are just lovely Lois - the touch of pink on the edges is perfect! Hope you are feeling better today!

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  17. Laura P.February 17, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Lois, beautiful cards! Love the colors and the designs. Very creative!

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  18. MariLynnFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful cards. I was intrigued by the two different dp's that you used on your second card. So very eye catching!!!

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  19. Kathy BradleyFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Lois,
    Both of your cards are so very lovely and elegant, and, both are awesome techniques.

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  20. JanineFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Your first card really appeals - must use that die more!

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  21. marikoFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful! This is my favorite set of the 4 released this month!

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  22. Winnie and PattyFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Lois--these cards are so pretty! Love them both. TFS

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  23. Lisa LynnFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    These cards are gorgeous.

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  24. Mary MarshFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    2 pretty cards Lois-I love this dogwood set

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  25. Jo4HimFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Lovely cards; love the "new" techniques. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Pat February 17, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Great design ideas. Pretty colors.

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  27. Karen (TLgirl353)February 17, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Lois- you did a great job on both and your dogwoods are fabulous!

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  28. LageneFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Gorgeous cards, love your designs!

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  29. RavengirlFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    These are very pretty! Love the fancy masking you did there!

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  30. Designing with DebbieFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Gorgeous cards. Love the colors

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  31. BernieFebruary 18, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    These are so beautiful. Sorry I missed the hop yesterday but I love this set!
    Blessings Bernie

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  32. KarenFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Lois, your blossoms are gorgeous with just that little hint of color on the edges. Beautiful creations.

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