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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

MFP Blog Hop Day 1 - Hot Air Balloon



Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company

September Blog Hop! 




This month's New Stamp Set Releases are


 Featured Sept.23
Hot Air Balloon 

Featured Sept. 24
Witchie

 Featured Sept. 25
Chrysanthemum

Featured Sept. 26
Nutcrackers


Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on today's participating 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 six winners will be announced on 
Sept. 27, 2014 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 10 PM EST on Friday,  September 26, 2014.


How old are you?  Do you remember The Fifth Dimension?  When I first saw today's stamp set, Hot Air Balloon, I immediately thought of The Fifth Dimension and their 1967 hit, Up Up and Away.  Here's a little refresher if you'd like.  Don't laugh at the clothes -- remember, it was the 60's!  I got rid of all my old LPs a long time ago, but I found a photo on-line.  I noticed on their website that they are still doing concerts.



Riding in a hot air balloon was on my bucket list.  And I'm happy to say that I have crossed it off.  For my 50th birthday, my husband arranged for me to go up in one.  HE didn't want to go up, but the dear man bought me a ride!  Actually, my neighbor (whose wife didn't want to do it) and I took an hour's ride over Central Florida, landing on the golf course at Walt Disney World!

My sister and her husband travel in their RV every summer.  Last summer they were in New Mexico during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival.  Here is a photo she sent to me.   She said it was 5:30 in the morning!


And she sent me an ornament that she purchased.  I tried to use similar colors on my Top Note Box (directions for box were on a CD I purchased from Technique Junkies Newsletter).


Here's the inside of the box -- there are two compartments.


As you can see, I had fun with this set; and I'm sure the rest of the team did, too.  Be sure to check out all the cards/projects they've created.  And comment often so you have a chance to win one of this month's stamp sets!

Here's the Design Team for today:

Come on back tomorrow for more creativity.
Card
Stamps:  Mark's Finest Papers - Hot Air Balloon
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Tumbled Glass
Paper:  Mark's Finest Papers - Premium Heavyweight White
Accessories:  Heidi Swapp stencil, Copic markers

Box
Stamps:  Mark's Finest Papers - Hot Air Balloon
Ink:  Memento Nautical Blue
Paper:  Mark's Finest Papers - Deep Scarlet, Snow Storm Smooth; Stampin' Up Not Quite Navy; K & Company Americana DP
Accessories:  Top Note die, Copic markers, Corner rounder
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25 comments:

  1. Vickie YSeptember 23, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful card and box! AND, thanks for the blast from the past!

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  2. An'Jenic G.September 23, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    Beautiful cards!! I love the background on your first card. I hope to ride a hot air balloon one of these days too. Looks like a lot of fun!!!

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  3. JanineSeptember 23, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    Nice card and box. Enjoyed the stories and photos you shared too.

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  4. nwilliams6September 23, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    Lois, I love all your tie in to the balloon items you have and your box is wonderful. Great colors and details on your cards. Love them! Love the pictures too. I lived in Albuquerque for 18 years and loved the balloon festival time. They would fly over your house all week and you could talk to them. All shapes and sizes - it was so fun! Hugz!

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  5. MariLynnSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    My mom was listening to UP UP and Away when she was in labor with me.So I guess I can say I've heard this song all my life. I love how you stenciled the blue on your card. Your box turned out fabulously.

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  6. Stampsnob.September 23, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Lovely projects and your presentation is beautiful...........Lis

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  7. stamping sueSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    congratulations on goin up in the balloon...don't think I would be that brave.
    like your card with the stencil design behind the balloon. great idea to make two spots inside the top note box. your coloring is spot on.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  8. Karen (TLgirl353)September 23, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Fabulous creations and yes I remember that song, like it was just released yesterday. Great memories!

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  9. wannabcre8tiveSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    A fabulous card, love the stenciling. The box is beautiful. I like the compartments.
    I loved riding in a hot air balloon. My brother n law would not go up either so I went with my sister. That was so sweet of your neighbor to buy your ticket. Thanks, for sharing your story and the picture.

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  10. Kathy BradleySeptember 23, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Lois,
    It's always fun to hear stories and memories and see the pictures. You did an awesome job as always, with your project. The box is very pretty and the card lovely.

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  11. JaneSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Lois,
    I loved reading your stories and your card and box are just amazing and elegant!!! Thanks for sharing with us it brought back memories for me too...
    Hugs

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  12. terrieSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Both of your card and box turned out awesome...
    Awesome that you went on a hot air balloon ride...good for you

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  13. (AJ) ArtJypsy September 23, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Fabulous card. Love your CAS approach. I think you captured the ornament perfectly in your little box.

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  14. ionabunnySeptember 23, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Love the shape of the balloon. Very antique/steampunk/modern looking. That makes it versitile!! Great sentiments and I love the mixed fonts Hugz

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  15. CaffeinatedPapercutsSeptember 23, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    How pretty! So exciting that you got to ride in a balloon, too!

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  16. Christina's CreationsSeptember 23, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    What a smart idea, I love it! I actually went to a balloon festival just this weekend. :)

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  17. Pat September 23, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    How exciting to have ridden in a balloon.. Great project.

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  18. Pam MacKaySeptember 23, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Wonderful projects love all of them!!

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  19. New CreationsSeptember 23, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    Riding in a hot air balloon, amazing!!! I didn't get this chance. Wonderful note box, very creative and pretty project with lovely photos shared!!!

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  20. Sandy HentzelSeptember 24, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Great techniques and details. Way to go for the hop kickoff post!

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  21. Sue DSeptember 24, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    Thanks for the refresher and I like your balloon projects.

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  22. sweet art designsSeptember 24, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Wow, wow, and wow. Did I mention, that I think your card and box were WOW!
    Myrna

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  23. Beth F.September 25, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Your card is beautiful as is your box! Such fond memories you have of hot air balloons!
    Beth
    Beth's Beauties

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  24. JanisSeptember 25, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Wonderful tale and lovely work!! I prefer my feet to be on terra firm, so I would NOT like to riiiiiiiiide in your beautiful balloon.....but it was sure fun hearing about your ride and seeing your lovely box and card!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  25. loulouSeptember 26, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Fantastic gift box. I love this wonderful image. I hadn't heard of the 5th Dimension but I know the song.

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