Thursday, December 9, 2010

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop- Day 3

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

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. 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, (December 11, 2010), 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.

Today, we are celebrating the release of the "Hello Sunshine" stamp set:
To compliment the sun stamp, I wanted to use bright and summery colors for this card.  The papers used are Pacific Point from Stampin Up, shimmery gold and tango from The Paper Company, and Mediterranean Summer patterned paper.  I embossed the sun then sponged it with Tim Holtz distress inks.  I cut out the face, applied gold Smooch on the edges, then popped it up.  I stamped the sentiment with Staz On ink, as the mango paper is somewhat slick.  I completed the card by adding shimmery ribbons and a gold border made with a Martha Stewart punch.  The stamp set, Tim Holtz distress inks, Smooch, and Staz On ink are all available at Mark's Finest Papers. 

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/
Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/
Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/
Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/
Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/
Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/
Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/
Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/
Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/
Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/
Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/
Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/
Marilynn- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/
Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/
Lynn- http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/
Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

Be sure to join us tomorrow for the fourth and final day of the blog hop!


29 comments:

  1. Fabulous colors and patterns for this dramatic sun! Sensational card, Claudine!

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  2. Your choice of dp is fabulous with this!!

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  3. Gorgeous card and gorgeous design paper.

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  4. love those colors and that paper Claudine!
    Connie

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  5. Great Card - fresh colors and fantastic layout. Love it. Tini

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  6. Man, Claudine, you sure picked the perfect colors. Beautiful!

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  7. Love the crisp colors on this card, Claudine. And that pretty orange ribbon -- did I tell you I LOVE orange!

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  8. The colors are perfect for this design! Love your card.

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  9. I really like this layout. Beautiful card.

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  10. wonderful colors! beautiful card!

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  11. Claudine--this is a wonderful card. I love your bright colors and layout! Great job. TFS

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  12. Gorgeous! I love the colors you choose.

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  13. Very pretty - I like the use of the octagon for the center panel so much - it is unique and makes your card stand out.

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  14. The bright colors would make anyone smile! Beautiful warm card.

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  15. Too cute. It puts me back in the Southwest where I lived for years!
    Hugs, Pat Smith

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  16. Great card! Interesting color and layer combination.

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  17. Claudine, I love your choice of colors for this beautiful card. Great image, gorgeous dp and the punched edging/ribbon are a perfect finish.

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  18. This is so pretty!! Love that DP is a perfect feel and look to the image!!

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  19. Beautiful card, love the bright colors!

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  20. Love the colors withh this image.

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  21. Wow! Great colours and dimension!

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  22. Wow! That sun seems to GLOW! Fab use of color here, Claudine!

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  23. Awesome card and really great color combo!!

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  24. Great Southwestern look - it exudes warmth. Great card.

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  25. Great card. Love the mix of color.

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