tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81661443472612004662024-03-12T21:50:52.745-04:00Nicole's Butterfly EarsButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-19716329646232788222011-12-23T22:55:00.000-05:002011-12-23T22:55:22.328-05:00Merry Christmas<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4d6a67344e7a4d354d6a6b3d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="303" alt="Click to play this Smilebox greeting" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4d6a67344e7a4d354d6a6b3d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=smilebox&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="46" alt="Create your own greeting - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Create your own <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/" target="_blank">digital greeting card</a></td></tr></table>ButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-17870662804871587952011-04-15T00:01:00.001-04:002011-04-15T00:01:05.761-04:00DAY 4_MARK'S FINEST PAPERS APRIL BLOG HOP_GARDEN FAIRIES<strong>Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
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We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!***<br />
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What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 16, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES!<br />
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FRIDAY, April 15, 2011: Garden Fairies<br />
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<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily-</a><br />
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen-</a><br />
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<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty-</a><br />
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<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie-</a><br />
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<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki-</a><br />
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<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz:</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine-</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn-</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole -</a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn-</a><br />
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<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue-</a><br />
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<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie –</a><br />
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<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.-</a><br />
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<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia</a><br />
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<a href="http://patriciagrc98.blogspot.com/">Patricia</a><br />
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<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy</a><br />
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<a href="http://lillianchild.blogspot.com">Guest Designer, Lillian</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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I love fairies and collect fairie books and love to read all thing fairie so this is a terrific set for me.<br />
The first card was made using Lime Squeeze and Snow Storm White cs from MFP.<br />
I love these colors together.<br />
I inked this pretty fairie image 2 times in Palette Noir black and colored with Copic markers. I also added some teeny tiny aqua pearls to the tip of her wings. I then die cut one image with a plain Nestie and the second I line cut just the fairie and popped it over the main panel image. I then added a die cut Nestie scalloped mat.<br />
The bg is embossed with a folder I received as a gift.<br />
To embellish my card I used Doohickey die cut leaves with tiny pearls in the leaves and finished with a gorgeous paper flower.<br />
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The second card I made for yesterday SCS challenge. I have this beautiful picture of a rain drop in a leaf "I don't know who the photographer is" and though it would be perfect to show this cute fairie silhouette.<br />
The image is inked in Palette Noir with the inside of wings colored with a red Copic marker.<br />
I added a sentiment tag and a gorgeous red ribbon bow.<br />
Clean and simple, I also really like how this one turned out.<br />
Have a wonderful weekend, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-86317508451426253262011-04-14T00:01:00.003-04:002011-04-14T00:01:01.758-04:00April Blog Hop Day 3 "My Mother's Garden"<strong>Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
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We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!***<br />
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What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 16, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES!<br />
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Thursday, April 14, 2011-In My Mother's Garden<br />
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/">Dawn L.</a><br />
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<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
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<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily</a><br />
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen</a><br />
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<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty</a><br />
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<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie</a><br />
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<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a><br />
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<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn M</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole</a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri </a><br />
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<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia</a><br />
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<a href="http://lillianchild.blogspot.com">Guest Designer, Lillian</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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I think this is my favorite of the new April stamps sets from MFP.<br />
I used Lavender and white as my colors.<br />
The image was stamped with Palette Noir black ink and colored with Copic markers.<br />
I embossed the bg with a basket weave folder and the strip was done with two lengths of embossing strips...one buttons and the other zigzag.<br />
The rest is self explanatory.<br />
I think a wheel barrow full of flowers would look lovely in any garden.<br />
I really love this sentiment.<br />
Happy Hopping and good luck, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-33964919306415156512011-04-13T00:01:00.002-04:002011-04-13T12:13:38.374-04:00Day 2 of Mark's Finest Papers April Blog Hop<strong>Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
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We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!***<br />
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What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 16, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES!<br />
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WEDNESDAY, April 13: Oh Boy, It's a Girl!<br />
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/">Dawn L.</a><br />
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<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
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<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue</a><br />
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<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie </a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn M.</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole </a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri </a><br />
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<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.</a><br />
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<a href="http://patriciagrc98.blogspot.com/">Patricia</a><br />
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<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy</a><br />
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<a href="http://lillianchild.blogspot.com">Guest Designer, Lillian</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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Today is day 2 of MFP's Blog Hop. I am featuring the set "Oh Boy It's a Girl".<br />
Don't you just love this darling elephant. I inked the elephant and the sentiment with Palette Noir onto a purple plaid and purple dots dp respectively, and line cut the image. All of the dp on this card is from DCWV/Baby Boy. I used bright white cs for the matting.<br />
To add some pizazz I inked the diaper pin with Palette Noir onto the white dotted dp and line cut it also. I tied on a pretty ribbon knot and threaded the diaper pin thru it. I think it's looks cute.<br />
Happy blogging everyone, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-41017875533318976952011-04-12T08:56:00.000-04:002011-04-12T08:56:11.631-04:00BLOG HOP DAY 1 for Mark's Finest Papers<strong>Welcome to the MFP April Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: In My Mother's Garden, Bearded Iris, Oh Boy, It's a Girl and Garden Fairies.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
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We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!***<br />
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What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, April 16, 2011. ***See the MFP blog for all the contest rules and PRIZES!<br />
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TUESDAY April 12, 2011- Bearded Iris<br />
<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois </a><br />
<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
<a href="http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/">Dawn L.</a><br />
<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue</a><br />
<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie </a><br />
<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily</a><br />
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen</a><br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty</a><br />
<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie</a><br />
<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a><br />
<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz</a><br />
<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri</a><br />
<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.</a><br />
<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia</a><br />
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<a href="http://patriciagrc98.blogspot.com/">Patricia</a><br />
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<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy</a><br />
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<a href="http://lillianchild.blogspot.com">Guest Designer, Lillian</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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This is going to be my Mother's day card for my DMIL.<br />
This is one of the images from the new set "Bearded Iris". This set can be very feminine and perfect for Mother's Day.<br />
I stamped the image 3 times with Palette Noir black ink, colored with Copic markers then line cut the images. I layered some of the petal parts and used pop-up dots to raised the image onto a white oval Nestie shape die cut cs and then layered that over an scalloped oval Nestie die cut on black cs.<br />
The dp is from 7 gypsies/gypsy market variety pack.<br />
I distresses and sponged on black around the edges and mounted to a black mat. <br />
My embellishment on this card is a threaded black ribbon with a pretty acrylic flower.<br />
Happy hopping and good luck to every one, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-15464750356433538092011-04-11T07:25:00.000-04:002011-04-11T07:25:33.833-04:00Sneak Peek of "Oh Boy It's a Girl" by Mark's Finest Papers and the SCS, CAS114 challenge.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-91OO-qYph5I/TaLknHisdOI/AAAAAAAAFKY/SK2rqbySQ-I/s1600/BE_MFP_APRIL+BLOG+HOP+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-91OO-qYph5I/TaLknHisdOI/AAAAAAAAFKY/SK2rqbySQ-I/s400/BE_MFP_APRIL+BLOG+HOP+001.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>This is my card for today's challenge CAS114.<br />
This is a sneak peek of <a href="http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank"><span style="color: green;">Mark's Finest Papers</span></a> new set "Oh Boy It's a Girl".<br />
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That little cutie in the picture is my new Great Grandson Jackson.<br />
I paper piece the giraffe with a green polka dot dp.<br />
I popped the bow around his neck and added a green gem to match.<br />
I only used dp on this card it's by DCWV/Nursery/Baby Boy.<br />
I used a punched for the edging and a cute ribbon simply knoted. The sentiment is inked in Palette Noir.<br />
NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-24090653586601768852011-04-08T00:01:00.000-04:002011-04-08T00:01:34.988-04:00Sneak Peek of "Garden Fairies" by Mark's Finest Papers and the F4A59 challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1nfjCRJ9XHk/TZ6IV_vKh1I/AAAAAAAAFKU/ucOlzRkHNhI/s1600/BE_April+Sneak+Peek+for+MFP_F4A59+001_Garden+Fairies.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1nfjCRJ9XHk/TZ6IV_vKh1I/AAAAAAAAFKU/ucOlzRkHNhI/s400/BE_April+Sneak+Peek+for+MFP_F4A59+001_Garden+Fairies.JPG" width="352" /></a></div>Thanks for the fun technique. This is what I came up with. This is a soon to be released sneak peek of the set "Garden Fairies" by <a href="http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank"><span style="color: brown;">Mark's Finest Papers.</span></a><br />
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http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFrontFor the papers I used BoBunny and cs from MFP.<br />
The image and sentiment are stamped with Versafine/Sepia. The embossing folder is from Sizzix.<br />
I added this beautiful chocolate silk ribbon to finish.<br />
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Have a nice weekend, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-81301779462484210142011-04-07T10:54:00.000-04:002011-04-07T10:54:31.779-04:00Sneak Peek of "In My Mother's Garden" by Mark's Finest Papers and WT317 challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ls72JM4HojQ/TZ3P26Z9g9I/AAAAAAAAFKQ/7Lwj0d3r4kw/s1600/BE_MFP+sneak+peek_WT317_The+Garden+Gate+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ls72JM4HojQ/TZ3P26Z9g9I/AAAAAAAAFKQ/7Lwj0d3r4kw/s400/BE_MFP+sneak+peek_WT317_The+Garden+Gate+001.JPG" width="383" /></a></div>I love love love this image. In our WT317 challenge today we are to use decorative scissors. I used my on the bottom of the main image and main panel.<br />
The image is stamped in Palette Noir black on watercolor paper then water colored with a small artist brush and watercolor paint. I added some Flower Soft to the hanging basket flowers to give them dimension but chose to water color the lillies in the earns. I added some tiny yellow gems to the middle of the flowers.<br />
To finish I added some tiny white dots with a gel pen to the edging and a pretty blue satin ribbon.<br />
The is a Sneak Peek coming soon to <a href="http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Mark's Finest Papers</span></a> it is called "In My Mother's Garden.<br />
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Thanks for looking, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-2664154497604107522011-04-06T00:46:00.000-04:002011-04-06T00:46:18.297-04:00SC327 challenge and a Sneak Peek for Mark's Finest release out soo "Oh! Boy It's a Girl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jyPtECeIriw/TZvvx4CjufI/AAAAAAAAFKA/F6XdUQ1zbGc/s1600/BE_MFP_APRIL+BLOG+HOP+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jyPtECeIriw/TZvvx4CjufI/AAAAAAAAFKA/F6XdUQ1zbGc/s400/BE_MFP_APRIL+BLOG+HOP+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is a Sneak Peek of the upcoming set “Oh! Boy It’s a Girl!”. I think this is one of the cutest baby sets. <br />
For the SC327 chalenge I used the image of the little Zebra. I stamped it’s image in Palette Noir black onto blue striped dp, I then stamped it on another dp but just line cut the bow and added a tiny gem.<br />
All of the designer papers are Nana’s Nursery Baby Boy by DCWV.<br />
I line cut the animal and popped it onto the panel #3.<br />
On panel #2 I stamped my sentiment added a yellow ribbon and hat pin.<br />
On panel 1 I just layered dp over the white card base.<br />
To finish I added a pretty acrylic flower.<br />
All of the supplies can be found at the MFP STORE. http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront<br />
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Thanks for dropping by, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-22729797720103512022011-04-05T11:53:00.000-04:002011-04-05T11:53:10.870-04:00April Sneak Peek of the upcoming Set "In my Mother's Garden by Mark's Finest Papers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7TEIof3V5f0/TZs6QuyCPtI/AAAAAAAAFJo/hMLcSLxEC2E/s1600/BE_MFPs+April+Blog+Hop+Preview_In+my+Mothers+Garden+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7TEIof3V5f0/TZs6QuyCPtI/AAAAAAAAFJo/hMLcSLxEC2E/s400/BE_MFPs+April+Blog+Hop+Preview_In+my+Mothers+Garden+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is a Sneak Peek of an upcoming set for <a href="http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Mark's Finest Papers.</span></a><br />
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The set it called "In my Mother's Garden" and I think it's gorgeous and you are only seeing a snippet of what's on this set.<br />
Today's color challenge asked us to use the following colors:Poppy Parade<br />
Baja Breeze<br />
Pear Pizazz<br />
I've substituted these colors with cs from MFP.<br />
I inked the image in Palette Noir black and colored with copic markers and gel pens. I also added tiny half pearls in a green tone. I popped this adorable watering can onto some Nestabilities round die cuts in plain and scallop.<br />
The dp is by K&Company/Julianne.<br />
The border at the bottom is by Magnolia doohickeys/berry lace die and the tiny red flowers were made using a punch and then some half pearls were added.<br />
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NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-14907181318821961962011-03-11T00:01:00.006-05:002011-03-11T00:01:08.566-05:00DAY 4_MARK'S FINEST PAPERS MARCH BLOG HOP_FISH YOU WERE HERE<strong>Welcome to the MFP March Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: Just Dandy, African Veldt, Grandma's Boudoir, and Fish You Were Here.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
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We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include April 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the April 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
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What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, March 12, 2011.<br />
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FRIDAY, March 11, 2011-Fish You Were Here<br />
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<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily-</a><br />
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen-</a><br />
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<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty-</a><br />
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<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie-</a><br />
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<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki-</a><br />
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<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz:</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine-</a><br />
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<a href="http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/">Joanne T.</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn-</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole -</a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn-</a><br />
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<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue-</a><br />
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<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie –</a><br />
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<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.-</a><br />
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<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia</a><br />
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<a href="http://patriciagrc98.blogspot.com/">Patricia</a><br />
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<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.happilyevercrafter.com/">Guest Desinger, Ted</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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Here my card for today’s Blog Hop.<br />
The set used here is “Fishing you were here” now available at Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
I did the bg with TH’s alcohol ink and ink blender. I love the way the colors made the bg look like water.<br />
I inked the images and sentiment with Palette Noir black and colored the images with Copic markers. I then used some Crystal effects and line cut all of the fishes.<br />
I inked the water weeds in a med. and dark green marker. The sand was made using TH’s distress EP. I then took some of the sea shells I’ve been saving for a mirror frame and added them to the bottom of the card. I also added some gems in different shades of green to create water bubbles.<br />
I worked hard on this one so I hope you like it.<br />
NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-59567176408972812612011-03-10T00:01:00.001-05:002011-03-10T00:01:05.167-05:00DAY 3_MARK'S FINEST PAPERS MARCH BLOG HOP_GRANDMA'S BOUDOIR<strong>Welcome to the MFP March Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: Just Dandy, African Veldt, Grandma's Boudoir, and Fish You Were Here.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
<br />
We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include April 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the April 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
<br />
<br />
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, March 12, 2011.<br />
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Thursday, February 10, 2011-Grandma's Boudoir<br />
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/">Dawn L.</a><br />
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<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
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<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily</a><br />
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen</a><br />
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<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty</a><br />
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<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie</a><br />
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<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a><br />
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<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn M</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole</a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri </a><br />
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<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.happilyevercrafter.com/">Guest Desinger, Ted</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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This is a card featuring some of the images and sentiments from the new set “Grandma’s Boudoir”. This set and three others are now available at Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
For the bg I used Mossy Sage and BG/Capella dp.<br />
I inked the shoes direct to rubber using colored markers.<br />
The rest of the card is pretty straight forward and I think needs no description.<br />
If you have a question about any of the details please pm me.<br />
I think this is a fun set with lots of vintage images and sentiments.<br />
All of the supplies used on my card are available at Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
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Good luck to all the Blog Hoppers, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-162921883985138442011-03-09T00:01:00.001-05:002011-03-09T00:01:00.394-05:00<strong>Welcome to the MFP March Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<br />
Our New Sets are: Just Dandy, African Veldt, Grandma's Boudoir, and Fish You Were Here.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
<br />
We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include April 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the April 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
<br />
<br />
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, March 12, 2011.<br />
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WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2011-African Veldt<br />
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/">Dawn L.</a><br />
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<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
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<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue</a><br />
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<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie </a><br />
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<a href="http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/">Joanne T.</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn M.</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole </a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri </a><br />
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<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.</a><br />
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<a href="http://patriciagrc98.blogspot.com/">Patricia</a><br />
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<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.happilyevercrafter.com/">Guest Desinger, Ted</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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For today’s Blog Hop I made this tissue box for my cousin’s Birthday. She is crazy about elephants and this new set “African Velt” available now with 3 other new sets at Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
This is a GORGEOUS set so make sure to check it out.<br />
For the cs I used Snow White, China Blue Eyes and black.<br />
I made the box out of solid white the layered on the blue and black panels.<br />
I used a punch for the design on the lid and a round Nestie for the tissue hole.<br />
The bottom border was created by using a punch and offsetting two layers of the black and blue to create a shadowed effect. Sorry, it does not show well on the photo.<br />
For the main panel I inked the images in Palette Noir black and sponged some of the black around the edges.<br />
I think that my cousin with like it with the matching card that I made last week for the Sneak Peek.<br />
Good luck to all of the Blog Hoppers, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-18203431887070060952011-03-08T00:01:00.001-05:002011-03-08T09:46:31.416-05:00DAY 1_MARK'S FINEST PAPERS MARCH BLOG HOP_JUST DANDY<strong>Welcome to the MFP March Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: Just Dandy, African Veldt, Grandma's Boudoir, and Fish You Were Here.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
<br />
We have a NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGNER!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include April 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the April 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
<br />
<br />
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, March 12, 2011.<br />
TUESDAY March 8, 2011- Just Dandy<br />
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois </a><br />
<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
<a href="http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/">Dawn L.</a><br />
<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue</a><br />
<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie </a><br />
<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily</a><br />
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<a href="http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen</a><br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty</a><br />
<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie</a><br />
<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a><br />
<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz</a><br />
<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri</a><br />
<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.</a><br />
<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia</a><br />
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<a href="http://patriciagrc98.blogspot.com/">Patricia</a><br />
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<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.happilyevercrafter.com/">Guest Designer Ted</a><br />
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Monday BLOG HOP for Mark’s Finest Papers <br />
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Featuring Mark’s Finest Papers new set “JUST DANDY” available NOW!!<br />
For this blog hop I decided to make a box and 4 note cards.<br />
My colors are Black and Markie’s Strawberry Milk.<br />
I inked the image and sentiment in Palette Noir/black.<br />
For one of the corners I used a shell shaped corner punch.<br />
In the center of the Dandelion I added a soft pink half pearl and 3 tiny half pearls in the corners.<br />
On the box lid I also added a silk flower with half pearl center.<br />
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The dimensions of the cards are 3" by 4".<br />
The box is 3 1/4 by 4 1/4<br />
To make the box top I cut black cs 5 3/8 “ by 6 3/8"., score 1" all 4 sides.<br />
To make the box bottom I cut black cs 5 1/4" by 6 1/4". score 1" all 4 sides.<br />
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Cut only one of the 1" fold on each side and bend them, this will allow you to fold and glue the tabs to the sides of the box. Then just fit the top over the bottom to form your box.<br />
I hope you can understand these instructions as I don’t know how to make a template. LOL<br />
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I hope you like my little note box and cards.<br />
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Good luck to all of the Blog Hoppers today, NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-52326353726180596972011-03-03T13:57:00.000-05:002011-03-03T13:57:20.815-05:00SCS challenge WT312_MFP's Sneak Peak of upcoming new set "Grandma's Boudoir" coming Tuesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JE7mdGwQ0eY/TW_kITAr9YI/AAAAAAAAFCg/OaXABitvuSg/s1600/BE_WT312_MFP_Grandmother%2527s+Boudoir+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="343" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JE7mdGwQ0eY/TW_kITAr9YI/AAAAAAAAFCg/OaXABitvuSg/s400/BE_WT312_MFP_Grandmother%2527s+Boudoir+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is my card for the WT312 challenge to use dots.<br />
This is a Sneak Peek of the set “Grandma’s Boudoir” coming soon to Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
This is a 5.25" by 5.25" card.<br />
The colors of the cs are Snow White, Harry Periwinkle and Julianne dp by K&C co.<br />
The #1 panel is Harry Periwinkle matted with Snow White and Julianne dp.<br />
I added the dots with a Periwinkle marker.<br />
The main panel is Harry Periwinkle with a Snow white stamped layer.<br />
The image is inked with Palette Noir black ink on Snow White cs.<br />
I the penned the filigree on the dressing table and chair with a copper gel pen. I seat of the chair and insert in the dresser were pieced with K&C dp/Julianne.<br />
I colored the Collie with Copic markers, line cut and popped with pop-up dots.<br />
I also used a corner punch on the main panel.<br />
I popped the main panel with pop-up dots , added 2 pretty ribbons and a gorgeous paper flower.<br />
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NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-38792444048165189552011-03-02T14:30:00.000-05:002011-03-02T14:30:28.251-05:00SCS challenge SC322 Mark's Finest Papers Sneak Peek for set "Fish You Were Here"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OwwxrT8uFBc/TW6aiW0wBDI/AAAAAAAAFB8/yt81Wa-MqQg/s1600/BE_MFP_SC322_March+Sneak+Peek_Something%2527s+Fishy+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OwwxrT8uFBc/TW6aiW0wBDI/AAAAAAAAFB8/yt81Wa-MqQg/s400/BE_MFP_SC322_March+Sneak+Peek_Something%2527s+Fishy+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is my card for today’s SC322 challenge.<br />
Featuring a Sneak Peek set “Fish You Were Here” from Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
I used MFP’S Chine Blue Eyes, Markie’s Strawberry Milk and white cs.<br />
I inked the images in Palette Noir and colored with Copic markers. The large fish was then covered with Crystal Effects “thanks Vicky” and the smal one I added some glitter to the fins.<br />
The #1 panel has some sea weed and sentiment inked in a mid blue color. Some brown sea leaves for panels #2 and 3. <br />
For my #4 panel I inked an embossing folder “Tim Holtz” with a Spectrum ink pad. I love how it looks like a large coral and popped up my fish using dimensionals.<br />
For #5 panel I chose a felt star fish.<br />
To finish I added some blue gems to the sentiment and as air bubbles for the fishes.<br />
All supplies can be found at Mark's Finest Papers.<br />
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront<br />
I had a lot of fun making this one.<br />
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NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-70293915805074890682011-03-01T11:08:00.000-05:002011-03-01T11:08:41.701-05:00SCS challenge CC312 Misty Celery Rose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T6Ttu4UJ9g8/TW0ZxVgHt7I/AAAAAAAAFB4/0SrQv_gSHY0/s1600/BE_MFP_CC312_March+Sneak+Peek_Just+Dandy+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T6Ttu4UJ9g8/TW0ZxVgHt7I/AAAAAAAAFB4/0SrQv_gSHY0/s400/BE_MFP_CC312_March+Sneak+Peek_Just+Dandy+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is my card for the SCS, CC312 Misty Celery Rose challenge.<br />
This is also a Sneak Peek of a set “Just Dandy” coming soon to Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
I inked the stamp with colored markers and used Versafine/Sepia for the dragonfly rom set “Whispering Wings” and sentiment.<br />
This is a 5.25 inch square card, I used a corner punch to round the two top corners of every layer.<br />
The embossed border was done using a CB folder/Pop Culture and added some light blue gems.<br />
I also used some light blue gems on the dragonfly.<br />
Clean, simple, easy and I hope you like it...<br />
All supplies can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
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NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-11514022082490065572011-02-28T09:29:00.000-05:002011-02-28T09:29:27.411-05:00SCS challenges CAS108 AND TLC314<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N9_E4K3p8N0/TWuw9e4NyVI/AAAAAAAAFB0/V99MweqkeOA/s1600/BE_CAS108_TLC314_MFP_African+Veldt_Never+Forget+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N9_E4K3p8N0/TWuw9e4NyVI/AAAAAAAAFB0/V99MweqkeOA/s400/BE_CAS108_TLC314_MFP_African+Veldt_Never+Forget+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is my card for the CAS108 and TLC314.<br />
CAS108 is to make a card representing the Great Outdoors.<br />
TLC314 is to use a handmade ticket.<br />
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This is a Sneak Peek of a soon to be released set “African Veldt” by Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
I love this adorable elephant head and sentiment.<br />
Colors used black, white and Baby Blue Eyes all from MFP.<br />
The images are inked with Palette Noir Black and the sponging is done with a med. grey.<br />
I colored the elephant with Copic markers.<br />
I made this a offset gatefold card.<br />
The elephant is mounted on plain and scalloped circle Nesties.<br />
I added a pretty black ribbon for the closure.<br />
Don’t you just love these fabulous images.<br />
All supplies can be found at Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
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NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-67515853286785698212011-02-25T11:24:00.000-05:002011-02-25T11:24:20.854-05:00SCS challenge F4A53 to make a Tropical card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UHncLG1s0sA/TWfXcpilQWI/AAAAAAAAFAw/bJhZutt-Xzw/s1600/BE_MFP_F4A53_Fuscia+Sunset+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UHncLG1s0sA/TWfXcpilQWI/AAAAAAAAFAw/bJhZutt-Xzw/s400/BE_MFP_F4A53_Fuscia+Sunset+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This was fun and easy. The F4A53 challenge to is make a tropical card.<br />
I used this beautiful sunset photo that Chuck and I took on one of our vacations.<br />
The fushsia shades are incredible in this photo.<br />
I used black and a fushsia shade pink for my cs.<br />
A black ribbon, some exotic flowers and two pretty black blossoms.<br />
I also used a TH embossing folder on the pink cs but it doesn’t show much.<br />
I stamped a Happy Birthday sentiment directly onto the photo with Palette Noir Black.<br />
The sentiment is from the Big Cat set by Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2118/*Big-Cats-Stamp-Set/Detail<br />
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NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-88303271226794921222011-02-23T12:45:00.000-05:002011-02-23T12:45:57.611-05:00Slitcoast CC321 challengeI was on holidays in Florida for the last two weeks. We went to Jacksonville for two days and I got to meet up with Faith and Lois. I also got to meet a few other stamping friends of Faith's. We went out for breakfast, crazy shopping trip and then dinner. It was such a fabulous day and I was so thrilled to meet Lois and Karen. I think that they all wore me out with the shopping, we went to 5 stores and I spent way too much money...LOL Can you believe I had bruises on the tops of my feet. LOL<br />
My husband Chuck got the chance to catch up with Faith's husband Mark. Even though it was a great day for all of us poor Markie got sick. He went to the hospital and got diagnosed and is on medication, I hope he gets better real soon. I couldn't believe how much he's grown since the last time I saw him.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-34mhYaXAEIc/TWVHSPFFguI/AAAAAAAAFAs/iz3o3QZOr8Y/s1600/BE_MFP_CC321_White+Loapard+montage+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-34mhYaXAEIc/TWVHSPFFguI/AAAAAAAAFAs/iz3o3QZOr8Y/s400/BE_MFP_CC321_White+Loapard+montage+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Roxie, what a wonderful sketch.<br />
This is my card for the CC321 challenge.<br />
I decided to go with a black and white theme so that I could feature this beautiful white tiger by Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
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http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/the-2118/*Big-Cats-Stamp-Set/Detail<br />
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There is some trickery in the size of the tiger, IRL he is much larger. I stamped the image in Palette Noir Black, then photo copied the image to word where I reduced the size to my liking and then quadrupled the image. I addes blue to the eyes and pink to his nose with Copic markers.<br />
I then printed and cut the images for my card, I added a black matting.<br />
The bg is partially embossed with a TH’s folder.<br />
With the small panel I decided to move it for conveniece of the design and used a black ribbon.<br />
I popped the images to get more depth.<br />
I hope that you love this Big Cat as much as I do.<br />
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NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-53301385176681901742011-02-22T12:48:00.000-05:002011-02-22T12:48:50.004-05:00CC311 challenge at Splitcoast Stampers.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2kY-_EK5s48/TWP2SuYyg-I/AAAAAAAAE_w/kOLc8rklIAY/s1600/jackson%2525207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2kY-_EK5s48/TWP2SuYyg-I/AAAAAAAAE_w/kOLc8rklIAY/s400/jackson%2525207.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I would like to annouce that yesterday was the arrival of my first GreatGrandson Jackson. He is absolutely gorgeous and we are thrilled.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ufuIKiC1ZHQ/TWP24C8F_rI/AAAAAAAAE_0/rFf87pdObDQ/s1600/BE_MFP_CC311_It%2527s+in+the+Eyes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ufuIKiC1ZHQ/TWP24C8F_rI/AAAAAAAAE_0/rFf87pdObDQ/s400/BE_MFP_CC311_It%2527s+in+the+Eyes.JPG" width="330" /></a></div>For the CC311 challenge today we are to use Perfect Plum, Rose Red and Always Artichoke.<br />
I substituted PP with Groovy Grape from MFP and the other colors are in the dp that is from DCWV/Safari Chic.<br />
I stamped the image with a med. Tan and dark brown then colored the eyes a purple color and added some Amythist gems.<br />
On the foliage I decided to line cut some of the outer leaves to give it some depth.<br />
For the image I angled slightly under the foliage to make him look like he’s peering at you thru the branches.<br />
For the desert we are to use hardware. I used a beautiful floral button in pewter.<br />
NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-79472387405289595992011-02-11T00:01:00.001-05:002011-02-11T00:01:03.019-05:00Day 4 of Mark's Finest Papers February Blog Hop<strong>Welcome to the MFP February Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: Greet the Day with Gerber, Big Cats, Spring Has Sprung and He is the Lamb.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
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We have a BRAND NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGER!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include March 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the March 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, February 12, 2011<br />
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FRIDAY, February 11, 2011-He is the Lamb<br />
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<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily-</a><br />
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen-</a><br />
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<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty-</a><br />
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<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie-</a><br />
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<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki-</a><br />
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<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz:</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine-</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn-</a><br />
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<a href="http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/">Joanne T-</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole -</a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn-</a><br />
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<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue-</a><br />
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<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie –</a><br />
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<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.-</a><br />
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<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia Mabie</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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This card is made using the new set “He is the Lamb” by Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront<br />
I inked the stamp with Palette Noir black ink twice and added some color and shadows with a pale skin colored marker. I then just line cut the head of the second image and used dimensionals to pop over the firs image.<br />
I added some lillies to the sentiment panel and colored in the same tones as the lamb.<br />
The dp is from Basic Grey and I added a simple punched border as an embellishment.<br />
NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-75447199140951680412011-02-10T00:01:00.001-05:002011-02-10T00:01:04.548-05:00Day 3 of Mark's Finest Papers February Blog Hop<strong>Welcome to the MFP February Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: Greet the Day with Gerber, Big Cats, Spring Has Sprung and He is the Lamb.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
<br />
We have a BRAND NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGER!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include March 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the March 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, February 12, 2011<br />
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Thursday, February 10, 2011-Spring Has Sprung<br />
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<a href="http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/">Nancyruth</a><br />
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
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<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
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<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily</a><br />
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen</a><br />
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<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty</a><br />
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<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie</a><br />
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<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a><br />
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<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn M</a><br />
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<a href="http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/">Joanne T</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole</a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri </a><br />
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<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia Mabie</a><br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark’s Finest Papers</a><br />
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This is a card using the new set “Spring has Sprung” from Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront<br />
This is a quick and easy single layered card.<br />
The duck in inked in Palette Noir black and colored with Copic markers. The grass was done inked direct to stamp with different colors of green.<br />
I then added the sentiment, the flourish, the ribbon and a tiny yellow gem to the flourish. <br />
NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-73498998432619501552011-02-09T00:01:00.001-05:002011-02-09T00:01:03.401-05:00Day 2 of Mark's Finest Papers February Blog Hop<strong>Welcome to the MFP February Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: Greet the Day with Gerber, Big Cats, Spring Has Sprung and He is the Lamb.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
<br />
We have a BRAND NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGER!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include March 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the March 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, February 12, 2011<br />
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WEDNESDAY, February 9, 2011- Big Cats<br />
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<a href="http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/">Nancyruth </a><br />
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/">Dawn L.</a><br />
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<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
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<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue</a><br />
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<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie </a><br />
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<a href="http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/">Claudine</a><br />
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<a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/">Dawn M.</a><br />
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<a href="http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/">Joanne T</a><br />
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<a href="http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com/">Nicole </a><br />
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri </a><br />
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<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
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<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.</a><br />
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This card was made using the new “Big Cats” set from Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
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I inked this stamp with different shades of brown markers and stamped on white cs.<br />
I did not color as I thought the mixed inking showed plenty of shades and hues.<br />
I used a plain and scalloped circles Nesties for the matting.<br />
The bg dp is from Basic Grey. There is a knoted grossgrain ribbon tied in a simple knot and a birthday sentiment.<br />
NickyButterflyEarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436040260152393463noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8166144347261200466.post-58065492351806620222011-02-08T00:01:00.003-05:002011-02-08T00:01:02.403-05:00Day 1 of Mark's Finest Papers February Blog Hop<strong>Welcome to the MFP February Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!</strong><br />
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Our New Sets are: Greet the Day with Gerber, Big Cats, Spring Has Sprung and He is the Lamb.<span style="color: black;">For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!</span><br />
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We have a BRAND NEW Blog Candy Contest! BE A GUEST DESIGER!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!</strong></span></div><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
All Blog Hop participants will have the <strong>chance to win a Month Long GUEST DESIGNER position on our Senior Design team! </strong>That’s right!<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">ONE</span><span style="background-color: black;"></span></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>lucky winner will receive a Guest Designer package that will include March 2011’s Four New Release sets, a selection of Premium Papers, and beautiful embellishments. The winner will also receive a Guest Designer Watermark, Blog Button and have the choice to participate in the March 2011 Blog Hop!<br />
What do you need to do to qualify? Just comment on the Design Team blogs during the blog hop. EACH DAY that participants comment on all the Design Team blogs, their name will be entered once in the random drawing. Each participant has the opportunity to have his/her name entered up to four times. (There are four days of the blog hop, so there are up to four entries per person.) The winner will be announced on the Mark’s Finest Papers blog on Saturday, February 12, 2011.<br />
TUESDAY February 8, 2011- Greet the Day with Gerber<br />
<a href="http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com/">Nancyruth</a><br />
<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois </a><br />
<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky</a><br />
<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne</a><br />
<a href="http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/">Peggysue</a><br />
<a href="http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com/">Connie </a><br />
<a href="http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com/">Emily</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen</a><br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty</a><br />
<a href="http://paperscaper.blogspot.com/">Roxie</a><br />
<a href="http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a><br />
<a href="http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com/">Liz</a><br />
<a href="http://geriscards.blogspot.com/">Geri</a><br />
<a href="http://confessionsofaleft-brainedstamper.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a><br />
<a href="http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/">Emily N.</a><br />
<a href="http://scrappinbelle.blogspot.com/">Neva</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/">Silvia Mabie</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NA_s3cS9NCQ/TU7riwxRwdI/AAAAAAAAE88/zIpqiH4gAak/s1600/FBH_BE_MFP_Greet%2Bthe%2BDay%2Bwith%2BGerber.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="357" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NA_s3cS9NCQ/TU7riwxRwdI/AAAAAAAAE88/zIpqiH4gAak/s400/FBH_BE_MFP_Greet%2Bthe%2BDay%2Bwith%2BGerber.JPG" /></a></div>This card was done using the new set “Greet the Day with Gerber” from Mark’s Finest Papers.<br />
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I inked the stamp with Palette Noir and stamped it onto some dark cream colored cs and colored it with Copic Markers and gel pens, I added some glitter to the center or the flowers.<br />
The bg panel is done with a embossing fofder that was inked with a white ink pad and then run thru the CB.<br />
I punched two small holes in the main panel and added a pretty two-tone ribbon.<br />
I finished by adding a sentiment to the lower right hand corner.<br />
Thanks for visiting our Blog Hop and see you tomorrow for day 2.<br />
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