Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 2





Today's featured sets are Christmas Postage and Bold & Free.
For my first sample I used the Santa postage stamp. Isn't he the cutest?
For my second sample I made a "postage sheet of stamps" with the Nutcracker, colored in different colors of Copic markers and highlighted with gold and silver glitter Smooch accent ink.
My third is an easel card using all MFP supplies (except for punches). The silhouette image was stamped in a dark brown on a brayered and sponged color background. The tag features the sentiment and the wheat grass image. Designer paper is Indian Summer by Basic Grey.
Check out this link for blog hop info and a list of the links:
Mark’s Finest Papers
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39 comments:

  1. peggysueNovember 9, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    So cute and so pretty! Where do I start? Santa card . . . too cute. Nutcracker? Great idea. Easel card, work of art.

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  2. Vicky GouldNovember 10, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Joanne! What can I say except OUTSTANDING. What beautiful work!

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  3. LoisNovember 10, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    All super cards, Joanne. I think my favorite is the sheet of nutcracker stamps. Very creative!

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  4. DawnNovember 10, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    wonderful samples Joanne! great Nutcracker..and that easel, wow!

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  5. Claudine PochNovember 10, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    Great cards! I absolutely love the santa card with that texture and his belt! Will surely have to CASE this card!

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  6. UjjwalNovember 10, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    I love love love your cards!! How beautifully and creatively you have used each stamp. Love it!!

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  7. ConnieNovember 10, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    Wow Joanne! Love your Santa uniform card and the way you did the postage.
    Connie

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  8. Susan RaihalaNovember 10, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    Wow, Joanne! You ROCKED the postage set! LOVE that santa background, and your Bold and Free card is wonderful, too!

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  9. Liz WilliamsNovember 10, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    All of these cards are fabulous. Love the belt on the Santa card. I'll have to remember that cute idea.

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  10. Lynn McAuleyNovember 10, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Three sensational designs, Joanne!! What beautiful work!!

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  11. Carol DeeNovember 10, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    WOW, THREE wonderful examples from these new sets.

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  12. jovialjudiNovember 10, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Gorgeous samples Joanne! I too love the belt idea on the Santa! And the easel card is lovely!!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    very impressive, i love your work!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  14. Virgo5November 10, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    These are wonderful Joanne! Love that Santa suit background!

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  15. Tina aka TeeGeeDeeNovember 10, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    The Santa card was fun and I really love the way the easel card showcases the images from that set.

    TFS and ...

    Happy Crafting!
    Tina aka TeeGeeDee

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  16. ButterflyEarsNovember 10, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Joanne, awesome work on all of these cards.
    I love the Santa suit as the base for your stamp card.
    The four nutcrackers cards is terrific.
    The hunt easel card is so gorgeous.
    Great stuff.....

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  17. Emily KeatonNovember 10, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Fabulous, Joanne! I love the belt on your Santa card and the sheet of postage stamps on the second. You are so clever!! And your Bold & Free card is brilliant. Way to go on these :)

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  18. Sue DNovember 10, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Great cards--I like the belt and buckle on the first and the sheet of nutcracker stamps is adorable.

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  19. Marlena M.November 10, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    I really like your nutcracker card.

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  20. orangepunkinsNovember 10, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Your cards are GREAT!!! Really neat and inspiring.

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  21. MariLynnNovember 10, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Awesome cards. I love your Nutcracker card! Great job.

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  22. redwasher1November 10, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!!! I had to say that three times for each!! Fabulous job!!

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  23. Crafty Math ChickNovember 10, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    These are all such terrific cards joanne! I love the embossed background and layout like Santa's body in the first one and how you made the stamps look like one of those commemorative sheets from the post office too.

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  24. PatNovember 10, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    All are so nicely done. I really enjoy how you made a postage pane out of the 2nd sample.
    Hugs, Pat Smith

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  25. ChristineNovember 10, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    What a cute idea for the Santa card, love it!

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  26. Carol LNovember 10, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Great cards here, but I think you've outdone yourself on the Santa card! That's just adorable and SO perfect for that image!

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  27. Winnie and PattyNovember 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    Wow Joanne--what wonderful cards. Love the belt around the first Santa card! Very creative! Great job on all your projects! TFS

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  28. AudreyNovember 10, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Joanne,
    Thank you for the nice commenton my blog. I will be featuring 2 cards I di today using the stamp set I received from you through Stamping Vacation as am a DT member. Hope you like them
    God Bless

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  29. jimlynnNovember 10, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Both are just awesome!!! So pretty.
    Lynn

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  30. ShelleyNovember 10, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Great cards. Love the colors & sponging on the last one.

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  31. BeckyNovember 10, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Stunning colors and layout, you did an awesome job show casing these stamps.

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  32. ChristineNovember 11, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    I just love that Santa card - way too cute!

    The nutcrackers are just fantastic.

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  33. Joan VNovember 11, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Wow, love ALL the cards and your creativity.

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  34. Mo MossNovember 11, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Nice cards, enjoyed the all

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  35. JaneenNovember 11, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    keeute is that nutcracker card. thank you Joanne.

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  36. Vicki DutcherNovember 11, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Joanne - can I just say how much I love popping over to your fun creations! All of these cards are unique and AWESOME!!!

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  37. Laura P.November 11, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Love the Santa card; the belt was a great idea. The bold & free card is beautiful!

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  38. dawnmercedesNovember 11, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    great job with the santa coat card! ingenious...

    love the way you used MFP papers too! wow! (for the Bold & Free set)

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  39. RoxieNovember 11, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Cute cards for the top set, really like the colorful nutcrackers.
    Nice job with Bold and Free set.

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