Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day 2



My first sample uses the beautiful Pink Freeze Sparkle Finish paper and pink satin ribbon. I colored the pansies in Copic markers.
The second uses Dark Chocolate and Morning Sun cardstock with the bees stamped as a background. I added a bit of sparkle to their wings.
This is a fabulous, versatile set for year round use and all occasions.

For a list of the links and blog hop info check here:
Mark’s Finest Papers
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56 comments:

  1. Becky DunhamJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Both of these cards are just stunning! I love that chocolate and gold combination and those pansies look so sweet in pink!

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  2. Liz WilliamsJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Love these pansies in pink!!!

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  3. Jen_BJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Bee Well... so sweet.

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  4. Alicia (aka Bunny)January 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I'm loving the sparkle and shimmer of these cards!

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  5. Tini A.January 12, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Beautiful cards - but the second is my fav...very nice idea!
    Hugs Tini

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  6. Kris in AlaskaJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Sweet pink pansies! And the other one is just plain fun! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  7. MiesjeJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Very pretty! Love the coloring.

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  8. MiesjeJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Very pretty love the coloring.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Love the color combos you used, the cards are just stunning.
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  10. LoisJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Love that shimmer paper on your pink card -- and the DP you created with the bee on the second card is fabulous!

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  11. Vicky GouldJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Both are gorgeous, but I really like that pink one, Joanne!

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  12. TedJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Two beautiful cards, Joanne! :)

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  13. ConnieJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Oh my Joanne! I love them both!!
    Connie

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  14. dawnmercedesJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Oooh! I LOVE it in PINK!!

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  15. Emily KeatonJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Both of these are absolutely fabulous, Joanne. I love how you used the sparkle paper for the pansy card!

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  16. DawnJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    both are beautiful Joanne!

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  17. LaNellJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Two wonderful cards. Love the colors.

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  18. Theresa's StudioJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Love your cards. Great layout and pink color on the pansies is lovely.

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  19. Vicki DutcherJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Love that pink card --- both cards are fabulous!

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  20. JaneenJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Joanne, you always do such lovely work,love the shiny.

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  21. Susan RaihalaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Both cards are sooo pretty, but the pink shimmery one made me GASP OUT LOUD!!!! Fab cards!

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  22. NevaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    WOW Joanne, I love both of these but especially the pink one. so pretty

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  23. Lynn McAuleyJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Two beauties!! What stunning work, Joanne!

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  24. jdmommy - Anne HarmonJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Gorgeous coloring of that pansy! I really like the color and that fab ribbon! the bee card is wonderful!! You did this set proud, my dear!!

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  25. ButterflyEarsJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Joanne, both of these cards are FABULOUS!!
    I love how you used the bee stamp for your wonderful bg. I will have to try this.

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  26. Virgo5January 12, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Gorgeous, the pink card is so pretty!

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  27. Judy W.January 12, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful work! Love the cheerful colors!

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  28. Ratty HugsJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Very nice, simple cards that are still eyecatching.
    Thank you for sharing.
    ~C8>

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  29. marikoJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I love pansies in pink!!!!! So beautiful!

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  30. Auntie EmJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Your card is so beautiful! I love the pink pansies.
    The yellow Bee card is so cheerful.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  31. carrieJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Both are great cards, but the pink one is outstanding.

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  32. Jnett's PlaceJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Your be well card is wonderful. Thanks for such inspiration.

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  33. LageneJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Both cards are wonderful! Bee well is so sweet!

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  34. redwasher1January 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Both of your cards are stunning and that pink one really pops!!

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  35. Sherry KushibabJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Just love both of these cards - creative and wonderful.

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  36. Sherry KushibabJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Love both of these cards - creative and wonderful display of the stamps.

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  37. CheriJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous cards.

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  38. PatJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I love the Pansy images in pink. The layout is perfect, paper & bow are just lovely!

    Great job, Joanne!

    Hugs, Pat Smith

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  39. Sharon PeeleJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Joanne, I really really love your cards! They are very stunning!! I love your background of the bees!!
    Beautiful work!!!

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  40. Mary MarshJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    wow joanne-I love the pansie card-beautiful coloring and the pink cs is gorgeous

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  41. Sue DJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Fabulous cards--I like the pink sparkle paper and pink pansies and love the bee card.

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  42. Babe O'MaraJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I love both of your cards. The pansies are beautiful and I like anything with a bee on it.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  43. Carol DeeJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Two wonderful card. LOVE the soft colrs.

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  44. Pat JandacekJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    You've showcased these stamps in the most beautiful manner. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    You achieved two such different looks with this set, just using the bees on the second and it looks marvelous!

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  46. Maggie CrawfordJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    i love the card!

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  47. Kristie MaynardJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Great cards! I love the black and yellow of that 2nd card! Very striking!

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  48. TaniaJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Beautiful cards.

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  49. SusanJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    i love pansies but i have to say..that bee card is lovely.

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Both these cards are fabulous. This is a really great stamp set. xx

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  51. RoxieJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Two lovely card but that pink really caught my idea, so pretty!

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  52. Mary Anne / MA54KJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Two pretty examples and color combos!

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  53. Lillian ChildJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    WOW - love these 2 card creations Joanne!!

    I just found your blog on this hop and am now a follower. So nice to meet you! And I see that you create for Take Ten - my absolute FAVORITE papercarfting magazine - EVER!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  54. LynneJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Bee Well a great sentiment with the bees and love the pansies

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  55. Lizzie LaineJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Both of these cards are absolutely beautiful! Love the shimmer paper, I have got to get some of that.

    thanks for sharing:)

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  56. E. MarieJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    These are both so pretty. Love the shimmer in the paper on the first one and the glitter in the second one.

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