Tuesday, February 8, 2011

MFP Blog Hop Big Cats



My Big Cats sample uses the magnificent tiger image colored in Copic markers and highlighted with a white gel pen. I embossed the Aged Sunflower cardstock in copper with an old primitive prints wheel that I had, mounted it to Crisp Copper Kettle and Deepest Mahogany cardstocks, finished with some cording.

For a list of links for today's hop and blog info, please check here:
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45 comments:

  1. AmandaFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Wow this is my favourite card on the blog hop so far this is just beautiful. I love the background it pops out at you and your tiger is just magestic.

    Amanda

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  2. jdmommy - Anne HarmonFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wonderful coloring, fabulous bg! WOW!

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  3. Lynn McAuleyFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    What an exceptional creation, Joanne! I love that copper embossed background and your beautifully colored tiger!

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  4. pennykitzFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Wow simply amazing!!! I love it!
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    http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/

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  7. Liz WilliamsFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    What a gorgeous background for this fierce friend.

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  8. BeckyFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    This is just stunning. Wonderful design.

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  9. LoisFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Your coloring on that regal tiger is awesome. And I love the background you chose.

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  10. Vicky GouldFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Wow, Joanne, that embossing with that awesomely colored tiger - OUTSTANDING!!!

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  11. Karin ÅkesdotterFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    WOW! This is BEAUTIFUL! TFS

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  12. PeggyFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Gorgeous card Joanne! Love the background to go with the big cat!

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  13. Karen (TLgirl353)February 9, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Joanne- Your card is fantastic! Love that bg.

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  14. Sherry KushibabFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Nice background and the octagon really works with this stamp.

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  15. TedFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Love the octagon shape choice here. :)

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  16. Winnie and PattyFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Wow Joanne--you did a fantastic job with this card. I love that background that you made to put this handsome guy one!!! Great masculine birthday card! TFS

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  17. Barbara ColbertFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Love the embossing!!! Great job!!!

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  18. Theresa's StudioFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Love the background design and coper embossing...so creative....great stamps! Fabulous card!!!

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  19. Carol LFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    The way you colored this gorgeous tiger is over-the-top!!! The copper tones of your embossed background make this one AMAZING, gorgeous card! LOVE THIS!!!

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  20. crotnemFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    The background is awesome! so is the tiger.

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  21. Vicki DutcherFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    AWESOME AWESOME coloring!! Great bg too~

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  22. ConnieFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Awesome coloring job Joanne!
    Connie

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  23. JulyeFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Fab backing very tribal, and show the tiger really well, thanks for sharing.

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  24. Virgo5February 9, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    He's gorgeous and perfect background!

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  25. DarlaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I think I have that same wheel.
    Great card!! TFS

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  26. Claudine PochFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Great African-like card!

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  27. KarenFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Joanne, this is great. The bg is awesome and goes so well with the image.

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  28. PatFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I love that card. The stamps you used for BG are perfect, and set the stage for the big guy!
    Hugs, Pat Smith

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  29. Kristie MaynardFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What an amazing card! Love that background, perfect with the image!

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  30. Nan GFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Gorgeous background and beautifully colored tiger.!

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  31. Connie CFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This is so incredible! What a great way to do the background and the way you matted your image with black just really sets it off. Love the coloring you did. He may just be the most fantastic tiger of them all!

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  32. DonnaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Love that background paper! It goes great with the image!

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  33. ButterflyEarsFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Truly beautiful, I love your coloring on this gorgeous cat.

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  34. redwasher1February 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Love this card!! Perfect BG!!

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  35. AmyFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    What a fabulous card!! Love it!!

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  36. Emily (stampingout on SCS)February 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    LOVE how you colored that tiger, Joanne! GORGEOUS!

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  37. JanetFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Very nice.....love the over look of your card.

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  38. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Such a neat embossed background!

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  39. Sharon PeeleFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Joanne, What a beautiful card!! I love the coloring and embossing you did!! Awesome Job!!!!

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  40. thinkerFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    love the hex shape

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  41. Emily KeatonFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love the African feel of this fabulous card, Joanne! Great work. :)

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  42. Wanda CullenFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    You really highlighted this tiger so beautifully! Perfect paper and I love the layout!

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  43. dawnmercedesFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    fabulous coloring...great background!!

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  44. RoxieFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    The embossing looks awesome with the big cat image.

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  45. NevaFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    OMGosh Joanne, this is AWESOME. Fabulous dp to pair up with that image

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