Tuesday, March 8, 2011

MFP Blog Hop Day 2~ AFRICAN VELDT



Today's featured set is called African Veldt. I used the MFP glossy cardstock and brayered on the shades of orange and stamped the tree and elephants in black. Stamped elephant on white and colored in Copics, mounted to Nestabilities octagon frames. Card base was embossed with a texture plate and finished with twine and beads.
The second card uses that fabulous giraffe, also colored in Copics. Basic Grey Sugared paper because it had those cute little giraffes on it :)

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37 comments:

  1. Sharon PeeleMarch 8, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Joanne your coloring is goreouse!! You did an awesome job on your cards!!

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  2. Lynn McAuleyMarch 8, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I have that BasicGrey paper and will be pulling it out now!! What fabulous cards, Joanne!!

    I so love that spectacular red orange design for the elephants!! What an extraordinary beauty!

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  3. BeckyMarch 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Joanne, this is stunning! I love the colors you used.

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  4. Claudine PochMarch 8, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Both cards are great! I especially like the first card with all that brightness and great use of the different stamps!

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  5. Lizzie LaineMarch 8, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Very pretty, I really like the red one!
    thanks for sharing:)

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  6. NevaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Oh JOanne these are both fantastic, I love them equally as much. Fabulous job with this set

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  7. cebelicaMarch 9, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Wow, these are GORGEOUS!!! <3

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  8. LoisMarch 9, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Two totally different looks -- one bold, one pastel -- and both are beautiful!

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  9. Patti P.March 9, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    What gorgeous cards...love the richness of the first one but really like the playfulness of the second with the pinks...wonderful job. TFS

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  10. Sherry KushibabMarch 9, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Both of these cards are just GREAT! Details on the giraffe very unexpected and fun. Orange on the elephant so earthy and very nice.

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  11. Theresa's StudioMarch 9, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Love this African theme stamp set. Stunning cards.

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  12. Julia AstonMarch 9, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    two beautiful cards Joanne! what wonderful safari sets!

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  13. Payne Holler CardsMarch 9, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    yikes! love that red orange - perfect with image and love the beauty of the second one (-:

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  14. Emily (stampingout on SCS)March 9, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Both cards are just lovely, Joanne! :)

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  15. Lillian ChildMarch 9, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Ohmygoodness ... amazing creations! I didn't think I would use a set like this until I've seen what you gals have done with it. Fabulous!

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  16. iamamillerMarch 9, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh, I really like the "girlie" giraffe card!

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  17. Chrissy DMarch 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Joanne - love your projects - the papers/flowers on the second one are gorgeous and the colors and your design on the first - WOW!

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  18. Vicky GouldMarch 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love your cards, Joanne, but then, I always do!

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  19. ButterflyEarsMarch 9, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Joanne, both of your cards are fabulous.
    I love the intense color of the orange in the elephant card.
    Fantastic work on these.

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  20. Karen (TLgirl353)March 9, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Both of your cards are wonderful Joanne!

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  21. DellMarch 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Great cards!!!

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  22. DawnllMarch 9, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Both of these designs are wonderful!
    Great use of the set

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  23. Lena95469March 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    the oranges of this card is stunning! love it

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  24. Kristie MaynardMarch 9, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    WOW! two totally different looks and they are both just wonderful!

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  25. redwasher1March 9, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    You did an amazing job on both of your cards!! Stunning!!

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  26. Emily KeatonMarch 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Your first card is so vibrant and the second is so sweet! Great work, Joanne! :)

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  27. Vicki DutcherMarch 9, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    It just dawned on me I forgot to comment (I fixed the link and then got sidetracked! SAT) Your red card is so perfect as a "African" sunset and your fun giraffe card is great!

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  28. NanaConnieMarch 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Your elephant card definitely says African safari and the giraffe is incredible! I don't think I would have thought of the tiny roses, but they really work so well on this card!

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  29. MiesjeMarch 9, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Those are both really pretty - great samples for those cards!

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  30. Auntie EmMarch 9, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Love the deep rich red and the silhouettes. The pink and the giraffe card is too cute!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  31. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Couldn't be more different and equally and beautiful! I love the rich color of the first and now I am smacking my head, I have that paper you used on the second one, but that row of flowers on the side is fabulous!

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  32. Sue DMarch 9, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Great cards--I really like the giraffe paper on the second.

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  33. Shelly SchmidtMarch 9, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful- Love the gorgeous orange on the first card- and love the touch of pink on the 2nd card.

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  34. jdmommy - Anne HarmonMarch 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Gorgeous bgs and colors, Joanne!

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  35. Crafty Math ChickMarch 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    OMG!! I LOVE these cards! Elephants are my favorite animals ever and your ellie card is so incredibly vibrant! It is breath-taking! And I can't believe you found DP with little giraffes in it for your giraffe card - gotta find some of that! It's great!

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  36. Francie G.March 10, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Joanne, these are fabulous! Love the safari creation! Beautifully done!

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  37. RoxieMarch 11, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Wonderful job on the top card and who knew roses would work with this image.

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