tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19605369175821651602023-11-16T11:09:03.726-05:00Anna's Paper CraftsAnna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-2328023598684897312012-05-18T00:01:00.000-04:002012-05-18T00:01:02.563-04:00Blog Hop Day #4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Oopsy Daisy </span><span style="color: black;">Featured May 15</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Get Reel </span>Featured May 16</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Scenic Selections </span>Featured May 17</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Flamingos on Vacation </span>Featured May 18</span></b> </div>
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<b>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday May 18, 2012.</b> </div>
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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://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne </a><br />
<a href="http://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/">Sue</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/">Kelli</a><br />
<a href="http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.com/">Janine</a><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><br />
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I hope you like this stamp set. I love it! My daughter loves flamingos. I can see her Christmas presents wrapped in paper that I've stamped with these fun flamingos!<br />
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This take out box was cut out of designer papers at the local scrapbook store. I purchased a membership to use the die cut machines there and went to town! While I was at the store, they had a class on "sponging" die cuts. I decided to try it out on this box. </div>
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This scene was created using the polka dotted palm tree from the Flamingos on Vacation set. I colored the stamp's leaves with a marker and then stamped. I didn't like the result at first but now I do! </div>
</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-11239410638332997452012-05-17T00:01:00.000-04:002012-05-17T06:22:33.599-04:00Blog Hop Day #3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Oopsy Daisy </span><span style="color: black;">Featured May 15</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Get Reel </span>Featured May 16</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Scenic Selections </span>Featured May 17</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Flamingos on Vacation </span>Featured May 18</span></b> <br />
<b>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday May 18, 2012.</b> </div>
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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://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne </a><br />
<a href="http://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/">Sue</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/">Kelli</a><br />
<a href="http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.com/">Janine</a><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><br />
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Today I've made a 6" x 6" cork board/message board using Scenic Selections. I stamped in the tree first. It's bare. I stamped the smallest leaf from the set to fill it in! I couldn't believe how well the leaf worked on this. The fence was stamped next. I lined it up and moved it across the page. Next was the rocks. I finished with the tufts of grass and birds. I sponged in the sun, grass and sky. The sentiment is from North American Woods.</div>
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This is a side view. I wrote a tutorial on this project for SpeedyTV. <a href="http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/cork-board-tutorial">You can find it HERE.</a></div>
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I made this mini cork Post-It Holder for today's challenge on SCS. I added a magnet to the back. I is now on my fridge!</div>
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Good Luck on the Hop!</div>
</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-28833095574999511302012-05-16T00:00:00.000-04:002012-05-16T00:00:09.468-04:00Blog Hop Day #2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"> May Blog Hop! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Oopsy Daisy </span><span style="color: black;">Featured May 15</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Get Reel </span>Featured May 16</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Scenic Selections </span>Featured May 17</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Flamingos on Vacation </span>Featured May 18</span></b> </div>
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<b>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday May 18, 2012.</b> </div>
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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://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne </a><br />
<a href="http://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/">Sue</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/">Kelli</a><br />
<a href="http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.com/">Janine</a><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><br />
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I especially like today's stamp set. It is a silhouette set that features people fishing. It makes great masculine cards. I always need masculine cards for the men and boys in my life. Don't you? <br />
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This stamp card was made by stamping the focal image in black. I sponged in the other colors and reverse masked in the sun. The other images are from a set released this month called Scenic Selections. I love how the fence is so easy to stamp! Those birds are the perfect size for this card, too!</div>
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This is an altered cheese box. I did a tutorial on SpeedyTV. <a href="http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/altered-cheese-box">You can see it HERE</a>. I CASED a lady named Carole. I hope she doesn't mind.<br />
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I put a Gift Card inside the box.<br />
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Good Luck on the blog hop!</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-10931861917859190012012-05-15T00:01:00.000-04:002012-05-15T00:01:00.862-04:00May Blog Hop Day #1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Oopsy Daisy </span><span style="color: black;">Featured May 15</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Get Reel </span>Featured May 16</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Scenic Selections </span>Featured May 17</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Flamingos on Vacation </span>Featured May 18</span></b> </div>
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<b>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 19, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday May 18, 2012.</b> </div>
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<a href="http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/">Lois </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com/">Vicky </a></div>
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<a href="http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/">Anne </a></div>
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<a href="http://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a></div>
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<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> </div>
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<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> </div>
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<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a></div>
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<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a></div>
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<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a></div>
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I used the circles from a card that was sent to me to cover the top of the prima tin. I stamped the image and colored with pencils. It was cut out and popped with dots. </div>
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This card was easy and fast. I cut the hole in the paper for the see thru window. Then, I used a pencil to mark the oval. I stamped in the sentiment and erased the oval. </div>
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</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-18079473923866650472012-04-20T00:01:00.003-04:002012-04-20T00:01:02.032-04:00Blog Hop Day #4 Last day!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">April Blog Hop! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Fabulous Dogs </span><span style="color: black;">Featured April 17</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Daffodil Greetings </span>Featured April 18</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Hey, Cowboy! </span>Featured April 19</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Train Talk </span>Featured April 20</span></strong> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 21, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 20, 2012.</strong> </div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/">Sue</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/">Kelli</a><br />
<a href="http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.com/">Janine</a><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeDoY-ueOjq4R5kt4UNjjXts7KZDI0CuKGux3pAoZydtnG5SCFM_6-GzuJk7On5MoleapytdWG2wGoKmxG6qDgCTMWofe-TKSsli_P0HW9yi6m9n3aRLemAgoJmw5Il0uUUgpOtON/s1600/AS+April+Hop+011+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeDoY-ueOjq4R5kt4UNjjXts7KZDI0CuKGux3pAoZydtnG5SCFM_6-GzuJk7On5MoleapytdWG2wGoKmxG6qDgCTMWofe-TKSsli_P0HW9yi6m9n3aRLemAgoJmw5Il0uUUgpOtON/s320/AS+April+Hop+011+copy.jpg" width="263" /></a>I think the best stamp set was saved for last this month. The sayings in this set crack me up. I like both of the trains I used today.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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I received a card from my daughter that had this die-cut on it. I removed the die-cut and flipped it over to use the other side. I know I seem to be cheap. I have to be. I live on a fixed income and do not own a die-cut machine. My daughter does not expect me to keep her cards forever. She told me to reuse what I can. The blue paper was a piece of wrapping paper from a gift I received. I reused the blue ribbon, too!</div><br />
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This is a tin filled with a watch.<br />
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I stamped the image and colored with markers. I found the tin in my sewing box. Not sure but think it had candy in it originally. I put a watch in it for my grandson. I put the time at an hour late so it would fit the saying.Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-64274286755902534292012-04-19T00:01:00.000-04:002012-04-19T00:01:02.279-04:00Blog Hop Day #3<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">April Blog Hop! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Fabulous Dogs </span><span style="color: black;">Featured April 17</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Daffodil Greetings </span>Featured April 18</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Hey, Cowboy! </span>Featured April 19</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Train Talk </span>Featured April 20</span></strong> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 21, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 20, 2012.</strong> </div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/">Sue</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/">Kelli</a><br />
<a href="http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.com/">Janine</a><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1b9kpNebvMQlkgK43hiife4eGEihAPpA3zOZnIcQMLMYIKZzzzteuL6j5ZoxH-bUlzhNAW-d9Q4yTfZL8njh7osmorT00o-cY8zT3iOGvkuTWJkkJTpiyTvz-jlZ0e-BtvDktCgkb/s1600/AS+April+Hop+005+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1b9kpNebvMQlkgK43hiife4eGEihAPpA3zOZnIcQMLMYIKZzzzteuL6j5ZoxH-bUlzhNAW-d9Q4yTfZL8njh7osmorT00o-cY8zT3iOGvkuTWJkkJTpiyTvz-jlZ0e-BtvDktCgkb/s320/AS+April+Hop+005+copy.jpg" width="179" /></a>This mini Post-It holder was made with a cork coaster. I found 2 sets of them at a yard sale. The price tags said they came from Hobby Lobby.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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I stamped the images in Memento Ink. The saying, cowboy and barbed wire are from Hey Cowboy. The cracked image is from Background Fun. Both are in the Mark's Finest Papers a Heinricht Company online store. I used that background on this set because it reminds me of the dry cracked soil in the desert. This cowboy looks hot and tired. I think it's a good fit.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<strong><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">April Blog Hop! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Fabulous Dogs </span><span style="color: black;">Featured April 17</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Daffodil Greetings </span>Featured April 18</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Hey, Cowboy! </span>Featured April 19</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Train Talk </span>Featured April 20</span></strong> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 21, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 20, 2012.</strong> </div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/">Sue</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/">Kelli</a><br />
<a href="http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.com/">Janine</a><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLRohoutNWrvJQP5r-TuL45qNiqqPV0vOFBarSZ9Q7ascPIt75hUnWnobvYl9js1pvwNJ-CA-KXoQ1hj3Rn9gqhupg7ZADgD7-AKGay965sOuVnvcfjxq9Y5OWO_NNZjbSQLZNwbr/s1600/AS+April+Hop+019+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLRohoutNWrvJQP5r-TuL45qNiqqPV0vOFBarSZ9Q7ascPIt75hUnWnobvYl9js1pvwNJ-CA-KXoQ1hj3Rn9gqhupg7ZADgD7-AKGay965sOuVnvcfjxq9Y5OWO_NNZjbSQLZNwbr/s320/AS+April+Hop+019+copy.jpg" width="229" /></a>This message board was made using Daffodil Greetings. I like this set because it is easy to color. The areas that need to be highlighted are marked easily. There is no guess work. Can't beat that with my daddy's hickory stick! I cut down an old cork tile from Home Depot with a craft blade and a ruler. (6"x6") I then used a hand drill to add the holes for the giant eyelets. I put a large magnet on the back in case I want to put this on my fridge. I figure it will fit my kitchen decor! I pinned on a note to buy milk today. I forgot I was babysitting my grandbaby tonight!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtnYMGVS-d0ywQF1TKNkfmbc87ohrhnxj0ujE307DnPdRGsGdlV0nLuJG4vAuptBBl42FPoKDPDj60GBDQAAaAqSbd9MdWYo62zy2-G2CV8Et7s-N_W3uNkEIr9PjrWr-4nlpKFXg/s1600/AS+April+Hop+027+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtnYMGVS-d0ywQF1TKNkfmbc87ohrhnxj0ujE307DnPdRGsGdlV0nLuJG4vAuptBBl42FPoKDPDj60GBDQAAaAqSbd9MdWYo62zy2-G2CV8Et7s-N_W3uNkEIr9PjrWr-4nlpKFXg/s320/AS+April+Hop+027+copy.jpg" width="256" /></a> This card was made using the butterfly from Daffodil Greetings. I had a scrap piece of washi paper and built my card from that. I used Boudior Palette ink for the butterfly background. The saying is from a larger saying on the stamp set. I cut it out because Peace fit in the circle! I found the tassel in my sewing box. I'm not sure where it came from. I find many treasures there!hee! The bracket was on a card I received from my daughter. I decided to repurpose it. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
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<strong><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">April Blog Hop! </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Fabulous Dogs </span><span style="color: black;">Featured April 17</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Daffodil Greetings </span>Featured April 18</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Hey, Cowboy! </span>Featured April 19</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Train Talk </span>Featured April 20</span></strong> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 21, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 20, 2012.</strong> </div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/">Sue</a><br />
<a href="http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/">Kelli</a><br />
<a href="http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.com/">Janine</a><br />
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Today's card was made using Fabulous Dogs. I like this set. It is very easy to color the dogs. I like easy!<br />
I used Copics for the dog's fur. I added in a white colored pencil for details. The little bone is a charm from Mark's Finest Papers a Heinricht Company.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQJ3sslfXEkS3vo-jaB6WRnigALeTgjRGdgGA-JnD-v-pNQQthcPyVVhng511GpVGQR34jhP6HPeOecOsi5pV4n3KgxSJG7q_UBauUJpC57IsdWOoB0V-hUSWMeN8tPGSEBT4QdMu/s1600/AS+April+Hop+002+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQJ3sslfXEkS3vo-jaB6WRnigALeTgjRGdgGA-JnD-v-pNQQthcPyVVhng511GpVGQR34jhP6HPeOecOsi5pV4n3KgxSJG7q_UBauUJpC57IsdWOoB0V-hUSWMeN8tPGSEBT4QdMu/s320/AS+April+Hop+002+copy.jpg" width="308" /></a></div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-3988152254942462182012-03-23T00:01:00.002-04:002012-03-23T00:01:00.278-04:00Final Blog Hop Day!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop! </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Lighthouses </span><span style="color: black;">Featured March 20</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Flap My Wattles </span>Featured March 21</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Wild Horses </span>Featured March 22</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Mother's Magnolias </span>Featured March 23</strong><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.</strong></div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy </a><br />
<a href="http://studioatthelake.blogspot.com/">Karen K.</a> <br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/">Harriet </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Our March New Release 4" x 4" Mini:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="background-color: white;">Brick</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Wall</span></span></span></strong><br />
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This card was made with the scraps from the above card. <br />
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</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-42593388286300363492012-03-22T00:01:00.003-04:002012-04-19T12:25:24.140-04:00Blog Hop Day #3 and Chance at Blog Candy!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop! </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Lighthouses </span><span style="color: black;">Featured March 20</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Flap My Wattles </span>Featured March 21</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Wild Horses </span>Featured March 22</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Mother's Magnolias </span>Featured March 23</strong><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.</strong></div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy </a><br />
<a href="http://studioatthelake.blogspot.com/">Karen K.</a> <br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/">Harriet </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Our March New Release 4" x 4" Mini:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="background-color: white;">Brick</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Wall</span></span></span></strong><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's card were made with the new set Wild Horses. This image is my favorite Southwest image. I stamped the image in Noir and colored with markers. The papers are black and Classic Flax from Mark's Finest Papers a Heinricht Company. The sun was masked and sponged.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe43oKs7GBZ4fwPVglLHH1klLHYwRzX3rOYEJS1tcJqJdpZ0BP-pAdbeyfDh28vff3JTieRta9Eib4cYwKcCkhuI80ARAeIlA_8zb_g3rKmxxY2QCC_MqytFD-rs2F5jgpQwhSCOZN/s1600/Blog+Hophorses+good+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe43oKs7GBZ4fwPVglLHH1klLHYwRzX3rOYEJS1tcJqJdpZ0BP-pAdbeyfDh28vff3JTieRta9Eib4cYwKcCkhuI80ARAeIlA_8zb_g3rKmxxY2QCC_MqytFD-rs2F5jgpQwhSCOZN/s320/Blog+Hophorses+good+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This image is very easy to color. I used reinkers and a paintbrush to get the color blend. The reinkers were Palette inks. The strip panel was stamped in dark brown Memento ink.<br />
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</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-30453179836728687122012-03-21T00:01:00.040-04:002012-03-21T00:01:03.025-04:00Blog Hop Day #2 You could win Blog Candy!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop! </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Lighthouses </span><span style="color: black;">Featured March 20</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Flap My Wattles </span>Featured March 21</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Wild Horses </span>Featured March 22</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Mother's Magnolias </span>Featured March 23</strong><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.</strong></div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy </a><br />
<a href="http://studioatthelake.blogspot.com/">Karen K.</a> <br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/">Harriet </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Today's cards are made with Flap My Wattles. I went full country for this first card. I stamped the checks from Christmas Music to form the border on Classic Flax. The chicken was stamped in </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Noir and colored with markers. I didn't understand why the word SOUP was on the stamp set. I called to find out what it meant. DUH! I laughed so loud the security company beeped in to see if I was alright. In case you need a hint this card says "Chicken Soup Get Well Soon". I am sending this to a co-stamper on the design team.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The polka dot ribbon border on this is a stamp. Heavens to Betsy I can't tell you how long I've wanted a company to make a stamp like this! My grand-daughter didn't make the cheerleading squad. I'm sending this to her. I think it will make her smile.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1lIcoLvqtuN0JYF1dJRs8btuuqO55Zy2zyqvFNI9WfkjqWMam9EvcCf7RyTTA-XhCejG0Z-taUCk47JBdWZcXtAGcMXYxzhpF92PYWW9iHEk8P4HwJuA9DyYrVib8lLq7PPgnoy4/s1600/flapsmywattles+001fin+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1lIcoLvqtuN0JYF1dJRs8btuuqO55Zy2zyqvFNI9WfkjqWMam9EvcCf7RyTTA-XhCejG0Z-taUCk47JBdWZcXtAGcMXYxzhpF92PYWW9iHEk8P4HwJuA9DyYrVib8lLq7PPgnoy4/s320/flapsmywattles+001fin+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-78614942423396870772012-03-20T02:31:00.000-04:002012-03-20T02:31:38.900-04:00Blog Hop Day 1 You Could Win Blog Candy!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop! </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>This month's New Stamp Set Releases are</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Lighthouses </span><span style="color: black;">Featured March 20</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Flap My Wattles </span>Featured March 21</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Wild Horses </span>Featured March 22</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Mother's Magnolias </span>Featured March 23</strong><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.</strong></div><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://pgarvin.blogspot.com/">Pat G.</a><br />
<a href="http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com/">Karen H.</a> <br />
<a href="http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com/">Patty P.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/">Mary</a><br />
<a href="http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com/">Marilynn </a><br />
<a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chrissy </a><br />
<a href="http://studioatthelake.blogspot.com/">Karen K.</a> <br />
<a href="http://mustangcreations.blogspot.com/">Pam </a><br />
<a href="http://www.djchrist71.blogspot.com/">Debbie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.seasidecreativity.com/">Nancy</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinginthelight.blogspot.com/">Bonnie </a><br />
<a href="http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/">Harriet </a><br />
<a href="http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a><br />
<a href="http://benzistampz.blogspot.com/">Brenda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/">Toni</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tangiink.com/">Tangii</a><br />
<a href="http://annaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Anna S</a><br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><br />
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<strong><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Our big promotion this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!</span></strong><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Our March New Release 4" x 4" Mini:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="background-color: white;">Brick</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Wall</span></span></span></strong><br />
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</div>Here is my card. I'm very excited to be a part of this design team. It's my first design team and I'm nervous. The ladies who make up this team are very talented. Their cards are masterpieces.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my humble attempt at a sponged scene.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2OanFLjsiq9YWr86QJVs5UQCaszYS7b8v7HIf2r5FNZHGIkXPVhckToDCwwRWtXepgD2zzJJcyD1toGdXtsZ_-ovX1KciYY3s5nkLce65VsHSot-uJ4QdY0ew5G8c71UWizhZ7v1/s1600/lighthouses+blog+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2OanFLjsiq9YWr86QJVs5UQCaszYS7b8v7HIf2r5FNZHGIkXPVhckToDCwwRWtXepgD2zzJJcyD1toGdXtsZ_-ovX1KciYY3s5nkLce65VsHSot-uJ4QdY0ew5G8c71UWizhZ7v1/s320/lighthouses+blog+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the image in Noir. I used Post-its as masks for the moon and beam. I sponged in the sea and sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnq0OdG3tjp1JIIPV3usyEjhAKptshDkycRWsBjb-wKB0ov-e42qO2ztZtFdJbMksRkBsrLkZuhE2srhEj2C971E7Ek2oMs-DGGWoK6uwvuybz7EitqZZf41nBIzVgHd4pb4LDnRh/s1600/Lighthouses+blog+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnq0OdG3tjp1JIIPV3usyEjhAKptshDkycRWsBjb-wKB0ov-e42qO2ztZtFdJbMksRkBsrLkZuhE2srhEj2C971E7Ek2oMs-DGGWoK6uwvuybz7EitqZZf41nBIzVgHd4pb4LDnRh/s320/Lighthouses+blog+2.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the lighthouse in Noir. Next, I used a long Post-It to create the horizon. The sea and sky are sponged in with distress inks. The image was colored with markers.</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-83240966767749688682012-03-09T11:00:00.000-05:002012-03-09T11:00:24.606-05:00A recycle project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello from PA! I'm in a stamping rhythm and made this card for the Speedy Fox <a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Challenge Here.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9rxjZZKZ6zatZtJrC_lwzwEYPt4p9kGKDhNmRS71jGXKgosFld5HRrSkjNX_ZzY0lVmpsutT4T28NnkXtDhsFNHWnpt2qQ7SbbjtUAhF_dJPDZqhDhVYQC4bVbbZadL9xIQBfPt8/s1600/Butterfly+for+Anna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9rxjZZKZ6zatZtJrC_lwzwEYPt4p9kGKDhNmRS71jGXKgosFld5HRrSkjNX_ZzY0lVmpsutT4T28NnkXtDhsFNHWnpt2qQ7SbbjtUAhF_dJPDZqhDhVYQC4bVbbZadL9xIQBfPt8/s320/Butterfly+for+Anna.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="left">I recycled the fabric. It was left overs from my granddaughter's Easter dress. I finished it last weekend. This set is from Mark's Finest Papers a Hienricht Company. My daughter gave it to me for dressmaker's pay. Hee</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">See you soon.</div><div align="left">Thank you for comments.</div>Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-52513310741903890132012-03-08T21:06:00.002-05:002012-03-08T21:17:06.398-05:00Goodness me!I can't wait to have it official. I want my daughter to see this. I was contacted a few weeks ago and asked to join a design team! How? I had some cards that I sent to the company thanking them for winning a contest. <br />
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The lady sent me a letter and asked if I had a blog. I said yes. But I only have one thing on it. She asked if I wanted more. I laughed and said I had photos of my grandchildren. She said I could put them on if I would join the Mark's Finest Papers, a Hienricht Company design team. Thud. That was me fainting. See this my sweet sweet daughter? I can't believe it either! Anyone know how to put a blog button on? I can't that out. I'll add it here for now.<br />
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I am in shock. I got this emailed me to me a few minutes ago.<br />
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Anyone know how to use a watermark that they didn't make themselves? I only have the one I made and can't figure out the other one given to me.<br />
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I'm so new this whole thing. It's scary and exciting at the same time.Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960536917582165160.post-76750030947662794962011-12-31T17:26:00.000-05:002011-12-31T17:26:25.030-05:00My First Blog Post. My First Challenge.Hello,<br />
I'm new to blogging. I was forced to blog by my daughter. She used to sell stamping supplies at parties but stopped last year to go back to work full time.<br />
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I am a grandmother. I am a widow. My husband was retired navy. He was a good man. I'm what is called an active senior. I used to garden. I used to quilt. Now my hobby is stamping. I love to make things out of paper. Scrapbooks are a favorite paper craft of mine. I started over 60 years ago. I have been putting things in scrapbooks for what seems forever.<br />
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I live on the east coast. My daughter lives in the south. She travels north for her job and we get together to shop for our hobbies. That brings me to my card. I won the Grand Prize from a stamp store in Ohio a few months ago. I got 40 stamp sets, some markers, papers and ribbons from a company called Marks Finst Papers. My daughter dragged me there for a class. I was too tired to stamp. I shopped instead. I found I liked the stamps and papers and asked about the company that made them. The cashier said they were a good company and had a cute salesman. Got to hand it to them. They know how to sell to stamp stores. <br />
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I got a call last week from the cashier and she said I won the grand prize. I was flabbergasted. I have never won a thing in my life. I got the box on Friday. I looked up the web address on the stamps and found the store for the company. It has more than any store I have shopped in. 40 stamp sets is plenty to keep me busy. My daughter told me I had to make a blog showing my cards and scrapbook pages I make with the stamps I won. She said it was fair to the company. I decided she was right.<br />
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They have a blog for stamps.<br />
It's this one <a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com</a><br />
I found a challenge there for inspiration.<br />
I decided to put snowflakes on my card when I saw the challenge.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNIOAUitHhM8C85vAXZbjPPW70f5VKtWCJWNDJ_3AypS5x7YQw8UuU5xB4DD-_5KuCD6UDN8isA6DqhH-ugVJcQxFxWhMvvwAtXZXcdE1JJC4vNX9VmMsYMDHL2yUkgDhE6xbZ4wY/s1600/fox+003+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNIOAUitHhM8C85vAXZbjPPW70f5VKtWCJWNDJ_3AypS5x7YQw8UuU5xB4DD-_5KuCD6UDN8isA6DqhH-ugVJcQxFxWhMvvwAtXZXcdE1JJC4vNX9VmMsYMDHL2yUkgDhE6xbZ4wY/s320/fox+003+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I used the letter in the prize box as a guide to color the fox image.<br />
Please let me know how you like my card.Anna Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15759927166087674265noreply@blogger.com10