Tuesday, 12 November 2013

MFP November Blog Hop Day #1 - Tigers

Mark's Finest Papers November Blog Hop!

This month's new stamp set releases are
November 12 - Tigers
November 13 - Duck Hunting
November 14 - Out on the Town
November 15 - Chill in the Air

Please hop along with us!  You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets!  Just comment on the folowing 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 as the names are drawn randomly.   All four winners will be announced on November 16, 2013 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!  Comments on the MFP blog count twice!)  The deadline for commenting is 10 PM EST on Friday November 15, 2013.


The special stamp set we have for you this month is called "Calendar"


The mini stamp set we have for you is called "Mini New Year"


Today's set is called "Tigers".


A lovely set for anyone who loves these beautiful animals.  Here is what I came up with:




I started by stamping the tiger image on white, and adding colour with my water brush.  I used a photo to determine how to colour the image.  Google Images is a big help for these types of projects!  As for the card, I wanted to keep things fairly simple so the image would stand out.  For this reason I chose kraft and black cardstock with a bit of Cuttlebug embossing and washi tape.  I couldn't resist using my distressing tool and adding some rhinestones. :)

I hope you have enjoyed my creation, but the fun is not over!  If you started here the hop list is below so you can start from the beginning.  Or, if you've been hopping along talented Toni is next on the list!  

Once you are done hopping you should really visit Mark's Finest Papers Store where you can find all of the lovely stamps we've been showcasing. They also have lots of supplies to supliment your crafty creations!  



Here's the Design Team:
Gail
Guest Designer - Kelli Jo
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27 comments:

  1. Janine12 November 2013 at 05:34

    Nice layout for your regal tiger.

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  2. CarlavdM12 November 2013 at 07:21

    I think they call thsi a CAS-card, at least around here. Like it very much, looks like a few raindrops are falling on him from a tree......my imagination ran away with me...hahaha

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  3. loulou12 November 2013 at 08:09

    I love your card. The colour combination is great and the simple design really showcases your beautiful tiger.

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  4. wannabcre8tive12 November 2013 at 09:02

    A very pretty card with a wonderful layout.

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  5. Lois12 November 2013 at 09:09

    Nice coloring on your regal tiger. (I too used Google Images when I was coloring my tiger.) I like the simplicity of your card -- it really shows off the tiger.

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  6. stamping sue12 November 2013 at 09:14

    What a lovely card. I like that you did kraft & black then colored the tiger in orange with white highlights.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  7. Unknown12 November 2013 at 09:29

    Very pretty card that you did

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  8. Unknown12 November 2013 at 10:04

    The softness of the backgrounds contrasts to power of the Tiger. The bling makes him a bit more regal. Carole

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  9. Anonymous12 November 2013 at 10:24

    Fabulous! Love the embossing folder and the strips of paper accenting your wonderfully colored tiger.

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  10. Jane12 November 2013 at 10:47

    Beautiful card!!! You always add such great detail to your cards!

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  11. Karen (TLgirl353)12 November 2013 at 10:57

    It looks like we both had similar designs ! How cool !

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  12. MariLynn12 November 2013 at 13:18

    I love your card. I just knew it was going to have some bling on it. Hope you have a great 11-12-13 day.

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  13. Sunshine HoneyBee12 November 2013 at 13:28

    The striped ribbon complements the wonderful coloring of the Tiger. I like Wild Cats.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  14. Anne 12 November 2013 at 13:47

    Beautiful colouring, very restful cards! TFS!

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  15. An'Jenic G.12 November 2013 at 14:12

    Cute card. I like the embossing used.

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  16. Kathy Bradley12 November 2013 at 14:47

    Cathy,
    Gorgeous and elegant! I love that it is done on EF'd kraft CS and the strips really set off your beautiful tiger!

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  17. Jean Bullock12 November 2013 at 15:30

    Love the embossing. Well done. Cool idea to use this as a birthday card.

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  18. Renee Collier12 November 2013 at 15:36

    Thanks for sharing this. I love that I could finally make more cards using a masculine figure/subject.

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  19. Michelle N.12 November 2013 at 18:12

    Great card-your coloring is wonderful, and love the bg embossing.

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  20. Winnie and Patty12 November 2013 at 18:17

    Cathy--what a fabulous tiger card! TFS

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  21. Pat 12 November 2013 at 19:12

    Great coloring

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  22. Stampsnob.12 November 2013 at 21:03

    Great card love the background.....Lis

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  23. Sue D12 November 2013 at 21:05

    Great card design and coloring.

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  24. Gail12 November 2013 at 21:12

    Great embossing background!

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  25. Jo4Him12 November 2013 at 22:42

    Gorgeous card; love all the details. Thanks for sharing

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  26. (AJ) ArtJypsy 14 November 2013 at 18:13

    great little card. love the embossed background and your bling.

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  27. Ravengirl18 November 2013 at 02:17

    Your tiger looks marvelous! I think you have showcased it brilliantly too. Thanks goodness for Google Images!

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Thanks so much for your comments! I read them all and appreciate every word! :)

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